Christmas in Dayton
Christmas 2025 calendar of events for Dayton Ohio
There will be plenty of festive events and activities for all the family around Dayton and the Miami Valley this holiday season! From our family at Dayton Local to yours - Merry Christmas!
Christmas Events in Dayton
6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton
Sunday, December 14 2025
Christmas 2025 - Gather your family and take a drive to enjoy Christmas lights from the safety and comfort of your own car! Here are 6 Christmas drive light displays around Dayton in 2025.
A Carillon Christmas
Sunday, December 14 2025
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
Breakfast with Santa at 2nd Street Market
Sunday, December 14 2025
Don't miss Santa's annual visit to the Market for a tasty buffet breakfast. *Pre-registration is required
Christkindlmarkt
Sunday, December 14 2025
Come join us for our traditional German Christkindlmarkt at The Dayton German Club!
Christmas in the Air
Sunday, December 14 2025
A first-class Broadway-style song and dance variety production, wrapped up in a warm, fun, and feel-good holiday story, complete with a visit from Santa!
Christmas Spectacular - Christmas Classics Concert
Sunday, December 14 2025
Soak in the sounds of Christmas with the Centerville Community Band - See Elvis Aaron Presley, Jr.(He's the real deal!), Sunday, Dec. 14th, 3:00 PM at Carillon Historical Park's indoor Eichelberger Pavilion.
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2025
Sunday, December 14 2025
One of the country's finest -with millions of Christmas Lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges.
Dayton Ballet's The Nutcracker
Sunday, December 14 2025
Brandon Ragland’s The Nutcracker returns, bringing holiday magic back to Dayton! The Dayton Ballet & the Dayton Philharmonic present The Nutcracker at the Schuster Center.
Dear Santa
Sunday, December 14 2025
A special mailbox right here in the lobby of the Civic Center is waiting for your letters to Santa!
Deck The Diamond: Winter Spectacular at Day Air Ballpark
Sunday, December 14 2025
❄️NEW for 2025❄️ Step into a winter wonderland at Day Air Ballpark—Experience the enchantment of over 1.1 million dazzling lights and enjoy a festive lineup of holiday activities for the whole family!
Free Books for The Holidays!
Sunday, December 14 2025
This free, family-friendly evening will feature: Holiday decorations, snacks, and hot cocoa Activities for kids and families A Giving Angel Tree with tags Tables hosted by community organizations Free books for the taking
Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve
Sunday, December 14 2025
An enchanting holiday tradition! This one-mile driving tour transports you into a winter wonderland filled with illuminated landscapes and over 60 light displays at Lost Creek Reserve.
Holiday of Lights Festival in Oakwood
Sunday, December 14 2025
The City of Oakwood Lighting up Oakwood & Holiday of Lights Sunday December 14, 2025.
Home For The Holidays with the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, December 14 2025
Home For The Holidays with the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra at the Dayton Masonic Center.
Homerun the Holidays - Dick's House of Sport
Sunday, December 14 2025
🎄Celebrate the season with our Homerun the Holidays! The contest runs November 24-December 20, and each participant gets 3 swings per entry with one entry per day. 💰Entry Fee: $5 per entry and each entry gets 3 swings.
Land of Illusion Christmas Glow
Sunday, December 14 2025
Our Christmas Glow and Christmas Village and Drive-Thru are here to create memories and celebrate the season with your family! Middletown, OH.
Light Up Middletown
Sunday, December 14 2025
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
North Pole Express Train Ride
Sunday, December 14 2025
All Aboard Nov & Dec - Experience the Joy of the Holidays! Hop aboard our North Pole Express with Santa and his elves for a magical train ride through beautiful Warren County.
ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park
Sunday, December 14 2025
Caesar Ford Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 250 LED light displays covering a mile long driving path.
Point of Grace Comfort and Joy Christmas Tour with Jason Gray
Sunday, December 14 2025
The all-female contemporary Christian music group Point of Grace, winner of multiple Dove awards, has teamed up with singer-songwriter Jason Gray to bring you an inspirational evening of Christmas music .
Pyramid Hill Lights
Sunday, December 14 2025
Pyramid Hill's annual holiday light show! The 2-mile drive-through light show includes over 1 million lights as you immerse yourself in a journey to the North Pole filled with art and nature
Rikes Holiday Windows - downtown Dayton
Sunday, December 14 2025
Experience the magical Wintergarden Wonderland Windows at the Schuster Center.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Sunday, December 14 2025
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton. ⚠️ BE SURE TO CHECK FOR CLOSURE ALERTS BEFORE YOU GO! ⚠️
Scrooge! The Musical
Sunday, December 14 2025
La Comedia's unique combination of delicious dining and Broadway-style live entertainment is "A Taste of Broadway" unlike anything else in Ohio! After your meal, your family will enjoy Scrooge! The Musical.
Season's Greetings: A Holiday Cabaret
Sunday, December 14 2025
Unique holiday experience! SEASON'S GREETINGS is BACK at the PNC Arts Annex in downtown Dayton. Join performers Gina Handy and Philip Drennen, along with Deron Bell and his Merry Melody Makers to celebrate the holidays!
Sinclair Theatre presents ‘Twas: A Holiday Musical
Sunday, December 14 2025
A family-fun holiday musical! When the family pets are left alone on Christmas Eve, they are visited by the neighborhood animals who teach them that humans celebrate winter holidays in different ways.
