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
"Home for the Holidays" - Centerville Community Chorus
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Celebrating 30 years of Centerville Community Chorus with our special "Home for the Holidays" concert ❄️
6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton
Wednesday, December 17 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
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2025
Wednesday, December 17 2025
One of the country's finest -with millions of Christmas Lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges.
Deck The Diamond: Winter Spectacular at Day Air Ballpark
Wednesday, December 17 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!
Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve
Wednesday, December 17 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.
Homerun the Holidays - Dick's House of Sport
Wednesday, December 17 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
Wednesday, December 17 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
Wednesday, December 17 2025
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Lori Daugherty: Bold Whispers
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Dayton based, self taught abstract artist, Lori Daugherty, enjoys exploring and experimenting with the elusive encaustic medium. She finds that the encaustic medium provides a wealth of depth, breath, and texture.
North Pole Express Train Ride
Wednesday, December 17 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
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Caesar Ford Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 250 LED light displays covering a mile long driving path.
Pyramid Hill Lights
Wednesday, December 17 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
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Experience the magical Wintergarden Wonderland Windows at the Schuster Center.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Wednesday, December 17 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
Wednesday, December 17 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.
Virginia Ketterings Holiday Train Display
Wednesday, December 17 2025
View this one-of-a-kind model train display, given to the community by Mrs. Virginia W. Kettering in the Stratacache Tower lobby.
Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Cappella sensation Voctave’s 11-member vocal ensemble brings incredible harmonies to favorites from the Disney screen to the Broadway stage. ❄️ Victoria Theatre Dec 17, 2025 🎶
Whispering Christmas
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Enjoy the spectacular display of 2 million Christmas lights at Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio.
WinterFest at Kings Island
Wednesday, December 17 2025
More than five million lights and live entertainment throughout the park for Kings Island's holiday-themed festival WinterFest Select Nights November 28 - December 31, 2025 - Join us for Festive Food, Shopping, Rides & More!
Woodland Lights
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Walk the path to holiday fun at Woodland Lights - a half-mile wonderland of holiday lights, displays, and festivities! November 21-December 30, 2025
Dayton Ballet's The Nutcracker
Friday, December 19 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.
Glass Suncatcher- December
Friday, December 19 2025
Join Jonelle from Le Petite Pomme Glassworks to create a stained-glass sun-catcher to display in your home.
Jimmy Leach Holiday Jazz Show at Whisperz Speakeasy
Friday, December 19 2025
Jazz singer and trumpeter Jimmy Leach sings and plays all your favorite holiday favorites with his quintet at Whisperz Speakeasy. Songs by Elvis, Sinatra, Michael Bublé, Ella Fitzgerald, & Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughan.
Last Minute Holiday Artwork Sale
Friday, December 19 2025
Finish your Holiday shopping with the gift of Art. Dozens of local artists will have artwork, jewelry and more available for you to complete your gift giving for the season.
Yuletide Village - Season of Lights
Friday, December 19 2025
The holiday season is full of traditions. Make a visit to Yuletide Village one of them. Open this holiday season November 28 – December 20, 2025
An Evening With Peter Billingsley And A Christmas Story
Saturday, December 20 2025
Celebrate the holiday season with an unforgettable evening featuring a screening of the beloved classic A Christmas Story🎄 followed by interview and audience Q&A from its iconic star Peter Billingsley, a.k.a. Ralphie!
