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

Woodland Lights

Friday, November 21 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

Downtown Tipp City Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Event

Saturday, November 22 2025

Join us Nov. 22 at 6 PM for Tipp City’s Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting! The parade travels down Main Street with the theme “Twinkling Tidings in Tipp,” followed by the tree lighting and sing-along at 7 PM downtown.

Ringing in the Holidays at Carillon Park

Saturday, November 22 2025

Kick off the holiday season as you mingle with family and friends at this festive celebration!

Light Up Middletown

Thursday, November 27 2025

A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve

2025 Dayton Holiday Festival Grande Illumination & Dayton Children's Parade

Friday, November 28 2025

The Grande Illumination Dayton Holiday Festival traditional tree lighting and Dayton Children's Parade Spectacular in Lights - November 28.

Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2025

Friday, November 28 2025

One of the country's finest -with millions of Christmas Lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges.

McPherson Town Holiday Home Tour

Friday, November 28 2025

Ring in the holidays with a tour of historic Dayton homes during the 2025 McPherson Town Holiday Home Tour.

Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve

Saturday, November 29 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.

Hometown HoliDazzle Illuminated Parade & Festival

Saturday, November 29 2025

Downtown Wilmington closes its streets and opens its doors for everyone to see the annual Illuminated Festival and Parade.

Dear Santa

Monday, December 01 2025

A special mailbox right here in the lobby of the Civic Center is waiting for your letters to Santa!

Angel Night Drive Thru: An Evening of Song & Celebration

Thursday, December 04 2025

Join Calvary Cemetery for our annual Christmas time celebration, "Angel Night." This is a free, family-friendly drive-thru event.

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

Friday, December 05 2025

Join Us for a Gingerbread House Decorating Party! This is a free event but does require registration as there is limited space.

Handmade Holiday 2025

Friday, December 05 2025

The best handmade festival of the year with dozens of local makers and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, with food trucks, cocktails and so much more.

Holiday Pottery Sale

Friday, December 05 2025

Join us for our annual studio wide holiday sale. 2 days of all kinds of pottery made by the members and staff of JBCP. Perfect for holiday shopping and supporting local.

Visit with Santa at the Springboro Performing Arts Center

Friday, December 05 2025

Visit with Santa at the Springboro Performing Arts Center, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5; noon -2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6; and noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7.Make a craft. Free event

Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk

Saturday, December 06 2025

Get ready for the holidays with a peaceful winter stroll through the candlelit paths of Aullwood Garden MetroPark. Bring your family and friends for the perfect start to the holiday season. Weather Dependent.

Carroll Annual Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, December 06 2025

Archbishop Carroll High School is having a Bazaar on Saturday, December 6th, 2025 from 9 am - 3 pm. There are over 80 exhibitors in two gyms with homemade goods, crafts, food, SANTA, and popular local vendor items.

Eaton Boosters Annual Holiday Craft Show & Music Festival

Saturday, December 06 2025

3 gyms with over 75 vendors. Musical performances throughout the day. Concession, bake sale, raffle, silent auction.

Holiday Festival City of West Carrollton

Saturday, December 06 2025

Celebrate the season on Saturday, December 6, from 4–6 PM at the Civic Center — includes horse-drawn wagon rides, performances by WCHS choir and orchestra groups, a magical tree-lighting ceremony and more — free admission!

Jingle Bell Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, December 06 2025

Holiday shopping for crafts, unique gifts, jewelry, candles/soaps, homemade baked goods and much more! Children can buy discounted gifts in "Santa's Shop" and you can have your Christmas pictures taken all in one place!

Miamisburg Holiday Celebration & Bazaar

Saturday, December 06 2025

The Miamisburg Holiday Celebration is an annual tradition in downtown Miamisburg. Holiday parade through downtown, followed by activities, holiday shopping, and visits with Santa!

Purple Poinsettia Craft & Vendor Show

Saturday, December 06 2025

Craft & Vendor Show. Over 100 booths of artists, crafters, direct sellers, farmers, jewelers, gemstones, authors, canvas purses, flowers, plants, food trucks and much more.

The Texas Tenors Christmas

Saturday, December 06 2025

Ring in the holiday season with this beloved trio of singers who deliver a traditional family Christmas experience at the APAC.

Tippecanoe & Christmas Too

Saturday, December 06 2025

Get into the holiday spirit with a traditional holiday tour of homes in Historic Tipp City!

Trans-Siberian Orchestra at The Nutter Center

Saturday, December 06 2025

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, live at The Nutter Center this Christmas. "THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE" Winter Tour 2025 - don't miss the Trans-Siberian Orchestra!