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

North Pole Express Train Ride

Friday, December 05 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.

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

Waynesville's Christmas in the Village

Friday, December 05 2025

Experience small town charm during with hundreds of luminaries, strolling characters, photo ops, cookies & cocoa. Santa arrives on firetruck daily, shopping, dining, and more.

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!

Yuletide Village - Season of Lights

Friday, December 05 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

A Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival

Saturday, December 06 2025

A Rosewood Holiday is back this December to help you get creative with your holiday shopping and discover all that Rosewood Arts Center has to offer.

Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk - canceled

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.

BAZAAR! Grinch, Playland, Vendors, Kids Shop and more

Saturday, December 06 2025

Hosted by The Northmont Band Boosters & Stillwater Church, offers something for everyone: 🛍️ Shop from local vendors 🎁 Kids holiday shop 📸 Photos with the Grinch 🛝 Playland open ☕️ Whisk N' Brew Coffee Truck 🍪Yummy Food

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.

Family Movie Series at the Neon

Saturday, December 06 2025

Bring the family for fun, festive films this holiday season at The Neon. Merry Christmas!

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!

Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve

Saturday, December 06 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.

Huber Heights Holiday Event & Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 06 2025

Come join us for our Christmas tree lighting & Holiday Drone Show at the Governance Center in Huber Heights!

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!

Lebanon Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival

Saturday, December 06 2025

Downtown Lebanon - Annual Lebanon Antique Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival.

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.

St. Helen Christmas Bazaar

Saturday, December 06 2025

Join us for our Christmas Bazaar! 🎄We have over 50 vendor tables with handmade items! Santa will be stopping by the bazaar!

The Nutcracker Presented by the Miami Valley Dance Company

Saturday, December 06 2025

If you love dancing, music, and sweets then join us as we present The Nutcracker! Follow Clara on her magical night from a party to a battle with a mouse queen and onto the land of sweets!

The One with Goats & Cookies

Saturday, December 06 2025

Nothing better than cookies with FRIENDS

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!

2025 Winter Mystical Market

Sunday, December 07 2025

Step into a world of enchantment and winter bad-assery at the Temple’s 2025 Winter Mystical Market and Fundraiser!

Centerville Holiday Skylights Drone Show

Sunday, December 07 2025

The City of Centerville is excited to announce the return of the Centerville Holiday Skylights event, a spectacular drone light show set to dazzle residents and visitors.