Events in Dayton Ohio

Today is December 4, 2025 - Our daily calendar of events, entertainment and activities in Dayton. Includes festivals, concerts, comedy, theater, arts, live music, outdoor events, sports and more.

Events in Dayton

6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton

6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton

Thursday, December 04 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.

Dear Santa

Dear Santa

Thursday, December 04 2025 8:00am

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

"Appropriate Everything" - Darren Haper & John Sousa Exhibit

"Appropriate Everything" - Darren Haper & John Sousa Exhibit

Thursday, December 04 2025 8:00am

The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present "Appropriate Everything" by Darren Haper and John Sousa in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and Works on Paper Gallery.

Santa's Pin Drop

Santa's Pin Drop

Thursday, December 04 2025 9:00am

Closest to the Pin Contest

Homerun the Holidays - Dick's House of Sport

Homerun the Holidays - Dick's House of Sport

Thursday, December 04 2025 9:00am

🎄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.

Eden Quispe X Denny Gerwin

Eden Quispe X Denny Gerwin

Thursday, December 04 2025 10:00am

Solo Exhibitions at Rosewood Arts Center

On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!

On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!

Thursday, December 04 2025 11:00am

Duck Pin Bowling, Darts, Mini-Golf, Pool, Karaoke, Shuffleboard, Food, Self-Pour Adult Beverages, Free Soft Drinks and more! On Par Entertainment is located in Beavercreek, across from The Greene.

Scrooge! The Musical

Scrooge! The Musical

Thursday, December 04 2025 11:00am

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.

Themes in Yoshitoshi’s 100 Aspects of the Moon

Themes in Yoshitoshi’s 100 Aspects of the Moon

Thursday, December 04 2025 11:00am

One of the outstanding series in the history of Japanese woodblock prints, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s 100 Aspects of the Moon is the culmination of the artist’s career.

The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art

The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art

Thursday, December 04 2025 11:00am

From the rich holdings of the Chrysler Museum of Art, view 120 Art Nouveau treasures by Tiffany, Mucha, Gallé, Beardsley, and many others. The DAI is the exclusive Ohio venue for this traveling exhibit. Oct 18–Jan 11

Engaged: Rings from around the World

Engaged: Rings from around the World

Thursday, December 04 2025 11:00am

Throughout human history, people have loved putting things on their fingers. Often made with precious materials, they serve a wide range of purposes, from enhancing one’s appearance and indicating social status.

Strange Worlds: Photographs by Jay Hoops

Strange Worlds: Photographs by Jay Hoops

Thursday, December 04 2025 11:00am

For commercial and fine art photographer Jay Hoops, exploration and experimentation drove her work using Polaroid format to create dreamy, atmospheric scenes. This exhibition is exclusive to the Dayton Art Institute.

Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven

Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven

Thursday, December 04 2025 11:00am

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven, a major solo exhibition bringing together recent works in photography, painting, video, and the world premiere of a new body of bronze sculptures.

Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Lori Daugherty: Bold Whispers

Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Lori Daugherty: Bold Whispers

Thursday, December 04 2025 11:00am

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.

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Thursday, December 04 2025 1:00pm

Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.

Level Up: 28+ pinball machines 21+ arcades!

Level Up: 28+ pinball machines 21+ arcades!

Thursday, December 04 2025 1:00pm

Level Up Pinball Bar: 23 COINLESS Pinball machines and 12 state-of-the-art arcades. Reloadable RFID card system handles credits. Stern Tables feature Insider Connect to track your high scores and achievements.

Back To The Future: The Musical

Back To The Future: The Musical

Thursday, December 04 2025 1:00pm

Go back in time as Dayton Live presents Back To The Future: The Musical at the Schuster Center as Dayton as part of the Broadway Series.

Riverscape Ice Skating

Riverscape Ice Skating

Thursday, December 04 2025 4:00pm

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! ⚠️

30 Days for 30 Years: Celebrating 30 Years at Miami Valley Sports Bar

30 Days for 30 Years: Celebrating 30 Years at Miami Valley Sports Bar

Thursday, December 04 2025 4:00pm

We're pumped to be celebrating 30 years in business so we're going to celebrate ALL MONTH LONG!!!! The party begins on Monday, December 1st as we kickoff a month long of fun and activities with awesome 1995 style specials!

A Carillon Christmas

A Carillon Christmas

Thursday, December 04 2025 5:00pm

Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.

Open Studio Sessions

Open Studio Sessions

Thursday, December 04 2025 5:00pm

Come get creative in a relaxed, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials, or feel free to bring your own. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to unwind and try something new.

Ignite the Season

Ignite the Season

Thursday, December 04 2025 5:30pm

THURSDAY December 4th, 5:30p - 8:30p Join us for an evening of holiday cheer with local artisan vendors, food, wine, and pampering. Snag your friends and leave the stretchy pants at home—we're going to have a good time!

Woodland Lights

Woodland Lights

Thursday, December 04 2025 6:00pm

Walk the path to holiday fun at Woodland Lights - a half-mile wonderland of holiday lights, displays, and festivities! November 21-December 30, 2025

Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2025

Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2025

Thursday, December 04 2025 6:00pm

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

Angel Night Drive Thru: An Evening of Song & Celebration

Angel Night Drive Thru: An Evening of Song & Celebration

Thursday, December 04 2025 6:00pm

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

Whispering Christmas

Whispering Christmas

Thursday, December 04 2025 6:00pm

Enjoy the spectacular display of 2 million Christmas lights at Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio.

Light Up Middletown

Light Up Middletown

Thursday, December 04 2025 6:00pm

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

Land of Illusion Christmas Glow

Land of Illusion Christmas Glow

Thursday, December 04 2025 6:00pm

Our Christmas Glow and Christmas Village and Drive-Thru are here to create memories and celebrate the season with your family! Middletown, OH.

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