Events in Dayton Ohio
Today is December 12, 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
North Pole Express Train Ride
Friday, December 12 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.
6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton
Friday, December 12 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
Friday, December 12 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
Friday, December 12 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.
Homerun the Holidays - Dick's House of Sport
Friday, December 12 2025 9:00am
đCelebrate 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. đ°Entry Fee: $5 per entry and each entry gets 3 swings.
Mommy and Me Yoga at The Well
Friday, December 12 2025 10:00am
All ages welcome, all levels welcome. Come get in a laid back work out with some relaxation while your little one has fun beside you! Socialize with other parents after!
Eden Quispe X Denny Gerwin
Friday, December 12 2025 10:00am
Solo Exhibitions at Rosewood Arts Center
2nd Street Market
Friday, December 12 2025 11:00am
Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.
On Parâmini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Friday, December 12 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
Friday, December 12 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 Yoshitoshiâs 100 Aspects of the Moon
Friday, December 12 2025 11:00am
One of the outstanding series in the history of Japanese woodblock prints, Tsukioka Yoshitoshiâs 100 Aspects of the Moon is the culmination of the artistâs career.
The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
Friday, December 12 2025 11:00am
From the rich holdings of the Chrysler Museum of Art, view 120 Art Nouveau treasures by Tiffany, Mucha, GallĂŠ, Beardsley, and many others. The DAI is the exclusive Ohio venue for this traveling exhibit. Oct 18âJan 11
Dayton Printmakers Cooperative: Dayton/Kyoto Invitational
Friday, December 12 2025 11:00am
The Dayton/Kyoto Invitational is an international print exchange between the Dayton Printmakerâs Cooperative and Gen Studio Group in Kyoto, Japan, which has been taking place since 2003. The 2025 theme is "Water."
Engaged: Rings from around the World
Friday, December 12 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 oneâs appearance and indicating social status.
Strange Worlds: Photographs by Jay Hoops
Friday, December 12 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
Friday, December 12 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
Friday, December 12 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.
Sinclair Theatre presents âTwas: A Holiday Musical
Friday, December 12 2025 12:00pm
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.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Friday, December 12 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!
Friday, December 12 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.
Holly Days at the Arcade Presented by AES Ohio & Dayton Daily News
Friday, December 12 2025 3:00pm
Three days of festive shopping, live entertainment, and holiday cheer at the Dayton Arcade.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Friday, December 12 2025 4:00pm
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton. â ď¸ BE SURE TO CHECK FOR CLOSURE ALERTS BEFORE YOU GO! â ď¸
30 Days for 30 Years: Celebrating 30 Years at Miami Valley Sports Bar
Friday, December 12 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!
WinterFest at Kings Island
Friday, December 12 2025 5:00pm
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!
A Carillon Christmas
Friday, December 12 2025 5:00pm
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
Yuletide Village - Season of Lights
Friday, December 12 2025 5:00pm
The holiday season is full of traditions. Make a visit to Yuletide Village one of them. Open this holiday season November 28 â December 20, 2025
A Winter Welcome at Wartinger Park
Friday, December 12 2025 5:00pm
Celebrate the holidays at A Winter Welcome at Wartinger Park on Friday, December 12.
