Events in Dayton Ohio
Today is December 18, 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
Thursday, December 18 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
Thursday, December 18 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.
Homerun the Holidays - Dick's House of Sport
Thursday, December 18 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
Thursday, December 18 2025 10:00am
Solo Exhibitions at Rosewood Arts Center
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Thursday, December 18 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
Thursday, December 18 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
Thursday, December 18 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
Thursday, December 18 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
Dayton Printmakers Cooperative: Dayton/Kyoto Invitational
Thursday, December 18 2025 11:00am
The Dayton/Kyoto Invitational is an international print exchange between the Dayton Printmaker’s 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
Thursday, December 18 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
Thursday, December 18 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
Thursday, December 18 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
Thursday, December 18 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
Thursday, December 18 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!
Thursday, December 18 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.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Thursday, December 18 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
Thursday, December 18 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
Thursday, December 18 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
Thursday, December 18 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
Thursday, December 18 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.
Woodland Lights
Thursday, December 18 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
Thursday, December 18 2025 6:00pm
One of the country's finest -with millions of Christmas Lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges.
Whispering Christmas
Thursday, December 18 2025 6:00pm
Enjoy the spectacular display of 2 million Christmas lights at Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio.
Light Up Middletown
Thursday, December 18 2025 6:00pm
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
Land of Illusion Christmas Glow
Thursday, December 18 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.
Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve
Thursday, December 18 2025 6:00pm
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.
ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park
Thursday, December 18 2025 6:00pm
Caesar Ford Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 250 LED light displays covering a mile long driving path.
