Community Events around Dayton
Community events, charity events, fundraisers and more in the Dayton area
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Community Events in Dayton
Art Encounters First Friday Art Hop
Friday, December 05 2025
Join us for our First Friday Art Hop at Art Encounters, your favorite local co-op art gallery in the heart of Downtown Dayton!
Dear Santa
Friday, December 05 2025
A special mailbox right here in the lobby of the Civic Center is waiting for your letters to Santa!
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Friday, December 05 2025
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
First Friday: December - Holiday Fun Edition
Friday, December 05 2025
The holiday season is officially underway and you can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year during December First Friday!
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.
LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar
Friday, December 05 2025
Join us every Friday night at 6pm for Dayton's Best LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar! We have FREE CHIPS AND SALSA for our Trivia Players and a Mystery Box full of prizes for our winners!
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, December 05 2025
We socially dance many types of historical and modern dances. Our emphasis is typically on having fun with partnered social dances, but we also do set dances, circle dances, line dances, and solo dance as well.
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.
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!
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.
Saturday Art Hop at Art Encounters
Saturday, December 06 2025
Join us for our Saturday Art Hop at Art Encounters, your favorite local co-op art gallery in the heart of Downtown Dayton!
Becca's Sunday Night LOTD Dart Tournament
Sunday, December 07 2025
LOTD Dart Tournament every Sunday night at 7:30p at Miami Valley Sports Bar with different Food Trucks out front all year long!
FREE ADMISSION AT DAYTON ART INSTITUTE
Sunday, December 07 2025
During “Art For All” Days, the Dayton Art Institute will offer free admission to all museum guests, including special and focus collections.
Gingerbread Jamboree Puppet Show
Sunday, December 07 2025
With help from the audience, Ralphie the Elf must entertain the Gingerbread Beast with hilarious versions of popular stories. Puppetry, music, and masterful storytelling!
Olde Masters Galleria Open House
Sunday, December 07 2025
Step into the glow of the holiday season at Olde Masters Galleria. Join us for a festive art exhibition celebrating creativity, community, and connection.
Justin's Famous LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament
Monday, December 08 2025
Every Monday night at MVSB we host a Luck of the Draw Scotch Doubles 8-ball Pool Tournament! It's a $10 buy in per person, we match the pot 100%, payout 100%, and the play starts at 7:30pm sharp!!!
Adult Stretch
Wednesday, December 10 2025
Adults ages 16 and up are invited to an afternoon session of stretching and more!
Holly Days at the Arcade Presented by AES Ohio & Dayton Daily News
Wednesday, December 10 2025
Three days of festive shopping, live entertainment, and holiday cheer at the Dayton Arcade.
Homeschool PE at Dick's House of Sport
Wednesday, December 10 2025
Join us Wednesday’s from 10-11:30 AM for Homeschool PE at Dick’s House of Sport! Students will explore the basics of sports, health, and wellness through fun games, physical activity, and movement.
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center
Thursday, December 11 2025
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center - every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month!
Holiday Goat Party
Thursday, December 11 2025
Join us for a fun and festive evening with holiday goats and cuddles!
The Future of Mental Wellness
Thursday, December 11 2025
The Future of Mental Wellness with EXOMIND™ with a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy that supports mental well-being, improves clarity and sleep, boosts neuroplasticity, and helps reduce depression and anxiety
A Winter Welcome at Wartinger Park
Friday, December 12 2025
Celebrate the holidays at A Winter Welcome at Wartinger Park on Friday, December 12.
