Dayton Family Events Calendar
Looking for fun things to do with the kids? Here's a little help finding events the whole family can enjoy, right here in Dayton!
Family-friendly events in Dayton
A Carillon Christmas
Monday, December 15 2025
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2025
Monday, December 15 2025
One of the country's finest -with millions of Christmas Lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges.
Dear Santa
Monday, December 15 2025
A special mailbox right here in the lobby of the Civic Center is waiting for your letters to Santa!
Deck The Diamond: Winter Spectacular at Day Air Ballpark
Monday, December 15 2025
❄️NEW for 2025❄️ Step into a winter wonderland at Day Air Ballpark—Experience the enchantment of over 1.1 million dazzling lights and enjoy a festive lineup of holiday activities for the whole family!
Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve
Monday, December 15 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.
Homerun the Holidays - Dick's House of Sport
Monday, December 15 2025
🎄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.
Light Up Middletown
Monday, December 15 2025
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
Mommy and Me Yoga at The Well
Monday, December 15 2025
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!
North Pole Express Train Ride
Monday, December 15 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.
ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park
Monday, December 15 2025
Caesar Ford Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 250 LED light displays covering a mile long driving path.
Rikes Holiday Windows - downtown Dayton
Monday, December 15 2025
Experience the magical Wintergarden Wonderland Windows at the Schuster Center.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Monday, December 15 2025
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! ⚠️
Virginia Ketterings Holiday Train Display
Monday, December 15 2025
View this one-of-a-kind model train display, given to the community by Mrs. Virginia W. Kettering in the Stratacache Tower lobby.
Whispering Christmas
Monday, December 15 2025
Enjoy the spectacular display of 2 million Christmas lights at Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio.
WinterFest at Kings Island
Monday, December 15 2025
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!
Woodland Lights
Monday, December 15 2025
Walk the path to holiday fun at Woodland Lights - a half-mile wonderland of holiday lights, displays, and festivities! November 21-December 30, 2025
Dayton Flyers - Men's Basketball
Tuesday, December 16 2025
2024-25 Men's Basketball Schedule - HOME GAMES AT UD ARENA
Holiday Climbs
Tuesday, December 16 2025
Celebrate the season with festive, themed holiday climbs every Tuesday! Bring your friends, your family, and your holiday spirit. Each week features a new holiday guest and a chance to ring the sleigh bell.
Pyramid Hill Lights
Tuesday, December 16 2025
Pyramid Hill's annual holiday light show! The 2-mile drive-through light show includes over 1 million lights as you immerse yourself in a journey to the North Pole filled with art and nature
TGG Goat Yoga - Cozy Christmas Edition
Tuesday, December 16 2025
Kick off the holiday season with a little stretch, a lot of laughter, and the cutest chaos courtesy of our FRIENDS-named goat crew.
Homeschool PE at Dick's House of Sport
Wednesday, December 17 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.
Scrooge! The Musical
Wednesday, December 17 2025
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.
Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Cappella sensation Voctave’s 11-member vocal ensemble brings incredible harmonies to favorites from the Disney screen to the Broadway stage. ❄️ Victoria Theatre Dec 17, 2025 🎶
Open Studio Sessions
Thursday, December 18 2025
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.
Dayton Ballet's The Nutcracker
Friday, December 19 2025
Brandon Ragland’s The Nutcracker returns, bringing holiday magic back to Dayton! The Dayton Ballet & the Dayton Philharmonic present The Nutcracker at the Schuster Center.
Yuletide Village - Season of Lights
Friday, December 19 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
An Evening With Peter Billingsley And A Christmas Story
Saturday, December 20 2025
Celebrate the holiday season with an unforgettable evening featuring a screening of the beloved classic A Christmas Story🎄 followed by interview and audience Q&A from its iconic star Peter Billingsley, a.k.a. Ralphie!
