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
Friday, December 05 2025
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
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!
City of Moraine Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 05 2025
Join us for our annual family holiday celebration in Moraine with Christmas music and carolers, cookies and hot chocolate, a visit from Santa Claus and the unveiling of the Christmas Light display.
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2025
Friday, December 05 2025
One of the country's finest -with millions of Christmas Lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges.
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!
Deck The Diamond: Winter Spectacular at Day Air Ballpark
Friday, December 05 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!
Fairborn Hometown Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting
Friday, December 05 2025
Come to downtown Fairborn and see the annual tree lighting while enjoying the parade and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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
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.
Homerun the Holidays - Dick's House of Sport
Friday, December 05 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.
In The Christmas Mood With The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Friday, December 05 2025
D.D.A. Productions presents In The Christmas Mood With The Glenn Miller Orchestra at the historic Victoria Theatre
Kettering Mayors Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 05 2025
Join us for the traditional lighting of the Kettering Mayor's Christmas Tree in Lincoln Park. All activities are free and open to all.
Light Up Middletown
Friday, December 05 2025
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
Mommy and Me Yoga at The Well
Friday, December 05 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
Friday, December 05 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
Friday, December 05 2025
Caesar Ford Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 250 LED light displays covering a mile long driving path.
Pyramid Hill Lights
Friday, December 05 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
Rikes Holiday Windows - downtown Dayton
Friday, December 05 2025
Experience the magical Wintergarden Wonderland Windows at the Schuster Center.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Friday, December 05 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! ⚠️
Scrooge! The Musical
Friday, December 05 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.
Virginia Ketterings Holiday Train Display
Friday, December 05 2025
View this one-of-a-kind model train display, given to the community by Mrs. Virginia W. Kettering in the Stratacache Tower lobby.
Visit with Santa at the Springboro Performing Arts Center
Friday, December 05 2025
Visit with Santa at the Springboro Performing Arts Center, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5; noon -2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6; and noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7.Make a craft. Free event
Waynesville's Christmas in the Village
Friday, December 05 2025
Experience small town charm during with hundreds of luminaries, strolling characters, photo ops, cookies & cocoa. Santa arrives on firetruck daily, shopping, dining, and more.
Whispering Christmas
Friday, December 05 2025
Enjoy the spectacular display of 2 million Christmas lights at Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio.
WinterFest at Kings Island
Friday, December 05 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
Friday, December 05 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
