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
Winter Wreath making on the Farm
Saturday, December 05 2026
Join us Saturday, December 5th from 1-3pm, as we gather together to create memories and winter decorations for your homes!
West Chester's Largest Winter Wedding Show & Expo
Sunday, December 06 2026
Your Dream Wedding Starts Here! Planning your wedding? Make a day of it at the West Chester Winter Wedding Expo, the area's largest wedding planning event! Join us for an inspiring day filled with wedding ideas.
Holly Days at the Arcade Presented by AES Ohio
Wednesday, December 09 2026
Find unique gifts, support small businesses, and celebrate the season in the heart of downtown Dayton.
Dayton Ballet's The Nutcracker
Friday, December 11 2026
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.
Luminary Walk
Friday, December 11 2026
Enjoy a candlelit stroll through Bill Yeck Park. There will be a half-mile paved route and a one-mile route along the purple trail.
Pink Sherbert Service Dog Graduation | 4 Paws for Ability
Friday, December 11 2026
Congratulations to our newest service dog teams! We'd love to have you join us on Friday, December 11th, at 3pm EST to celebrate these new teams. Come to hear families share their stories and learn more about 4 Paws.
A Holiday Evening at Carriage Hill
Saturday, December 12 2026
Come join us for a candlelit holiday evening at Carriage Hill MetroPark. This event is Weather Dependent.
Christmas on the Farm
Saturday, December 12 2026
Enjoy a Victorian Christmas at Carriage Hill Farm & MetroPark.
Elmer the Elf Day at Lula Bell
Saturday, December 12 2026
Join us for a joyful, magical day made especially for little shoppers!
Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Event
Saturday, December 12 2026
Join the Humane Society of Greater Dayton as we partner with SICSA and the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center to find more animals homes this holiday season!
NextGen Youth Innovation Expo
Saturday, December 12 2026
Got a Big Idea? Show It Off at the NextGen Innovation Expo! Are you a young entrepreneur, inventor, artist, maker, baker, or future thinker? We want to see what you’ve got! Registration is free for youth!
Cathedral of Words: Voices & Verses of the Season
Sunday, December 13 2026
Join us for our winter concert, Cathedral of Words: Voices & Verses of the Season, to hear the beautiful voices of MUSICA singing seasonal music.
Photographers David Doubilet & Jennifer Hayes Speaking in Dayton
Sunday, December 13 2026
Underwater photographer David Doubilet and scientist and photographer Jennifer Hayes are speaking at the Victoria Theatre in Dayton, Ohio, Sunday, December 13, 2026.
The Nutcracker: Sensory Friendly
Friday, December 18 2026
One of our most beloved performances, The Nutcracker: Sensory-Friendly, is designed for families of all kinds, especially those with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning, or cognitive differences.
Hand Embroidery of The Month: Perfect for Beginners - Intro Class
Saturday, December 26 2026
Ready to start your embroidery journey? The Hand Embroidery of the Month: Perfect for Beginners class is waiting! Book your spot now!
Harlem Globetrotters in Dayton
Tuesday, December 29 2026
Get ready for high-flying fun! Known as innovators of the game of basketball for decades, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters come to Wright State University's Nutter Center.
Noon Year's Eve Celebration City of West Carrollton
Thursday, December 31 2026
Join us for a Noon Year’s Eve Celebration designed just for kids, complete with a balloon drop at noon and a full lineup of fun, hands-on activities.
Styrofoam Recycling Event
Saturday, January 02 2027
Bring your Styrofoam (and other accepted items) to Activity Center Park.
i9 Sports Late Fall/Winter Basketball & Volleyball
Saturday, January 09 2027
Late Fall & Winter Basketball and Volleyball are 6-week programs starting in October. Games every Saturday! No tryouts, no experience needed, and everyone is welcome.
Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck @ West Carrollton Civic Center
Tuesday, January 12 2027
Need a little extra energy to get your day going? Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee is making a stop at the Civic Center on Tuesday, January 12th, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Snow Much Fun Cookie Decorating Class
Wednesday, January 20 2027
Get ready for some sweet winter fun! Join us for our Snow Much Fun Cookie Decorating Class, where you’ll learn how to turn ordinary sugar cookies into adorable winter-themed treats!
Ohio Reptiles and More Expo
Saturday, January 23 2027
Family-friendly exotic animal expo featuring reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, exotic pets, vendors, educational workshops, hands-on interactions & MORE! 🐍🦎🕷️
Puzzle Swap
Thursday, January 28 2027
Ready to piece together a new puzzle? Join us for a Puzzle Swap on Thursday, January 28th, just in time for National Puzzle Day on January 29th.
Professional Bull Riders at The Nutter Center
Friday, February 05 2027
Thrilling, adrenaline-filled, edge-of-your seat excitement at the Nutter Center
I Wuff You Valentine Hike
Saturday, February 13 2027
Happy Valentine's Day to our favorite pups! Join us for a self-guided afternoon hike through the trails of Bill Yeck Park.
For the Birds
Saturday, February 27 2027
Participants will enjoy a hands-on craft activity creating unique bird feeders to take home and discover simple ways to attract and care for backyard birds.
Filmmaker Luca Martinez Speaking in Dayton
Sunday, February 28 2027
Conservation filmmaker Luca Martinez is speaking at the Victoria Theatre in Dayton, Ohio, Sunday, February 28, 2027.
