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Fun & Games in Dayton

Justin's Famous LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament

Justin's Famous LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament

Monday, November 02 2026

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT at Miami Valley Sports Bar - Justin's Famous Luck of the Draw Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament!!! Each player has a $10 buy-in. We match the pot 100% and payout 100%!!!

Level Up: 30+ pinball machines 30+ arcades!

Level Up: 30+ pinball machines 30+ arcades!

Monday, November 02 2026

Level Up Pinball Bar in Beavercreek near Dayton features 30+ modern and classic coinless pinball machines and 30+ arcade games. Reloadable RFID cards, Stern Insider Connect tracking and nonstop competition!

Monday Night Trivia - Wandering Griffin

Monday Night Trivia - Wandering Griffin

Monday, November 02 2026

💅 General Knowledge Trivia – Every Monday at 6:30PM 💅 Wandering Griffin is here to put it to the test.

Scottish Country Dance Lessons

Scottish Country Dance Lessons

Tuesday, November 03 2026

Come learn the reels, jigs, and strathspeys of Scotland in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. No experience or partner are required. All you need are comfortable, soft-soled shoes.

Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Fairborn

Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Fairborn

Tuesday, November 03 2026

Enjoy the best ribs, burgers, salmon and more at Chumps in Fairborn. Live Trivia every Tuesday 7pm to 10pm!

Star Theater Puppet Play

Star Theater Puppet Play

Wednesday, November 04 2026

Discover the Miamisburg Branch Library's unique tradition of puppetry. Enjoy a marionette puppet show in our Star Theater and afterwards see how the puppets work. Please contact us if accommodations are needed.

Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Huber Heights

Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Huber Heights

Wednesday, November 04 2026

Join us for Live Trivia at Chumps in Huber Heights every Wednesday 7pm to 10pm!

Fall Spirits: Tito’s Tasting at Wild Axe Throwing

Fall Spirits: Tito’s Tasting at Wild Axe Throwing

Thursday, November 05 2026

Fall Spirits at Wild Axe: 1 hour of axe throwing and four cocktails for $50 plus fees. Thursday, November 5, 7–9 PM. Ages 21+. Only 25 tickets!

Karaoke at Ziggy's

Karaoke at Ziggy's

Friday, November 06 2026

Friday night karaoke at Ziggy’s in West Carrollton! Join Rabbit Run Entertainment every Friday from 8 PM–midnight for music, singing, and fun.

Let's Glow! Father-Daughter Dance City of West Carrollton

Let's Glow! Father-Daughter Dance City of West Carrollton

Friday, November 06 2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and glowing fun! Strike a pose in the photo booth, enjoy light refreshments, take home a special keepsake, and dance the night away under the lights.

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar

Friday, November 06 2026

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!

A Chosen Holiday Experience

A Chosen Holiday Experience

Saturday, November 07 2026

Join The Chosen Church on November 7th for a FREE holiday experience featuring local vendors, holiday shopping, basketball, and family fun in Clayton, Ohio!

AcadeCon : 3-day Tabletop Gaming Convention

AcadeCon : 3-day Tabletop Gaming Convention

Friday, November 13 2026

AcadeCon, a 3-day tabletop gaming convention returns to the Dayton Convention Center. Role-Playing Games, Board Games, Panels, Vendors, Costume Contest, Karaoke and more!

23rd Annual Oregon District Barstool

23rd Annual Oregon District Barstool

Saturday, November 14 2026

Join United Rehabilitation Services for the Oregon District Barstool Open on November 14! Teams of four enjoy bar-hopping mini-golf, food, fun, and prizes while supporting children and adults with disabilities. $160 per team!

America's Packard Museum's Annual Blackjack Ball

America's Packard Museum's Annual Blackjack Ball

Saturday, November 14 2026

Blackjack Ball returns for an unforgettable evening of casino-style entertainment, live jazz, specialty bourbons & cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and many legendary Packards with stories of their own.

Get to Know Your Machine - Adult Sewing Basics

Get to Know Your Machine - Adult Sewing Basics

Saturday, November 14 2026

Have you been wanting to learn the basics of sewing on a machine?

Hometown Holiday 2026

Hometown Holiday 2026

Saturday, November 14 2026

Everyone is invited to help us honor our veterans and kick off the holidays. Santa arrives at 2pm. Lighting of the holiday tree at 6pm. Many vendors and food trucks for you to enjoy. We hope you will come and enjoy.

Robot Thanksgiving Parade

Robot Thanksgiving Parade

Tuesday, November 17 2026

Join us for a creative STEM celebration!

Yellow Springs Thanksgiving Weekend

Yellow Springs Thanksgiving Weekend

Friday, November 27 2026

Dance away your black Friday blues at the best Wine Tasting & Dance Party with DJ Radio Basim. Thanksgiving weekend, Friday November 27th from 6:30 to 10:00 pm. A family friend get down where funk, R&B and soul creates magic

Letters to Santa

Letters to Santa

Tuesday, December 01 2026

From December 1–15, children are invited to drop their letters to Santa in his special mailbox located in the Civic Center lobby.

Annual Holiday Investors Party

Annual Holiday Investors Party

Wednesday, December 02 2026

Join GDREIA for our annual holiday party! Fun, food, awards and a great community looking to include YOU!

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

Friday, December 04 2026

Join Us for a Gingerbread House Decorating Party!

Holiday Bazaar at Carroll High School

Holiday Bazaar at Carroll High School

Saturday, December 05 2026

Carroll's Annual Bazaar will take place on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We have over 100 vendors in two gyms with handmade items, popular direct sales, food vendors and Santa Claus too! Free admission.

Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting City of West Carrollton

Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting City of West Carrollton

Saturday, December 05 2026

Celebrate the season with horse-drawn wagon rides, a festive Luminary Walk around the Civic Center, WCHS choir and orchestra performances, letters to Santa, free photos with Santa, and a magical tree-lighting ceremony.

Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead

Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead

Saturday, December 05 2026

Join us for an authentic three course tea service by costumed interpreters and learn about the Patterson family. Advance Registration Required.

Noon Year's Eve Celebration City of West Carrollton

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.

Ohio Reptiles and More Expo

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! 🐍🦎🕷️

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