New Years ~ Events around Dayton to ring in 2026
Happy New Year Dayton Ohio! Here are some fun things to do to celebrate the arrival of 2026 this New Years Eve, News Year Day and beyond around the Dayton area.
New Years Eve in Dayton
Daytons Silent Disco NYE
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Ring in 2026 at Dayton's 8th Annual New Year's Eve Ball Drop and Silent Disco at The Brightside on Dec 31st! It's Dayton's New Year's Eve Ball Drop tradition!
Harlem Globetrotters in Dayton
Wednesday, December 31 2025
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.
New Year's Eve at Silos Dayton
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Join us New Year’s Eve at The Silos 4 PM until after Midnight. Bring the kids by for an early balloon drop at 8 PM.
New Year's Eve at the Marriott at the University of Dayton
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Turn Back Time at the Marriott UD! Celebrate NYE 2025 with live dueling pianos, decade-themed dancing, gourmet food, photo booth fun, and a midnight champagne toast. Dress in your favorite era and ring in 2026 in style! 🎉
New Year's Eve Bash at Little Art Theatre
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Don't miss Yellow Spring's signature New Year's Eve Celebration! Ring in the New Year at the Little Art Theatre with the classic film Grease (1978) followed by local favorites The Hoppers
New Year's Eve Dance with the Frank Moravcik Band
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Celebrate New Year's Eve
New Years Eve Skate at RiverScape MetroPark
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Skate your way into the New Year at RiverScape in downtown Dayton! 🎿 11 a.m.-8 p.m. *Weather dependent ❄️
Noon Year's Eve 2026
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Ring in the New Year 2026 with us-kid friendly style!
Silver, Gold & Decadence: NYE Party at Whisperz Speakeasy
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Welcome 2026 with Silver, Gold, and Decadence at our most exclusive & elegant event yet: New Year's Eve at the magnificent Whisperz Speakeasy.
The Foundry’s Roaring 20's New Year's Eve Party
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Looking for a swingin’ NYE party in Dayton? The Foundry’s Roaring ‘20s party is just what you’re searching for!
First Friday: New Year Downtown Edition
Friday, January 02 2026
The first First Friday of 2026 is happening on Friday, January 2, and offers everything you need to ring in the new year with some familiar and local flavor.
DH4 #1645 Full Moon Grotto Hash (Run/Walk)
Saturday, January 03 2026
This is a fun run or walk where you will follow a trail of flour not knowing exactly where it will lead. Trail length ~4.5 miles.
