Events in Dayton Ohio
Our daily calendar of events, entertainment and activities in Dayton. Includes festivals, concerts, comedy, theater, arts, live music, outdoor events, sports and more.
Events in Dayton
The Grazing Ground Market
Saturday, November 21 2026 10:00am
The one with fresh eggs, homemade gluten-free goodies, farm gifts, and goats who fully expect snacks and attention.
Photos with Santa
Saturday, November 21 2026 10:00am
This year Figment will be offering one day of private photos with Santa, hosted by Knack Video + Photo. Each session includes 10 minutes with Santa and 3-5 final, edited digital files. Plus, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies!
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Saturday, November 21 2026 11:00am
Duck Pin Bowling, Darts, Mini-Golf, Pool, Karaoke, Shuffleboard, Food, Self-Pour Adult Beverages, Free Soft Drinks and more! On Par Entertainment is located in Beavercreek, across from The Greene.
Front Street Saturdays
Saturday, November 21 2026 11:00am
Front Street is OPEN EVERY SATURDAY!!! Boutiques, workshops, & studios are open across campus EVERY SATURDAY 11A-4P!
Artist Feedback Forum
Saturday, November 21 2026 11:00am
To build community and foster the sharing of ideas, The Contemporary Dayton offers an Artist's Feedback Forum for Artist Members. Bring a finished work or a work of art in progress to receive constructive feedback.
Looking for Japan: Early Japanese Photography
Saturday, November 21 2026 11:00am
The Meiji period (1868–1912) encompassed great change, as traditional institutions gave way to political and social upheavals, along with the Westernization of aspects of Japanese culture.
Wall Power! Spectacular Quilts from the American Folk Art Museum
Saturday, November 21 2026 11:00am
Quilts are America’s great art experiment: monumental compositions in color, pattern, geometry and representation, and traditionally, quilts are made mostly by women.
Good Book: Bible Stories from the Collection
Saturday, November 21 2026 11:00am
For hundreds of years, the Bible has been the most-printed and best-selling book in the world. It has served as a continual inspiration for visual art.
Saturday Morning Community Tour
Saturday, November 21 2026 11:30am
This guided tour of the permanent galleries invites you to explore artworks through unexpected perspectives that connect art, culture and the world around us.
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Saturday, November 21 2026 12:00pm
You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
The Great Turkey Trek
Saturday, November 21 2026 12:00pm
We need your help for this Thanksgiving adventure. Follow the clues along the routes and help us find the turkeys during an interactive walk or hike!
Hawthorn Hill Tours
Saturday, November 21 2026 12:30pm
With its white pillars and twin porches, Hawthorn Hill has long been synonymous with Orville Wright and the Wright family. Wednesdays and Saturdays prepaid advance reservations required.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Saturday, November 21 2026 1:00pm
Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.
Level Up: 30+ pinball machines 30+ arcades!
Saturday, November 21 2026 1:00pm
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!
"Wall Power!" Spectacular Quilts Special Exhibition Tour
Saturday, November 21 2026 1:00pm
Join us for a special community tour of "Wall Power!" Spectacular Quilts from the American Folk Art Museum at the Dayton Art Institute! Discover the artistry, creativity and stories woven into these stunning quilts.
Miscellany: A Jazz Nutcracker
Saturday, November 21 2026 2:00pm
This Nutcracker doesn’t just dance, it’s salsas 💃🏻 Miscellany: A Jazz Nutcracker — a fresh, jazzy, and swinging take on the beloved holiday classic.
Wright State Theatre Presents PIPPIN'
Saturday, November 21 2026 2:00pm
The beloved musical with an allegorical story of a young prince’s search for meaning, magic, and his corner of the sky.
Dayton H3 #1686 - It's A Hash
Saturday, November 21 2026 2:00pm
Join us for a hike, run, or walk at our 1686th event! Dayton Hash House Harriers is the 1st Dayton-area hash kennel of the world-wide social running club, the Hash House Harriers.
Family Open Studio
Saturday, November 21 2026 3:00pm
Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making! No signup necessary. We encourage you and your family to just drop in!
"Santa: The Musical" & "The Gift of Christmas"
Saturday, November 21 2026 5:30pm
Two joyous musicals for the price of one! The first act of our holiday celebration is Santa Claus: The Musical. After intermission, we present The Gift of Christmas.
Saturday Night Fox Hollow Rodeo
Saturday, November 21 2026 6:00pm
Family Fun At Fox Hollow Rodeo held every Saturday night year round with Indoor (Oct-April) / Outdoor Arena - Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Land of Illusion Christmas Glow
Saturday, November 21 2026 6:00pm
Our Christmas Glow and Christmas Village and Drive-Thru are here to create memories and celebrate the season with your family! Middletown, OH.
Miscellany: A Jazz Nutcracker
Saturday, November 21 2026 7:00pm
This Nutcracker doesn’t just dance, it’s salsas 💃🏻 Miscellany: A Jazz Nutcracker — a fresh, jazzy, and swinging take on the beloved holiday classic.
Christmas With Cantus
Saturday, November 21 2026 7:30pm
CHRISTMAS WITH CANTUS: bringing the holiday spirit to Dayton, Ohio! 🎶 Enjoy Holiday Classics on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at the historic Victoria Theatre🎄
Four Old Broads: Christmas Extravaganza
Saturday, November 21 2026 7:30pm
Actor's Theatre Fairborn presents Four Old Broads: Christmas Extravaganza
Barber Cello Concerto & Haydn’s Wartime Mass
Saturday, November 21 2026 7:30pm
Joining forces with the brilliant cellist Miriam K. Smith and guest conductor Joel Smirnoff, the Philharmonic explores themes of resilience and hope.
Wright State Theatre Presents PIPPIN'
Saturday, November 21 2026 8:00pm
The beloved musical with an allegorical story of a young prince’s search for meaning, magic, and his corner of the sky.
Dayton Playhouse presents THE CRUCIBLE
Saturday, November 21 2026 8:00pm
Timeless. Powerful. Uncomfortably relevant. The Crucible is a gripping examination of hysteria, morality, and the cost of standing alone.
