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

Letters for Santa Mailbox Drop Off at Lula Bell

Sunday, November 22 2026 10:00am

🎅 Bring the magic of Christmas to life by mailing your letter to Santa in the special red North Pole Mailbox located in front of Lula Bell, Whimsical Art & Stationery at 23 Park Ave., Oakwood, OH 45419

"Santa: The Musical" & "The Gift of Christmas"

Sunday, November 22 2026 10:30am

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.

2nd Street Market

Sunday, November 22 2026 11:00am

Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours. OUTDOOR MARKET NOW OPEN!

On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!

Sunday, November 22 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.

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

Sunday, November 22 2026 11:30am

You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!

St. Luke the Evangelist Christmas Bazaar

Sunday, November 22 2026 12:00pm

ST LUKE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: The annual St Luke Christmas Bazaar takes place at St Luke School, 1442 N Fairfield Road in Beavercreek. Saturday November 21, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm & Sunday November 22, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm.

Looking for Japan: Early Japanese Photography

Sunday, November 22 2026 12:00pm

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

Sunday, November 22 2026 12:00pm

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

Sunday, November 22 2026 12:00pm

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.

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Sunday, November 22 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!

Sunday, November 22 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!

Red Besom Making w/ Katie Grace

Sunday, November 22 2026 1:00pm

Gather ‘round, dear ones, as we celebrate autumn through circle and craft. Join Katie Grace of Candle & Crow for a bewitching afternoon of magick and besom making under the November moon.

Skinner Pipe Organ Concerts at Dayton Art Institute

Sunday, November 22 2026 2:00pm

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium.

Wright State Theatre Presents PIPPIN'

Sunday, November 22 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 Playhouse presents THE CRUCIBLE

Sunday, November 22 2026 2:00pm

Timeless. Powerful. Uncomfortably relevant. The Crucible is a gripping examination of hysteria, morality, and the cost of standing alone.

Miscellany: A Jazz Nutcracker

Sunday, November 22 2026 3:00pm

This Nutcracker doesn’t just dance, it’s salsas 💃🏻 Miscellany: A Jazz Nutcracker — a fresh, jazzy, and swinging take on the beloved holiday classic.

Four Old Broads: Christmas Extravaganza

Sunday, November 22 2026 3:00pm

Actor's Theatre Fairborn presents Four Old Broads: Christmas Extravaganza

"Santa: The Musical" & "The Gift of Christmas"

Sunday, November 22 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.

Land of Illusion Christmas Glow

Sunday, November 22 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.

Bartosz Beda and Ellen Moore Osborne Exhibit Artwork at Sinclair Community College

Monday, November 23 2026 8:00am

The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “Owing to the Absence: Selections” by Bartosz Beda along with “The Architecture of Memory” by Ellen Moore Osborne.

Letters for Santa Mailbox Drop Off at Lula Bell

Monday, November 23 2026 10:00am

🎅 Bring the magic of Christmas to life by mailing your letter to Santa in the special red North Pole Mailbox located in front of Lula Bell, Whimsical Art & Stationery at 23 Park Ave., Oakwood, OH 45419

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

Monday, November 23 2026 11:00am

You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!

On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!

Monday, November 23 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.

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Monday, November 23 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.