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
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2025
Wednesday, December 17 2025 6:00pm
One of the country's finest -with millions of Christmas Lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges.
Whispering Christmas
Wednesday, December 17 2025 6:00pm
Enjoy the spectacular display of 2 million Christmas lights at Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio.
Light Up Middletown
Wednesday, December 17 2025 6:00pm
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
Land of Illusion Christmas Glow
Wednesday, December 17 2025 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.
Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve
Wednesday, December 17 2025 6:00pm
An enchanting holiday tradition! This one-mile driving tour transports you into a winter wonderland filled with illuminated landscapes and over 60 light displays at Lost Creek Reserve.
ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park
Wednesday, December 17 2025 6:00pm
Caesar Ford Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 250 LED light displays covering a mile long driving path.
Pyramid Hill Lights
Wednesday, December 17 2025 6:00pm
Pyramid Hill's annual holiday light show! The 2-mile drive-through light show includes over 1 million lights as you immerse yourself in a journey to the North Pole filled with art and nature
Classical Guitartist Danny Voris live at Whisperz Speakeasy every Wednesday
Wednesday, December 17 2025 6:00pm
Classical guitarist Danny Voris is back every Wednesday evening from 6-9pm. Danny is a local musician, performer, and educator of over 40 years who specializes in solo classical guitar performance!
Deck The Diamond: Winter Spectacular at Day Air Ballpark
Wednesday, December 17 2025 6:00pm
❄️NEW for 2025❄️ Step into a winter wonderland at Day Air Ballpark—Experience the enchantment of over 1.1 million dazzling lights and enjoy a festive lineup of holiday activities for the whole family!
Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Miamisburg
Wednesday, December 17 2025 7:00pm
Join us in downtown Miamisburg for Live Trivia in every Wednesday 7pm to 10pm!
Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Huber Heights
Wednesday, December 17 2025 7:00pm
Join us for Live Trivia at Chumps in Huber Heights every Wednesday 7pm to 10pm!
Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas
Wednesday, December 17 2025 7:30pm
Cappella sensation Voctave’s 11-member vocal ensemble brings incredible harmonies to favorites from the Disney screen to the Broadway stage. ❄️ Victoria Theatre Dec 17, 2025 🎶
North Pole Express Train Ride
Thursday, December 18 2025
All Aboard Nov & Dec - Experience the Joy of the Holidays! Hop aboard our North Pole Express with Santa and his elves for a magical train ride through beautiful Warren County.
6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton
Thursday, December 18 2025
Christmas 2025 - Gather your family and take a drive to enjoy Christmas lights from the safety and comfort of your own car! Here are 6 Christmas drive light displays around Dayton in 2025.
Homerun the Holidays - Dick's House of Sport
Thursday, December 18 2025 9:00am
🎄Celebrate the season with our Homerun the Holidays! The contest runs November 24-December 20, and each participant gets 3 swings per entry with one entry per day. 💰Entry Fee: $5 per entry and each entry gets 3 swings.
Eden Quispe X Denny Gerwin
Thursday, December 18 2025 10:00am
Solo Exhibitions at Rosewood Arts Center
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Thursday, December 18 2025 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.
Scrooge! The Musical
Thursday, December 18 2025 11:00am
La Comedia's unique combination of delicious dining and Broadway-style live entertainment is "A Taste of Broadway" unlike anything else in Ohio! After your meal, your family will enjoy Scrooge! The Musical.
Themes in Yoshitoshi’s 100 Aspects of the Moon
Thursday, December 18 2025 11:00am
One of the outstanding series in the history of Japanese woodblock prints, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s 100 Aspects of the Moon is the culmination of the artist’s career.
The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
Thursday, December 18 2025 11:00am
From the rich holdings of the Chrysler Museum of Art, view 120 Art Nouveau treasures by Tiffany, Mucha, Gallé, Beardsley, and many others. The DAI is the exclusive Ohio venue for this traveling exhibit. Oct 18–Jan 11
Dayton Printmakers Cooperative: Dayton/Kyoto Invitational
Thursday, December 18 2025 11:00am
The Dayton/Kyoto Invitational is an international print exchange between the Dayton Printmaker’s Cooperative and Gen Studio Group in Kyoto, Japan, which has been taking place since 2003. The 2025 theme is "Water."
Engaged: Rings from around the World
Thursday, December 18 2025 11:00am
Throughout human history, people have loved putting things on their fingers. Often made with precious materials, they serve a wide range of purposes, from enhancing one’s appearance and indicating social status.
Strange Worlds: Photographs by Jay Hoops
Thursday, December 18 2025 11:00am
For commercial and fine art photographer Jay Hoops, exploration and experimentation drove her work using Polaroid format to create dreamy, atmospheric scenes. This exhibition is exclusive to the Dayton Art Institute.
Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven
Thursday, December 18 2025 11:00am
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven, a major solo exhibition bringing together recent works in photography, painting, video, and the world premiere of a new body of bronze sculptures.
Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Lori Daugherty: Bold Whispers
Thursday, December 18 2025 11:00am
Dayton based, self taught abstract artist, Lori Daugherty, enjoys exploring and experimenting with the elusive encaustic medium. She finds that the encaustic medium provides a wealth of depth, breath, and texture.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Thursday, December 18 2025 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: 28+ pinball machines 21+ arcades!
Thursday, December 18 2025 1:00pm
Level Up Pinball Bar: 23 COINLESS Pinball machines and 12 state-of-the-art arcades. Reloadable RFID card system handles credits. Stern Tables feature Insider Connect to track your high scores and achievements.
