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
TGG Goat Yoga - Cozy Christmas Edition
Tuesday, December 16 2025 6:00pm
Kick off the holiday season with a little stretch, a lot of laughter, and the cutest chaos courtesy of our FRIENDS-named goat crew.
Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Fairborn
Tuesday, December 16 2025 7:00pm
Enjoy the best ribs, burgers, salmon and more at Chumps in Fairborn. Live Trivia every Tuesday 7pm to 10pm!
Handels Messiah with the Dayton Philharmonic
Tuesday, December 16 2025 7:30pm
Enjoy an annual holiday tradition with the Dayton Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and Choir under the twinkling lights of the Schuster.
North Pole Express Train Ride
Wednesday, December 17 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
Wednesday, December 17 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.
"Home for the Holidays" - Centerville Community Chorus
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Celebrating 30 years of Centerville Community Chorus with our special "Home for the Holidays" concert ❄️
Homerun the Holidays - Dick's House of Sport
Wednesday, December 17 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.
Hawthorn Hill Tours
Wednesday, December 17 2025 10:00am
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.
Homeschool PE at Dick's House of Sport
Wednesday, December 17 2025 10:00am
Join us Wednesday’s from 10-11:30 AM for Homeschool PE at Dick’s House of Sport! Students will explore the basics of sports, health, and wellness through fun games, physical activity, and movement.
Eden Quispe X Denny Gerwin
Wednesday, December 17 2025 10:00am
Solo Exhibitions at Rosewood Arts Center
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Wednesday, December 17 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
Wednesday, December 17 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
Wednesday, December 17 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
Wednesday, December 17 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
Wednesday, December 17 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
Wednesday, December 17 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
Wednesday, December 17 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
Wednesday, December 17 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
Wednesday, December 17 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.
Hawthorn Hill Tours
Wednesday, December 17 2025 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
Wednesday, December 17 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!
Wednesday, December 17 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.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Wednesday, December 17 2025 4:00pm
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton. ⚠️ BE SURE TO CHECK FOR CLOSURE ALERTS BEFORE YOU GO! ⚠️
Come As You Are: Open House at Whisperz Speakeasy
Wednesday, December 17 2025 4:00pm
We had so much fun at our first "Come As You Are Open House," we decided to do it once a month! EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH we’re inviting friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues to come experience the Speakeasy!
Walk To Remember: A Gathering to Remember our Loved Ones
Wednesday, December 17 2025 4:00pm
Walk To Remember: A Gathering to Remember our Loved Ones, 4 p.m.
30 Days for 30 Years: Celebrating 30 Years at Miami Valley Sports Bar
Wednesday, December 17 2025 4:00pm
We're pumped to be celebrating 30 years in business so we're going to celebrate ALL MONTH LONG!!!! The party begins on Monday, December 1st as we kickoff a month long of fun and activities with awesome 1995 style specials!
Whisperz Whiskey Wednesdays
Wednesday, December 17 2025 4:00pm
Whisperz Speakasy Whiskey Wednesday Specials: 25% off standard whiskey, scotch & bourbon pours and cocktails all night on Wednesday from open til close, 4p til 11pm alongside fabulous live jazz!
