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
Free Books for The Holidays!
Sunday, December 14 2025 4:00pm
This free, family-friendly evening will feature: Holiday decorations, snacks, and hot cocoa Activities for kids and families A Giving Angel Tree with tags Tables hosted by community organizations Free books for the taking
30 Days for 30 Years: Celebrating 30 Years at Miami Valley Sports Bar
Sunday, December 14 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!
Sinclair Theatre presents ‘Twas: A Holiday Musical
Sunday, December 14 2025 4:00pm
A family-fun holiday musical! When the family pets are left alone on Christmas Eve, they are visited by the neighborhood animals who teach them that humans celebrate winter holidays in different ways.
WinterFest at Kings Island
Sunday, December 14 2025 5:00pm
More than five million lights and live entertainment throughout the park for Kings Island's holiday-themed festival WinterFest Select Nights November 28 - December 31, 2025 - Join us for Festive Food, Shopping, Rides & More!
A Carillon Christmas
Sunday, December 14 2025 5:00pm
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
Woodland Lights
Sunday, December 14 2025 6:00pm
Walk the path to holiday fun at Woodland Lights - a half-mile wonderland of holiday lights, displays, and festivities! November 21-December 30, 2025
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2025
Sunday, December 14 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
Sunday, December 14 2025 6:00pm
Enjoy the spectacular display of 2 million Christmas lights at Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio.
Light Up Middletown
Sunday, December 14 2025 6:00pm
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
Land of Illusion Christmas Glow
Sunday, December 14 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
Sunday, December 14 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
Sunday, December 14 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
Sunday, December 14 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
Scrooge! The Musical
Sunday, December 14 2025 6:00pm
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.
Deck The Diamond: Winter Spectacular at Day Air Ballpark
Sunday, December 14 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!
Holiday of Lights Festival in Oakwood
Sunday, December 14 2025 6:30pm
The City of Oakwood Lighting up Oakwood & Holiday of Lights Sunday December 14, 2025.
Home For The Holidays with the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, December 14 2025 7:00pm
Home For The Holidays with the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra at the Dayton Masonic Center.
Point of Grace Comfort and Joy Christmas Tour with Jason Gray
Sunday, December 14 2025 7:00pm
The all-female contemporary Christian music group Point of Grace, winner of multiple Dove awards, has teamed up with singer-songwriter Jason Gray to bring you an inspirational evening of Christmas music .
Season's Greetings: A Holiday Cabaret
Sunday, December 14 2025 7:30pm
Unique holiday experience! SEASON'S GREETINGS is BACK at the PNC Arts Annex in downtown Dayton. Join performers Gina Handy and Philip Drennen, along with Deron Bell and his Merry Melody Makers to celebrate the holidays!
Becca's Sunday Night LOTD Dart Tournament
Sunday, December 14 2025 7:30pm
LOTD Dart Tournament every Sunday night at 7:30p at Miami Valley Sports Bar with different Food Trucks out front all year long!
North Pole Express Train Ride
Monday, December 15 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
Monday, December 15 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.
Dear Santa
Monday, December 15 2025 8:00am
A special mailbox right here in the lobby of the Civic Center is waiting for your letters to Santa!
Homerun the Holidays - Dick's House of Sport
Monday, December 15 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
Monday, December 15 2025 10:00am
Solo Exhibitions at Rosewood Arts Center
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Monday, December 15 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.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Monday, December 15 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.
