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
Whispering Christmas
Friday, December 19 2025 6:00pm
Enjoy the spectacular display of 2 million Christmas lights at Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio.
Light Up Middletown
Friday, December 19 2025 6:00pm
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
Land of Illusion Christmas Glow
Friday, December 19 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
Friday, December 19 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
Friday, December 19 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
Friday, December 19 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
LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar
Friday, December 19 2025 6:00pm
Join us every Friday night at 6pm for Dayton's Best LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar! We have FREE CHIPS AND SALSA for our Trivia Players and a Mystery Box full of prizes for our winners!
Scrooge! The Musical
Friday, December 19 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
Friday, December 19 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!
Dirty Deeds at the Depot by Gary McCarver
Friday, December 19 2025 7:00pm
Dirty Deeds at the Depot aka Professor Mack's Miracle Elixir of Life -presented by Xenia Area Community Theater
Dayton Ballet's The Nutcracker
Friday, December 19 2025 7:30pm
Brandon Ragland’s The Nutcracker returns, bringing holiday magic back to Dayton! The Dayton Ballet & the Dayton Philharmonic present The Nutcracker at the Schuster Center.
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, December 19 2025 7:45pm
We socially dance many types of historical and modern dances. Our emphasis is typically on having fun with partnered social dances, but we also do set dances, circle dances, line dances, and solo dance as well.
Jimmy Leach Holiday Jazz Show at Whisperz Speakeasy
Friday, December 19 2025 8:00pm
Jazz singer and trumpeter Jimmy Leach sings and plays all your favorite holiday favorites with his quintet at Whisperz Speakeasy. Songs by Elvis, Sinatra, Michael Bublé, Ella Fitzgerald, & Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughan.
Bricky's All-Stars
Friday, December 19 2025 9:30pm
A showcase of our favorite comedians from the Friday Night Mic and other hit Bricky’s shows — all on one stage for a night of nonstop laughs!
North Pole Express Train Ride
Saturday, December 20 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.
Dayton Flyers - Men's Basketball
Saturday, December 20 2025
2024-25 Men's Basketball Schedule - HOME GAMES AT UD ARENA
6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton
Saturday, December 20 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.
2nd Street Market
Saturday, December 20 2025 9:00am
Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.
The One with Goats & Coffee
Saturday, December 20 2025 9:00am
Start your weekend with the perfect blend of relaxation and fun at The One with Goats & Coffee! Enjoy a cozy morning on the farm sipping freshly brewed coffee or hot chocolate while spending time with our playful goats.
Homerun the Holidays - Dick's House of Sport
Saturday, December 20 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
Saturday, December 20 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.
Eden Quispe X Denny Gerwin
Saturday, December 20 2025 10:00am
Solo Exhibitions at Rosewood Arts Center
Riverscape Ice Skating
Saturday, December 20 2025 11:00am
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! ⚠️
Family Movie Series at the Neon
Saturday, December 20 2025 11:00am
Bring the family for fun, festive films this holiday season at The Neon. Merry Christmas!
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Saturday, December 20 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.
Front Street Saturdays
Saturday, December 20 2025 11:00am
Front Street is OPEN EVERY SATURDAY!!! Boutiques, workshops, & studios are open across campus EVERY SATURDAY 11A-4P!
Themes in Yoshitoshi’s 100 Aspects of the Moon
Saturday, December 20 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.
