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
ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park
Thursday, December 04 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
Thursday, December 04 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
Thursday, December 04 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
Thursday, December 04 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 Englewood
Thursday, December 04 2025 7:00pm
Come to Chumps in Englewood for Live Trivia every Thursday 7pm to 10pm
Thursday Night Kirtan & Prasadam
Thursday, December 04 2025 7:00pm
Put simply, kirtan is the use of call and response singing (using sacred mantras and the names of the Divine) to cultivate love and devotion.
DH4 #1642 Dice Full Moon 🎲🎲 🌕 (Run/Walk)
Thursday, December 04 2025 7:00pm
This is a fun run or walk where you will follow a trail of flour not knowing exactly where it will lead. Trail length ~3.5 miles. One or more beer/water stops along the way!
Back To The Future: The Musical
Thursday, December 04 2025 7:30pm
Go back in time as Dayton Live presents Back To The Future: The Musical at the Schuster Center as Dayton as part of the Broadway Series.
North Pole Express Train Ride
Friday, December 05 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
Friday, December 05 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.
City of Moraine Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 05 2025 6:00am
Join us for our annual family holiday celebration in Moraine with Christmas music and carolers, cookies and hot chocolate, a visit from Santa Claus and the unveiling of the Christmas Light display.
Dear Santa
Friday, December 05 2025 8:00am
A special mailbox right here in the lobby of the Civic Center is waiting for your letters to Santa!
"Appropriate Everything" - Darren Haper & John Sousa Exhibit
Friday, December 05 2025 8:00am
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present "Appropriate Everything" by Darren Haper and John Sousa in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and Works on Paper Gallery.
Homerun the Holidays - Dick's House of Sport
Friday, December 05 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.
Mommy and Me Yoga at The Well
Friday, December 05 2025 10:00am
All ages welcome, all levels welcome. Come get in a laid back work out with some relaxation while your little one has fun beside you! Socialize with other parents after!
Eden Quispe X Denny Gerwin
Friday, December 05 2025 10:00am
Solo Exhibitions at Rosewood Arts Center
2nd Street Market
Friday, December 05 2025 11:00am
Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Friday, December 05 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
Friday, December 05 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
Friday, December 05 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
Friday, December 05 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
Engaged: Rings from around the World
Friday, December 05 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
Friday, December 05 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
Friday, December 05 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
Friday, December 05 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
Friday, December 05 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!
Friday, December 05 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.
