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
Level Up: 30+ pinball machines 30+ arcades!
Friday, November 20 2026 1:00pm
Level Up Pinball Bar in Beavercreek near Dayton features 30+ modern and classic coinless pinball machines and 30+ arcade games. Reloadable RFID cards, Stern Insider Connect tracking and nonstop competition!
"Santa: The Musical" & "The Gift of Christmas"
Friday, November 20 2026 5:30pm
Two joyous musicals for the price of one! The first act of our holiday celebration is Santa Claus: The Musical. After intermission, we present The Gift of Christmas.
LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar
Friday, November 20 2026 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!
Nurse Blake But Did You Die? Comedy Tour
Friday, November 20 2026 7:00pm
Nurse Blake is back with his hilarious new comedy tour with all-new content, diving into the wildest things patients and their families say and do.
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, November 20 2026 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.
2nd Street Market
Saturday, November 21 2026 9:00am
Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours. OUTDOOR MARKET NOW OPEN!
Hawthorn Hill Tours
Saturday, November 21 2026 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.
Letters for Santa Mailbox Drop Off at Lula Bell
Saturday, November 21 2026 10:00am
🎅 Bring the magic of Christmas to life by mailing your letter to Santa in the special red North Pole Mailbox located in front of Lula Bell, Whimsical Art & Stationery at 23 Park Ave., Oakwood, OH 45419
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Saturday, November 21 2026 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, November 21 2026 11:00am
Front Street is OPEN EVERY SATURDAY!!! Boutiques, workshops, & studios are open across campus EVERY SATURDAY 11A-4P!
Looking for Japan: Early Japanese Photography
Saturday, November 21 2026 11:00am
The Meiji period (1868–1912) encompassed great change, as traditional institutions gave way to political and social upheavals, along with the Westernization of aspects of Japanese culture.
Wall Power! Spectacular Quilts from the American Folk Art Museum
Saturday, November 21 2026 11:00am
Quilts are America’s great art experiment: monumental compositions in color, pattern, geometry and representation, and traditionally, quilts are made mostly by women.
Good Book: Bible Stories from the Collection
Saturday, November 21 2026 11:00am
For hundreds of years, the Bible has been the most-printed and best-selling book in the world. It has served as a continual inspiration for visual art.
Saturday Morning Community Tour
Saturday, November 21 2026 11:30am
This guided tour of the permanent galleries invites you to explore artworks through unexpected perspectives that connect art, culture and the world around us.
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Saturday, November 21 2026 12:00pm
You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
The Great Turkey Trek
Saturday, November 21 2026 12:00pm
We need your help for this Thanksgiving adventure. Follow the clues along the routes and help us find the turkeys during an interactive walk or hike!
Hawthorn Hill Tours
Saturday, November 21 2026 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
Saturday, November 21 2026 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: 30+ pinball machines 30+ arcades!
Saturday, November 21 2026 1:00pm
Level Up Pinball Bar in Beavercreek near Dayton features 30+ modern and classic coinless pinball machines and 30+ arcade games. Reloadable RFID cards, Stern Insider Connect tracking and nonstop competition!
Family Open Studio
Saturday, November 21 2026 3:00pm
Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making! No signup necessary. We encourage you and your family to just drop in!
"Santa: The Musical" & "The Gift of Christmas"
Saturday, November 21 2026 5:30pm
Two joyous musicals for the price of one! The first act of our holiday celebration is Santa Claus: The Musical. After intermission, we present The Gift of Christmas.
Saturday Night Fox Hollow Rodeo
Saturday, November 21 2026 6:00pm
Family Fun At Fox Hollow Rodeo held every Saturday night year round with Indoor (Oct-April) / Outdoor Arena - Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Christmas With Cantus
Saturday, November 21 2026 7:30pm
CHRISTMAS WITH CANTUS bringing the holiday spirit to the Victoria Theatre in Dayton, Ohio, on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Letters for Santa Mailbox Drop Off at Lula Bell
Sunday, November 22 2026 10:00am
🎅 Bring the magic of Christmas to life by mailing your letter to Santa in the special red North Pole Mailbox located in front of Lula Bell, Whimsical Art & Stationery at 23 Park Ave., Oakwood, OH 45419
"Santa: The Musical" & "The Gift of Christmas"
Sunday, November 22 2026 10:30am
Two joyous musicals for the price of one! The first act of our holiday celebration is Santa Claus: The Musical. After intermission, we present The Gift of Christmas.
2nd Street Market
Sunday, November 22 2026 11:00am
Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours. OUTDOOR MARKET NOW OPEN!
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Sunday, November 22 2026 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.
