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

"Santa: The Musical" & "The Gift of Christmas"

Friday, December 18 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

Friday, December 18 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!

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

Friday, December 18 2026 11:00am

You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!

Wall Power! Spectacular Quilts from the American Folk Art Museum

Friday, December 18 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

Friday, December 18 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.

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Friday, December 18 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.

"Santa: The Musical" & "The Gift of Christmas"

Friday, December 18 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.

Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2026

Friday, December 18 2026 6:00pm

One of the country's finest -with millions of Christmas Lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges.

ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park

Friday, December 18 2026 6:00pm

Caesar Ford Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 250 LED light displays covering a mile long driving path.

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar

Friday, December 18 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!

Reindeer Sessions

Friday, December 18 2026 7:30pm

Play by Eric Ulloa. "You won't look at Blitzen and Rudolph the same way again..."

Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights

Friday, December 18 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.

Hawthorn Hill Tours

Saturday, December 19 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.

"Santa: The Musical" & "The Gift of Christmas"

Saturday, December 19 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.

Front Street Saturdays

Saturday, December 19 2026 11:00am

Front Street is OPEN EVERY SATURDAY!!! Boutiques, workshops, & studios are open across campus EVERY SATURDAY 11A-4P!

Wall Power! Spectacular Quilts from the American Folk Art Museum

Saturday, December 19 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, December 19 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, December 19 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.