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
Riverscape Ice Skating
Tuesday, December 09 2025 4:00pm
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! ⚠️
30 Days for 30 Years: Celebrating 30 Years at Miami Valley Sports Bar
Tuesday, December 09 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!
A Carillon Christmas
Tuesday, December 09 2025 5:00pm
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
Woodland Lights
Tuesday, December 09 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
Tuesday, December 09 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
Tuesday, December 09 2025 6:00pm
Enjoy the spectacular display of 2 million Christmas lights at Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio.
Light Up Middletown
Tuesday, December 09 2025 6:00pm
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
Land of Illusion Christmas Glow
Tuesday, December 09 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.
ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park
Tuesday, December 09 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
Tuesday, December 09 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
Deck The Diamond: Winter Spectacular at Day Air Ballpark
Tuesday, December 09 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 Fairborn
Tuesday, December 09 2025 7:00pm
Enjoy the best ribs, burgers, salmon and more at Chumps in Fairborn. Live Trivia every Tuesday 7pm to 10pm!
Sound Spirit & Body Community (Monthly Gathering)
Tuesday, December 09 2025 7:00pm
When we sit in circle with our fellow humans and allow ourselves to embrace community, we feel the power of human connection. We all heal when we come together.
A Comedy of Errors
Tuesday, December 09 2025 7:30pm
Shakespeare gets a holly jolly twist! A Comedy of Errors—one of the Bard’s most hilarious plays of mistaken identity
6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton
Wednesday, December 10 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
Wednesday, December 10 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
Wednesday, December 10 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
Wednesday, December 10 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
Wednesday, December 10 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.
Homeschool PE at Dick's House of Sport
Wednesday, December 10 2025 10:00am
Join us Wednesday’s from 10-11:30 AM for Homeschool PE at Dick’s House of Sport! Students will explore the basics of sports, health, and wellness through fun games, physical activity, and movement.
Eden Quispe X Denny Gerwin
Wednesday, December 10 2025 10:00am
Solo Exhibitions at Rosewood Arts Center
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Wednesday, December 10 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
Wednesday, December 10 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
Wednesday, December 10 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
Wednesday, December 10 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
Dayton Printmakers Cooperative: Dayton/Kyoto Invitational
Wednesday, December 10 2025 11:00am
The Dayton/Kyoto Invitational is an international print exchange between the Dayton Printmaker’s Cooperative and Gen Studio Group in Kyoto, Japan, which has been taking place since 2003. The 2025 theme is "Water."
Engaged: Rings from around the World
Wednesday, December 10 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.
