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
Strange Worlds: Photographs by Jay Hoops
Wednesday, December 10 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
Wednesday, December 10 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
Wednesday, December 10 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.
Hawthorn Hill Tours
Wednesday, December 10 2025 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
Wednesday, December 10 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!
Wednesday, December 10 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.
Adult Stretch
Wednesday, December 10 2025 1:00pm
Adults ages 16 and up are invited to an afternoon session of stretching and more!
Holly Days at the Arcade Presented by AES Ohio & Dayton Daily News
Wednesday, December 10 2025 3:00pm
Three days of festive shopping, live entertainment, and holiday cheer at the Dayton Arcade.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Wednesday, December 10 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
Wednesday, December 10 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
Wednesday, December 10 2025 5:00pm
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
Woodland Lights
Wednesday, December 10 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
Wednesday, December 10 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
Wednesday, December 10 2025 6:00pm
Enjoy the spectacular display of 2 million Christmas lights at Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio.
Light Up Middletown
Wednesday, December 10 2025 6:00pm
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
Land of Illusion Christmas Glow
Wednesday, December 10 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
Wednesday, December 10 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
Wednesday, December 10 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
Classical Guitartist Danny Voris live at Whisperz Speakeasy every Wednesday
Wednesday, December 10 2025 6:00pm
Classical guitarist Danny Voris is back every Wednesday evening from 6-9pm. Danny is a local musician, performer, and educator of over 40 years who specializes in solo classical guitar performance!
Deck The Diamond: Winter Spectacular at Day Air Ballpark
Wednesday, December 10 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!
Dinner & Deals at Chappy’s
Wednesday, December 10 2025 6:15pm
Join the Greater Dayton Real Estate Investors Association at Chappy’s in Centerville for Dinner & Deals! Whether you’re just starting out or doing deals all the time, bring your deals & questions for a great time!
Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Miamisburg
Wednesday, December 10 2025 7:00pm
Join us in downtown Miamisburg for Live Trivia in every Wednesday 7pm to 10pm!
Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Huber Heights
Wednesday, December 10 2025 7:00pm
Join us for Live Trivia at Chumps in Huber Heights every Wednesday 7pm to 10pm!
Trivia Wednesdays - Taylor Swift
Wednesday, December 10 2025 7:00pm
Taylor Swift Trivia at On Par Dec 10 at 7PM. Free to play, prizes for top teams. Prove you know every era, Swiftie! 💖
Season's Greetings: A Holiday Cabaret
Wednesday, December 10 2025 7:30pm
Unique holiday experience! SEASON'S GREETINGS is BACK at the PNC Arts Annex in downtown Dayton. Join performers Gina Handy and Philip Drennen, along with Deron Bell and his Merry Melody Makers to celebrate the holidays!
The Campfire Comedy Show
Wednesday, December 10 2025 7:30pm
Campfire Comedy brings a chill, campfire-style setting to Bricky’s for a night of stand-up—moving indoors for winter while preserving the same inviting, fireside feel.
A Comedy of Errors
Wednesday, December 10 2025 7:30pm
Shakespeare gets a holly jolly twist! A Comedy of Errors—one of the Bard’s most hilarious plays of mistaken identity
North Pole Express Train Ride
Thursday, December 11 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.
