Festivals in Dayton
Find Upcoming Festivals in Dayton and the surrounding area. This page is updated frequently throughout the year, so keep checking back!
Festivals in Dayton
A Carillon Christmas
Sunday, December 14 2025
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
WinterFest at Kings Island
Sunday, December 14 2025
More than five million lights and live entertainment throughout the park for Kings Island's holiday-themed festival WinterFest Select Nights November 28 - December 31, 2025 - Join us for Festive Food, Shopping, Rides & More!
Historic Normandy Mansion Christmas Open House
Saturday, December 20 2025
Dec 20–22, 5:30–8pm: Celebrate “The Colors of Christmas” at the Historic Grant Mansion—50+ dazzling trees, trains, treats, carolers, choir & Santa! Free admission; limited accessibility.
Sneak Peek to Winter Restaurant Week
Wednesday, January 21 2026
Sneak Peek to Winter Restaurant at The Steam Plant January 21, 2026.
Dayton Restaurant Week 2026
Sunday, January 25 2026
❄️ 🍴 It's Winter Restaurant Week! Try unique menus at many of Dayton's classiest places for reduced prices, all while raising money for charity. January 25 thru February 1, 2026
2026 Bricky’s World Record Comedy Festival
Wednesday, February 11 2026
The 2026 Bricky’s World Record Comedy Festival is a five-day nonstop stand-up marathon as comedians from across the country attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous comedy show!
