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2026 Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz

2026 Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz

Annual, educational jazz festival in Beavercreek, presented by the Beavercreek Music Parents Association.

Harlem Globetrotters in Dayton

Harlem Globetrotters in Dayton

Get ready for high-flying fun! Known as innovators of the game of basketball for decades, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters come to Wright State University's Nutter Center.

Trivia Wednesdays - Stranger Things

Trivia Wednesdays - Stranger Things

Stranger Things Trivia at On Par Jan 14, 7PM. Free to play, prizes for top teams. 21+ at 8:30 or once trivia ends.

Dayton Art Institute Special Interest Tour – Food Tour

Dayton Art Institute Special Interest Tour – Food Tour

DAI’s Special Interest Tours are community tours with specialized themes! Explore the museum and invoke your creative spirit following the tour with a quick, make-and-take art activity.

Our Lady of the Rosary Fish Fry

Our Lady of the Rosary Fish Fry

Friday Night Fish Fry - All you can eat Icelandic cod, chicken strips, fresh sausage and more. Everything made by Chef Joe is fresh and made from scratch. Doors open at 5.30.

Light Up Middletown

Light Up Middletown

A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve

Luis J. Gomez: Bring 5 Friends Tour

Luis J. Gomez: Bring 5 Friends Tour

Luis is a founding member of Legion of Skanks. Special Note: This show is presented by Bricky’s Comedy Club but (due to high demand) will take place at Bock Family Brewing, 8150 Washington Village Dr, Dayton, OH 45458

A Carillon Christmas

A Carillon Christmas

Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.

Riverscape Ice Skating

Riverscape Ice Skating

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! ⚠️

Woodland Lights

Woodland Lights

Walk the path to holiday fun at Woodland Lights - a half-mile wonderland of holiday lights, displays, and festivities! November 21-December 30, 2025

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

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.

Family Movie Series at the Neon

Family Movie Series at the Neon

Bring the family for fun, festive films this holiday season at The Neon. Merry Christmas!

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