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First Friday - A November to Remember Edition
November is here, and Downtown Dayton is embracing the season with plenty of ways to celebrate, explore, and enjoy everything the city has to offer!
Winter Fest at Austin Landing
It's the holiday season at Austin Landing! Join us for our 2026 WINTER FEST & Christmas Tree Lighting ❄️ ✨ This fun, festive event begins Saturday, November 14 at 5pm
Real Love: Kenny & Dolly Christmas and Hits Tribute Show
Celebrate the iconic classic country music of two American legends in this breathtaking duo-billed tribute show! Real Love takes audiences on a musical journey spanning six decades of Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.
SDDT's The Nutcracker
Join us for a magical evening of classic ballet with South Dayton Dance Theatre's Annual Nutcracker Performance!
2026 Dayton Holiday Festival Grande Illumination
The Grande Illumination Dayton Holiday Festival traditional tree lighting and Dayton Children's Parade Spectacular in Lights - December 4
Fall Classes at North Dayton Garden Center
Would you like more houseplants but don’t know where to start? Take Rick’s beginner classes at North Dayton Garden Center - Houseplant Care 101, General PropagationBonsai 101 💧🪴
NMRA Annual Dayton Train Show
Dayton Train Show: vendor tables, lots of exhibitors, different gauges, memorabilia, souvenirs, mini-clinics, LEGO, books, trains. Doorprizes,food trucks
Monster Jam at WSU Nutter Center
Monster Jam returns to the Nutter Center featuring the world's premier monster trucks. Get ready to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over Dayton!
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
Art For All Day - FREE ADMISSION at Dayton Art Institute
During “Art For All” Days, the Dayton Art Institute offers free admission to all museum guests, including special and focus collections.
Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute is coming to Troy, OH
For over three decades, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has been recreating the legendary sound of the EAGLES and thrilling audiences all over the world. Catch them at the Arbogast Performing Arts Center in Troy, OH!
Dayton Pizza Week
Get ready to grab a slice 🍕 and discover your next favorite pizza! November 7-14 is Dayton Pizza Week
