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Feast of Giving - Thanksgiving in Dayton
FREE Thanksgiving meal and celebration! Join us for our annual🦃 "Feast of Giving", a traditional Thanksgiving meal with fellowship, live music and engaging activities for kids all day long.
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
Yuletide Winter's Gathering
Kick off the season at the Yuletide Winters Gathering, Nov. 13-15 in storybook downtown Tipp City! Shop festive boutiques, find one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoy Santa photos, wagon rides, food trucks, and small-town holiday charm.
Clue
Broadway in Dayton ✨ Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! CLUE is at The Schuster Nov 24 - Nov 29, 2026
Waynesville Street Faire
Waynesville Street Faire - located in the beautiful town of Waynesville Ohio – The Antique Capital of Warren County! RAIN OR SHINE ☀️⛅🌧️🌩️
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
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
Woodland Lights
Walk the path to holiday fun at Woodland Lights - a half-mile wonderland of holiday lights, displays, and festivities! Updated for Christmas 2026
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!
Barber Cello Concerto & Haydn’s Wartime Mass
Joining forces with the brilliant cellist Miriam K. Smith and guest conductor Joel Smirnoff, the Philharmonic explores themes of resilience and hope.
Pet Afflaire Gala
Humane Society of Greater Dayton: Join us for the 35th Annual Pet Afflaire Gala as we transport you to the rolling hills, vineyards, and timeless charm during “Tails in Tuscany.”
















































