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Global Artisan Market at 2nd Street Market
The 2nd Street Market has partnered with Welcome Dayton to invite special guest artisans who recently arrived in this country to share their cultures with the Market community.
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.
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 💧🪴
A Carillon Christmas
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
CLUE performed by Carroll High School
Don’t move a muscle, you’ll die laughing at the Carroll's production of CLUE. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep the audience guessing until the final twist!
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
Lebanon Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival
Downtown Lebanon - Annual Lebanon Antique Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival.
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
FREE Clothes & Shoes Giveaway
FREE Clothes & Shoes Giveaway! Nov. 21, 2026, 10 AM–1 PM at Peoples Community CME Church, 2525 N. Gettysburg Ave., Dayton. Men, women & children welcome! Spread the word!
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.
Dayton Pizza Week
Get ready to grab a slice 🍕 and discover your next favorite pizza! November 7-14 is Dayton Pizza Week
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!
