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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!
Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk
Get ready for the holidays with a peaceful winter stroll through the candlelit paths of Aullwood Garden MetroPark. Bring your family and friends for the perfect start to the holiday season. Weather Dependent.
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.
Love Actually In Concert
Fall in love with the holidays all over again at LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT coming to the Victoria Theatre November 28, 2026!
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
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.
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.
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
Lebanon Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival
Downtown Lebanon - Annual Lebanon Antique Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival.
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!
Christkindl Market at Front Street
Shop small and local this holiday season! On Small Business Saturday, bring your friends and family to Front Street’s 7th Annual Christkindl Market! Dress up for FREE selfies with Santa!
Frame of Mind Special Interest Tour
Explore the art beyond the artwork with Frame of Mind, a special interest tour at the Dayton Art Institute! Discover the fascinating art history behind the frames that surround and enhance works of art.
