Christmas in Dayton

Christmas 2024 calendar of events for Dayton Ohio

There will be plenty of festive events and activities for all the family around Dayton and the Miami Valley this holiday season!  From our family at Dayton Local to yours - Merry Christmas!

Christmas Events in Dayton

Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2024

Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2024

Wednesday, December 25 2024

One of the country's finest -with millions of Christmas Lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges.

Light Up Middletown

Light Up Middletown

Wednesday, December 25 2024

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

ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park

ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park

Wednesday, December 25 2024

Caesar Ford Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 250 LED light displays covering a mile long driving path.

Virginia Ketterings Holiday Train Display

Virginia Ketterings Holiday Train Display

Wednesday, December 25 2024

View this one-of-a-kind model train display, given to the community by Mrs. Virginia W. Kettering in the Stratacache Tower lobby.

Whispering Christmas

Whispering Christmas

Wednesday, December 25 2024

Enjoy the spectacular display of 2 million Christmas lights at Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio.

A Carillon Christmas

A Carillon Christmas

Thursday, December 26 2024

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

Art Jumble

Art Jumble

Thursday, December 26 2024

The annual second hand sale returns to help with your holiday shopping! Locals have donated jewelry, glass, dishware, collectables, bits and bobs, and art from around the world.

Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn"

Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn"

Thursday, December 26 2024

La Comedia's unique combination of delicious dining and Broadway-style live entertainment is "A Taste of Broadway" unlike anything else in Ohio! After your meal, your family will enjoy Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn" on stage!

Land of Illusion Christmas Glow

Land of Illusion Christmas Glow

Thursday, December 26 2024

Our Christmas Glow and Christmas Village and Drive-Thru are here to create memories and celebrate the season with your family! Middletown, OH.

Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family

Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family

Thursday, December 26 2024

Two of America’s most beloved animated works come together for this Special Exhibition. October 26, 2024 – January 19, 2025

Pyramid Hill Lights

Pyramid Hill Lights

Thursday, December 26 2024

Pyramid Hill's annual holiday light show! The 2-mile drive-through light show includes over 1 million lights as you immerse yourself in a journey to the North Pole filled with art and nature

Rikes Holiday Windows - downtown Dayton

Rikes Holiday Windows - downtown Dayton

Thursday, December 26 2024

Experience the magical Wintergarden Wonderland Windows at the Schuster Center.

Riverscape Ice Skating

Riverscape Ice Skating

Thursday, December 26 2024

Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton.

WinterFest at Kings Island

WinterFest at Kings Island

Thursday, December 26 2024

More than five million lights and live entertainment throughout the park for Kings Island's holiday-themed festival WinterFest Select Nights November 29 - December 31, 2024 - Join us for Festive Food, Shopping, Rides & More!

Woodland Lights

Woodland Lights

Thursday, December 26 2024

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

First Degree Mistletoe presented by Mayhem & Mystery

First Degree Mistletoe presented by Mayhem & Mystery

Friday, December 27 2024

Holidays are killer, especially for Detective Garnet Frost. She follows a trail of puzzles to solve what happened to Aunt Coco. The people of Mistletoe seem to be hiding something. Join the cast of First-Degree Mistletoe.

New Years Eve Skate at RiverScape MetroPark

New Years Eve Skate at RiverScape MetroPark

Tuesday, December 31 2024

Skate your way into the New Year at RiverScape in downtown Dayton! 11 a.m.-8 p.m. *Weather dependent

Sportscard Spectacular at the Miami County Fairgrounds

Sportscard Spectacular at the Miami County Fairgrounds

Saturday, February 22 2025

Dec 21-22nd. Sportscard Spectacular 2 day show. Miamicounty fairgrounds, Troy oh. 10am-3:30pm. Free admission, cash prizes, modern, vintage, pokemon, wax, supplies, comics, toys. Miami County Fairgrounds 650 N. County Rd. 25

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