Events in Dayton Ohio
Today is December 12, 2024 - Our daily calendar of events, entertainment and activities in Dayton. Includes festivals, concerts, comedy, theater, arts, live music, outdoor events, sports and more.
Events in Dayton
North Pole Express Train Ride
Thursday, December 12 2024
All Aboard Nov & Dec - Experience the Joy of the Holidays! Hop aboard our North Pole Express with Santa and his elves for a magical train ride through beautiful Warren County.
6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton
Thursday, December 12 2024
Christmas 2024 - Gather your family and take a drive to enjoy Christmas lights from the safety and comfort of your own car! Here are 7 Christmas drive light displays around Dayton in 2024.
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Thursday, December 12 2024 11:00am
You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
Lunch Specials at The Trolley Stop
Thursday, December 12 2024 11:00am
Ditch the boring desk lunch and head over to The Trolley Stop for the tastiest daily lunch specials in downtown Dayton - Monday thru Friday 11am-2pm.
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Thursday, December 12 2024 11:00am
Duck Pin Bowling, Darts, Mini-Golf, Pool, Karaoke, Shuffleboard, Food, Self-Pour Adult Beverages, Free Soft Drinks and more! On Par Entertainment is located in Beavercreek, across from The Greene.
Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Thursday, December 12 2024 11:00am
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute April 13, 2024–September, 2025, Gallery 106 Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
John Lauer: Demon Heads
Thursday, December 12 2024 11:00am
Drawing on fantasy, queer culture, and architecture, Lauer creates demon heads out of paper.
This is Us: You, Me & Dayton
Thursday, December 12 2024 11:00am
Hands-on learning activities engage visitors in themes of community, identity and togetherness in the Lange Family Experiencenter.
Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn"
Thursday, December 12 2024 11:00am
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!
Create Holiday Live Plant Ornaments at Now and Zen DIY Studio
Thursday, December 12 2024 11:00am
Stop in anytime during our regular business hours through December 22nd and create fun and beautiful holiday plant projects. Dozens of options; Living ornaments, Snowman terrariums, Cup and saucer winter wonderlands & more!
Splatter Room - Messy Fun for Everyone
Thursday, December 12 2024 12:00pm
At Pinspiration you'll get an hour of messy fun for kids and adults, including Private Splatter Roomâ„¢ and protective gear. Dress Up, Fling Paint at a canvas and take home your mast
Art Lunch
Thursday, December 12 2024 12:00pm
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center - every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month!
Holiday Vintage Artwork Sale
Thursday, December 12 2024 12:00pm
Vintage Artwork and other items, old and new, available throughout the gallery this week! Come discover something that may not be new but is new to you.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Thursday, December 12 2024 1:00pm
Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.
Art Jumble
Thursday, December 12 2024 1:00pm
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.
Level Up: 28+ pinball machines 21+ arcades!
Thursday, December 12 2024 1:00pm
Level Up Pinball Bar: 23 COINLESS Pinball machines and 12 state-of-the-art arcades. Reloadable RFID card system handles credits. Stern Tables feature Insider Connect to track your high scores and achievements.
Holly Days at the Arcade Presented by AES Ohio & Dayton Daily News
Thursday, December 12 2024 3:00pm
Holly Days at the Arcade Presented by AES Ohio and Dayton Daily News returns! 12/11, 12/12, & 12/13 from 3:00 – 8:00 PM. Enjoy an artisan market, live entertainment, food trucks & restaurants, family fun, & holiday surprises!
Riverscape Ice Skating
Thursday, December 12 2024 4:00pm
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton.
A Carillon Christmas
Thursday, December 12 2024 5:00pm
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
Sunset at the Market
Thursday, December 12 2024 5:30pm
Visit the 2nd Street Market for a special evening shopping event on select Thursday evenings.
Sunset at the Market: Holiday Magic
Thursday, December 12 2024 5:30pm
Join us for a special evening of holiday magic & shopping at Sunset at Second Street Market in downtown Dayton
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2024
Thursday, December 12 2024 6:00pm
One of the country's finest -with millions of Christmas Lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges.
Whispering Christmas
Thursday, December 12 2024 6:00pm
Enjoy the spectacular display of 2 million Christmas lights at Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio.
Light Up Middletown
Thursday, December 12 2024 6:00pm
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
Land of Illusion Christmas Glow
Thursday, December 12 2024 6:00pm
Our Christmas Glow and Christmas Village and Drive-Thru are here to create memories and celebrate the season with your family! Middletown, OH.
ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park
Thursday, December 12 2024 6:00pm
Caesar Ford Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 250 LED light displays covering a mile long driving path.
Pyramid Hill Lights
Thursday, December 12 2024 6:00pm
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
Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn"
Thursday, December 12 2024 6:00pm
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!
