Dayton Family Events Calendar
Looking for fun things to do with the kids? Here's a little help finding events the whole family can enjoy, right here in Dayton!
Family-friendly events in Dayton
A Carillon Christmas
Saturday, November 30 2024
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
Art Jumble
Saturday, November 30 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.
Christkindl Market
Saturday, November 30 2024
Free Santa Selfies, OSU vs Michigan game live streamed in the beer garden, holiday shopping, food trucks and more!
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2024
Saturday, November 30 2024
One of the country's finest -with millions of Christmas Lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges.
Grub with the Grinch
Saturday, November 30 2024
It's the, the, the...the GRINCH! He's back! Join us on Saturday, November 30th from 9-11am for Breakfast with the Grinch!
Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve
Saturday, November 30 2024
An enchanting holiday tradition! This one-mile driving tour transports you into a winter wonderland filled with illuminated landscapes and over 60 light displays at Lost Creek Reserve.
Hometown HoliDazzle Illuminated Parade & Festival
Saturday, November 30 2024
Downtown Wilmington closes its streets and opens its doors for everyone to see the annual Illuminated Festival and Parade.
Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn"
Saturday, November 30 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!
John Lauer: Demon Heads
Saturday, November 30 2024
Drawing on fantasy, queer culture, and architecture, Lauer creates demon heads out of paper.
Light Up Middletown
Saturday, November 30 2024
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
North Pole Express Train Ride
Saturday, November 30 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.
November Charity Tap: Fisher-Nightingale Houses, Inc.
Saturday, November 30 2024
Support our troops! Join us on Nov 30th from 5-8 PM at the Wandering Griffin in Beavercreek, OH for our November Charity Tap Takeover!
Pyramid Hill Lights
Saturday, November 30 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
Saturday, November 30 2024
Experience the magical Wintergarden Wonderland Windows at the Schuster Center.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Saturday, November 30 2024
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton.
Saturday Night Fox Hollow Rodeo
Saturday, November 30 2024
Family Fun At Fox Hollow Rodeo held every Saturday night year round with Indoor (Oct-April) / Outdoor Arena - Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Sean Wilkinson: Flora
Saturday, November 30 2024
Wilkinson’s ongoing series of photographs, Flora (2020-2024) are the artist’s response to the exuberant vitality of plants, their thrusting and thriving, their boundless energy and raw power, their elegance and grace.
Splatter Room - Messy Fun for Everyone
Saturday, November 30 2024
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
Sugar Plum Holiday Market
Saturday, November 30 2024
You can Deck Your Halls with holiday home accents and be dazzled by the wonderful selection of art, crafts, gourmet gift foods, boutiques, vintage and trendy gifts for all, on your shopping list
The One with Goats & S'mores
Saturday, November 30 2024
Get ready to cozy up by the bonfire and enjoy some delicious S'mores with our goat FRIENDS at The Grazing Ground.
This is Us: You, Me & Dayton
Saturday, November 30 2024
Hands-on learning activities engage visitors in themes of community, identity and togetherness in the Lange Family Experiencenter.
TOP SECRET: License To Spy
Saturday, November 30 2024
Museum visitors will go undercover and enter a world of coded messages and satellite surveillance when they take on the role of a secret agent in the latest feature exhibition, Top Secret: License to Spy Sept.15-Dec. 16
Virginia Ketterings Holiday Train Display
Saturday, November 30 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
Saturday, November 30 2024
Enjoy the spectacular display of 2 million Christmas lights at Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio.
WinterFest at Kings Island
Saturday, November 30 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
Saturday, November 30 2024
Walk the path to holiday fun at Woodland Lights - a half-mile wonderland of holiday lights, displays, and festivities!
Yuletide Village - Season of Lights
Saturday, November 30 2024
The holiday season is full of traditions. Make a visit to Yuletide Village one of them. Open this holiday season Nov 29 - Dec 21, 2024
