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
Oakwood Trick or Treat
Thursday, October 31 2024
Watch for ghosts and goblins Beggar's Night in Oakwood is on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 6-8 p.m.
2024 STEM for All (Formerly Super Science Saturdays)
Saturday, November 02 2024
Science-focused programming and fun for the entire family: STEM for All (Formerly Super Science days) at The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Dayton Philharmonic: Broadway By Request
Saturday, November 02 2024
Ready for a night of YOUR favorite Broadway hits? That’s right; in this performance, YOU vote for your most loved Broadway music or song, and Neal Gittleman, the DPO, and Broadway stars perform them live on stage!
Monster Jam at WSU Nutter Center
Saturday, November 02 2024
Monster Jam returns to the Nutter Center featuring the world's premier monster trucks.
NMRA Annual Dayton Train Show
Saturday, November 02 2024
Dayton Train Show: vendor tables, lots of exhibitors, different gauges, memorabilia, souvenirs, mini-clinics, LEGO, books, trains. Doorprizes,food trucks
Princess Express at the LM&M Railroad
Saturday, November 02 2024
All aboard the LM&M Railroad Princess Express! Come dressed as your favorite princess for an out-of-this-world experience.
The Blue Circle Run 5k/10k/Walk
Saturday, November 02 2024
A 5K/10K/walk benefitting Diabetes Dayton, a non-profit agency improving the quality of life with programs and services for people with diabetes in the Greater Dayton area.
Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival
Thursday, November 07 2024
The Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival is the only indoor bluegrass, old-time and gospel event of this caliber in the region.
Art, Antiques and Craft Show
Saturday, November 09 2024
Fairmont Presbyterian Church, Kettering, Ohio, will host this show on Saturday November 9th from 9-3. Featuring collectibles, baked goods, silent auction, lunch, and vendors with quality items.
St Peter Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, November 09 2024
St Peter Christmas Bazaar with over 100 craft and vendor booths, Christmas Rummage Sale, Homemade Food, Homemade Cabbage Rolls, Basket Raffle, and much much more~
St. Matthew Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, November 09 2024
Our Holiday Craft Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 2024. We will have a lunch counter, cookie walk, bake sale, along with vendor’s booths. Click the website link for additional information.
Elf in Concert
Friday, November 22 2024
This holiday season Buddy travels to New York—with a live symphony orchestra! Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents Elf in Concert November 22 & 23, 2024
Woodland Lights
Friday, November 22 2024
Walk the path to holiday fun at Woodland Lights - a half-mile wonderland of holiday lights, displays, and festivities!
THEMED TRIVIA: Gilmore Girls | The Wandering Griffin
Monday, November 25 2024
Calling all Stars Hollow residents! Join us at The Wandering Griffin for a cozy Gilmore Girls Themed Trivia Night!
2024 Dayton Holiday Festival Grande Illumination & Dayton Children's Parade
Friday, November 29 2024
The Grande Illumination Dayton Holiday Festival traditional tree lighting and Dayton Children's Parade Spectacular in Lights - November 29.
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2024
Friday, November 29 2024
One of the country's finest -with millions of Christmas Lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges.
Sugar Plum Holiday Market
Friday, November 29 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
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.
ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park
Sunday, December 01 2024
Caesar Ford Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 250 LED light displays covering a mile long driving path.
Waynesville's Christmas in the Village
Friday, December 06 2024
Experience small town charm during with hundreds of luminaries, strolling characters, photo ops, cookies & cocoa. Santa arrives on firetruck daily, shopping, dining, and more.
Breakfast with Santa in Washington Township
Saturday, December 07 2024
Feast on a delicious breakfast and visit Santa during this morning of holiday fun. Don't miss out. Limited Seating.
Carroll Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, December 07 2024
Archbishop Carroll High School is having a Bazaar on Saturday, December 7th from 9 am - 3 pm. There are over 60 exhibitors in two gyms with homemade goods, crafts, food, and popular local vendor items.
Hometown Holiday - A DPAA Signature Event
Saturday, December 07 2024
DPAA’s annual Hometown Holidays concert at The Schuster in downtown Dayton—Join us for sing-a-longs, toe-tapping holiday melodies, and traditional carols.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra at The Nutter Center
Saturday, December 07 2024
Trans-Siberian Orchestra, live at The Nutter Center this Christmas. "THE LOST CHRISTMAS EVE" Winter Tour 2024 - don't miss the Trans-Siberian Orchestra!
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays - Bach Society of Dayton choral concert
Sunday, December 08 2024
A choral concert to start the holiday season. Featuring Kettering Children's Choir Chorale (from one of the most successful choral programs in Ohio) and Kettering Advent Ringers (Joan Ulloth Dorgan’s elite handbell ensemble).
Vandalia Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Market
Sunday, December 08 2024
Join us for our Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Market at the Vandalia Recreation Center! We will have vendors, entertainment and a chance to get a picture with Santa!
THEMED TRIVIA: Christmas Vacation | The Wandering Griffin
Monday, December 09 2024
Dust off your Santa hat and get ready to dive into the hilarious world of the Griswolds at the Wandering Griffin!
Dayton Ballet's The Nutcracker
Friday, December 13 2024
Don’t miss the world premiere of the much-anticipated new production of Dayton’s most beloved Holiday tradition: The Dayton Ballet & the Dayton Philharmonic present The Nutcracker at the Schuster Center.
