Events in Dayton Ohio
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
Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead
Sunday, December 15 2024
Join us for an authentic three course tea service by costumed interpreters and learn about the Patterson family. Advance Registration Required.
6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton
Sunday, December 15 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.
Breakfast with Santa at 2nd Street Market
Sunday, December 15 2024 8:30am
Don't miss Santa's annual visit to the Market for a tasty buffet breakfast. *Pre-registration is required
Plushie Workshops – Monthly creations
Sunday, December 15 2024 10:15am
Monthly Plushie class with donuts!
Christmas on the Farm
Sunday, December 15 2024 11:00am
Enjoy a Victorian Christmas at Carriage Hill Farm & MetroPark.
2nd Street Market
Sunday, December 15 2024 11:00am
Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.
Mistletoe Magic Holiday Market 10th anniversary
Sunday, December 15 2024 11:00am
Step right into the enchantment at the Main Event Center! Picture a bustling wonderland of exhibits. Experience the joy of the season with wonderful gifts, festive holiday scents, enchanting music and the magic of Santa.
Splatter Room - Messy Fun for Everyone
Sunday, December 15 2024 11:00am
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
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Sunday, December 15 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.
Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn"
Sunday, December 15 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
Sunday, December 15 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!
2024 Christkindlmarkt (German Christmas Market)
Sunday, December 15 2024 12:00pm
Come wrap up your holiday shopping with a special gift from this old-world-style Christmas Market. Enjoy the ambience of traditional food, drink, and Gluhwein!
Art Jumble
Sunday, December 15 2024 12:00pm
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.
Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Sunday, December 15 2024 12:00pm
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute April 13, 2024–September, 2025, Gallery 106 Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
This is Us: You, Me & Dayton
Sunday, December 15 2024 12:00pm
Hands-on learning activities engage visitors in themes of community, identity and togetherness in the Lange Family Experiencenter.
Handmade Dayton HOLIDAY CRAFT MARKET at the Wandering Griffin
Sunday, December 15 2024 12:00pm
Get into the holiday spirit at our HOLIDAY CRAFT MARKET - shop local, support artisans, and find unique gifts at the Wandering Griffin!
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Sunday, December 15 2024 12:45pm
You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
Riverscape Ice Skating
Sunday, December 15 2024 1:00pm
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton.
Level Up: 28+ pinball machines 21+ arcades!
Sunday, December 15 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.
Ukrainian Egg Decorating
Sunday, December 15 2024 1:30pm
Using wax and other mediums to decorate real chicken eggs with nature and folk designs has been done for hundreds of years in Central and Eastern Europe.
Skinner Pipe Organ Performances
Sunday, December 15 2024 2:00pm
Hear the museum's historic Skinner pipe organ, in the newly renovated Mimi & Stuart Rose Auditorium! Please check for cancelations before you visit
Sound Spirit & Body Community (Monthly Gathering)
Sunday, December 15 2024 2:00pm
When we sit in circle with our fellow humans and allow ourselves to embrace community, we feel the power of human connection. We all heal when we come together.
A Frosty Night
Sunday, December 15 2024 2:00pm
In this world premiere farce, Mark Brown takes on winter with a twist! Sharon Frosty, Frosty the Snowman’s wife, knows that he’s up to no good and follows his trail to the North Pole. Will she catch him in the act?
Dayton Ballet's The Nutcracker
Sunday, December 15 2024 2:30pm
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.
Home For The Holidays with the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, December 15 2024 3:00pm
Home For The Holidays with the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra at the Dayton Masonic Center.
The Woman in Black
Sunday, December 15 2024 3:00pm
Dayton Theatre Guild -presents The Woman in Black Nov. 29–Dec. 15, 2024 -Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt -From the book by Susan Hill
The One with Goats & Cookies
Sunday, December 15 2024 3:00pm
Nothing better than cookies with FRIENDS
A Christmas Story
Sunday, December 15 2024 3:00pm
Actor's Theatre Fairborn presents Philip Grecian's adaptation of Jean Shepherd's "A Christmas Story."
