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

Light Up Middletown

Light Up Middletown

Tuesday, December 17 2024 6:00pm

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

Land of Illusion Christmas Glow

Land of Illusion Christmas Glow

Tuesday, December 17 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.

Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve

Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve

Tuesday, December 17 2024 6:00pm

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

ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park

Tuesday, December 17 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

Pyramid Hill Lights

Tuesday, December 17 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

Beavercreek Beacon Toastmasters

Beavercreek Beacon Toastmasters

Tuesday, December 17 2024 6:30pm

Toastmasters will give you the confidence you need to get ahead.

Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Fairborn

Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Fairborn

Tuesday, December 17 2024 7:00pm

Enjoy the best ribs, burgers, salmon and more at Chumps in Fairborn. Live Trivia every Tuesday 7pm to 10pm!

Dayton Flyers - Men's Basketball

Dayton Flyers - Men's Basketball

Tuesday, December 17 2024 7:00pm

2024-25 Men's Basketball Schedule - HOME GAMES AT UD ARENA

A Frosty Night

A Frosty Night

Tuesday, December 17 2024 7:30pm

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?

North Pole Express Train Ride

North Pole Express Train Ride

Wednesday, December 18 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

6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton

Wednesday, December 18 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.

Hawthorn Hill Tours

Hawthorn Hill Tours

Wednesday, December 18 2024 10:00am

Wednesdays and Saturdays prepaid advance reservations required.

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

Wednesday, December 18 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

Lunch Specials at The Trolley Stop

Wednesday, December 18 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!

On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!

Wednesday, December 18 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

Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

Wednesday, December 18 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

John Lauer: Demon Heads

Wednesday, December 18 2024 11:00am

Drawing on fantasy, queer culture, and architecture, Lauer creates demon heads out of paper.

This is Us: You, Me & Dayton

This is Us: You, Me & Dayton

Wednesday, December 18 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"

Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn"

Wednesday, December 18 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!

Splatter Room - Messy Fun for Everyone

Splatter Room - Messy Fun for Everyone

Wednesday, December 18 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

Hawthorn Hill Tours

Hawthorn Hill Tours

Wednesday, December 18 2024 12:30pm

Wednesdays and Saturdays prepaid advance reservations required.

Level Up: 28+ pinball machines 21+ arcades!

Level Up: 28+ pinball machines 21+ arcades!

Wednesday, December 18 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.

Riverscape Ice Skating

Riverscape Ice Skating

Wednesday, December 18 2024 4:00pm

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

A Carillon Christmas

A Carillon Christmas

Wednesday, December 18 2024 5:00pm

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

Woodland Lights

Woodland Lights

Wednesday, December 18 2024 6:00pm

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

Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2024

Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2024

Wednesday, December 18 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

Whispering Christmas

Wednesday, December 18 2024 6:00pm

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

Light Up Middletown

Light Up Middletown

Wednesday, December 18 2024 6:00pm

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

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