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
6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton
Thursday, December 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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!
Tiny Thursdays
Thursday, December 19 2024 11:15am
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays with your preschooler for story time and art making.
Splatter Room - Messy Fun for Everyone
Thursday, December 19 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
Sinclair Theatre presents 'Twas
Thursday, December 19 2024 12:00pm
A family-friendly story of holidays explained by pets left alone on Christmas Eve. Understanding Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and La Posada opens their eyes to possibilities other than a "visitor in red".
Art Jumble
Thursday, December 19 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 19 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
Thursday, December 19 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 19 2024 5:00pm
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
Woodland Lights
Thursday, December 19 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
Thursday, December 19 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 19 2024 6:00pm
Enjoy the spectacular display of 2 million Christmas lights at Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio.
Light Up Middletown
Thursday, December 19 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 19 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
Thursday, December 19 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
Thursday, December 19 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 19 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 19 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!
Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Englewood
Thursday, December 19 2024 7:00pm
Come to Chumps in Englewood for Live Trivia every Thursday 7pm to 10pm
International Folk Dancing
Thursday, December 19 2024 7:00pm
Join the Miami Valley Folk Dancers every Thursday evening at 7:00pm at the Michael Solomon Pavilion for fun and friendship while learning folk dances around the world.
Folk Dancing
Thursday, December 19 2024 7:00pm
Join the Miami Valley Folk Dancers every Thursday evening beginning at 7:00 for an hour of beginning folk dance instruction. We are located at the Michael Solomon Pavilion in Dayton, Ohio
