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, December 21 2024
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
Art Jumble
Saturday, December 21 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.
Christmas @ Long Shots
Saturday, December 21 2024
It’s the holidays… Let’s have a LONG SHOTS CHRISTMAS PARTY! ❤️
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2024
Saturday, December 21 2024
One of the country's finest -with millions of Christmas Lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges.
Dayton Ballet's The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 21 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.
Family Movie Series at the Neon
Saturday, December 21 2024
Bring the family for fun, festive films this holiday season at The Neon. Merry Christmas!
Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve
Saturday, December 21 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.
Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn"
Saturday, December 21 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!
Joe Waters + Trio FREE BLUES CONCERT at the Wandering Griffin
Saturday, December 21 2024
Enjoy a FREE Blues concert with Joe Waters + Trio at our Ugly Sweater Holiday Party on December 21st!
John Lauer: Demon Heads
Saturday, December 21 2024
Drawing on fantasy, queer culture, and architecture, Lauer creates demon heads out of paper.
Light Up Middletown
Saturday, December 21 2024
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
North Pole Express Train Ride
Saturday, December 21 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.
ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park
Saturday, December 21 2024
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
Saturday, December 21 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, December 21 2024
Experience the magical Wintergarden Wonderland Windows at the Schuster Center.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Saturday, December 21 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, December 21 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, December 21 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.
Sinclair Theatre presents 'Twas
Saturday, December 21 2024
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".
Splatter Room - Messy Fun for Everyone
Saturday, December 21 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
Sportscard Spectacular at the Miami County Fairgrounds
Saturday, December 21 2024
Dec 21-22nd. Sportscard Spectacular 2 day show. Miamicounty fairgrounds, Troy oh. 10am-3:30pm. Free admission, cash prizes, modern, vintage, pokemon, wax, supplies, comics, toys. Miami County Fairgrounds 650 N. County Rd. 25
The Ugly Sweater Oh What Fun Run
Saturday, December 21 2024
Join us for a fun run inspired by one of the most "fashionable" parts of the holiday season!
This is Us: You, Me & Dayton
Saturday, December 21 2024
Hands-on learning activities engage visitors in themes of community, identity and togetherness in the Lange Family Experiencenter.
Ugly Sweater Holiday Party at the Wandering Griffin
Saturday, December 21 2024
Come out to the Wandering Griffin in #BeavercreekOhio (next to WPAFB) for our Ugly Sweater Holiday Party on December 21st from 6-10 PM!
Virginia Ketterings Holiday Train Display
Saturday, December 21 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, December 21 2024
Enjoy the spectacular display of 2 million Christmas lights at Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio.
Winter Solstice Hike
Saturday, December 21 2024
Follow the soft glow of luminaries in the snow. Enjoy the calmness of the woods in winter on the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. FREE, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
