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Featured Events in Dayton
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!
Sunset at the Market
Thursday, December 12 2024
Visit the 2nd Street Market for a special evening shopping event on select Thursday evenings.
A Holiday Evening at Carriage Hill
Sunday, December 15 2024
Come join us for a candlelit holiday evening at Carriage Hill MetroPark. This event is Weather Dependent.
Christmas on the Farm
Sunday, December 15 2024
Enjoy a Victorian Christmas at Carriage Hill Farm & MetroPark.
Home For The Holidays with the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, December 15 2024
Home For The Holidays with the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra at the Dayton Masonic Center.
Handels Messiah with the Dayton Philharmonic
Wednesday, December 18 2024
Enjoy an annual holiday tradition with the Dayton Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and Choir under the twinkling lights of the Schuster.
Holiday Movie Trivia and Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
Wednesday, December 18 2024
Get ready to test your holiday movie knowledge and show off your ugliest Christmas sweater at our fun-filled event!
Bridgerton New Year's Eve Party
Tuesday, December 31 2024
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at a lavish Bridgerton-themed ball, featuring exquisite decor, enchanting music, and a sparkling midnight toast!
Harlem Globetrotters in Dayton
Tuesday, December 31 2024
Get ready for high-flying fun! Known as innovators of the game of basketball for decades, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters come to Wright State University's Nutter Center.
The Motortown All-Stars
Saturday, January 04 2025
Rockin' Orchestra Series with the Dayton Philharmonic—Direct from Detroit—and featuring former members of The Capitols, The Miracles, and The Temptations. Neal Gittleman, Conductor
Six - Broadway in Dayton
Tuesday, January 14 2025
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone at The Schuster JAN 14 - JAN 19, 2025.
Freedom Forum Presents an MLK Day Reading and Open Mic
Monday, January 20 2025
As part of the Yellow Springs MLK Day celebration, join Kevin McGruder and Truth Garrett as they host this annual reading and open mic.
Country Hits: Songs from Nashville
Saturday, January 25 2025
Rockin' Orchestra Series: Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra & Neal Gittleman, conductor present Songs from Nashville is a honky-tonkin’ celebration of Country music, past and present!
Tony Bennett: The Official Musical Celebration
Friday, January 31 2025
Experience the ultimate tribute to the legendary crooner, Tony Bennett. Part of the SuperPops Series with your Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra!
Chicago
Tuesday, February 04 2025
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake - FEB 4 - FEB 9, 2025 at The Schuster in Dayton.
