Experience the best of Dayton during the holidays with our event guide. From Dayton devotees to casual tourists, our guide illuminates the city's festive offerings.
Popular events include the delightful Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland, where visitors can drive through a spectacular display of lights synchronized to holiday music. Meanwhile, the Wild Winter Lights at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo offers a unique chance to explore the zoo after dark, all aglow with thousands of festive lights. And the heartwarming performance of Elf: The Musical is something you definitely don't want to miss this season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Dayton
- Vandalia Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Market
- Dayton Holiday Festival
- Sugarplum Festival of Trees
- Elf in Concert
- Hometown Holidays
- Downtown Jingle Lights
- Springfield Christkindl Market
- A Carillon Christmas
- Ringing in the Holidays at Carillon Park
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Dayton Events Events
Vandalia Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Market (Dayton) • 0.0 miles
Illuminated tree lighting ceremony and festive holiday market
Dayton Holiday Festival (Dayton) • 0.1 miles
Dayton's traditional tree lighting and parade with over 100,000 lights.
Sugarplum Festival of Trees • 0.1 miles
Annual holiday celebration supporting children's hospital
Elf in Concert (Dayton) • 0.2 miles
Full film screening with live symphony orchestra accompaniment
Hometown Holidays (Dayton) • 0.2 miles
Annual holiday concert with sing-alongs and carols
Downtown Jingle Lights (Dayton) • 0.3 miles
Choreographed drive-thru light show with holiday music
Springfield Christkindl Market (Dayton) • 0.9 miles
Old-world-style Christmas Market with German collectibles
A Carillon Christmas (Dayton) • 2.1 miles
Winter wonderland with thousands of lights and festive attractions.
Ringing in the Holidays at Carillon Park (Dayton) • 2.1 miles
Annual holiday gala with live music and a silent auction.
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