Holiday Season

    Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Dayton (2026)

    Nov 20 – Dec 28, 2026

    Tree lightings, light displays, Christmas markets, Nutcracker shows and Santa bar crawls.

    Tree lightings
    Light displays
    Christmas markets
    Nutcracker
    Santa crawls

    Christmas & Holiday Season Events in Dayton

    Gaither Homecoming Christmas: Bill Gaither & The Gaither Vocal Band - Dayton, OH

    Gaither Homecoming Christmas: Bill Gaither & The Gaither Vocal Band - Dayton, OH

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    2026-12-04 · 19:00
    Christian Life Center
    A Christmas Story: The Musical (Touring)

    A Christmas Story: The Musical (Touring)

    2026-12-04 · 19:30
    Schuster PAC
    Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Nutcracker

    Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Nutcracker

    2026-12-11 · 19:30
    Schuster PAC
    Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Nutcracker

    Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Nutcracker

    2026-12-12 · 19:30
    Schuster PAC
    Handel's Messiah w/ Dayton Philharmonic Chamber Chorus Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra

    Handel's Messiah w/ Dayton Philharmonic Chamber Chorus Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra

    2026-12-16 · 19:30
    Schuster PAC
    Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Nutcracker

    Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Nutcracker

    2026-12-18 · 19:30
    Schuster PAC
    Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Nutcracker

    Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Nutcracker

    2026-12-19 · 19:30
    Schuster PAC

    More Things to Do in Dayton That Week

    Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents Barber???s Cello Concerto

    Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents Barber???s Cello Concerto

    2026-11-21 · 19:30
    Schuster PAC
    Clue (Touring)

    Clue (Touring)

    2026-11-24 · 19:30
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    Clue (Touring)

    2026-11-25 · 19:31
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    2026-11-27 · 19:31
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    Clue (Touring)

    Clue (Touring)

    2026-11-28 · 19:31
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    Dayton Flyers Men's Basketball v. Loyola (Md.)

    Dayton Flyers Men's Basketball v. Loyola (Md.)

    2026-12-02 · 19:00
    University of Dayton Arena
    Wright State Raiders Women's Basketball vs. University of Detroit Mercy Womens Basketball

    Wright State Raiders Women's Basketball vs. University of Detroit Mercy Womens Basketball

    2026-12-03 · 19:00
    Wright State University Nutter Center
    Wright State Raiders Women's Basketball vs. University of Detroit Mercy Womens Basketball

    Wright State Raiders Women's Basketball vs. University of Detroit Mercy Womens Basketball

    2026-12-03 · 19:00
    Wright State University Nutter Center
    Wright State Raiders Mens Basketball vs. Cornerstone University Golden Eagles Men's Basketball

    Wright State Raiders Mens Basketball vs. Cornerstone University Golden Eagles Men's Basketball

    2026-12-09 · 19:00
    Wright State University Nutter Center
    Dayton Flyers Men's Basketball v. South Florida

    Dayton Flyers Men's Basketball v. South Florida

    2026-12-12 · 19:00
    University of Dayton Arena
    Dayton Flyers Men's Basketball v. UTRGV

    Dayton Flyers Men's Basketball v. UTRGV

    2026-12-15 · 19:00
    University of Dayton Arena
    Wright State Raiders Mens Basketball vs. Stetson Hatters Mens Basketball

    Wright State Raiders Mens Basketball vs. Stetson Hatters Mens Basketball

    2026-12-16 · 19:00
    Wright State University Nutter Center
    Dayton Flyers Men's Basketball v. Southeastern Louisiana

    Dayton Flyers Men's Basketball v. Southeastern Louisiana

    2026-12-23 · 19:00
    University of Dayton Arena

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