Fall Fest & Wild Races is back! Join us Saturday, October 24 from 4–8PM for an evening of wild racing, fall fun and family-friendly activities. Watch camel, ostrich and wiener dog races, enjoy the mini-Highland cows, Track or Treat, food trucks, live entertainment and more! Admission is FREE, and all ages are welcome.
Happy Hooowwwlll-o-ween! Join us for a fun-filled time complete with trick-or-treating for doggies on the Walk and Wag course, photo booth ops, adoptable pet introductions and a pet costume contest. Event is held outdoors at the Kettering Recreation Complex, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, event will be held indoors. No registration is required to bring your furry friends to enjoy the activities and cheer on your favorite costume, but participation in the costume contest requires pre-registration by Wednesday, October 21. **This event will be held in conjunction with our Halloween Fun for Little Ones event, featuring Trunk or Treat, inflatables, and food trucks.
Greenwich Village NHAssociation October Monthly Community Meeting for the GVNHA Neighborhood.
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One of Dayton’s most beloved traditions enters its 32nd year as the Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow returns to the Stoddard Avenue hill behind Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, located at 500 Belmonte Park North in Dayton’s Grafton Hill neighborhood, on October 26 & 27 from 6-10 PM. Organizers encourage the community to not only attend the Glow but also to volunteer in the days leading up to the event to help gut, trace, and carve nearly 1,000 pumpkins. Started in 1984 by Grafton Hill neighbor Judy Chaffin, lovingly known as “The Pumpkin Lady,” the event has grown from a modest display of 30 pumpkins to nearly 1,000 jack-o’-lanterns over the years. Parking will be available at Dayton Art Institute, the Dayton Masonic Center, and throughout the neighborhood. Stoddard Avenue will be blocked off for the event and open to pedestrians, making it easy for everyone to enjoy the display. Food trucks from all over the greater Dayton area will be on-site again this year. We are also thrilled to welcome back the Friends of SICSA, who will have goodies available to benefit the SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center, making this a true community affair. Be sure to stop by the tent at the top of the hill for some extra special surprises! To volunteer, visit us online on Facebook or at www.graftonhill.org for more information. The pumpkins will be lit on Monday, October 26, and open to the public from 6-10 PM, with the display open again on Tuesday, October 27 during the same hours. FIND US ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/TheStoddardAvenuePumpkinGlow
Experience DCDC as they take you on an emotional and thrilling journey through the stages of love, grief, joy, and more in their season opening concert at the Victoria Theatre. Artistic Directress Qarrianne Blayr presents 4 dance works ranging from contemporary ballet to modern tango to the Victoria, inviting audiences to engage with vibrant athletic examples of what it means to be human. The evening is propelled forward with works by Dwight Rhoden, William B. McClellan Jr., Alvin Rangel, and Blayr herself. Celebrate the moving legacy of this season with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Come dressed in costume, your evening attire, or just as you are this festive October 31 and November 1 weekend. Discounts available for educators, seniors, students, and military upon request from Dayton Live. Groups of 10 or more contact Lyndsey Alyse (lyndsey@dcdc.org) for information about experience package deals. Follow DCDC on Facebook and Instagram to keep an eye on additional fun details about this performance and opportunities to be involved with the company.
$25.50 - $102
Experience DCDC as they take you on an emotional and thrilling journey through the stages of love, grief, joy, and more in their season opening concert at the Victoria Theatre. Artistic Directress Qarrianne Blayr presents 4 dance works ranging from contemporary ballet to modern tango to the Victoria, inviting audiences to engage with vibrant athletic examples of what it means to be human. The evening is propelled forward with works by Dwight Rhoden, William B. McClellan Jr., Alvin Rangel, and Blayr herself. Celebrate the moving legacy of this season with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Come dressed in costume, your evening attire, or just as you are this festive October 31 and November 1 weekend. Discounts available for educators, seniors, students, and military upon request from Dayton Live. Groups of 10 or more contact Lyndsey Alyse (lyndsey@dcdc.org) for information about experience package deals. Follow DCDC on Facebook and Instagram to keep an eye on additional fun details about this performance and opportunities to be involved with the company.
$25.50 - $102
Trotwood-Madison High School Vocal Music Program presents “The Vocal Takeover,” an evening celebrating student voices, music, creativity, and performance. Presented by The Melatonics and featuring Symphonix, the concert will showcase the talent, dedication, and musical growth of Trotwood-Madison student vocalists. Families, friends, alumni, and members of the community are invited to join us for an evening of live vocal music and to support our talented Trotwood-Madison students.
Non-traditional career expo for youth/teenagers ages 13+. This a free event but registration is required. Pre-registration is highly recommended, and the registration will be available on the day of the event. Pre-registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hustle-and-heart-non-traditional-career-expo-tickets-2001030223264?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile
The German Club Edelweiss invites you to our Heimat Tanz (Homeland Dance) on Saturday November 7, 2026 from 6pm to 10pm. There will be a dinner of pork chops with gravy, spaetzle, vegetables, and dessert. Dinner will be served from 6pm to 7pm for $15. Make your Dinner Reservations by November 4th by emailing Esther at markoems2@gmail.com or by calling Barb at (937) 367-7846. After dinner, dance and listen to a variety of music from The Happy Hour Trio from 7 pm to 10pm. Admission for the dance is $7 per person for members, $8.50 for non-members. *Dance reservations are NOT required.* You can purchase desserts and beverages throughout the evening at the dance. There will also be a second time around dirndl sale with several beautiful dirndls for sale. If you have a dirndl you’d like to have added to the sale rack, please contact Monika at 937-672-3516. We look forward to seeing you!
$7-$23.50
The Wild Kratts LIVE! stage show that has kids across North America buzzing is coming to Dayton with an ALL-NEW show: WILD KRATTS LIVE 2.0 – ACTIVATE CREATURE POWER! Get ready to dive into another classic Wild Kratts adventure with the Kratt brothers as they combine live action and animation, with Martin and Chris LIVE on stage and the rest of the Wild Kratts team on screen, at the Tortuga HQ. Which creature powers will they activate and what new and amazing “WOW!” facts will you learn? Experience, live-on-stage, the electrifying excitement and the inspiring quest of the Kratt Brothers that make the hit television series Wild Kratts a family favorite time and time again! VIP Tickets are available.
Waffle Shop is a 90+ year tradition at Christ Church in downtown Dayton. We raise funds through the sale of our beloved waffle lunches, and then grant 100% of the proceeds to small local non-profits benefiting our brothers & sisters living on the margins in our community. In 2024 we awarded more than $13,000 in grants to 15 local organizations making a difference in our community. A great lunch for a good cause! NEW DATES IN 2026: We are so anxious to serve you this year that we moved the dates one week earlier: Wednesday, November 11 - Friday, November 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and - new for 2026 - we've added Saturday, November 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
lunch is usually under $10
The 14th annual AcadeCon, taking place November 13-15 at the Dayton Convention Center, is an opportunity for gamers of all ages, types and experiences to unite, play and connect with fellow enthusiasts and industry professionals. This three-day tabletop gaming convention fosters a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, making it a must-attend for role-playing game (RPG) fans. AcadeCon 14 will lean into swashbuckling and adventure style events but as always it’ll be family friendly and support ALL games and gamers. Single day and three-day admission badges are available, with discounted admission available for young adults and children (13 and younger). Visit the website for event details!
3-Day and Single Day Badges available. Visit the Acadecon website for options and pricing.
DECK THE DIAMOND Winter Spectacular at Day Air Ballpark Step into a winter wonderland at “Deck the Diamond” at Day Air Ballpark. A unique walk-thru event with over 1.5 million dazzling lights! You’ll enjoy a festive lineup of activities including holiday treats, roasting smore’s at fire pits, crafts, letters to Santa, a scavenger hunt, a ride on the North Pole Express train, photos with Santa, “Elfie Stations” and so much more! HOURS OF OPERATION Monday - Thursday, 6 - 9 p.m. Friday - Sunday, 5:30 - 9 p.m. SCHEDULE: Thanksgiving Day: OPEN Christmas Day: CLOSED New Year's Day: OPEN Check website to confirm dates/times Visit the Deck the Diamond website for complete hours and ticket information: https://www.dragonsdeckthediamond.com
Admission is $13.50 for all dates - visit the website for more information about purchasing tickets.
Enjoy great gift giving options as an array of unique artisans and craft vendors fill the center with handcrafted items for sale. Browse more than 35 vendors with ceramics, candles, wood working, photography, jewelry, hand-made soaps and lotions, garden décor, knitwear and much more!
Kick off the holiday season at this favorite annual craft show! Shop 100+ vendors featuring festive décor, unique handmade gifts, delicious holiday treats and one-of-a-kind finds. Find the perfect gifts, support local crafters and enjoy a fun day of holiday shopping.
The annual festival features lights, vignettes, and winter whimsy that enchant thousands of visitors each year! NEW THIS YEAR: Register to See Santa! Countryside Park is under construction, and Woodland Lights will look different for its 35th anniversary in 2026. With limited access in the park due to construction, the lights will be FREE for all to stroll through on an abbreviated path that enters alongside the east road (near the Fitness Center). The Woodland Lights team is working on fitting in all the magical lights and moments they can along the way. Beginning November 1, you can register for a time slot to visit with Santa. Cost is $10 per family. Families with more than six people may want to register for more than one slot to ensure enough time. Once registered, an email with more details will be sent. Woodland Lights will be open November 20-22 and 27-29, and December 4-6, 11-13, and 18-23. Lights ONLY 26-30. HOW TO GO 2026 Dates November 20-22 and 27-29 December 4-6, 11-13 and 18-23 Lights ONLY December 26-30 Hours of Operation 6-9 pm Gate closes at 8:30 pm Event Location Countryside Park 895 Miamisburg-Centerville Road Dayton, OH 45459 937-433-0130
Visit the website for pricing information
Join us for A Carillon Christmas to see Carillon Historical Park’s 65-acre campus transformed into a winter wonderland of sparkle, magic, and holiday cheer! Featuring: The Carillon Tree of Light Santa Claus The Carillon Park Railroad Gem City Letterpress Letters to Santa Deeds Carillon Christmas Concerts Carillon Christmas Café Drinks at Culp’s Café Roundhouse Café in the Transportation Center The Tailor of Gloucester Puppet Show Model Train Displays Midnight Express Miniature Train Rides Museum Store Shopping Walk through our beautiful campus, filled with thousands of lights Morris and Hetzel Bakery Gristmill Christmas Village and Peppermint Mill Carillon Brewing Co. And more! HOW TO GO November 24 – December 30, 2026* Sunday – Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Location: Carillon Historical Park *Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
$14 per adult (ages 18-59); $12 per senior (ages 60+); $10 per child (ages 3-17) Free to children 2 and under; free to Dayton History Members
Join Us for the Feast of Giving! Experience a day of joy and community at the Feast of Giving on Thursday, November 26, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Dayton Convention Center. Join us for a Traditional Thanksgiving Meal with Fellowship, Live Music and Family Activities — absolutely free, with no tickets required! Follow the link to the website for more information.
Save the (NEW) Date! Watch the holidays light up during Dayton’s traditional Grande Illumination tree lighting and holiday season kickoff event on Courthouse Square. This year, downtown's traditional kickoff to the holidays moves to a new date: Friday, December 4, 5-8 p.m. A few other changes and fun surprises are in store and will be announced soon at www.downtowndayton.org . Make plans now to help us light the tree and start the season downtown on December 4!
Immerse yourself in unseen worlds with scientist and photographer Jennifer Hayes and underwater photographer David Doubilet. These globetrotting partners in work and life have produced stories together about every topic under the sea, from endangered coral reefs to what lies below polar ice. Known as the “Audubon of the Sea,” David’s photography brilliantly captures life above and below the water’s surface. Onstage, these two master storytellers combine decades of knowledge, passion, and experience into a remarkable visual odyssey that tells the unique story of our ocean like never before.