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SUMMARY:MetroParks Ice Rink Opens
DESCRIPTION:The region’s largest outdoor ice skating rink opens Friday\, Nov. 28\, for season-long\, family-friendly fun on the banks of the scenic Great Miami River in downtown Dayton. \n  \nSheltered under the covered pavilion\, the MetroParks Ice Rink measures 70′ x 150′ and sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton.  With its appeal to both young and old\, the experience of skating at the MetroParks Ice Rink is fast becoming a holiday tradition for Miami Valley families looking for something fun to do together\, and with its location along the riverfront\, the MetroParks Ice Rink also is a great way to experience the outdoors during cooler weather. \nAdmission fee: $7 daily Ice skate rental: $3 daily Skaters ages 3 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult. \nSpecial Holiday Hours \n\nOpening Day (Nov. 28): 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.\nChristmas Day (Dec. 25): CLOSED\nNew Year’s Day (Jan. 1): 1 – 8 p.m.\nMLK Jr. Day (Jan. 19): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.\nPresidents Day (Feb. 16): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.\n\nGet out and skate on the region’s largest outdoor ice rink!\nFood and Beverages \nWhile the rink is open\, you can enjoy delicious treats from the concession area. \nRent the Rink \nThe MetroParks Ice Rink is great for school field trips\, office outings\, family outings\, kids’ parties\, club activities\, church socials and more. Rink rentals are available Sunday evenings from 6-8 PM throughout the rink season. \nTo learn more\, visit the website or call the skating office at 937-278-2607.
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LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grande Illumination Dayton Holiday Festival
DESCRIPTION:Started by Mrs. Virginia Kettering in 1972 so that all children could enjoy the holiday season regardless of their economic means\, the festival continues today with free attractions for the community. \n \nActivities at the 2025 Dayton Holiday Festival\nThe Grande Illumination tree-lighting ceremony – FREE – 7p.m. Watch the holidays light up during Dayton’s traditional tree lighting. When we throw the switch\, approximately 50\,000 lights will brighten the two-story-tall tree on Courthouse Square! \nDayton Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights – FREE – Immediately following the tree lighting\, the Children’s Parade will round the corner of Second and Main streets to start its route through downtown\, sparkling with more than 100\,000 lights! Watch decorative seasonal floats\, horses\, drill teams and bands\, and some special holiday treats. \n \nLive musical entertainment – FREE – Enjoy holiday songs and other live entertainment on the Courthouse Square Main Stage leading up to the lighting ceremony. \nScheduled Main Stage performers: tbd \n \nLive Reindeer – FREE – Meet our North Pole ambassadors! Two of Santa’s reindeer will be available to meet on Courthouse Square. Don’t miss your chance to take your picture on Santa’s sleigh! \nStreet Fair on Third – FREE – Enjoy free rides and other activities for kids throughout the evening! \nHorse-drawn Wagon Rides – Enjoy a wagon ride through downtown! Plan to come early\, as the rides are very popular and lines can be long (Please note that in order to ensure everyone in line will get a ride\, it is often necessary to close the line earlier than the scheduled end time.) Suggested donation: $1 per person. \nHoliday Village – FREE –  Enjoy festive activities\, music\, and lots of surprises for kids. Free. \nGingerbread Homes for the Holidays – FREE – View all the delicious contest entries and the award-winning houses\, and vote for your favorite\, located inside the old Montgomery County courthouse. \nRike’s Holiday Windows – FREE – Located inside the Schuster Center Wintergarden\, experience a reimagining of the Rike’s department store holiday window displays that once stood at this busy downtown corner. \nVisit the Candy Cane Clubhouse to take an ‘elfie\,’ see Mrs. Kettering’s model train\, and make a souvenir – Warm up with more fun\, activities\, and entertainment inside the Candy Cane Clubhouse at STRATACACHE Tower! \nScheduled performers at the Candy Cane Clubhouse: tbd \nVirginia Ketterings Holiday Train Display – FREE – View this one-of-a-kind model train display given to the community by Mrs. Virginia Kettering.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/grande-illumination-dayton-holiday-festival
LOCATION:615 Lyons Rd.\, Washington Township\, OH\, 45459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Holiday
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SUMMARY:McPherson Town Holiday Home Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and explore the enchanting McPherson Town neighborhood during our 2025 Holiday Historic Home Tour\, a must-attend 2 evening event to kick off your holiday season! \nLast held in 2023\, the popular event returns this year the weekend after Thanksgiving. The tour will be Friday\, Nov. 28 from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday\, Nov. 29 from 3-7 p.m. \n“This is a wonderful activity to share with family and friends visiting for Thanksgiving\,” said Jenny Cruz\, tour co-chair. \nSeven historic homes featured on the guided walking tour include several houses not seen on tour for more than a decade. Tours are scheduled every 12 minutes and will accommodate 15-20 people. Guests will also make a stop in a dessert house for refreshments. \nMcPherson Town\, known as ‘Dayton’s most neighborly neighborhood\,’ was one of the Gem City’s first suburbs platted by Samuel McPherson in 1845. It was declared a historic district in 1977 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. \nThe neighborhood is known for its streetscapes of high style and Folk Victorian and Queen Anne architecture\, popular during the late 19th century. \n“The McPherson Town Historic District has become one of Dayton’s most sought-after neighborhoods\,” said Cruz. “The residents are excited to show off their beautiful homes\, each one with its own story to tell.” \nTickets for the timed tours are $20 in advance and can be purchased online. \nMcPherson Town\, established in 1845\, is known as Dayton’s first suburb. Most of the houses on the tour were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The neighborhood has survived many trials over the decades\, from the 1913 flood which flooded houses to the second stories\, to commercial development plans in the 1970s which would have bulldozed the area. Fortunately\, efforts to obtain historic district status succeeded in 1977 when McPherson Town was declared Dayton’s third historic district. Since 1993 when it was the site of the first Rehabarama\, McPherson Town’s houses have been carefully restored and the neighborhood has become a tight-knit community which is proud to call itself “Dayton’s most neighborly neighborhood.”
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/mcpherson-town-holiday-home-tour
LOCATION:McPherson Town Historic District\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Holiday
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SUMMARY:The Grand Illumination
DESCRIPTION:As twilight settles over the charming streets of downtown Troy\, a hush of anticipation fills the air. Families gather\, bundled in scarves and mittens\, clutching hot cocoa and sharing smiles as the first snowflakes begin to drift gently from the winter sky. The Grand Illumination is more than just a tree lighting\, it’s a moment of pure holiday enchantment that transforms Troy into a glowing wonderland. \nAt the heart of the square\, a towering Christmas tree stands proudly\, adorned with twinkling lights and ornaments that shimmer like stars. Storefronts gleam with festive displays\, each window a tiny stage telling its own story of warmth and cheer. Christmas songs echo through the crisp air like magic\, wrapping the community in nostalgia and joy. \nHorse-drawn carriages clip-clop through the streets\, while Santa Claus himself greets little ones with twinkling eyes and hearty laughter. Local shops offer sweet treats\, unique gifts\, and handmade crafts\, and everywhere\, there is laughter\, love\, and the unmistakable feeling that you’re part of something timeless. \nThen… like a spell cast over the crowd the countdown begins. Children’s eyes widen\, and the tree bursts into brilliance\, igniting the entire square in a dazzling display of light. Gasps of delight and applause ripple outward as Downtown Troy glows\, garlands sparkle\, and every twinkling light becomes a beacon of the season. \nThe Grand Illumination is more than an event\, it’s a memory in the making\, a reminder that magic lives in togetherness\, and a shining symbol of the spirit that lights up Troy all year long.
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LOCATION:Downtown Troy\, Troy\, OH\, 45373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas
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SUMMARY:Yuletide Village Season of Lights
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season at Renaissance Park – home of the Ohio Renaissance Festival. Wander through sparkling lights\, enjoy festive shows\, savor cozy treats\, and find unique gifts in our Yuletide Market. \n\n\nMarketplace\n\nFrom bespoke jewelry to classic wooden toys\, you’ll find something for everyone on your list at our Yuletide Market’s unique booths and shops. \nEntertainment\n\nWander through our Rivers of Lights or stroll through Gum Drop Alley as carolers serenade you. Be on the lookout for Santa\, but beware of the wicked Krampus! \n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drink\n\nThe best way to stay warm? Get some chili and a pipping hot spiced cider while you warm yourself at one of our many firepits.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/yuletide-village-season-of-lights/2025-11-28
LOCATION:Renaissance Park\, 10542 East State Route 73\, Waynesville\, OH\, 45068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas
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SUMMARY:WinterFest
DESCRIPTION:WinterFest Returns to Kings Island\nVoted as one of the top Theme Park Holiday Events in the country by USA TODAY readers\, ring in the holidays with WinterFest at Kings Island on select nights November 28 through December 31 \nImagine an old-fashioned winter…rosy-cheeked skaters gliding under twinkling lights\, the magic of dazzling holiday attractions and carolers in traditional costumes\, shops filled with ornaments\, trinkets and toys\, the aroma of freshly baked treats. The spirit of everyone’s favorite season is captured in an atmosphere of warmth and nostalgia at Cincinnati’s premier holiday event–a place where memories of holidays past are present; a place where memories of holiday activities are waiting to be made. \nAn unforgettable holiday experience for the entire family!\nStep into a world of Holiday Magic!  During Winterfest\, the iconic 314-foot tall Eiffel Tower will be converted into the “world’s largest Christmas tree”\, decorated with thousands of lights which will be seen for miles.  Below the Eiffel Tower\, International Street will be transformed into a colorful and quaint winter village\, featuring the fun of holidays past with Christmas carolers\, and homemade crafts. \n\nEnjoy some of your favorite family rides at WinterFest\, including Mystic Timbers and Kings Mills Antique Autos.\nTreat your taste buds to a delectable menu of holiday fare\, including savory mains\, delicious desserts and irresistible snacks.\nFill your night with holiday fun like skating on the Royal Fountain\, decorating cookies with Mrs. Claus and getting a family photo with the big man in red himself!
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/winterfest
LOCATION:Kings Island\, 6300 Kings Island D\, Mason\, OH\, 45040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas
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SUMMARY:The Legendary Lights of Historic Clifton Mill
DESCRIPTION:The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill was nominated again as one of USA TODAY’S 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards for 2022! The Legendary Lights of Historic Clifton Mill was a contender for Best Public Holiday Lights Display. Thank you for your votes!\nFor 36 years Clifton Mill has celebrated the Christmas season in a very special way. Our light display\, featured in Midwest Living and Ohio Magazine\, is one of the country’s finest with over 4 million lights illuminating the mill\, the gorge\, the riverbanks\, trees and bridges. There is even a 100 foot “waterfall” of twinkling lights. The flip of one switch turns all the lights on at once transforming night into a fantastical winter wonderland which includes a Miniature Village\, a Santa Claus Museum\, a Toy Collection and a spectacular synchronized lights and music show that features the old Covered Bridge. \nEvery night until the night before Christmas Eve you can peek into Santa’s Workshop to see a live Santa at work and then\, every 15 minutes or so\, watch him check his list and go up the chimney to load his sleigh. \n\n\nAdmission is $15 per person for everyone age 4 and older. Children 3 and under always get in free! \n\n\n\nEvery night EXCEPT Christmas and New Year’s Eve we serve hot dogs\, BBQ pork sandwich\, soup\, cornbread\, hot chocolate\, cookies\, pie\, popcorn\, and soft drinks.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/the-legendary-lights-of-historic-clifton-mill
LOCATION:Clifton Mill\, 75 Water St.\, Clifton\, OH\, 45316\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas
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SUMMARY:Funk and Wine Party
DESCRIPTION:Basim Blunt\, better known as DJ Radio Basim\, curates a deep-digging blend of funk\, soul\, retro R&B and radio-inspired grooves. He has strong ties to the Dayton and Yellow Springs area\, and brings a rich musical background that spans community radio\, DJ culture and local music advocacy.
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LOCATION:Emporium Wines & The Underdog Cafe\, 233 Xenia Ave\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45377\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Black Friday LIVE MUSIC w/ Shaky Leg and the Cover Stealers
DESCRIPTION:Black Friday just got a whole lot better!\nJoin us at Wandering Griffin for a night of live music and big beer releases featuring:\nLIVE MUSIC:\nShaky Leg and The Cover StealersA Blues-Americana trio of insanely talented musicians\, playing 7–10 pm. Expect soulful vocals\, gritty guitar\, and creative covers that drift from rootsy Americana to straight-up Blues.\n\nBEER RELEASES:\nDark Griffin Stout Holiday Series\nWe’re also tapping this year’s Dark Griffin Stout Holiday Series:\n\nOle! Mexican Chocolate Stout – Our gold medal winner steeped in rich chocolate\, warming chiles\, and a hint of cinammon.\nThe Sensation Peppermint Patty Stout – Cool mint layered over decadent dark chocolate. Get the sensation!\nGBS – Ginger Bread Stout – Holiday baking in a glass: ginger\, spice\, and toasty malt.\n\nPlus\, seasonal favorites like Liquid Mistletoe Ale and a few other special releases will be on tap.\n\nCome out\, settle in with a flight or a pint\, and let Shaky Leg and The Cover Stealers provide the soundtrack to your Black Friday wind-down!!
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/black-friday-live-music-w-shaky-leg-and-the-cover-stealers
LOCATION:The Wandering Griffin\, 3725 Presidential Drive\, Beavercreek\, OH\, 45324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beer,Blues,Free Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Laser Stranger Things
DESCRIPTION:Fans can’t get enough of the retro vibe of the hit series Stranger Things. Take a trip to the upside-down in the safety of the dome. Experience the ’80s tunes and soundscapes from the show reinterpreted in vibrant laser light.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/laser-stranger-things
LOCATION:Boonshoft Museum of Discovery\, 2600 DeWeese Pkwy\, Dayton\, OH\, 45414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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