Christmas events/lights

EVENTS

The one with Goats and Cookies

• Purchase tickets online - https://www.grazinggrounddayton.com/

• When: Fridays and Sundays starting Nov 1

• Where: 6280 Brantford Rd, Dayton, Ohio, 45414

• What: Make Christmas cookies and snuggle some goats

Winter Fest at Austin Landing

• When: Nov 9 @ 5pm-8pm

• Where: 10050 Innovation Drive, Dayton, OH 45342

• What: Ice skating, Santa’s GIANT sleigh, Snow throw, Tubing down the alpine slide, Snow globe with real snow, Snowman’s GIANT igloo, Real AX throwing, Penguin escape, Mechanical snowboarding, live entertaining, food trucks, and a Fireworks Show!

North Pole Express Train Ride

• Purchase tickets online - https://lebanonrr.com/holiday-special-events/north-pole-express/

• When: Weekends starting Nov 15

• Where: 16 East South Street, Lebanon, OH 45036

• What: An hour long train ride with Santa and his elves, music, snacks, and more.

A Carillon Christmas

• When: Nov 16-Dec 30

• Where: Carillon Historical Park @ 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409

• What: Santa, tree lightings, food and drinks, rides, shows, light displays, and more!

Elf in Concert

• Purchase tickets online - https://daytonperformingarts.org/production/elf-in-concert/

• When: Nov 22 and 23

• Where: Schuster Center

Centerville Tree Lighting

• When: Nov 24 @ 5pm

• Where: 166 North Main Street, Centerville, OH

Waynseville Christmas in the Village

• When: December 6,7,8

• Where: Downtown Waynesville

• What: Experience small town charm during with hundreds of luminaries, strolling characters, photo ops, cookies & cocoa. Santa arrives on firetruck daily, shopping, dining, and more.

Trans Siberian Orchestra

• Purchase tickets online - https://www.nuttercenter.com/events-and-tickets/2024/trans-siberian-orchestra-lost-christmas-eve

• When: December 7

• Where: The Nutter Center

Live Nativity Walk-Through

• When: December 7 @ 6pm

• Where: 235 S Wolf Creek St, Brookville

• What: Experience the telling of the birth of Jesus as you walk through different scenes of the bible, See some live animals, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies as you take your tour

Hometown Holiday with Dayton Philharmonic

• Purchase tickets online - https://secure.daytonperformingarts.org/hometown-holidays-9765?_gl=1*1d38ubn*_gcl_au*MjEyMzI4NDI2Ni4xNzMwNDAxNDEx

• When: December 7 @ 7:30 pm

• Where: Schuster Center, 1 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH

Lebanon Carriage Parade and Christmas Festival

• When: December 7 @ 10am- 8pm

• Where: Downtown Lebanon

• What: Christmas parades, food vendors, live entertainment, shopping, caroling, carriage rides, visits with Santa, and more

Vandalia Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Market

• When: December 8 @ 4pm
  Where: 1111 Stonequarry Road, Vandalia, OH
  What: Refreshments, music, activities, and a chance to tell Santa Claus your Christmas wish

Holiday of Lights Festival

• When: December 8 @ 6pm

• Where: Shafor Park - 105 Patterson Road, Oakwood, OH 45419

• What: Lights, snacks, songs, and visit from Santa

Dayton Ballet’s - The Nutcracker

• Purchase Tickets online - https://www.daytonlive.org/events/nutcracker/

• When: December 13,14,15,20,21,22

• Where: The Shuster Center, 1 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH

Christmas at the Farm

• When: December 15 @ 11am-4pm

• Where: Carriage Hill Farm & MetroPark - 7800 E. Shull Road, Dayton, OH

• What: From cards to holiday foods, various aspects of Christmas will be presented in this festive event. This event is free and for all ages

LIGHTS

Woodland Lights

https://washingtontownshipoh.myrec.com/info/products/default.aspx?CategoryID=107

• When: Open Friday, Saturday, and Sundays starting Nov 22

• Where: 895 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Washington Township

• Price: $9 per ticket for age 3 and up

• What: Walk through lights, photo ops, Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, activities, and more

Clifton Mill

• When: Daily starting November 29
  Where: 75 Water St, Clifton, OH

• Price: $15 per person for everyone age 4 and older

• What: One of the country's finest with over 3.5 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.

Drive Through Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve

• When: Open Friday, Saturday, Sundays starting November 30

• Where: 2385 E. State Route 41, Troy, OH

• Price: $10 per car - cash only

• What: This one-mile driving tour transports you into a winter wonderland filled with illuminated landscapes and over 60 light displays at Lost Creek Reserve

Drive through ParkLights at Cesar Ford Park

• When: Daily starting December 1

• Where :520 S Stringtown Rd, Xenia, OH

• Price: Free

• What: Caesar Ford Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 250 LED light displays covering a mile long driving path

Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk

• When: December 7 @ 4:30

• Where: Aullwood Garden Metropark in Englewood

• What: Follow the decorated and illuminated pathways from the parking lot throughout the gardens. The Aull House will be lit and decorated. Refreshments will be served. Free for all ages