Hope you’ve all been enjoying the Fall festivities and fun of the season so far! Now, the holidays are quickly approaching. Whatever you’re celebrating, we have a roundup of our top picks for family-friendly things to do around Dayton in this November 2023 Dayton Dozen edition. {And, check out our Holiday Lights roundup for the year!}
1. Hedgehog Mystery Magic
November 1
2-3pm
Jamestown Branch of the Greene County Library
Magic and mystery with Segie the Hegie and Erica Carlson.
2. Canvas Painting and Storytime
November 3
4-5:15pm
Activity Center Park
221 N Main St
Ages 3-6 with adult companion, $27/$35 resident/non-resident fee. Sign up by Oct 30 for this Thanksgiving story and designing a turkey painting. Hosted by the Purple Paintbrush and Centerville-Washington Park District.
3. Wildlife Encounters with Mammals
November 4
2-3pm
Electra C Doren Branch of Dayton Metro Library
Bruckner Nature Center brings animals to the Library in this program for kids grade 2 and up.
4. Vandalia Pumpkin Smash
November 4
11am-1:30pm
Helke Park
829 Randler Ave
BYO pumpkin and have fun dropping, smashing and destroying them! Debris to be composted after. Free and for all ages.
5. Play and Learn
November 7
10-11am
Main Library of Dayton Metro
Children 0-3 yrs and their caregivers are invited to an unstructured time of literacy and learning through an array of toys. Socialization for all.
6. Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
November 11
9-4
Kettering Rec Complex
2900 Glengarry Dry
Over 100 vendors to browse enjoy some decorations and handmade gifts to view and purchase.
7. Puppet Show: The Hungry, Hungry Bookworm
November 11
2pm
Wright Memorial Library
River City Puppets presents this tale for ages 2 and up.
8. OPAI presents “The Nutcracker”
November 15
6:30-7:30
Fairborn Senior Center
325 N 3rd St
In partnership with the Greene County Library, enjoy a selection of dances from the ballet and a craft to take home. Registration req starting Nov 1st.
9. Create a Thanksgiving Centerpiece
November 16
6:30-7:30pm
Troy-Miami County Library
Attend this adult program with all supplies provided with Trojan Floral. Must register in advance beginning two weeks prior.
10. Mail Your Letters to Santa
Starting November 17-December 4
Mary L. Cook Library
There’s a special mailbox at the Library to drop off your letters to Santa. Don’t delay to receive a reply from an Elf!
11. Meet the Grinch
November 18
12-3
Buckeye Harley Davidson
7220 N Dixie Dr
Free event to snap your own pictures with the Grinch. Furry family on leash welcome. Please bring a non-perishable food item or new toy for donation. Food truck on site.
12. Diamond Painting Coasters
November 21
6-8pm
Centerville Library
Everything you need to “paint” the projects. For adults. Registration required starting Oct 22nd.
Don’t forget to share your family fun with us! Tag us on Instagram and use #MomsAroundDayton for your chance to be featured.
