GREATER DAYTON AND BEYOND JANUARY EVENTS: 2026 SCHEDULE

Kick off 2026 in Southern Ohio with fresh starts, winter hikes, concerts, workshops, and family fun. From classes and hikes to symphonies and competitions, embrace the new year across the region.

BUTLER COUNTY

HOLIDAY ICE SKATING
Jan 2 | 3:15 PM | Oxford
Grab your friends and loved ones and hit the ice at Goggin Ice Center.

THE RETURN OF THE KING (TRIBUTE TO ELVIS)
Jan 3 | 7 PM | Fairfield
Journey through Elvis eras from 1950s rock to 1970s Vegas superstar.

WINTER BLUES WORKSHOP
Jan 8 | 6:30 PM | Liberty Township
Hands-on floral arranging workshop focused on all things blue; includes vase, flowers, refreshments.

WINTER HIKE SERIES
Jan 10 | 10 AM | Hamilton
Weekly guided hikes exploring different parks, averaging 3 miles, ending with hot beverage and soup.

CHOCOLATE MELTDOWN 2026
Jan 10 | 1 PM | Oxford
Chocolate Meltdown is back for its ninth annual celebration, filling Uptown Oxford with indulgence, creativity, and family fun!

ANYTHING BUT A VASE OPEN HOUSE
Jan 17 | 11 AM | Liberty Township
Browse quirky designs in unexpected containers; bring your own or shop with discounts, refreshments, and giveaways.

BEATLEMANIA MAGIC: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
Jan 17 | 8 PM | Middletown
National touring tribute recreates early Beatles concerts with costumes, equipment, and harmonies.

BORN IN THE USA
Jan 24 | 7:30 PM | Hamilton
Just Strange Brothers perform America’s greatest rock, pop, country, folk, and R&B anthems celebrating the nation's 250th birthday.

MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL
Jan 24 | 12 PM | Middletown
Screening of the classic comedy with medieval silliness and shrubbery.

1ST SPEED PUZZLE COMPETITION OF ‘26
Jan 25 | 1 PM | Middletown
Team competition to complete 300-piece puzzle; winners receive prizes.

JUNGLE JIM’S PICKLE WARS
Jan 31 | 11 AM | Fairfield
Pickle vendors compete for championship belt and "Biggest Dill" title.

CLARK & CHAMPAIGN COUNTY

URBANA ANTIQUE SHOW & FLEA MARKET
Jan 3-4 | Urbana
Aisles of treasures at monthly market (except August).

NEW YEAR RESOLUTION TREE
Jan 6 | 6 PM | Urbana
Craft personalized wooden trees with New Year's resolution goals.

CHUNKY BLANKET WORKSHOP
Jan 11 | 1 PM | Urbana
Fun crafternoon learning to knit chunky blanket without needles.

CLINTON COUNTY

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL PREVENTION CLASS
Jan 7 - Feb 27 | 10:30 AM | Wilmington
Ancient Chinese exercise promoting strength, flexibility, and balance for arthritis and fall prevention.

WEDNESDAY KNITTING CLUB AT THE WILMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Jan 21 | 11 AM | Wilmington
Bring supplies to knit, crochet, or needlepoint with other crafters; all skill levels welcome.

GREENE COUNTY

AMERICAS BOATING COURSE
Jan 10 & 17 | 9:30 AM | Beavercreek
Two-Saturday course to earn Ohio Boater Education Card covering laws, safety, and navigation.

EURYDICE
Jan 15 - 25 | Various | Beavercreek
Sarah Ruhl’s reimagining of Orpheus myth through Eurydice’s eyes.

PET ADOPTION EVENT
Jan 17 | 12 PM | Beavercreek
Meet adoptable pups at Pet Supplies Plus.

OLD SCHOOL LIVING IN OUR OLD SCHOOL
Jan 23-25, Jan 30-Feb 1 | Various | Xenia
Alumni buy old high school and turn it into communal home; Ohio premiere.

HAMILTON & CLERMONT COUNTY

HARRY POTTER: A FORBIDDEN FOREST EXPERIENCE
Thru Jan 4 | Various | Cincinnati
Immersive Forbidden Forest with magical creatures, spells, and scenes from films.

HELL'S KITCHEN MUSICAL
Jan 13-25 | Various | Cincinnati
Alicia Keys-inspired Broadway musical about ambition in New York City.

DOLLY PARTON'S THREADS: MY SONGS IN SYMPHONY
Jan 23-25 | 7:30 PM | Cincinnati
Multimedia journey through Dolly Parton's songs and stories.

HAMILTON
Thru Jan 4 | Various | Cincinnati
Revolutionary story of Alexander Hamilton with hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway score.

DISNEY AND PIXAR'S TOY STORY IN CONCERT
Jan 3 & 4 | Various | Cincinnati
Cincinnati Pops perform score live with film screening of Woody and Buzz adventure.

CANDLELIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN
Jan 17 | Cincinnati
Multi-sensory concert of Queen music under candlelight at Memorial Hall.

ART ON THE TRAILS
Thru Jan 31 | 8 AM | Milford
Immersive installation with 10 Ohio-native canopy creatures crafted by BLINK artists.

MIAMI & SHELBY COUNTY

WORLD RACE FOR HOPE 5K
Jan 1 | 10 AM | Troy
New Year’s Day run/walk increasing advocacy for social justice.

FILM SERIES AT TROY-HAYNER: PADDINGTON
Jan 2 | 7 PM | Troy
Free classic film screening with introduction, popcorn, and soda.

THUNDERSTRUCK: AMERICA’S AC/DC TRIBUTE & SABBATH: THE COMPLETE BLACK SABBATH EXPERIENCE AT HOBART ARENA
Jan 9 | 7 PM | Troy
Double tribute concert with AC/DC and Black Sabbath hits.

THE GAMBLER RETURNS: THE ULTIMATE KENNY ROGERS TRIBUTE AT APAC
Jan 17 | 7 PM | Troy
Full-band tribute spanning Kenny Rogers’ six decades of hits.

RETAIL & RESTAURANT DAYS
Jan 29 - Feb 7 | Various | Troy
10-day event showcasing downtown shops and restaurants.

BRETT YOUNG AT HOBART ARENA
Jan 29 | 8 PM | Troy
Country star performs hits including “In Case You Didn’t Know” and “Mercy.”

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

DAVID'S CEMETERY'S 200 ANNIVERSARY TIME CAPSULE DEDICATION
Jan 8 | 10 AM | Kettering
Kickoff of cemetery's 200th anniversary with time capsule dedication.

DAYTON'S LARGEST WINTER WEDDING SHOW & EXPO
Jan 10 & 11 | Various | Dayton
Explore vendors, fashion, and planning tips at Nutter Center Arena.

NEUROGRAPHIC WATERCOLOR EXPERIENCE
Jan 14 | 6-8:30 PM | West Carrollton
Relaxing neurographic art workshop led by local artist Matthew Burgy.

JURASSIC PARK IN CONCERT
Jan 17 | 7:30 PM | Dayton
Dayton Philharmonic performs John Williams’ score live with film screening.

OWL WALK
Jan 23 | 6 PM | Centerville
While most of us are staying inside and warm in January, our local owls are active! Hike the purple trail and listen for owl calls.

A NIGHT OF SYMPHONIC ROCK
Jan 24 | 7:30 PM | Dayton
Orchestra and rock band perform hits by Led Zeppelin, Journey, and more.

DAYTON RESTAURANT WEEK 2026
Jan 25 - Feb 1 | Various | Dayton
Three-course meals at discounted prices; $1 per meal to charity.

WARREN COUNTY

COFFEE WITH THE CHAMPIONS
Jan 7 | 8 AM | Springboro
"Coffee with Champions" is designed for leaders who are eager to make a meaningful impact but may struggle with knowing the right steps to take.

BOUGIE BOOGIE BRUNCH
Jan 25 | 10 AM | Springboro
Guests gather to enjoy cocktails, delectable cuisine, DJ sets, and the thrill of singing along to beloved pop, rock, and dance hits!