SANTA · DAYTON

Santa at A Carillon Christmas

Santa sits in front of the Dayton-made toy collection; bring your own camera for a free photo. Also: Carillon Park Railroad mile-long narrated ride ($5 per person per ride) and Midnight Express miniature train.

When
Nov 24 – Dec 23, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving)
Cost
Included with admission: adults $14, seniors $12, kids 3–17 $10, 2 and under free
Best ages
Not posted
Where
Carillon Historical Park, Heritage Center

Hours

Nov 24 – Dec 23, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving)5–9 p.m.

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Address
Carillon Historical Park, Heritage Center, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, OH 45409 Open in Maps ↗

Last checked on daytonhistory.org. Plans change, so check the official page before you load the car.

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