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November in Dayton with little kids.

35 things to do with kids up to age 6 in and around Dayton in November 2026, sorted by week. Each listing links to its own page and to the organizer’s page, and we add more as new dates are posted.

35 listings · 15 free

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9 listings

Nov 12 to Nov 15

Nov14Sat

Open Aircraft Day

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force · 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433

Free dayFree
When
Saturday, Nov 14
Time
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Price
Free (museum admission and parking are always free)
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5 listings

Nov 16 to Nov 22

Nov16Mon

Homeschool Adventures

Dayton Metro Library, Miamisburg Branch, Star Theater · 545 E. Linden Ave., Miamisburg, OH 45342

When
Monday, Nov 16
Time
2:30pm–3:30pm
Price
No pricing information
Ages
Ages 0–12
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Nov19Thu

2026 Stack Up!

Dayton Metro Library, Miamisburg Branch, Teen Edge · 545 E. Linden Ave., Miamisburg, OH 45342

When
Thursday, Nov 19
Time
3pm–4pm
Price
No pricing information
Ages
All ages
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8 listings

Nov 23 to Nov 29

Nov27to 29

MetroParks Ice Rink opening weekend

RiverScape MetroPark · 237 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402

Thanksgiving
When
Nov 27 to Nov 29
Time
Nov. 27 and 28, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Nov. 29, 1–5 p.m.
Price
$7 admission; $3 skate rental; ages 3 and younger free with a paying adult
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13 listings

Open for weeks at a time

Light displays, exhibits and other runs that last longer than a week. Check each page for the nights or days they’re closed.

Nov13to 30

Deck the Diamond

Day Air Ballpark · Dayton, OH

Holiday lights
When
Nov 13 to Jan 2
Time
Mon–Thu 6–9 p.m.; Fri–Sun 5:30–9 p.m.
Price
$13.50 all dates (fees included); 2 and under free; +$2 day-of
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Nov13to 30

Santa at Deck the Diamond

Day Air Ballpark · Dayton, OH

Santa
When
Nov 13 to Jan 2
Time
Mon–Thu 6–9 p.m.; Fri–Sun 5:30–9 p.m.
Price
Included with $13.50 admission (2 and under free); North Pole Express train extra
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Nov20to 30

Santa Photos at The Greene Town Center

The Greene Town Center · 4382 Juniper Way, Beavercreek, OH 45440

Santa
When
Nov 20 to Dec 24
Time
Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See photo packages on the booking page
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Nov20to 30

Visit with Santa (book ahead)

Dayton Mall · 2700 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, OH 45459

Santa
When
Nov 20 to Dec 24
Time
Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
Photo packages (prices not posted)
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Nov20to 30

Woodland Lights

Countryside Park · 895 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Dayton, OH 45459

Holiday lightsFree
When
Nov 20 to Dec 30
Time
6–9 p.m. (gate closes 8:30)
Price
Free; Santa visits $10 per family by registration
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Nov24to 30

A Carillon Christmas

Carillon Historical Park · 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, OH 45409

Holiday lights
When
Nov 24 to Dec 30
Time
Sun–Thu 5–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 5–10 p.m.
Price
Adults $14, seniors $12, kids 3–17 $10, 2 and under free; members free
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Nov24to 30

Santa at A Carillon Christmas

Carillon Historical Park, Heritage Center · 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, OH 45409

Santa
When
Nov 24 to Dec 23
Time
5–9 p.m.
Price
Included with admission: adults $14, seniors $12, kids 3–17 $10, 2 and under free
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Good questions

November in Dayton: the FAQ

35 dated listings so far, including Crafty Kids Storytime (Nov 12), Preschool Storytime (Xenia Community, Thursday) (Nov 12), Mobile Opportunity Center with NCCJ (Nov 13) and Wolves: Fact vs. Myth (Nov 13). The rest are below, by week. We add more as organizers post their dates.

Crafty Kids Storytime (Nov 12), Preschool Storytime (Xenia Community, Thursday) (Nov 12), Mobile Opportunity Center with NCCJ (Nov 13), Wolves: Fact vs. Myth (Nov 13) and Book Nook Story Time (Nov 14), plus 10 more marked Free below. For free days and places that never charge, see free things to do in Dayton.

The Thanksgiving weekend page lists the parades and turkey trots, plus what’s open on Thursday and Friday.

13 start this November: Deck the Diamond (Nov 13 to Jan 2), Santa at Deck the Diamond (Nov 13 to Jan 2), Santa Photos at The Mall at Fairfield Commons (Nov 13 to Dec 24), Santa Photos at The Greene Town Center (Nov 20 to Dec 24) and Santa's Workshop at Christmas Glow (Nov 20 to Dec 24), plus 8 more below.

Cold or rainy days are on indoor play for toddlers in Dayton, with ages, prices and hours from each place’s own site.

Yes, at the same address. After Nov 30, 2026 it switches to November 2027, starting with the events that come back every year.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Nov 12, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. How we choose and check.

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