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Things To Do for Christmas 2021 in the Dayton Area

2021 Christmas Events, Races and Light Displays Dayton OH 

Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? Christmas is just around the corner and many families are planning ahead for holiday fun. We are here to help at Matt Castrucci Nissan in Dayton, OH. Check out our list of favorite 2021 Christmas events, races and light displays in Dayton, OH to find the perfect time and place to celebrate the yuletide season.  



Dayton Holiday Festival 

WHEN: November 16 – February 27 

WHERE: Various Locations – Downtown Dayton 

Are you ready for holiday fun? The Dayton Holiday Festival will deliver all of the Christmas spirit you need with a variety of Christmas-themed events that are fun for all ages. The highlight of the festival may be the Downtown Jingle Lights – an interactive drive-thru light show that features thousands of brilliant lights and popular Christmas music. Rike’s Holiday Windows, the Whimsical Windows Contest and Virginia Kettering’s Holiday Train Display are all family favorites that feature beautiful, themed decorations and displays for you and your family to enjoy. Additional highlights of the Dayton Holiday Festival include the Metroparks Ice Rink and performances by Noontime Entertainment. 

Legendary Lights of Historic Clifton Mill 

WHEN: November 26 – December 30 

WHERE: Historic Clifton Mill – 75 Water St. Clifton, OH 45316 

Just a quick drive away in your 2021 Nissan Rogue, the Legendary Lights of Historic Clifton Mill is nominated for the USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards and is perfect for a holiday adventure this year. More than 4 million brilliant lights will adorn the Historic Clifton Mill and its landscape, creating a winter wonderland that is headlined by a 100-foot light waterfall, a Miniature Village, the Santa Claus Museum, a Toy Collection and synchronized holiday music.  

Holly Jolly 5K and 10K  

WHEN: Saturday, December 11 at 9 a.m. 

WHERE: City of Piqua Municipal Government Complex – 201 W Water St. Piqua, OH 45356 

Do you love to go for a quick run every morning? Add some holiday cheer to your run this year and sign up for the Holly Jolly 5K and 10K. A fun and festive race, the Holly Jolly 5K and 10K is fun for all ages and skill levels. Register today and receive an event t-shirt with awards for the top three runners in each age division and door prizes after the race. Do not forget to wear your best holiday attire for the race! 

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Plan ahead for Christmas fun this year with a list of favorite 2021 Christmas events, races and light displays in Dayton, OH created by Matt Castrucci Nissan. Contact the dealership team today to schedule a test drive in the 2022 Nissan Frontier