Special Events & Festivals!
Dayton History offers fun-filled historical experiences through the year for the whole family to enjoy. Choose from our annual events & workshops, or create your own personalized historical experience that fits your unique educational needs. Our Education department will work closely with you to setup your perfect Dayton History experience. For more information, please call 937-293-2841 ext. 127 or email education1@daytonhistory.org.
View our Calendar of Events!
Easter Sunrise Service
The Easter Sunrise Service is Carillon Historical Park’s oldest event. Since 1942, this powerful display of faith has continued, unbroken—a ceaseless tradition in an ever-changing city.
Fleurs de Fête
Held each May, Fleurs de Fete is Carillon Historical Park’s original “party in the park.” Guests can enjoy a sampling of the hundreds of different wines that will be poured that day. Local restaurants will be serving their signature dishes to compliment the drinks of the day.
Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic
Held on Memorial Day weekend, Heritage Day at Carillon Historical Park celebrates Dayton’s unparalleled history through special activities, costumed interpreters, and more. Draped in patriotic decorations, the Park welcomes thousands of guests each year to this family friendly event!
Rail Festival at Carillon Park
In June, Dayton History and the Carillon Park Rail and Steam Society present the annual Carillon Park Rail Festival. Enjoy free miniature train rides, live steam engines, model train displays, historical displays, train merchandise, rail vendors, and much more.
Concours d’Elegance at Carillon Park
Enjoy over 200 antique classic automobiles and motorcycles, live entertainment, an automotive art pavilion with nationally recognized automotive artists, and a variety of local food and beverages including a beer garden.
Ringing in the Holidays at Carillon Park
Held the weekend before Thanksgiving, Ringing in the Holidays is Carillon Historical Park’s annual holiday gala. Featuring live music, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, delicious desserts, specialty cocktails, a silent auction, and more, this festive occasion is the perfect way to, well, ring in the holidays.
A Carillon Christmas
A Carillon Christmas kicks off the holidays season with a month of seasonal programming as Carillon Historical Park is turned into a winter wonderland of lights, music, food, and family fun!