Whether you’re a skating rookie or have been lacing up your skates for decades, and whether you’re looking for a leisurely afternoon with the family or a competitive night on the ice, there is a full slate of activities to choose from at the MetroParks Ice Rink. The ice rink is located within RiverScape MetroPark and features sweeping views of both the Great Miami River and the downtown Dayton skyline. It measures 70 feet by 150 feet and is sheltered under a pavilion. The rink has something for everyone: beginners’ lessons, open skating, broomball and curling, not to mention hot chocolate and music.

The Legendary Lights of Historic Clifton Mill

Hours

Gates Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5pm

7 Nights a Week . . . . . . . . . . . 6pm to 9pm

Dec. 24th & 25th . . . . . . . . . . . 6pm to 8pm

The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill was nominated again as one of USA TODAY’S 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards for 2022! The Legendary Lights of Historic Clifton Mill was a contender for Best Public Holiday Lights Display.

For 36 years Clifton Mill has celebrated the Christmas season in a very special way. Our light display, featured in Midwest Living and Ohio Magazine, is one of the country’s finest with over 4 million lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges. There is even a 100 foot “waterfall” of twinkling lights. The flip of one switch turns all the lights on at once transforming night into a fantastical winter wonderland which includes a Miniature Village, a Santa Claus Museum, a Toy Collection and a spectacular synchronized lights and music show that features the old Covered Bridge.

Every night until the night before Christmas Eve you can peek into Santa’s Workshop to see a live Santa at work and then, every 15 minutes or so, watch him check his list and go up the chimney to load his sleigh.

Scene75 Dayton attractions include 14 awesome indoor & 2 outdoor entertainment options! If you’re looking for fun things to do in Dayton, Ohio, you’ve come to the right place.

The museum is open daily from

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

(Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day)

FREE admission

FREE parking

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Visit our EVENTS PAGE for information about upcoming events and exhibits.