Deck the Diamond Winter Spectacular
Visitors walk around Day Air Ballpark to view over 1.5 million dazzling lights, synchronized light shows, and a 44-foot-tall Grand Tree. Guests can roast s'mores at fire pits, participate in a ballpark scavenger hunt, ride the North Pole Express train, and take photos with Santa. Children can also craft ornaments and festive beaded bracelets, or write letters to Santa to drop into the North Pole mailbox.
What to Expect
Walk-through holiday experience featuring over 1.5 million lights at Day Air Ballpark.
Event Details
Duration
The lights dance approximately every 10 minutes; the entire playlist is about three hours.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Dayton Dragons
Food & Drink
The event offers holiday treats, warm beverages, and winter cocktails; food and drinks cost extra, and s’mores kits are available to purchase.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and immersive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission is $13.50 for all dates. Day-of purchases have an added $2 fee. The North Pole Express train and S'more Fire Pits are excluded from the activities included with admission. Family S’mores Kits are available for purchase for $15 and make 8 s’mores. – Get tickets
- Hours: Weeknights 6PM - 9PM; Fridays - Sundays 5:30PM - 9PM.
- Parking: Parking is available on nearby side streets or at metered spots; metered parking is free starting at 6PM on weekdays and free on weekends. Handicapped individuals may be dropped off at the turnaround on the plaza in front of Day Air Ballpark off Monument Ave.
- Accessibility: Handicapped individuals may be dropped off on the turnaround on the plaza in front of Day Air Ballpark located off Monument Ave.
Tips & Advice
- Come Monday through Thursday for lighter crowds; on busy Friday and Saturday nights, arrive later in the evening to skip peak crowds and activity lines.
- Buy your tickets online before the day you go, because a fee is added to tickets bought on the day of your visit.
- Dress for the weather, because this is a walk-through that circles the whole ballpark. The Clubhouse, Workshop and Merry Market are heated if you need a break.
- Bring extra spending money for the North Pole Express train and the s'mores kits, because neither is included with regular admission.
- Pick up the scavenger hunt handout at the Customer Service Booth for an easier version for younger kids, then claim the prize at the Merry Market.
Special Events & Promotions
- Dragons mascots appear on some nights and can be found with Santa inside Santa's Clubhouse.
- North Pole Express train rides cost extra and can be bought during your visit.
- Family S'mores Kits for the fire pits are sold separately.
- Private holiday parties can be booked in the Dragons Diamond Club or the luxury suites, which overlook the lights.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do besides the lights?
You can roast s'mores at fire pits, get holiday treats and winter cocktails, and take photos with Santa. Kids can write letters to Santa, make ornaments and beaded bracelets, do the scavenger hunt and shop the Merry Market. Families can also ride the North Pole Express train. Everything is included with admission except the train and the s'mores fire pits.
Where can we park?
Park on the side streets near Day Air Ballpark, or use the metered spots, which are free on weekday evenings and all weekend. Guests with disabilities can be dropped off at the turnaround on the plaza in front of the ballpark, off Monument Ave.
Where can I warm up?
Three spots are heated: Santa's Workshop in the Sam Adams Pub, Santa's Clubhouse in the batting tunnel at the end of the third baseline, and the Merry Market in the Team Store.
How does the scavenger hunt work?
The hunt is on the back of the event map. For the easier version, grab a handout at the Day Air Credit Union Customer Service Booth. You can also play using only the QR codes. Once you've found every location, collect your prize at the Merry Market.
Where do we get s'mores kits?
Family S'mores Kits are sold at two spots: Frosty's Fireside Treats, by the back gates behind lawn D, and Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck, near the Dragons Lair in left field. Each kit makes 8 s'mores.
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