And if you breathe in really, really hard, Β you can sort of smell the aroma of turkey roasting in the air.
It is early, but Thanksgiving is on the way.
The Dayton area knows how to celebrate the holiday started in 1621 whenΒ Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag shared an autumn harvest meal.
Thoughts are already turning to pumpkin and sweet potato pies.
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Dayton has events galore to celebrate Thanksgiving and usher in Christmas.
Here are some new and much long-beloved ones to add to your calendar:
CHRISTMAS IN HISTORIC SPRINGBOROΒ
When: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18; Β 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Nov. 20.
Where: Downtown Springboro
What: Who says you have to wait until Thanksgiving to celebrate Christmas. The Christmas in Springboro attracts more than 70,000 people for a parade, 5K run and walk, holiday shopping, grub, camel and horse carriage rides, a visit from Santa and music.Β
Cost: Admission is free.
More info: Visit Christmas inΒ Springboro's Facebook page orΒ springborofestivals.org
RINGING IN THE HOLIDAYS AT CARILLON PARK
When: 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19
Where: Β Carillon Park,Β 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton
What: The annual gala rings in the holiday season with specialty cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and the Most Delicious Dessert contest.
Cost: $85 for non-members and $75 for members.Β
More info: Call 937-293-2841 or visit Β daytonhistory.org
The Carillon Tree of Light illumination is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30.
"ELF: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL"Β
When: Β Nov. 22 to 27. Showtimes are Tuesday through Saturday, 8 p.m. and Β 7:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30 p.m. There are 2 p.m. matinees Β Friday through Sunday.
Where:Β Schuster Center,Β 1 W. Second St., Dayton,
What: The touring version of the holiday play is based on the classic holiday comedy starting Will Ferrell.Β
Cost: $30-$97
More info: Call 937-228-3630 or visitΒ ticketcenterstage.com
SUCH A NIGHT: THE LAST WALTZ LIVEΒ
When: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 25. Doors open at 7 p.m.Β
Where: Dayton Art Institute's Renaissance Auditorium, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton
What:Β More than 30 Dayton-area musicians are gearing up to recreate The Band's legendary concert "The Last Waltz" to benefit 91.3 WYSO Public Radio and the Dayton Art Institute
Cost: $25/ticket, or $30 for the premium seating in the first 10 rows. A special 6 p.m. VIP reception for the Friday event is $50 extra and includes music, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a complimentary drink.
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TURKEY TROT IN MIAMISBURG
When: The race starts at 8:30 a.m. Thanksgiving day, Nov. 24.Β
Where:Β It begins at Main Street and Linden Avenue in Miamisburg.Β Click here for more on the course.Β Online registration ends Nov. 17.Β Click here.Β
What: The 38th annual race is organized by the Ohio River Road Runners Club and the city of Miamisburg. An expo will be held 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 at Riverfront Park, 3 N. Miami Ave. Β
Cost: $30 for five mile race before Nov. 10. The price is $35 Nov. 11 to 17. The cost is $5 less for those younger than 15. The fee is $20 before Nov. 10 for the mile event and $25 from Nov. 11 to 17 and on expo day.Β
More info: visitΒ orrrc.org/orrrc-turkey-trot/
FEAST OF GIVING
When:Β 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24.Β
Where:Β Dayton Convention Center,Β 22 E. 5th St., Dayton
What: The 8th annual community Thanksgiving dinner organized partly by ABC22/FOX45 and an army of volunteers follows the 40-year tradition established by theΒ Beerman Foundation.Β
Cost: Free
More info: Call 937-416-3667 or visitΒ daytonconventioncenter.com
ICE RINK OPENING WEEKEND
When: Nov. 25 to 27. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Β 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.Β The ice rink is open daily through Feb. 28.
Where:Β RiverScape MetroPark Ice Rink, 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton
What: Hot chocolate from the food concession and warm outdoor fireplaces.
Cost: $7Β
More info: Call 937-274-0126 orΒ metroparks.org.
THE RUBI GIRLS PRESENT THE SHOW MUST GO ONΒ
When: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Β Nov. 26Β
Where:Β Montgomery County Fairgrounds,Β 1043 S. Main St., Dayton
What: The Rubi Girls comedy drag troupe presents its annual uproarious Thanksgiving weekend show.Β Admission is restricted to those 21 and older with proper identification.
Cost: VIP tickets are sold out. General admission is $25. Bleacher seats are $15.Β
More info: Visit theΒ Rubi Girls Facebook page or Β gonps.com/rubi-girls/
DAYTON HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
When: 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25
Where: Courthouse Square in downtown DaytonΒ
What: Β The 44th annual holiday event includes the Grande Illumination tree lighting, Dayton Children's Parade Spectacular in Lights and live entertainment.
Cost: Free
More info: Call 937-224-1518 or visitΒ downtowndayton.org.
DAYTON TURKEY TROT MARATHON AND 5K
When: The race starts at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 27. Last-minute packet pickup opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Welcome Stadium, 1601 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd., Dayton.
What:Β The annual event features a half-marathon, 5K and kids' dash.Β
Cost: Registration is $56.99 for the marathon and $36.99 for the half marathon for the first 250 runners in each race until Nov. 9. Registration is $85 and $50 respectively after that date. Kids' dash registration is free.Β
More info: VisitΒ www.daytonturkeytrot.com.
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