Day Air Ballpark lights up with 1.5 million lights, s’mores, Santa letters and a brand-new ride, starting Friday, Nov. 13 

Day Air Ballpark becomes a winter wonderland once again with the return of Deck the Diamond. Starting this Friday, Nov. 13, the event runs through Jan. 2 

“The inaugural season of Deck the Diamond one year ago was a tremendous success, and we are thrilled to be bringing it back for year two,” said Robert Murphy, Dayton Dragons president, in a press release.  “Visitors of all ages will enjoy their tour around the ballpark that typically lasts at least one hour.  Deck the Diamond is part of the Dragons efforts to make Day Air Ballpark a year-round event location in the heart of the Water Street District for the downtown region for the entire Miami Valley community.” 

This walk-through event features 1.5 million lights as well as many activities, treats and entertainment. Featured activities include roasting s’mores; letters to Santa; bracelet, bookmark, ornament and button making; a scavenger hunt; rides on the North Pole Express and a brand-new ride called the Polar Barrel Express; and more. 

Dayton Dragons officials estimate that families will take 60-90 minutes to enjoy all the winter attractions at the ballpark, which ensures all attendees will get the chance to see the full choreographed light show, as it plays every 10 minutes.  

The event runs 6-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 5:30-9 p.m. Friday through Sunday. It will be held Nov. 13-14,18, 21 and 25-28; Dec.2, 5-6, 8-24 and 26-31; and Jan. 1 and 2.