The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance Family Series is a favorite for families and kids of all ages.
The DPAA Family Series starts with two perfectly spooky and kid-friendly performances–PhilharMonster with the Dayton Philharmonic and The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow with the Dayton Ballet. In December, you’ll travel to the magical Land of Sweets with the Dayton Ballet’s The Nutcracker.
In the spring, follow the adventure of The Mysterious Maestro along with the Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, and put a feather in your cap at Peter Pan with the Dayton Ballet.
Become a subscriber and make the most of your experience at the DPAA Family Series. Join the DPAA for the entire season, or choose performances that appeal to you most with a DPAA Create Your Own subscription. Whether you’re a long-time fan or brand new to DPAA’s family-friendly performances, the 2022–2023 Season is one you don’t want to miss!
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Gasps, giggles, and costumes abound during this afternoon when everyone prepares for the hauntingly hilarious Halloween season. Before the concert, the DPO will provide activities and treats in the Wintergarden.
October is the perfect setting for Dayton Ballet’s brand-new production. The haunting story of the Headless Horseman comes to life with all the same characters of this familiar tale.
Dayton Ballet returns to the Schuster Center this holiday season for Dayton’s most beloved holiday tradition. Dayton Philharmonic joins to perform Tchaikovsky’s sparkling score for a holiday event to enjoy with family and friends!
A concert-story about a little girl named Hannah who loves to sing but who has moved to the town of Hamelin where music is forbidden! Fueled by the music of composers like Verdi, Mendelssohn, Liszt, and performed by the Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.
The timeless story of Peter Pan extols the virtues of eternal youth and of keeping our childlike wonder. With fun-filled choreography, rich with humor and including witty nods to classic ballets, and enchanting music by Carmen DeLeone, Dayton Ballet’s trip to Neverland will surely keep us all young at heart!