DAYTON HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

Downtown Jingle Lights

November 24-January 1
E. Monument Avenue & Main Street

See downtown streets transformed into an interactive, drive-thru light show, choreographed to the beat of your favorite holiday tunes! Tune to 95.1FM as you drive the route. Free. 224-1518.

Virginia Kettering's Holiday Train Display

November 24-January 1
Stratacache Tower lobby at the corner of Second & Main sts. View in building lobby Mon-Sat, or through windows anytime.

View this one-of-a-kind model train display given to the community by Mrs. Virginia Kettering. (Use Second St. building entrance.) Free. 224-1518.

Rike's Holiday Windows

November 24-January 3
Schuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts.; Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and before every performance at the
Schuster Center. Closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day,
and New Year’s Day.

Experience a reimagining of the Rike’s department store holiday window displays that once stood at this busy downtown corner. Free.
(Not accessible during private events. Call 228-7591 to confirm hours.)
Presented by Dayton Live

MetroParks Ice Rink

November 24-March 1
RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave.

Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. Patrons may skate daily. While the rink is open, you can enjoy delicious treats from the concession area, including a cup of hot chocolate. Take advantage of fun skating activities, such as lessons, themed skating nights and more. Visit metroparks.org/ice-rink to learn more, find daily open hours and costs, and see a schedule of events. 278-2607.

Whimsical Windows Contest & Elf Hunt

Dec. 1-29
Select businesses throughout downtown

This annual contest shows off the creativity of downtown Dayton's collection of small businesses as they decorate their storefront windows for the holidays in their own unique ways. Enjoy shopping, dining, and exploring downtown Dayton in this fun and festive atmosphere! Vote for your favorite window display online. Can you spot the Elf hidden inside the windows of downtown businesses? Text a photo of your find to 937-668-7227 or tag us and use the hashtag #DaytonElfie and you could win Downtown Dollars! Free.
Sponsored by Dayton.com

Family Movie Series

December 2, 9, & 16; 11 a.m.
The Neon, 130 E. Fifth St.

Bring the family to The Neon for fun, festive holiday films. Free admission for kids 12 and under, $2 for adults.
Sponsored by Dayton Children's  and The Rubi Girls

Scheduled Films:

December 2 - Frozen
December 9 - Home Alone
December 16 - The Muppet Christmas Carol

Titles subject to change - call theater for confirmation.

Uno's Pizza with Santa

December 9, 10, 16, & 17; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Uno Chicago Grill, 126 N. Main St.

Have a special lunch with Santa. Reservations required. Call for cost and reservations. 910-8000.