DAYTON HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

Virginia Kettering's Holiday Train Display

November 29-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 22-December 29
Schuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts.;
Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
and before every performance at the Schuster Center.
Closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, 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. Click here for more info or to confirm hours.)
Presented by Dayton Live

MetroParks Ice Rink

November 29-February 28
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.

Shop Small, Win Big!
Downtown Goodies Giveaway with The Real Elf

November 30; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Various locations throughout downtown

The Real Elf returns to Dayton! Take an "elfie" with him during his stops throughout downtown, and enter to win gift baskets with goodies from downtown businesses.

Whimsical Windows Contest & Elf Hunt

Dec. 2-27
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 at Dayton.com starting Dec. 2. YOU can be the winner in the Elf Hunt contest! Simply find elves hidden among holiday decorations in first-floor storefront windows and text a photo of it to 937-304-4041. Each photo taken of a different elf counts as one entry toward a weekly drawing for $100 in Downtown Dollars! Free.
Sponsored by Dayton.com

Whimsical Windows Locations:
A+ Cleaners, 105 E. Second St. - Base Camp Outdoors Co., 420 E. First St. - Blind Bob’s, 430 E. Fifth St. - Brim on Fifth, 464 E. Fifth St. - Clash Dayton, 521 E. Fifth St. - Corner Kitchen, 613 E. Fifth St. - Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, 8 N. Main St., Ste. 100 - Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St. - Golden Hour Piercing, 411 E. Fifth St. - Joui Wine, 117 E. Third St. - Local Cantina, 503 E. First St. - Modern Eye, 110 E. Third St. - Now & Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St. - Picture Perfect Paint Parties/Artfully Possible, 123 N. Ludlow St. - Rabbit Hole Books, 29 W. First St. - Salar Restaurant and Lounge, 400 E. Fifth St. - Space Three LLC, 39 S. St. Clair St. - The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St. - The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St. - The Delco, 115 Madison St. - Two Social, 123 E. Third St. - Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St.

Elf Hunt Locations:
6888 Kitchen Incubator, 32 S. Ludlow St. - A+ Cleaners, 105 E. Second St. - Base Camp Outdoors Co., 420 E. First St. - Blind Bob’s, 430 E. Fifth St. - Clash Dayton, 521 E. Fifth St. - Corner Kitchen, 613 E. Fifth St. - Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, 8 N. Main St., Ste. 100 - Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St. - Gather, 37 W. Fourth St. - Golden Hour Piercing, 411 E. Fifth St. - Joui Wine, 117 E. Third St. - Local Cantina, 503 E. First St. - Modern Eye, 110 E. Third St. - Now & Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St. - Picture Perfect Paint Parties/Artfully Possible, 123 N. Ludlow St. - Platinum Black Salon, 229 N. Main St. - Rabbit Hole Books, 29 W. First St. - Salar Restaurant and Lounge, 400 E. Fifth St. - Space Three LLC, 39 S. St. Clair St. - Table 33, 45 W. Fourth St. - The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St. - The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St. - The Delco, 115 Madison St. - The Hub at the Dayton Arcade, 31 S. Main St. - Tony & Pete’s, 129 E. Third St. - Two Social, 123 E. Third St. - Winans Coffee + Chocolates, 221 N. Patterson Blvd. - Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St. - WYSO, 35 W. Fourth St.

Family Movie Series

December 7, 14, & 21; 11 a.m.
THE NEON, 130 E. Fifth St.

Bring the family to THE NEON for fun, festive films. Free admission for kids 12 and under, $2 for adults.
Sponsored by Dayton Children's and THE NEON

Scheduled Films:

December 7 - Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
December 14 - Happy Feet
December 21 - Santa Claus: The Movie

Titles subject to change - call theater for confirmation.

Winter Wonderland at Rabbit Hole Books

December 7, 14, & 21; 1-5 p.m.
Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St.

Santa's workshop is coming to downtown Dayton! Little ones are invited to shop for gifts in a kid-sized store, enjoy tasty holiday treats, and take a photo with the big man in red! 999-4092.