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throughout the entire season.
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Downtown’s the place for holiday fun!
Events & activities throughout the entire season...
Whimsical Windows Contest & Elf Hunt
Vote for your favorite holiday-decorated downtown storefront!...
MetroParks Ice Rink Open for the Season
Enjoy ice skating, lessons, themed skates, and more!...
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Dayton Peace Sign shirts are now available in kids' sizes!![]()
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Kids shirts are $20 each and available in the colors seen here, sizes XS-XL. Onesies are also available in size 12-months. Proceeds will be split between the Peace Sign Maintenance Fund and the International Peace Museum.![]()
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A limited supply of shirts is available at the International Peace Museum from 10-5 on Fridays and Saturdays. More information, styles, and online ordering are available at downtowndayton.org/peaceshirts/
New year, new styles! The first First Friday of 2026 is this Friday, January 2! Check out some of the shopping deals and special events taking place in Downtown Dayton! See more highlights at downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/first-friday![]()
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• After5 , 111 E. Third St.: Mention First Friday at checkout to take 20% off of your total purchase!![]()
• Choice Juice Boxx 937, 31 S. St. Clair St.: Spend $50 at Varsity House to receive 10% off from your Choice Juice Boxx purchase.![]()
• ClubEvolutionDayton, 130 N. Patterson Blvd.: Enjoy karaoke from 10p to 2a with $2 Cherry Bombs!![]()
• Corporate, 119 E. Third St.: First Friday sale! Get 15% off from 11a-6p every First Friday![]()
• Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team, Day Air Ballpark, 220 N. Patterson Blvd.: Deck the Diamond - Step into a winter wonderland at Day Air Ballpark, where the magic of the season shines bright! Experience the enchantment of over 1.1 million dazzling lights and enjoy a festive lineup of holiday activities perfect for the whole family. Make unforgettable memories together at this one-of-a-kind holiday celebration. Runs 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. nightly through January 3!![]()
• Dayton Metro Library, 215 E. Third St.: Teens grades 7-12 are invited to socialize with friends, play games, and more from 2-4 p.m.. Registration is required.![]()
• Dayton Live, Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St.: Experience a reimagining of the Rike’s department store holiday window displays that once stood at this busy downtown corner. Free. ![]()
• Gem City Jewelry, 100 N. Main St. Ste. 125: New Year, BIG Savings! Lets bring in the new year with with First Friday great deals and sales. 30% off your first item, 40% of your second item, and 50% off you third item when you mention First Friday.![]()
• Gem City Tattoo Club , 436 E. Fifth St.: Tattoo flash sale! From 12:30-7:30 p.m., GCTC will offer traditional designs from our group of professional artists at a discounted price of $80-$100! Stop in and choose from 100s of designs. First come first serve!![]()
• Mintha’s Boutique, 520 E. Third St.: Get 20% off your entire purchase when you mention First Friday!![]()
• OMEGA MUSIC, 318 E. Fifth St.: New release day! Explore the new releases on vinyl, CDs, and more. All day 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Oregon District.![]()
• RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave.: Power Up Skate: Hit PLAY and lace up at the MetroParks Ice Rink! Get ready for a night of epic nostalgia as we spin tunes from some of the most memorable video games alongside iconic power anthems guaranteed to keep you moving.![]()
• Pedal Wagon Dayton: The weather outside might be frightful, but good times are still to be had aboard the Pedal Wagon! Adults 21+ can grab a seat on the Polar Bear Express for $39.50 or book a private ride! pedalwagon.com/dayton/polar-bear-express/![]()
• Sole Touchers, 37 S. St. Clair St.: Mention First Friday to receive 25% off all shoes in store!![]()
• Soleil Movement Studio, 204 Wayne Avenue: Your first class is just $5! Register for Friday’s Guided Meditation, Mat Pilates, or Gentle Yoga Flow classes at www.soleilmovement.com/class-schedule![]()
• Square One Salon and Spa, 506 E. Third St: Enjoy First Friday & Saturday Styles! A new way to experience Square One with Preferred Pricing on Select Services! Available only on First Friday & Saturday of each month with select service providers. Book early – appointments fill quickly!![]()
• Vidia’s Closet , 27 S. St. Clair St.: When you shop this women’s clothing boutique in the St. Clair Lofts on First Friday, you can take 20% off your entire purchase! Shop in-store and enjoy a complementary glass of wine.![]()
• Vogue Vision Photography, a Denise Danielle Photography company, 120 W. Second St.: Headshot Party! Only $99 for a 20 min session with 2 digital images. Makeup artist on site, prices may vary.
Ride free with the Greater Dayton RTA this New Year's Day! The RTA will be offering free rides to help people celebrate with loved ones.![]()
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Don't forget, the December bus and Santa Claus will be on various routes through December 31.![]()
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Learn more at iriderta.org
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