12 Days of Water Street District
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New Beginnings: An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonNew Beginnings An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West February 18, 2023–May 21, 2023 New Beginnings is a ...
Exhibit: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: The Birth of Modern Paris
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonOctober 21, 2023–January 14, 2024 Known internationally as one of the leading Post-Impressionists, the art of Toulouse-Lautrec explores the cabarets, ...
Exhibit: Shon Walters: The Hole Belly
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonThe Contemporary Dayton presents an ambitious exhibition of new work, created to fill the entirety of the Co’s four galleries ...
Downtown Jingle Lights
Downtown DaytonNov. 24-Jan. 1 • Downtown Jingle Lights East Monument Avenue and Main Street See downtown streets transformed into an interactive, ...
Virginia Kettering’s Holiday Train Display
Stratacache Tower 40 N. Main St., DaytonNov. 24-Jan. 1 • Virginia Kettering’s Holiday Train Display Stratacache Tower lobby at the corner of Second & Main sts.; ...
Rike’s Holiday Windows
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, DaytonNov. 24-Jan. 3 • Rike’s Holiday Windows presented by Dayton Live Schuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts.; Mon.-Fri. 6:30 ...
Whimsical Windows Contest
Downtown DaytonDec. 1-29 • Whimsical Windows Contest sponsored by Dayton.com Select businesses throughout downtown. Enjoy shopping, dining and exploring downtown in ...
A Carillon Christmas
Carillon Historical Park 1000 Carillon Blvd., DaytonSee Carillon Park’s campus transformed into a winter wonderland of sparkle, magic, and holiday cheer, including the Carillon Tree of ...
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonWondering what to do in Dayton, Ohio this winter? Well, the weather outside might be frightful, but good times are ...
CoSHOP Holiday 2023
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonFRIDAY NOV 17 – SATURDAY DEC 23 Wednesday–Friday 11 am–7 pm; Saturday–Sunday 11 am–4 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday The ...
Ice Skating
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonSheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...
Figure Drawing
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, DaytonJoin us for our Saturday Nude Figure Drawing session. $5 modeling fee, and make sure to bring your own supplies. ...
Women’s Self-Defense and Empowerment Class
CrossFit Dayton 150 S. Patterson Blvd., DaytonChristina Bayley is an accomplished Taekwondo Coach and Fitness Instructor. She is going to conduct a Self-Defense and Empowerment class ...
Family Movie Series
THE NEONDec. 2, 9, & 16 • Family Movie Series sponsored by Dayton Children’s and The Rubi Girls The Neon Movies, ...
Pizza with Santa
Uno Pizzeria & Grill 126 N. Main St., DaytonDec. 9, 10, 16, & 17 • Uno’s Pizza with Santa Uno Chicago Grill, 126 N. Main St.; 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. ...
Saturday Art Classes
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., DaytonCome get creative with us! K12 Gallery & TEJAS offers month-long Saturday classes from 11:00am-1:00pm for Pre-K through 2nd Graders, ...
ARTventures
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonLooking for fun and creative projects for you and your family? Take your family on an ARTventure with a variety of art-making ...
Christmas Tours of the Mansion
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, DaytonChristmas Tours of the Mansion at The Dayton Woman’s Club: Tickets $10 per person advanced tickets required. Saturday Nov 25th: ...
Merry & Bright Holiday Celebration
The Fire Blocks District 124 E. Third St., DaytonCelebrate the season with the Fire Blocks District! Join us for a neighborhood fest as multiple vendors open their doors ...
Gus Juice Hot Sauce Pop Up Shop
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., DaytonResident dipshit Gus is slinging his hot sauces Saturday, December 9th from 1-5pm. Slide through and get juiced!
The Nutcracker
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, DaytonDEC 8 - DEC 17, 2023 Create a lifetime of memories with family and friends at The Nutcracker. Performed with live ...
17th Annual Holiday Pub Crawl
Oregon District Fifth Street, DaytonThe 17th annual Toys for Tots Holiday Pub Crawl in the Oregon District! Bring a $10 unwrapped toy for a ...
Holiday Mini Market Nights
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonHoliday Mini Market 4:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Head down to the MetroParks Ice Rink on the first three Saturdays in ...
Party Wizard’s One Year Anniversary Party
Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, DaytonParty Wizard is celebrating it's one year anniversary by throwing a big ole live music event hosting four local bands ...
Season’s Greetings: A Holiday Cabaret
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., DaytonSEASON’S GREETINGS once again brings together the amazing voices of Gina Handy and Philip Drennen, with Deron Bell and his Merry ...
The Nutcracker
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, DaytonDEC 8 - DEC 17, 2023 Create a lifetime of memories with family and friends at The Nutcracker. Performed with live ...