Virginia Kettering’s Holiday Train Display
Stratacache Tower 40 N. Main St., DaytonNovember 29-January 1 Stratacache Tower lobby at the corner of Second & Main sts. View in building lobby Mon-Sat, or ...
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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. ...
Grande Illumination Make and Take Art Project
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., DaytonNov. 29 • Grande Illumination Make and Take Art Project K12 Gallery for Young People & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson ...
Meet Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kitty Cat
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., DaytonNov. 29 • Meet Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kitty Cat The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St.; call for ...
Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sale
Wild Whiskers 33 S. St. Clair St., Ste. 2, DaytonNov. 29 & 30 • Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sale Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St.; call ...
Exhibits: Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonThe Dayton Art Institute (DAI) will close its 2024 Special Exhibition season with an exciting presentation of two combined traveling exhibitions, Merry Grinchmas: ...
Small but Mighty 2024
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, DaytonSMALL BUT MIGHTY 2024 NOVEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 14 SMALL BUT MIGHTY 2024 is the Dayton Society of Artists small works ...
Rike’s Holiday Windows
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, DaytonThe holiday season is here and one of Dayton’s most beloved traditions is visiting the Rike’s Holiday Windows! The RIKE’S ...
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonThru Feb. 28 • Polar Bear Express Routes throughout downtown; call for dates, times, and cost. Book a ride aboard ...
Holly Jolly Social: A Holiday Pop-Up Experience
Two Social 123 E. Third St., DaytonGet ready to celebrate the season at Holly Jolly Social! We’re decking the halls and transforming Two Social into a ...
The CoSHOP Holiday Shopping
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonThe Contemporary Dayton's CoSHOP gets a holiday refreshing of new handmade ornaments, cards, decor and all sorts of giftables from ...
Record Store Day Black Friday
OMEGA MUSIC 318 E 5th St, DaytonPlease join Omega Music for RSD Black Friday November 29th 8am to 9pm! Featuring 150+ exclusive RSD titles including Olivia ...
Exhibit: Experiencing Veterans & Artists Collaboration (EVAC) Project
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, DaytonThe Sinclair Community College Art Department proudly announces new exhibits featuring works from the Experiencing Veterans & Artists Collaboration (EVAC) ...
Record Store Day Black Friday
OMEGA MUSIC 318 E 5th St, DaytonOmega opens early with the Dayton area's largest selection of limited edition Record Store Day titles, in addition to hundreds ...
Holiday Greenery Crafting
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., DaytonStop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more! ...
John Lauer: Demon Heads
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonDrawing on fantasy, queer culture, and architecture, Lauer creates demon heads out of paper. Combining digital and manual techniques, he ...
Opening Day Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonOpening Day Skate 11:00am - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 Lace up your skates and join us for the coolest day of the ...
Tai Chi & Qigong at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., DaytonOffered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, and ...
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, DaytonCreated in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became ...
Dayton Holiday Festival Kickoff Events: The Grande Illumination & Dayton Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights
Courthouse Square Third & Main Streets, DaytonThe Dayton Holiday Festival, presented by AES Ohio, is your source for family-friendly holiday fun in downtown Dayton! Started by Mrs. ...
Open House & Warming Station
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, DaytonNov. 29 • Open House & Warming Station Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N. Ludlow St.; 3-8 p.m. Stop by the ...
The Woman in Black
Dayton Theatre Guild 430 Wayne Avenue, DaytonA solicitor is sent to a remote estate to wind up the affairs of the late hermit. He soon discovers ...
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, DaytonCreated in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became ...