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Exhibit: The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonOctober 18, 2025–January 11, 2026 The Triumph of Nature presents the refined, ever-popular and elegant curvilinear designs and nature-based motifs of ...
Exhibit: Appropriate Everything
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, DaytonThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present "Appropriate Everything" by Darren Haper and John Sousa in the ...
Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonXaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven NOVEMBER 14, 2025 – JANUARY 24, 2026 THE DR. ROBERT L. BRANDT, JR. GALLERY THE IRA & ...
Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Deal: Impressions of Stillness
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonMember’s Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Deal: Impressions of Stillness Featuring the current body of work by Dayton-based artist, Amy Deal. Amy ...
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonBook a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton ...
Small but Mighty 2025
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, DaytonSMALL BUT MIGHTY 2025 NOVEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 13 SMALL BUT MIGHTY 2025 is the Dayton Society of Artists small works ...
Holly Jolly Social: A Christmas Bar Pop-Up
Two Social 123 E. Third St., DaytonA festive Christmas pop-up where holiday cocktails, sparkling decor, and cozy seasonal vibes transform the space into a winter wonderland. ...
Virginia Kettering’s Holiday Train Display
Stratacache Tower 40 N. Main St., DaytonNovember 28-January 1 Stratacache Tower lobby at the corner of Second & Main sts. View in building lobby Mon-Sat, or ...
Rike’s Holiday Windows
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, DaytonNovember 28-January 4 Schuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts.; Hours of operation vary - for the most up-to-date info, ...
The CoSHOP Holiday Shopping
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonThe Contemporary Dayton's CoSHOP gets a holiday refresh of new handmade ornaments, cards, decor, and all sorts of giftables from ...
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. ...
Discovery: Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., DaytonThis show is part of our Discovery Series, which presents weekday field trips for area schools to experience carefully selected shows designed ...
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!
Christkindl Market at Front Street
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonIndoor shopping from hundreds of artists and artisans! Beer, food trucks, holiday activities for all ages, studios, boutiques, and more! ...
Opening Day Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonOpening Day Skate 11:00am - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance Lace up your skates and join us for the best day ...
North Pole on South Ludlow
America's Packard Museum 420 S. Ludlow St., DaytonStop by for pictures with Santa and other fun holiday activities.
Storytime at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., DaytonHear a story, do a craft, and have a fun activity.
Meet Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kitty Cat
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., DaytonMeet Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kitty Cat and create fun crafts during the Dayton Holiday Festival kickoff!
Grande Illumination Make & Take Art Project
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., DaytonK12 will offer a holiday-themed make-and-take project.
Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, DaytonSchuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts., Friday 4-7 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m.-6 pm. View all the delicious ...
Dayton Holiday Festival – Grande Illumination Tree Lighting & Parade
Downtown DaytonThe Dayton Holiday Festival is your source for family-friendly holiday fun in downtown Dayton! Started by Mrs. Virginia Kettering in 1972 so ...
Be My Neighbor Day!
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Daytonoin ThinkTV for Be My Neighbor Day at the International Peace Museum. Meet Daniel Tiger and Miss Elaina, dive into ...
2025 McPherson Town Holiday Home Tour
McPherson Town Historic District 205 W. McPherson St., DaytonRing in the holidays with a tour of historic Dayton homes during the 2025 McPherson Town Holiday Home Tour. Last held ...
Deck the Diamond
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., DaytonStep into a winter wonderland at Day Air Ballpark, where the magic of the season shines bright! Experience the enchantment ...
Winter Welcome Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonPart of MetroParks Ice Rink Theme Nights series Winter Welcome Skate 6:00pm - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance Glide on over ...