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The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesExplore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton ...
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Community Workshop: Intuitive Collage Journaling
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesUsing a mix of found images, textures and words, you’ll create deeply personal, process-driven collages that reflect your emotions, thoughts ...
Special Interest Tour – Food Tour
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us at the DAI for our Food Tour! Explore unique portrayals of food and the ways the world is ...
Family Open Studio
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us in Studio A in the Education Wing of Rike for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. ...
Healing Sound Bath
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHHealing Sound Bath, Saturday, November 15, 3-4:30 pm, Main Library, Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor: Experience a meditative sound ...
Classic Albums Live Performs Prince: Purple Rain
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesGet ready to immerse yourself in the iconic sound of Prince’s Purple Rain, performed live in its entirety by Classic Albums ...
Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesSunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em
Exhibit: The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesOctober 18, 2025–January 11, 2026 The Triumph of Nature presents the refined, ever-popular and elegant curvilinear designs and nature-based motifs of ...
Holiday Greenery Crafting
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHStop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more!
Alice in Wonderland
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School 505 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, United StatesChaminade Julienne's Performing Arts Department presents its fall play, Alice in Wonderland.
Hymn Festival
Westminster Presbyterian Church 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OHWestminster Choir, Oakwood Brass with timpani, Westminster Ringers. Freewill offering.
Deck the Diamond
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OHStep into a winter wonderland at Day Air Ballpark, where the magic of the season shines bright! Experience the enchantment ...
Water Street District Pint Path
Water Street DistrictSip your way through local brews, grab a bite at buzzworthy spots and discover why Water Street District is where ...
Exhibit: Appropriate Everything
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present "Appropriate Everything" by Darren Haper and John Sousa in the ...
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 ...
Holly Jolly Social: A Christmas Bar Pop-Up
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHA festive Christmas pop-up where holiday cocktails, sparkling decor, and cozy seasonal vibes transform the space into a winter wonderland. ...
Meditation Monday: A Journey into Gratitude
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHMeditation Monday: A Journey into Gratitude, Monday, November 3, 10, 17, and 24, 3-4 pm, Main Library, Opportunity Center: The ...
Artist in Training (AIT) Program
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHAfter school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to ...
Wassail, Wit, and Who Done It? presented by Mayhem & Mystery
Spaghetti Warehouse 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton, OHIt’s Christmas time and The Wassail Warblers, a group of long-time friends and semi-committed amateur carolers, are making their annual ...