Back To The Future: The Musical
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHGreat Scott! Back To The Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for ...
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Slay Bells Ring – Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus Concert
Westminster Presbyterian Church 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OHJoin the DGMC and start the holiday season off right with “Slay” Bells Ring! The chorus will be slaying traditional ...
Holiday High Tea
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesEnjoy an afternoon of elegance and conversation with a selection of teas, scones, and other treats. Reservations required. Call for ...
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. ...
Slay Bells Ring – Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus Concert
Westminster Presbyterian Church 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OHJoin the DGMC and start the holiday season off right with “Slay” Bells Ring! The chorus will be slaying traditional ...
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 ...
Holiday Pop-Up Art Market
The Century Bar 10 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHHoliday Pop-Up Art Market! December 6, 2025 | 6-9PM The Century Bar Join The Dayton Society of Artists upstairs ...
LUNG with Nick Kizirnis, Nervous Verbs, and Wujeria
Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United StatesLUNG RETURNS TO DAYTON OHIO SATURDAY DECEMBER 6 AT YELLOW CAB TAVERN with special guests NICK KIZIRNIS, WUJERIA and NERVOUS ...
Back To The Future: The Musical
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHGreat Scott! Back To The Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for ...
Light Sensitive
Dayton Theatre Guild 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, USANavigating loneliness and isolation, two souls find hope—and each other—just when they need it most. Over one extraordinary week, connection ...
Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesSunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em
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: 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 ...
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. ...
Virginia Kettering’s Holiday Train Display
Stratacache Tower 40 N. Main St., Dayton, OHNovember 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, Dayton, OHNovember 28-January 4 Schuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts.; Hours of operation vary - for the most up-to-date info, ...
Whimsical Windows & Elf Hunt
Downtown DaytonDec. 5-29 Select businesses throughout downtown This annual contest shows off the creativity of downtown Dayton's collection of small ...
Downtown Dayton Holiday Hop
Downtown DaytonDowntown Dayton’s small businesses need our help now, more than ever! This holiday season, while you’re celebrating and shopping small ...
Ice Skating
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesSheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...