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Ice Skating

RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States

Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...

Magic Carpet Concerts: Hansel & Gretel

Dayton Masonic Center 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

Join Hansel and Gretel as they navigate a magical forest, encountering a delectable gingerbread house and triumphantly defeating a wicked ...

Adult Weekday Classes

K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH

Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...

Oscar Shorts 2026 Animation

THE NEON , United States

We're delighted to once again bring all the Oscar nominees for "Best Animated Short Film" (plus one additional film that ...

Adult Weekday Classes

K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH

Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...

Artist in Training (AIT) Program

K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH

After school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to ...

Midwinter Break

THE NEON , United States

Longtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realize that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After ...

Adult Weekday Classes

K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH

Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...

Midwinter Break

THE NEON , United States

Longtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realize that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After ...

Karaoke

The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

Tuesdays – Karaoke with @raineyday.entertainment - $5 off full draft flights until 9 p.m.

Midwinter Break

THE NEON , United States

Longtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realize that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After ...

Oscar Shorts 2026 Animation

THE NEON , United States

We're delighted to once again bring all the Oscar nominees for "Best Animated Short Film" (plus one additional film that ...

Karaoke with Zane

Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United States

Yellow Cab Tavern Karaoke is BACK every Tuesday at 8pm with MC Zane Gerlach! Entry is always free! With a ...

Polar Bear Express

Downtown Dayton

Book a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton ...

Ice Skating

RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States

Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...