Last Minute Holiday Artwork Sale
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHFinish your Holiday shopping with the gift of Art. Dozens of local artists will have artwork, jewelry and more available ...
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DLCA Performance: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – The Musical
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHA Dayton Live Creative Academy production! The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world – so ...
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 ...
Winter Wonderland at Rabbit Hole Books
Rabbit Hole Books 27 W. First St., Dayton, OHDecember 6, 14, & 20; 1-4 p.m. Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St. Santa's workshop is coming to downtown ...
Seasonal Shorts
The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OHDECEMBER 10 - 21, 2025 Seasonal Shorts Playwrights: Kelsey Celek, Chris Leyva, Marley Masterson, Aleah Vassell, Torie Wiggins, Robb Willoughby ...
The Nutcracker
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHAfter a record-breaking run in 2024, Brandon Ragland’s THE NUTCRACKER returns, bringing holiday magic back to Dayton! Set in our very own ...
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. ...
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 ...
Relentless Fest featuring Miss May
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHRELENTLESS FEST IS BACK! Get ready for an explosive night of heavy music as Relentless Fest returns with a powerhouse lineup ...
Twilight Tunes
The Century Bar 10 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHJoin us Upstairs at Century Bar for a festive Winter Solstice celebration! Each ticket includes winter-themed cocktails, curated small bites, ...
An Evening With Peter Billingsley And A Christmas Story
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with an unforgettable evening featuring a screening of the beloved classic A Christmas Story followed by a moderated ...
Annual Holiday Show
The Black Box Improv Theater 518 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesIT'S THE MOST IMPROVISED TIME OF THE YEAR... You've waited all year, and it's finally time! We're gearing up for ...
Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesSunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em
Breakfast with Santa
The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, USAEnjoy a cozy holiday breakfast, festive cheer, and plenty of smiles as the kids meet Santa and share their wishes. ...
Breakfast with Santa
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAoin Santa and his Elves for a tasty buffet breakfast prepared by 2nd Street Market vendors. Watch for details on ...
Santa Walks the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin us on December 14th & on December 21st, a Sunday as Santa walks the Market and get ready to ...
Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesHear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from ...
Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesHear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from ...
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 ...