Storytime at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAHear a story, do a craft, and have a fun activity.
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Holly Days
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHThe fifth annual Holly Days at the Arcade Presented by AES Ohio & Dayton Daily News returns on Wednesday 12/10, ...
“Toast the Arts” Gala presented by the Seedling Foundation of Dayton, OH
Dayton Masonic Center 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for a night full of artistic appreciation, joyful celebration and delightful libations! The "Toast the Arts" Gala precedes ...
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 ...
Tinsel 2.0 Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of MetroParks Ice Rink Theme Nights series Tinsel 2.0 Skate 6:00pm - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance It's time for ...
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 ...
Season’s Greetings: A Holiday Cabaret
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHSEASON’S GREETINGS: A HOLIDAY CABARET is back for its fifth season! Performers Gina Handy and Philip Drennen, along with Deron Bell ...
A Magical Motown Christmas
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesA MAGICAL MOTOWN CHRISTMAS is coming to the Victoria Theatre in this highly-acclaimed show featuring hit after hit woven in with ...
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 ...
The World’s Tiniest Toast with D’Achouffe
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for a teeny tiny toast of the best gnome-brewed Belgian beers on planet Earth! We'll have teeny little ...
ekoostik hookah & Subterranean
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHIt's a holiday tradition! Two of Ohio's favorite psychedelic bands - ekoostik hookah & Subterranean - are rockin' out togethe ...
Family Movie Series
THE NEON , United StatesDecember 6, 13, & 20; 11 a.m. THE NEON, 130 E. Fifth St. Bring the family to THE NEON for ...
Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHVictorian Christmas Ghost Stories, 11 am-12:30 pm, Main Library, Dayton Room, 2nd Floor: Local History Librarian Rachael Bussert shares Victorian-era ...
Saturday Art Workshops
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHSaturday Art Workshops for Kindergarten-12th Grade and Adults. Each month explore a different art medium (Clay, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Mosaics, ...
Saturday Community Tours
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 ...
Community Workshop: Sacred Circles: A Mandala Workshop
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesParticipants will explore the ancient and symbolic art of mandala making. This is a practice rooted in balance, unity and ...
Flowers for Fathers: Honoring Our Heroes
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library will honor nominated fathers and father figures on Saturday, December 13, during Flowers for Fathers: Honoring Our ...
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 ...
A Doll’s High Tea
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesBring your favorite doll to DWC's Victoria mansion decorated for the season for a high tea, featuring petite tea confections ...