Draw from the Collection
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesGet inspired, get creative, get sketching! Learn about a variety of drawing concepts and techniques with the guidance of a ...
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Downtown Events Calendar
Winter Wonderland at Rabbit Hole Books
Rabbit Hole Books 27 W. First St., Dayton, OHDecember 7, 14, & 21; 1-5 p.m. Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St. Santa's workshop is coming to downtown ...
Holiday Cookie Swap
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesCookie season is upon us! Bring your home backed cookies and share 'em with other cookineers at our first annual ...
A Frosty Night
The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OHIn this world premiere farce, Mark Brown takes on winter with a twist! Sharon Frosty, Frosty the Snowman’s wife, knows ...
‘Twas: A Holiday Musical
Blair Hall Theatre - Sinclair 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHMore music and dance added to this family-friendly story of holidays explained by pets left alone on Christmas Eve. Understanding ...
The Nutcracker
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHDon’t miss the world premiere of the much-anticipated new production of Dayton’s most beloved holiday tradition, THE NUTCRACKER! From the creative ...
Christmas With C.S. Lewis
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesIn the early years of his young adult life, C.S. Lewis believed the story of Christ’s birth was nothing more ...
‘Twas: A Holiday Musical
Blair Hall Theatre - Sinclair 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHMore music and dance added to this family-friendly story of holidays explained by pets left alone on Christmas Eve. Understanding ...
Holiday Mini Market
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesHoliday Mini Market 5:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Head down to the MetroParks Ice Rink on the first three Saturdays in ...
‘Twas: A Holiday Musical
Blair Hall Theatre - Sinclair 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHMore music and dance added to this family-friendly story of holidays explained by pets left alone on Christmas Eve. Understanding ...
A Frosty Night
The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OHIn this world premiere farce, Mark Brown takes on winter with a twist! Sharon Frosty, Frosty the Snowman’s wife, knows ...
The Nutcracker
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHDon’t miss the world premiere of the much-anticipated new production of Dayton’s most beloved holiday tradition, THE NUTCRACKER! From the creative ...
Black Box Improv 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 ...
Have a Cigar – Pink Floyd Tribute Show
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHCelebrate the winter solstice with Have A Cigar - A Pink Floyd Tribute, live Floyd experience w/ laser light show! ...
Exhibits: Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Dayton Art Institute (DAI) will close its 2024 Special Exhibition season with an exciting presentation of two combined traveling exhibitions, Merry Grinchmas: ...
Virginia Kettering’s Holiday Train Display
Stratacache Tower 40 N. Main St., Dayton, OHNovember 29-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, OHThe holiday season is here and one of Dayton’s most beloved traditions is visiting the Rike’s Holiday Windows! The RIKE’S ...
Whimsical Windows Contest
Downtown DaytonDec. 2-27 Select businesses throughout downtown This annual contest shows off the creativity of downtown Dayton's collection of small businesses ...
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonThru Feb. 28 • Polar Bear Express Routes throughout downtown; call for dates, times, and cost. Book a ride aboard ...
Holly Jolly Social: A Holiday Pop-Up Experience
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHGet ready to celebrate the season at Holly Jolly Social! We’re decking the halls and transforming Two Social into a ...