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Colleen Kelsey: Light & Shadows

Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United States

Colleen Kelsey Light & Shadows December 19 - January 17 Artist Opening: Friday, December 19, 6-9 PM Artist Talk: Friday, ...

Last Minute Holiday Artwork Sale

Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH

Finish your Holiday shopping with the gift of Art. Dozens of local artists will have artwork, jewelry and more available ...

Special Interest Tour – Food Tour

The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United States

Join 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, OH

December 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, OH

DECEMBER 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, OH

After 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 States

Join 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, OH

Step 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, OH

RELENTLESS 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, OH

Join us Upstairs at Century Bar for a festive Winter Solstice celebration! Each ticket includes winter-themed cocktails, curated small bites, ...

Seasonal Shorts

The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH

DECEMBER 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, OH

After a record-breaking run in 2024, Brandon Ragland’s THE NUTCRACKER returns, bringing holiday magic back to Dayton! Set in our very own ...

Annual Holiday Show

The Black Box Improv Theater 518 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

IT'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 States

Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em

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 ...