Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonBook a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton ...
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Downtown Events Calendar
Small but Mighty 2025
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesSMALL BUT MIGHTY 2025 NOVEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 13 SMALL BUT MIGHTY 2025 is the Dayton Society of Artists small works ...
Holly Jolly Social: A Christmas Bar Pop-Up
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHA festive Christmas pop-up where holiday cocktails, sparkling decor, and cozy seasonal vibes transform the space into a winter wonderland. ...
Virginia Kettering’s Holiday Train Display
Stratacache Tower 40 N. Main St., Dayton, OHNovember 28-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, OHNovember 28-January 4 Schuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts.; Hours of operation vary - for the most up-to-date info, ...
Whimsical Windows & Elf Hunt
Downtown DaytonDec. 5-29 Select businesses throughout downtown This annual contest shows off the creativity of downtown Dayton's collection of small ...
The CoSHOP Holiday Shopping
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Contemporary Dayton's CoSHOP gets a holiday refresh of new handmade ornaments, cards, decor, and all sorts of giftables from ...
Downtown Dayton Holiday Hop
Downtown DaytonDowntown Dayton’s small businesses need our help now, more than ever! This holiday season, while you’re celebrating and shopping small ...
Ice Skating
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesSheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...
RTA Historic Christmas Trolley
Downtown DaytonBefore nestling the children all snug in their beds, check out the Greater Dayton RTA's Historic Christmas Trolley - #559! ...
Winter Gift Gallery (Local Artist Nook)
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHArtists will showcase paintings, ceramics, blown glass, prints, and jewelry for sale. Mon.-Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., ...
RTA Holiday Bus
Downtown DaytonSanta is coming to town aboard the Greater Dayton RTA's holiday bus! This year's holiday bus will run along Dayton ...
Members’ Spotlight: Lori Daugherty: Bold Whispers
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesDecember 3 – 27, 2025 Opening Reception: December 3, 6 – 8 pm Closing Reception: December 27, 2025, 4 – ...
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, ...
Holiday Greenery Crafting
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHStop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more!
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 ...