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 ...
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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. ...
Sinclair Theatre presents ‘Twas: A Holiday Musical
Blair Hall Theatre - Sinclair 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHSinclair Theatre is proud to present 'Twas: A Holiday Musical, live on stage for ONE WEEKEND ONLY, December 11-14, in ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Andrew Gabbard / Motel Beds / Me Time
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHThree of Dayton's most beloved indie rock acts are coming together for one unforgettable night! Don't miss Andrew Gabbard (Andy ...
Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesSunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em
Water Street District Pint Path
Water Street DistrictSip your way through local brews, grab a bite at buzzworthy spots and discover why Water Street District is where ...
Exhibit: The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesOctober 18, 2025–January 11, 2026 The Triumph of Nature presents the refined, ever-popular and elegant curvilinear designs and nature-based motifs of ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...