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Rike’s Holiday Windows

The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH

November 28-January 4 Schuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts.; Hours of operation vary - for the most up-to-date info, ...

The CoSHOP Holiday Shopping

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

The 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 Dayton

Downtown 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 States

Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...

RTA Historic Christmas Trolley

Downtown Dayton

Before 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, OH

Artists 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 Dayton

Santa is coming to town aboard the Greater Dayton RTA's holiday bus! This year's holiday bus will run along Dayton ...

Holiday Greenery Crafting

Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Stop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more!

Back To The Future: The Musical

The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH

Great Scott! Back To The Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for ...

Open Studio Sessions

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

Come join us for a fun night of creativity at Open Studio Night! FREE for Members, $10 at the door ...

Crochet 101: Star Ornament

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

For adults and teens: Learn a few basic crochet stitches to create and ornament or gift wrap embellishment. Instructions will ...

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 ...

Guided Tours

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

Join us for an inside look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artist and her work. Led by ...

Karaoke

Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!

Karaoke

Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!

Karaoke

Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!

Karaoke

Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!