Breakfast with Santa
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin Santa and his Elves for a tasty buffet breakfast prepared by 2nd Street Market vendors. Watch for details on ...
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Breakfast with Santa
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin Santa and his Elves for a tasty buffet breakfast prepared by 2nd Street Market vendors. Watch for details on ...
Learn to Ice Skate! Children’s Course
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesLearn to Ice Skate! Children's Course 11:00am - 11:30am AGE: 5-8 | $50.00 | Financial Assistance Want to learn the basics of ice skating? We've ...
Santa Walks the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin us on December 14th & on December 21st, a Sunday as Santa walks the Market and get ready to ...
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!
Learn to Ice Skate! Youth Course
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesLearn to Ice Skate! Youth Course 11:40am - 12:10pm AGE: 9-13 | $50.00 | Financial Assistance Want to learn the basics of ice skating? We've ...
Learn to Ice Skate! Teen/Adult Course
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesLearn to Ice Skate! Teen/Adult Course 12:20pm - 12:50pm AGE: 14 and up | $50.00 | Financial Assistance Want to learn the basics of ice ...
Dayton Celebration Chorus Christmas Story in Lessons and Carols
St. John's Lutheran Church 141 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHThe Dayton Celebration Chorus will present the Christmas Story through Christmas music with narration at St John's Lutheran Church, 141 ...
Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesHear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from ...
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 ...
Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesHear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Christmas Vacation Movie Party – Dayton Dinner Theater
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHCelebrate the Holidays with Music, Meal, Trivia, and Dayton Dinner Theater's famous interactive movie experience with the classic, heartwarming, and ...
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 ...