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. ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Colleen Kelsey: Light & Shadows
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesColleen 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, OHFinish your Holiday shopping with the gift of Art. Dozens of local artists will have artwork, jewelry and more available ...
DLCA Performance: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – The Musical
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHA Dayton Live Creative Academy production! The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world – so ...
Special Interest Tour – Food Tour
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin 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, OHDecember 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, OHDECEMBER 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, 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. ...
DLCA Performance: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – The Musical
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHA Dayton Live Creative Academy production! The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world – so ...
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 ...
Relentless Fest featuring Miss May
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHRELENTLESS FEST IS BACK! Get ready for an explosive night of heavy music as Relentless Fest returns with a powerhouse lineup ...