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 ...
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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. ...
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
Breakfast with Santa
The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, USAEnjoy a cozy holiday breakfast, festive cheer, and plenty of smiles as the kids meet Santa and share their wishes. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Artist in Training (AIT) Program
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHAfter school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to ...
Wassail, Wit, and Who Done It? presented by Mayhem & Mystery
Spaghetti Warehouse 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton, OHIt’s Christmas time and The Wassail Warblers, a group of long-time friends and semi-committed amateur carolers, are making their annual ...
Adult Weekday Classes
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHTuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...
Adult Weekday Classes
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHTuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...
Adult Weekday Classes
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHTuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Tuesdays are fun for everyone at The Dayton Beer Company! Get $3.50 DBC Pints every Tuesday with trivia starting ...