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 ...
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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 ...
The CoSHOP Holiday Shopping
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe 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 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. ...
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 – ...
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!
Yoga at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAPart of Community Fitness series Yoga at the Market 12:00pm - 1:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Yoga with Aleasha will lead you in ...
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 ...
Storytime at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAHear a story, do a craft, and have a fun activity.
Holly Days
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHThe fifth annual Holly Days at the Arcade Presented by AES Ohio & Dayton Daily News returns on Wednesday 12/10, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...