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Downtown Events Calendar
Exhibit: The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesOctober 18, 2025–January 11, 2026 The Triumph of Nature presents the refined, ever-popular and elegant curvilinear designs and nature-based motifs of ...
Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesXaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven NOVEMBER 14, 2025 – JANUARY 24, 2026 THE DR. ROBERT L. BRANDT, JR. GALLERY THE IRA & ...
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonBook a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton ...
Holly Jolly Social: A Christmas Bar Pop-Up
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHA festive Christmas pop-up where holiday cocktails, sparkling decor, and cozy seasonal vibes transform the space into a winter wonderland. ...
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 ...
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 – ...
Bach’s Lunch
The Loft Theatre 126 N. Main Street, Third Floor, Dayton, OHThe Carillon Brass is thrilled to present a favorite Dayton holiday tradition: Bach’s Lunch. All five members of the ensemble ...
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!
Bach’s Lunch
The Loft Theatre 126 N. Main Street, Third Floor, Dayton, OHThe Carillon Brass is thrilled to present a favorite Dayton holiday tradition: Bach’s Lunch. All five members of the ensemble ...
Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesOur artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and The Dayton Art Institute through ...
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 ...