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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Christkindl Market at Front Street
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHIndoor shopping from hundreds of artists and artisans! Beer, food trucks, holiday activities for all ages, studios, boutiques, and more! ...
Opening Day Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesOpening Day Skate 11:00am - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance Lace up your skates and join us for the best day ...
North Pole on South Ludlow
America's Packard Museum 420 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHStop by for pictures with Santa and other fun holiday activities.
Storytime at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAHear a story, do a craft, and have a fun activity.
Meet Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kitty Cat
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHMeet Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kitty Cat and create fun crafts during the Dayton Holiday Festival kickoff!
Grande Illumination Make & Take Art Project
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHK12 will offer a holiday-themed make-and-take project.
Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHSchuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts., Friday 4-7 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m.-6 pm. View all the delicious ...
Dayton Holiday Festival – Grande Illumination Tree Lighting & Parade
Downtown DaytonThe Dayton Holiday Festival is your source for family-friendly holiday fun in downtown Dayton! Started by Mrs. Virginia Kettering in 1972 so ...
Be My Neighbor Day!
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHoin ThinkTV for Be My Neighbor Day at the International Peace Museum. Meet Daniel Tiger and Miss Elaina, dive into ...
2025 McPherson Town Holiday Home Tour
McPherson Town Historic District 205 W. McPherson St., Dayton, OHRing in the holidays with a tour of historic Dayton homes during the 2025 McPherson Town Holiday Home Tour. Last held ...
Winter Welcome Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of MetroParks Ice Rink Theme Nights series Winter Welcome Skate 6:00pm - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance Glide on over ...
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 ...
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! ...
Record Store Day Black Friday
OMEGA MUSIC 318 E 5th St, Dayton, OH, United StatesOmega opens early with the Dayton area's larges selection of limited edition Record Store Day titles, in addition to hundreds ...
Q Theatre: Health & Wellness Night
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHJoin us for a special Q Theatre wellness experience designed specifically for LGBTQ+ teens and allies. This spacious, drop-in style ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...