Downtown Dayton Partnership

Santa is Coming! Themed Holiday Skate
2024-12-20 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Detroit) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Lace up your skates and channel your inner Elf! at our upcoming theme night! Dress up as Buddy or don your favorite holiday sweater for a fun evening on the ice with music and decorations straight out of the movie. Take a selfie with Santa as he greets the skaters, then purchase a penguin for $1 to toss onto the ice and win cool prizes! The RiverScape Café will be open and skaters can also relax in our heated comfort tent which will have games that match the theme. Skate admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Thanks to our Access to Nature Program, residents who receive SNAP/EBT can simply show their card to the rental attendant to receive 50% off admission and skate rental. Weather Dependent.

ENMY at The Brightside
2024-12-20 19:00 - 23:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Rock fans! You’re invited to an electrifying night of music with ENMY at The Brightside (Dayton, Ohio). ENMY (pronounced “Enemy”) is a four-piece Hard Rock band originating from Cincinnati, OH. ENMY brings a fresh and energetic sound to modern-day rock and Metalcore by crafting a unique blend of soaring vocals, groove-oriented instrumental play, and electronic melodies. Joining them on stage are the powerhouse acts Before The Day, Southbound Beretta, and Noohra. This is a rock lineup you won’t want to miss! HOW TO GO? Date: Friday, December 20, 2024 Location: The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton (Ballroom) Time: Doors open at 6 PM, Show starts at 7 PM Tickets: $15 presale tickets available now! / $20 at the door (cash or credit) Ticket link: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/enmy-2024-12-20-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-cb4e69/orders/new Age: All ages welcome (under 18 with parental supervision_ Secure your spot and be part of this unforgettable night. Grab your tickets and get ready to rock out like never before!

Black Box Improv Annual Holiday Show
2024-12-20 20:00 | The Black Box Improv Theater, 518 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
IT’S THE MOST IMPROVISED TIME OF THE YEAR…
You’ve waited all year, and it’s finally time! We’re gearing up for the Annual Black Box Holiday Show! Two nights of holiday cheer and laughs on Friday, December 20th, and Saturday, December 21st! This year’s Holiday Show includes a very special Black Box ladies’ number, “Out of Pocket,” “Greatest Hits,” and as always, the Improvised Musical! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with shows beginning at 8:00 p.m.

Holiday Cookie Swap
2024-12-21 13:00 - 17:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Cookie season is upon us! Bring your home backed cookies and share ’em with other cookineers at our first annual cookie swap! Join us for an informal gathering of baked goods and sweet treats Saturday, December 21st from 1-5pm!

Christmas With C.S. Lewis
2024-12-21 14:30 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
In the early years of his young adult life, C.S. Lewis believed the story of Christ’s birth was nothing more than feel-good myth. That all changed after a particular encounter with his great friend and fellow author, J.R.R. Tolkien. Although both men loved mythology in general, Tolkien was convinced that the Jesus myth was the one true myth. That was the start of Lewis’ journey from Atheism to Christianity. From that point on, Christmas, for Lewis, took on an entirely different meaning. In this intimate portrayal, we find him at his home near Oxford on Christmas Eve hosting a group of Americans who are Christmas-ing in England. They are about to experience an unforgettable assortment of Yuletide recollections which stimulates a whole range of emotions – curiosity, laughter, gladness and even some tears. Above all, they will discover how that encounter with Tolkien forever changed Lewis’ Christmas celebrations.

Holiday Mini Market
2024-12-21 17:00 - 20:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Holiday Mini Market
5:00pm – 8:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Head down to the MetroParks Ice Rink on the first three Saturdays in December for a fun day of ice skating and holiday shopping, all in one visit! Our Holiday Mini Markets are back and will feature a variety of 2nd Street Market vendors each evening in the comfort tent… this week we will be hosting Conjured Confections and Silver Maple Ranch. Please note, skating admission is not required to attend the Holiday Mini Market. Weather dependent. Weather Dependent.

Have a Cigar – Pink Floyd Tribute Show
2024-12-21 20:00 - 23:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Celebrate the winter solstice with Have A Cigar – A Pink Floyd Tribute, live Floyd experience w/ laser light show! It’s going to be a spectacular evening you won’t want to miss. HOW TO GO? Saturday, December 21st Doors open 7pm / Show at 8pm All ages welcome! Tickets $20 advance here: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/have-a-cigar-pink-floyd-tribute-7e131d/orders/new Reserved tables with 4 tickets $120 $25 day of show

Sugarplum Tea
2024-12-22 12:00 - 14:00 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We are excited to announce that our annual Sugar Plum Tea will once again be held at the beautiful Dayton Woman’s Club this year. This Victorian mansion provides the perfect holiday backdrop for this special event. Children will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious food and drinks, make crafts, listen to the story of the Nutcracker, and learn dance steps from the Sugar Plum Fairy herself! There will be plenty of amazing photo opportunities as well.
December 22nd
Doors open at 12pm
Event 12:30pm – 2pm
NOTE: The matinee performance of the ballet starts at 2:30pm. The Dayton Woman’s Club is an easy walk across Ludlow St to the Schuster. If you are planning to attend the ballet – please note that a separate ticket is required for the ballet via DaytonLive.org

“It’s a Wonderful Life” Movie Party
2024-12-22 18:00 - 21:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Celebrate the Holidays with Music, Meal, Trivia, and Dayton Dinner Theater’s famous interactive movie experience with the iconic holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life.
HOW TO GO? Dec 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:20 PM The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH Doors open at 5:45 – Food and live music is available from 6-7 pm – Movie starts at 7 pm. A short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8 pm – Movie ends around 9:15 pm.
Alcoholic drinks available for purchase
Tickets $36 – Get tickets here: https://www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/its-a-wonderful-life-traditional-christmas-movie-party Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise we have open seating. For table reservations or other questions, please email Daytondinnertheater@gmail.com

Christmas Eve Skate
2024-12-24 11:00 - 20:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Christmas Eve Skate
11:00am – 8:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00
Glide into Christmas with joy with our Christmas Eve skate at MetroParks Ice Rink! It’s the perfect tradition and a wonderful way to spread holiday cheer. The RiverScape CafÃ© will be open and skaters can also relax in our heated comfort tent. Skate admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Thanks to our Access to Nature Program, residents who receive SNAP/EBT can simply show their card to the rental attendant to receive 50% off admission and skate rental. Extended Hours Weather Dependent.

Juice Journey: Next Year & Beyond
2024-12-27 11:30 - 12:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Donna Wilson owner of Choice Juice Boxx as she kicks off the new year a few days early and demonstrates the different fruits and vegetables in her juices that promote a better, healthy you! Learn to live a healthy life. Samples provided.

Wizarding World! Theme Skate
2024-12-27 19:00 - 22:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Accio ice skates! Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw… you won’t want to miss our Harry Potter theme night! Bring your house scarfs to stay warm and enjoy the enchanting decor and music. It’s going to be a spellbinding evening! Purchase a penguin for $1 and throw it on the ice to win cool prizes! The RiverScape Café will be open and skaters can also relax in our heated comfort tent which will have themed games to play. Skate admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Thanks to our Access to Nature Program, residents who receive SNAP/EBT can simply show their card to the rental attendant to receive 50% off admission and skate rental. Weather Dependent.

hOm New Year’s Sound Bath (early session)
2024-12-29 16:00 - 18:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join hOm at The Brightside in Dayton, Ohio for a very special New Year’s Sound Bath as we prepare to enter into the next chapter of 2025. hOm is a world class sound bath experience and gathering. We hold a unique and immersive sound bath experience where modern sound therapy, traditional sound healing, and musical composition all come together providing a space for rest, relaxation, and healing. hOm creates a multi-practitioner sound healing environment using a wide range of acoustic and electronic instruments like piano, violin, singers, singing bowls, atmospheric sound synthesis, and immersive performance to create a tranquil soundscape that washes over you to encourage a sense of safety, stillness, and connection. Combining ancient sound healing principles and recent studies in the benefits of sound therapy, we focus on creating an experience that meets you where you are and asks you to listen deeper than ever before. hOm is a new type of gathering space where people slow down, get into their hearts, and connect. They connect to one another and to themselves. We invite you to attend for whatever reason you may need whether it be for rest and relaxation or medition and connection. When December 29th | EARLY: 4 pm – 6 pm | Arrive between 4 and 4:25 pm | Sound Bath begins at 4:30 pm *entry will no longer be permitted once the sound bath begins Where The Brightside905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402https://www.thebrightsidedayton.com/Parking The Brightside has a parking lot connected to the venue

hOm New Year’s Sound Bath (late session)
2024-12-29 19:00 - 21:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join hOm at The Brightside in Dayton, Ohio for a very special New Year’s Sound Bath as we prepare to enter into the next chapter of 2025. hOm is a world class sound bath experience and gathering. We hold a unique and immersive sound bath experience where modern sound therapy, traditional sound healing, and musical composition all come together providing a space for rest, relaxation, and healing. hOm creates a multi-practitioner sound healing environment using a wide range of acoustic and electronic instruments like piano, violin, singers, singing bowls, atmospheric sound synthesis, and immersive performance to create a tranquil soundscape that washes over you to encourage a sense of safety, stillness, and connection. Combining ancient sound healing principles and recent studies in the benefits of sound therapy, we focus on creating an experience that meets you where you are and asks you to listen deeper than ever before. hOm is a new type of gathering space where people slow down, get into their hearts, and connect. They connect to one another and to themselves. We invite you to attend for whatever reason you may need whether it be for rest and relaxation or medition and connection. When December 29th | Late: Arrive between 7 and 7:25 pm | Sound Bath beginnings at 7:30 pm *entry will no longer be permitted once the sound bath begins Where The Brightside905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402https://www.thebrightsidedayton.com/Parking The Brightside has a parking lot connected to the venue

New Year’s Eve Skate
2024-12-31 11:00 - 20:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
New Year’s Eve Skate
11:00am – 8:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00
Ring in the new year with friends, fun, and ice skating at our New Year’s Eve Skate event! The RiverScape CafÃ© will be open and skaters can also relax in our heated comfort tent. Skate admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Thanks to our Access to Nature Program, residents who receive SNAP/EBT can simply show their card to the rental attendant to receive 50% off admission and skate rental. Extended Hours Weather Dependent.

NYE Ekoostik Hookah
2024-12-31 19:00 - 23:59 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
You’re invited to jammin’ New Year’s Eve with ekoostik hookah & Subterranean! If you’re a music lover – this is a fun way to ring in 2025!
HOW TO GO? Tue, December 31, 2024 The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St Dayton 7:00 PM Doors, 8:00 PM Show General admission tickets $30 – get yours here: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/114610/orders/new#/

Dayton’s 7th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Silent Disco
2024-12-31 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Ring in 2025 at Dayton’s 7th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Silent Disco at The Yellow Cab Tavern on Dec 31st!
It’s Dayton’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop tradition!
In our seventh year we are extremely excited to welcome back our host Zac Pitts to count us down through the evening with Dayton’s Silent Disco holding down the dance floor!
Dance in the New Year with three different stations to choose from! KimL will be on the green station with EDM, Sexbox on the blue station with 70s, 80s, and 90s, and John Chapel on the Red station with modern Hip Hop! You will not want to miss this classic Dayton event!
Tickets and more details at daytonsilentdisco.com
Single day tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the doors.
We’re offering “Group Tickets” – Save 20% when you bring a group of 10! (Pre-sale only)
*Discounted single day presale tickets end at Midnight on Dec 30th.
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 2am!
This event is 21+

New Year’s Day Skate
2025-01-01 13:00 - 20:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
New Year’s Day Skate
1:00pm – 8:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00
Ring in the new year with friends, fun, and ice skating at our New Year’s Day Skate event! The RiverScape CafÃ© will be open and skaters can also relax in our heated comfort tent. Skate admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Thanks to our Access to Nature Program, residents who receive SNAP/EBT can simply show their card to the rental attendant to receive 50% off admission and skate rental. Extended Hours Weather Dependent.

Wellness Fridays at the Market
2025-01-03 11:30 - 12:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
During January on Fridays visit the Market for Wellness Fridays 1/3/25 Join the Market book club as they read “How Not to Die” by Michael Greger M.D. 1/10/25 Benefits of Elderberry Syrup: Make your Own Kit 1/17/25 Herbal Teals: How herbs support your overall health 1/24/25 Take a Tai Chi & Qigong class taught by Monica Shultz 1/31/25 Enjoy Passaddhi Yoga with Aleasha Smith

Happy Hour Paint-In
2025-01-03 16:00 - 20:00 | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join a Happy Hour Paint-In! Artists 21+ are welcome to bring their own drinks to enjoy while they do a still-live study in an Impressionist style! $30 per artist. Sessions run 4-6p and 6-8p. Guests must RSVP and pay in advance at 937-461-5149

First Friday
2025-01-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Dayton
The beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art hop featuring exhibit openings at the galleries, along with a variety of entertainment options, arts demonstrations, live music and more. Add to that everything going on at the restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theaters, comedy club, movie theater and more that make up the downtown mix. First Friday is presented by the Downtown Dayton Partnership. For more info and specific event details, visit the First Friday Facebook page. 224-1518.

First Friday at Front Street
2025-01-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks, studio and gallery hopping, shopping, and more! It is always free to attend and park at our art hops. We are a family and pet-friendly community. With artwork and handmade goods from more than 250 artists, you’re going to want to get here early!

Swiftie! Theme Skate
2025-01-03 19:00 - 22:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Swiftie! Theme Skate
7:00pm – 10:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00
Swifties? We never go out of style! Grab your friends, hit the ice and sing along to all your favorite Taylor Swift songs at the MetroParks Ice Rink. Tell everyone you know, by the way, I’m going out tonight! The RiverScape Cafe will be open and skaters can also relax in our heated comfort tent. Skate admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Thanks to our Access to Nature Program, residents who receive SNAP/EBT can simply show their card to the rental attendant to receive 75% off admission and skate rental. Weather Dependent.

Comedy Night
2025-01-03 19:30 | Gather by Ghostight, 37 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
It’s comedy night at the gallery! See The Gem City Comedy showcase at 7:30 p.m.! Hosted by Mike Shea and featuring Brent Bowser, Chris Karwoski, Ali Augusta, and Nick Osman. $10 Presale tickets are available online and $15 tickets are available at the door.

The Gem City Comedy Showcase
2025-01-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Gather by Ghostight, 37 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
It’s comedy night at the Dana L. Wiley gallery in Gather by Ghostlight!
Hosted by Mike Shea and featuring Brent Bowser, Chris Karwoski, Ali Augusta, and Nick Osman. $10 Presale tickets are available online and $15 tickets are available at the door. Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

OEchella
2025-01-04 17:00 | Oregon Express, 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
This multi genre, two day music fest will be held on January 3rd & 4th, 2025. With a line up filled with everything from Punk, Southern Rock, Hip Hop, Grindcore, Death Metal, Electronic; there is something to offer for everyone!

The Motortown All-Stars
2025-01-04 19:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Direct from Detroit – and featuring former members of The Capitols, The Miracles, and The Temptations – The Motortown All-Stars stop in Dayton for a night jam-packed with timeless Motown grooves, impeccable harmonies, and dazzling choreography. The All-Stars perform hits by The Temptations, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and more, with the unmistakable Motown sound that has inspired us since the 1950s.

Learn to Ice Skate! Children’s Course
2025-01-05 11:00 - 11:30 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Learn to Ice Skate! Children’s Course
11:00am – 11:30am
AGE: 5-8 | $50.00
This program will teach you ice skating skills, include skating forward and backward edges on a circle, three-turns, backward stops, bunny hop, lunges, and front and back crossovers! The registration fee includes use of skates and lessons on January 5, 12, and 19, with a potential makeup date on January 26. Please arrive 15 minutes early to prepare for the lesson. Weather Dependent.

Learn to Ice Skate! Youth Course
2025-01-05 11:40 - 12:10 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Learn to Ice Skate! Youth Course
11:40am – 12:10pm
AGE: 9-13 | $50.00
This program will teach you ice skating skills, include skating forward and backward edges on a circle, three-turns, backward stops, bunny hop, lunges, and front and back crossovers! The registration fee includes use of skates and lessons on January 5, 12, and 19, with a potential makeup date on January 26. Please arrive 15 minutes early to prepare for the lesson. Weather Dependent.

Learn to Ice Skate! Teen/Adult Course
2025-01-05 12:20 - 12:50 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Learn to Ice Skate! Teen/Adult Course
12:20pm – 12:50pm
AGE: 14 and up | $50.00
This program will teach you ice skating skills, include skating forward and backward edges on a circle, three-turns, backward stops, bunny hop, lunges, and front and back crossovers! The registration fee includes use of skates and lessons on January 5, 12, and 19, with a potential makeup date on January 26. Please arrive 15 minutes early to prepare for the lesson. Weather Dependent.
