Shop Small, Win Big! Downtown Goodies Giveaway with The Real Elf
Downtown Dayton +5 moreThe Real Elf returns to Dayton! Find him as he Shops Small in downtown Dayton to take an "elfie" or ...
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Downtown Events Calendar
Christkindl Market
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHJoin us for the 4th Annual Christkindl Market! We have a lot of holiday shopping and fun in store this ...
Small Business Saturday at Skeleton Dust Records
Skeleton Dust Records 133 E. Third St., Dayton, OHWe love hosting other local businesses for pop-ups in our shop, and what better opportunity is there to have two ...
Christmas Tours of the Mansion
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesChristmas Tours of the Mansion at The Dayton Woman’s Club: Tickets $10 per person advanced tickets required. Saturday Nov 25th: ...
2023 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 2023 McPherson Town Holiday Home Tour. ...
Shadyside’s “Higher Plans” EP Release Show
Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United StatesWe're excited to welcome Shadyside, featuring the original line up plus one, to celebrate their brand new EP release, "Higher ...
Try Broomball
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesTry Broomball 6:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: 18 and up | $10.00 Grab your friends, come to the MetroParks Ice Rink and let the Dayton ...
Dayton Dinner Theater’s “Barbie”
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHThis summer's cinema phenomenon Barbie is now part of the 2023-2024 Dayton Dinner Theater season at The Brightside! Dayton Dinner ...
Straight No Chaser: Sleighin’ It Tour
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHIf the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing ...
A Drag Queen Christmas
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHFor the ninth consecutive year, Murray & Peter present A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS, the longest running drag tour in America. Get ...
Ho-Ho Hope Holiday Bash
Moeller Brew Barn 116 E. First St., Dayton, OHWe invite you to Ho-Ho Hope Holiday Bash A Downtown Dayton Lunchtime Networking Holiday Event
Little Bites, Big Impact
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesWe’re teaming up with our neighbors, Gather by Ghostlight and Est! Est!! Est!!! as we warmly invite you to Little ...
Pecha Kucha Night – Volume 51
First Baptist Church 111 Monument Ave, Dayton, OHJoin us for an electrifying evening of inspiration at Pecha Kucha Night! We've got an amazing lineup of speakers ready ...
Whimsical Windows Contest
Downtown DaytonDec. 1-29 • Whimsical Windows Contest sponsored by Dayton.com Select businesses throughout downtown. Enjoy shopping, dining and exploring downtown in ...
12 Days of Water Street District
The most wonderful time of the year is here! Kick off the holiday season at Water Street District. Join us ...
Rabbit Hole Books Kids’ Holiday Weekend
Rabbit Hole Books 27 W. First St., Dayton, OHRabbit Hole Books will be tempting a visit from Santa with milk and cookies for all guests on First Friday, ...
Design a Custom Holiday Tea Blend
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAPart of Tea Time series Design a Custom Holiday Tea Blend 11:30am - 12:30pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us in the east ...
Irish First Fridays
The Dublin Pub 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesLive music at the Dublin Pub! Stop by for a pint and listen to live music for Irish First Fridays. ...
Festive First Friday at the International Peace Museum
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHKick off the Holiday Season with the International Peace Museum! Join us for a Festive First Friday with live music, ...
First Friday at The ARTery
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHIt’s the BEST time of year to visit The ARTery and Front Street! We’re all decked out and there’s TONS ...