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., ...
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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!
Noonday Carol Sing
Westminster Presbyterian Church 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OHDecember 19, 12:00 noon – handbell music, 12:10 pm carol singing by all and choral music by the Vocal Ensemble ...
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 ...
Noonday Carol Sing
Westminster Presbyterian Church 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OH12:00 noon – handbell music, 12:10 pm carol singing by all and choral music by the Vocal Ensemble of Xenia ...
Colleen Kelsey: Light & Shadows
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesColleen Kelsey Light & Shadows December 19 - January 17 Artist Opening: Friday, December 19, 6-9 PM Artist Talk: Friday, ...
Last Minute Holiday Artwork Sale
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHFinish your Holiday shopping with the gift of Art. Dozens of local artists will have artwork, jewelry and more available ...
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 ...
Santa is Coming Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of MetroParks Ice Rink Theme Nights series Santa is Coming Skate 6:00pm - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance Lace up ...
Circle of Liars “The Impermanence of Stars” Listening Party
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesCircle Of Liars is Gus' instrumental sci-fi prog project. Synth driven music laced with deep grooves, ADHD melodies, and a ...
DLCA Performance: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – The Musical
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHA Dayton Live Creative Academy production! The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world – so ...
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 ...
The Nutcracker
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHAfter a record-breaking run in 2024, Brandon Ragland’s THE NUTCRACKER returns, bringing holiday magic back to Dayton! Set in our very own ...
Annual Holiday Show
The Black Box Improv Theater 518 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesIT'S THE MOST IMPROVISED TIME OF THE YEAR... You've waited all year, and it's finally time! We're gearing up for ...
The Taylor Party
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHHey, Lovers! Are you ready for it? You're invited to THE TAYLOR PARTY, the Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party Come shake ...
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 ...
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 & ...