Virginia Kettering’s Holiday Train Display
Stratacache Tower 40 N. Main St., Dayton, OHNovember 29-January 1 Stratacache Tower lobby at the corner of Second & Main sts. View in building lobby Mon-Sat, or ...
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Rike’s Holiday Windows
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHThe holiday season is here and one of Dayton’s most beloved traditions is visiting the Rike’s Holiday Windows! The RIKE’S ...
Whimsical Windows Contest
Downtown DaytonDec. 2-27 Select businesses throughout downtown This annual contest shows off the creativity of downtown Dayton's collection of small businesses ...
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonThru Feb. 28 • Polar Bear Express Routes throughout downtown; call for dates, times, and cost. Book a ride aboard ...
Holly Jolly Social: A Holiday Pop-Up Experience
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHGet ready to celebrate the season at Holly Jolly Social! We’re decking the halls and transforming Two Social into a ...
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 Holiday Bus
Downtown DaytonThe Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is getting into the holiday spirit with the arrival of its winter wonderland-themed ...
Open Mic Thursday
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesEvery Thursday is Open Mic night at The Barrel House Have a pint, strut yer stuff, or just enjoy some ...
Exhibits: Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Dayton Art Institute (DAI) will close its 2024 Special Exhibition season with an exciting presentation of two combined traveling exhibitions, Merry Grinchmas: ...
Virginia Kettering’s Holiday Train Display
Stratacache Tower 40 N. Main St., Dayton, OHNovember 29-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, OHThe holiday season is here and one of Dayton’s most beloved traditions is visiting the Rike’s Holiday Windows! The RIKE’S ...
Whimsical Windows Contest
Downtown DaytonDec. 2-27 Select businesses throughout downtown This annual contest shows off the creativity of downtown Dayton's collection of small businesses ...
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonThru Feb. 28 • Polar Bear Express Routes throughout downtown; call for dates, times, and cost. Book a ride aboard ...
Holly Jolly Social: A Holiday Pop-Up Experience
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHGet ready to celebrate the season at Holly Jolly Social! We’re decking the halls and transforming Two Social into a ...
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 Holiday Bus
Downtown DaytonThe Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is getting into the holiday spirit with the arrival of its winter wonderland-themed ...
Juice Journey: Next Year & Beyond
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin Donna Wilson owner of Choice Juice Boxx as she kicks off the new year a few days early and ...
First Degree Mistletoe
Spaghetti Warehouse 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton, OHHolidays can be killer, especially for Detective Garnet Frost. She follows a trail of puzzles to solve what happened to ...
Wizarding World! Theme Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesAccio ice skates! Whether you're a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw... you won't want to miss our Harry Potter theme ...
Exhibits: Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Dayton Art Institute (DAI) will close its 2024 Special Exhibition season with an exciting presentation of two combined traveling exhibitions, Merry Grinchmas: ...