The Woman in Black
Dayton Theatre Guild 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, USAA solicitor is sent to a remote estate to wind up the affairs of the late hermit. He soon discovers ...
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DLCA Performance: Rike’s Holiday Window Spectacular
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHThis original show is a celebration of the iconic Rike’s Department Store holiday windows that go on display each holiday season in ...
Holiday Mini Market
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesHoliday Mini Market 5:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Head down to the MetroParks Ice Rink on the first three Saturdays in ...
A Frosty Night
The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OHIn this world premiere farce, Mark Brown takes on winter with a twist! Sharon Frosty, Frosty the Snowman’s wife, knows ...
The Nutcracker
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHDon’t miss the world premiere of the much-anticipated new production of Dayton’s most beloved holiday tradition, THE NUTCRACKER! From the creative ...
Queer Romance Mixer: A Heartsiq Event
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesHeartsiq and Barrel House Present: The Queer Romance Mixer It’s cold out and time to find someone to cuddle this ...
Lab Partners, Anya Van Rose, & Quiet Signals
Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for a night of live music featuring Lab Partners, Anya Van Rose and Quiet Signals!December 14th $10 cover ...
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 ...
Breakfast with Santa
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin Santa and his Elves for a tasty buffet breakfast obtained from and prepared by 2nd Street Market vendors. This ...
Breakfast with Santa
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin Santa and his Elves for a tasty buffet breakfast obtained from and prepared by 2nd Street Market vendors. This ...
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 This program will teach you ice skating skills, including skating forward ...
Church of Funk
Oregon Express 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, USACooley the Curator, *Aka Pastor Cooley,* will be presiding over the wheels of steel between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. ...
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! ...