Small but Mighty 2025
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesSMALL BUT MIGHTY 2025 NOVEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 13 SMALL BUT MIGHTY 2025 is the Dayton Society of Artists small works ...
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Downtown Events Calendar
Holly Jolly Social: A Christmas Bar Pop-Up
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHA festive Christmas pop-up where holiday cocktails, sparkling decor, and cozy seasonal vibes transform the space into a winter wonderland. ...
Virginia Kettering’s Holiday Train Display
Stratacache Tower 40 N. Main St., Dayton, OHNovember 28-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, OHNovember 28-January 4 Schuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts.; Hours of operation vary - for the most up-to-date info, ...
Whimsical Windows & Elf Hunt
Downtown DaytonDec. 5-29 Select businesses throughout downtown This annual contest shows off the creativity of downtown Dayton's collection of small ...
The CoSHOP Holiday Shopping
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Contemporary Dayton's CoSHOP gets a holiday refresh of new handmade ornaments, cards, decor, and all sorts of giftables from ...
Downtown Dayton Holiday Hop
Downtown DaytonDowntown Dayton’s small businesses need our help now, more than ever! This holiday season, while you’re celebrating and shopping small ...
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 Historic Christmas Trolley
Downtown DaytonBefore nestling the children all snug in their beds, check out the Greater Dayton RTA's Historic Christmas Trolley - #559! ...
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., ...
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 – ...
Coffee Talk
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin Poppets Coffee, a 2nd Street Market vendor, for an engaging talk on 'The Fascinating History and Cultural Impact of ...
Soap Happens
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAGet ready for a sudsy good time. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create, cut, and gift wrap your very own ...
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!
Friday Night Paint-In
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHFriday Night Paint-In on first Fridays of every month between October 2025-April 2026. 2 sessions available 4:00pm-6:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. Bring ...
Holiday Open House
Square One Salon & Spa 506 E. Third St., Dayton, OHComplimentary mini Aveda experiences, fairy hair, goodie bags, a gift with purchase, refreshments, and gift shopping assistance!
First Friday
Downtown DaytonThe beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art hop featuring ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Handmade Holiday
Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United StatesOne-of-a-kind handmade gifts from 25 local handmade vendors at the handmade party of the season! Art, clothing, jewelry, holiday and ...