Open Mic Night
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesOpen Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.
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Downtown Events Calendar
Music Bingo Thursdays
The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, USAWe have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes ...
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 ...
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, ...
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. ...
Discovery: Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThis show is part of our Discovery Series, which presents weekday field trips for area schools to experience carefully selected shows designed ...
Christkindl Market at Front Street
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHIndoor shopping from hundreds of artists and artisans! Beer, food trucks, holiday activities for all ages, studios, boutiques, and more! ...
Opening Day Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesOpening Day Skate 11:00am - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance Lace up your skates and join us for the best day ...
North Pole on South Ludlow
America's Packard Museum 420 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHStop by for pictures with Santa and other fun holiday activities.
Storytime at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAHear a story, do a craft, and have a fun activity.
Meet Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kitty Cat
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHMeet Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kitty Cat and create fun crafts during the Dayton Holiday Festival kickoff!
Grande Illumination Make & Take Art Project
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHK12 will offer a holiday-themed make-and-take project.
Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHSchuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts., Friday 4-7 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m.-6 pm. View all the delicious ...
Dayton Holiday Festival – Grande Illumination Tree Lighting & Parade
Downtown DaytonThe Dayton Holiday Festival is your source for family-friendly holiday fun in downtown Dayton! Started by Mrs. Virginia Kettering in 1972 so ...
Be My Neighbor Day!
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHoin ThinkTV for Be My Neighbor Day at the International Peace Museum. Meet Daniel Tiger and Miss Elaina, dive into ...
2025 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 2025 McPherson Town Holiday Home Tour. Last held ...
Winter Welcome Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of MetroParks Ice Rink Theme Nights series Winter Welcome Skate 6:00pm - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance Glide on over ...
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 ...
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! ...