DAYTON HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

The Dayton Holiday Festival is your source for family-friendly holiday fun in downtown Dayton!

Started by Mrs. Virginia Kettering in 1972 so that all children could enjoy the holiday season regardless of their economic means, the festival continues today with free attractions for the community.

The holiday fun continues through December with
Family Fun Days & Other Activities, including:

Virginia Kettering's Holiday Train Display

November 28-January 1
Stratacache Tower lobby at the corner of Second & Main sts.
View in building lobby Mon-Sat, or through windows anytime.

View this one-of-a-kind model train display given to the community by Mrs. Virginia Kettering.
(Use Second St. building entrance.)
Free. 224-1518.

Rike's Holiday Windows

November 28-January 4
Schuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts.;
Hours of operation vary - for the most up-to-date info, visit daytonlive.org/rikes.
Closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

Experience a reimagining of the Rike’s department store holiday window displays that once stood at this busy downtown corner. Free.
(Not accessible during private events. Call 228-7591 to confirm hours.)
Presented by Dayton Live

MetroParks Ice Rink

November 28-February 27
RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave.

Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. Patrons may skate daily. While the rink is open, you can enjoy delicious treats from the concession area, including a cup of hot chocolate. Take advantage of fun skating activities, such as lessons, themed skating nights and more. Visit metroparks.org/ice-rink to learn more, find daily open hours and costs, and see a schedule of events. 278-2607.

Downtown Dayton Holiday Hop

November 29-Dec. 22
Participating locations throughout downtown

New this year! Play, shop, and dine throughout downtown this holiday season and collect three stamps to receive $25 in Downtown Dollars! Participating locations, rules, and more info here. 224-1518.

Whimsical Windows Contest & Elf Hunt

Dec. 5-29
Select businesses throughout downtown

This annual contest shows off the creativity of downtown Dayton's collection of small businesses as they decorate their storefront windows for the holidays in their own unique ways. Enjoy shopping, dining, and exploring downtown Dayton in this fun and festive atmosphere! Vote for your favorite window display online at DaytonDailyNews.com starting Dec. 5. Sponsored by Dayton Daily News

YOU can be the winner in the Elf Hunt contest! Simply find elves hidden among holiday decorations in first-floor storefront windows and text a photo of it to 937-304-4041. Each photo taken of a different elf counts as one entry toward a weekly drawing for $100 in Downtown Dollars! Free.

Whimsical Windows Locations:
Art + Soul Maison, 135 E. Main St. - Blind Bob’s, 430 E. Fifth St. - Clash Dayton, 521 E. Fifth St. - CrossFit Dayton, 150 S. Patterson Blvd. - The Dayton Arcade, 23 & 25 S. Main St. - Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, 8 N. Main St. Ste. 100 - The Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Avenue - Golden Hour Piercing, 411 E. Fifth St. - Joui Wine, 117 E. Third St. - League of Women Voters, 127 N. Ludlow St. - Lisse Beauty Bar, 21 W. First St. - Rabbit Hole Books, 29 W. First St. - Reduce & Reuse Refillery, 133 E. Fourth St. - Secret Beauty Hats & Boutique, 131 N. Ludlow St. #129 - Space Three, 39 S. St. Clair St. - Val’s Bakery, 25 S. St. Clair St. - Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St.

Elf Hunt Locations:
Art + Soul Maison, 135 E. Main St. - Blind Bob’s, 430 E. Fifth St. - Chairapy, 605 E. Fifth St. - Clash Dayton, 521 E. Fifth St. - CrossFit Dayton, 150 S. Patterson Rd. - The Dayton Arcade, 23 & 25 S. Main St. - Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, 8 N. Main St. Ste. 100 - Dayton Church Supply, Inc., 136 E. Third St. - Dayton Live, PNC Arts Annex, 46 W. Second St. - The Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Avenue - Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St. - Golden Hour Piercing, 411 E. Fifth St. - Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown + Bistecca, 137 N. Main St. - Joui Wine, 117 E. Third St. - Lucho, 37 W. Fourth St. - Rabbit Hole Books, 29 W. First St. - Reduce & Reuse Refillery, 133 E. Fourth St. - Secret Beauty Hats & Boutique, 131 N. Ludlow St. #129 - Space Three, 39 S. St. Clair St. - Table 33, 45 W. Fourth St. - Tony & Pete’s, 19 E. Third St. - Val’s Bakery, 25 S. St.  - Clair St. - Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St. - Winans Coffee & Chocolate, 221 N. Patterson Blvd.

Family Movie Series

December 6, 13, & 20; 11 a.m.
THE NEON, 130 E. Fifth St.

Bring the family to THE NEON for fun, festive films. Free admission for kids 12 and under, $2 for adults.
Sponsored by Dayton Children's and THE NEON

Scheduled Films:

December 6 - The Polar Express (with a pajama party!)
December 13 - Jingle All the Way
December 20 - A Year without Santa Claus

Titles subject to change - call theater for confirmation.

Winter Wonderland at Rabbit Hole Books

December 6, 13, & 20; 1-4 p.m.
Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St.

Santa's workshop is coming to downtown Dayton! Little ones are invited to shop for gifts in a kid-sized store, enjoy tasty holiday treats, and take a photo with the big man in red! 999-4092.