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Global Artisan Market at 2nd Street Market

Global Artisan Market at 2nd Street Market

The 2nd Street Market has partnered with Welcome Dayton to invite special guest artisans who recently arrived in this country to share their cultures with the Market community.

First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street

First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street

Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios

Winter Fest at Austin Landing

Winter Fest at Austin Landing

It's the holiday season at Austin Landing! Join us for our 2026 WINTER FEST & Christmas Tree Lighting ❄️ ✨ This fun, festive event begins Saturday, November 14 at 5pm

Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk

Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk

Get ready for the holidays with a peaceful winter stroll through the candlelit paths of Aullwood Garden MetroPark. Bring your family and friends for the perfect start to the holiday season. Weather Dependent.

Art For All Day - FREE ADMISSION at Dayton Art Institute

Art For All Day - FREE ADMISSION at Dayton Art Institute

During “Art For All” Days, the Dayton Art Institute offers free admission to all museum guests, including special and focus collections.

Waynesville Street Faire

Waynesville Street Faire

Waynesville Street Faire - located in the beautiful town of Waynesville Ohio – The Antique Capital of Warren County! RAIN OR SHINE ☀️⛅🌧️🌩️

SDDT's The Nutcracker

SDDT's The Nutcracker

Join us for a magical evening of classic ballet with South Dayton Dance Theatre's Annual Nutcracker Performance!

Feast of Giving - Thanksgiving in Dayton

Feast of Giving - Thanksgiving in Dayton

FREE Thanksgiving meal and celebration! Join us for our annual🦃 "Feast of Giving", a traditional Thanksgiving meal with fellowship, live music and engaging activities for kids all day long.

Dayton Pizza Week

Dayton Pizza Week

Get ready to grab a slice 🍕 and discover your next favorite pizza! November 7-14 is Dayton Pizza Week

Barber Cello Concerto & Haydn’s Wartime Mass

Barber Cello Concerto & Haydn’s Wartime Mass

Joining forces with the brilliant cellist Miriam K. Smith and guest conductor Joel Smirnoff, the Philharmonic explores themes of resilience and hope.

Kettering Mayors Christmas Tree Lighting

Kettering Mayors Christmas Tree Lighting

Join us for the traditional lighting of the Kettering Mayor's Christmas Tree in Lincoln Park. All activities are free and open to all.

CLUE performed by Carroll High School

CLUE performed by Carroll High School

Don’t move a muscle, you’ll die laughing at the Carroll's production of CLUE. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep the audience guessing until the final twist!

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