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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.
A Christmas Story: The Musical
Experience a holiday favorite like you've never seen it before! Based on the beloved Christmas classic, A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL is coming to the Schuster Center December 4-6, 2026.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.
Real Love: Kenny & Dolly Christmas and Hits Tribute Show
Celebrate the iconic classic country music of two American legends in this breathtaking duo-billed tribute show! Real Love takes audiences on a musical journey spanning six decades of Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.
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.
Christkindl Market at Front Street
Shop small and local this holiday season! Bring your friends and family to Front Street’s 8th Annual Christkindl Market to buy unique, one-of-a-kind gifts from local artists and artisans! Dress up for FREE selfies with Santa!
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.
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
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.
Waynesville's Christmas in the Village
Experience small town charm during with hundreds of luminaries, strolling characters, photo ops, cookies & cocoa. Santa arrives on firetruck daily, shopping, dining, and more.
Woodland Lights
Walk the path to holiday fun at Woodland Lights - a half-mile wonderland of holiday lights, displays, and festivities! Updated for Christmas 2026
Dayton Playhouse presents THE CRUCIBLE
Timeless. Powerful. Uncomfortably relevant. The Crucible is a gripping examination of hysteria, morality, and the cost of standing alone.
