Things to do in Dayton | Restaurants, Theatre, Music and More
It’s a holiday tradition! Two of Ohio’s favorite psychedelic bands – ekoostik hookah & Subterranean – are rockin’ out togethe at The Brightside. It’s the “don’t miss” jam band family reunion for the season 🎄
Doors 7:30pm / Show 8pm
$15 advance
$20 day of show
All ages (must be over 21 & have ID to drink; under 18 need to be supervised with adult)
Here’s a look at Wendy’s 12 Days of Holiday Deals lineup:
All of the deals listed above can be redeemed by visiting the “Offers” section in the Wendy’s app Reward Store or on the website. From there, simply apply the deal to your mobile/web order or use the offer in-restaurant by adding to your digital rewards card before scanning at the counter or drive-thru.
The holiday season is just around the corner and if you’re looking for a perfect gift for the food lovers in your life, we’ve got you covered. We have scoured the web and found some of the best deals on restaurant gift cards. With these deals, you can give the gift of a delicious meal and even get a little bonus gift for yourself. Whether it’s a casual dining experience or a fancy night out, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on these amazing deals and make your loved ones’ holiday season even more special. Locally owned businesses are in red.
We’ll continue to update this list as we hear about more deals.
Bonefish Grill: when guests purchase $50 in gift cards through December 31, receive a $10 bonus card to use towards a future dining visit.
Bravo Italian: Buy $50 in gift cards, get at $10 bonus card valid thru 2/29/2024
Buffalo Wild Wings: Buy $25 in gift cards, get a $5 bonus card
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Receive a $10 gift card with every $50 card purchased
Chili’s: Buy a $50 Chili’s gift card, get a $10 E-Bonus Card FREE
Chuck E. Cheese: Buy a $50 gift card online and receive a $10 bonus card.
elé Cake Co. Bistro & Wine Bar: Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card
El Meson: Purchase a $50 gift card at Elmeson.net and at the restaurant with an additional $10 gift card
Est Est Est: Purchase a $20 certificate and receive $10, because we believe in spreading joy and flavor.
Firebirds: Get a $20 bonus with every $100 gift card purchase
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Purchase $100 in e-gift cards and receive a $20 e-bonus card in return
Frickers: For every $25 you will get $5 in bonus bucks!!!!
Golden Corral: $10 bonus card when you buy $50 in gift cards. Single use promotional card may be redeemed from January 8 – February 13, 2024.
Hello Thai: Buy a $50 gift card, get $10 bonus bucks
Jimmie’s Ladder 11: Buy a $50 gift card get a free bottle of Lucy’s Garlic Dressing
Lily’s Dayton: Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card.
Loose Ends Brewing: for every $100 gift card purchased get an additional $20 gift card.
McAlister’s Deli: spend $25 if Gift Cards, you’ll get a $5 Reward card.
Montgomery Inn: Buy $100 gift card for just $80
Old Scratch Pizza: Buy $50 in Old Scratch Gift Cards, Get a $10 Gift Card for you!
Panda Express: Buy $30 or more in gift cards and receive a digital coupon for a free bowl. This offer is valid from November 6 through November 19, and the free bowls can be redeemed from November 6 through January 31, 2024.
Panera Bread: Get a free $10 bonus card for every $50 purchased in gift cards
Primo Italian Steak House: Purchase $100 in gift cards and receive a $20 bounce back card to use in any of our restaurants Jan 1 – March 31! Offer available in-store or online 11/23-12/24.
Rip Rap Roadhouse: Buy $50 gift card, get $5 bonus
Roost: Minimum purchase of $100 and you’ll get 20% off! Use promo code CELEBRATE20 at checkout
Rusty Bucket: Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card
Sea Jax Tavern: buy a $50 gift card and receive a $10 gift card on the house!
Sonora Grill- Buy $50 in gift cards, get $10 , Buy $100 get $20 to use on next visit.
Skyline Chili– Get a $5 bonus card when you purchase $30 in gift cards.
Thai Kitchen: Buy a $50 gift card, get $10 bonus bucks
Thai Table:Buy a $50 gift card, get $10 bonus bucks
The Florentine: Buy a $50 gift card, get $10 and GET $5 to The Creamery
Uno Dos Tres Mexican Restaurant– Pay $100, Get $120, Pay $50 get $60, pay $25 get $30
Nic Meade, a bartender at Fifth Street Brewpub has been chosen to participate in the Bar Boss competition! It’s a search for the bartender with the biggest personality, most loyal customer base, and of course — who makes the best drink. Bartender Magazine will hand-select one “Master Mixologist” to be featured based on a custom recipe and photo presentation. One bartender will be chosen by the public to win $10k and be featured on the cover of Bartender Magazine as the 2023 Bar Boss. And Nic needs your vote to win this competition- he’s currently in 7th place. Your first vote online each day is free.
What is your favorite thing about being a bartender?The people. Working a local neighborhood bar, I get to see a lot of the same faces every week. Build relationships with those people, and build community.
If you could have only 3 ingredients at your bar, what would they be?Mezcal, grapefruit juice, absinthe rinse.
What would you do with the $10,000?Honestly, treat myself. Take a week off, have a really nice stay-cation. Also, I’d get my car fixed, as it’s been an on going issue l o l.
The owners of Springboro’s Main Street Deli recently opened a new event venue, Brick & Beam, in Centerville. They are throwing a Christmas Day Dinner for ANYONE who doesn’t have anywhere to go for Christmas from 4-7pm.
They will have dinner, beverages and desserts. There will be few fun rounds of bingo with prizes. We don’t want anyone to be alone on Christmas Day. Please join us. Everyone will need to register for a FREE ticket.
There will be no charge to anyone who needs a dinner.
They will have dinner, beverages and desserts. There will be few fun rounds of bingo with prizes. They don’t want anyone to be alone on Christmas Day.
5571 Far Hills Ave, Centerville Rimes has been honored with the Ally of Equality Award by the Human Rights Campaign for over 20 years of equal rights support, the 2019 HOPE Award for Depression Advocacy, and 2009 ACM Humanitarian Award, among other recognitions, solidifying her dedication to making the world a better place.
The APAC is honored to celebrate the joy of the Christmas season with LeAnn Rimes!
McCormick today announced the Flavor Forecast 24th Edition, the brand’s annual report highlighting the latest culinary trends shaping the way people prepare and enjoy food worldwide.
As part of this year’s report, McCormick announces its 2024 Flavor of the Year: Tamarind. Fans can experience the notable flavor it in action with the new Tamarind & Pasilla Chile Seasoning, available to purchase online now. The Flavor of the Year will also be featured in several limited-edition, Tamarind-infused menu items at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer – the globally acclaimed burger joint – locations nationwide starting in February 2024.
A spice native to Africa, India, and the Middle East, Tamarind has lent its acidic, tangy-sweet flavor to Latin, Caribbean, and Mexican cuisines for centuries. Other flavor predictions and trends identified in the brand’s Flavor Forecast 24th Edition include:
Sour Power: From tamarind to coconut vinegar, acidic agents are stepping into the spotlight to open our senses, boost craveability, and even help “cook” without heat. Sour is proving it’s not “just another ingredient;” it’s revolutionizing menus, delivering layer on layer of exciting flavor.
Bowl of tamarind pods – New Africa/Shutterstock
Thoughtfully Borrowed: Authenticity encompasses background, heritage, and experiences – with it comes a reinvention of regional-traditional cooking. Starting with a dash of something that’s “you”, these conscious cultural combinations pay homage and respect to both roots and backgrounds – creating a celebration of flavor, experience, and cuisine.
Indulgence Redefined: A source of pleasure, ritual, and community, indulgence comes in all shapes and forms. From time of day to season, flavor sensations link to emotions, memories, and all lived experiences. From a crisp, light ceviche to an over-the-top breakfast poutine, it’s about how we treat ourselves through flavor, texture, and ingredients that make us happy. Two ways this trend comes to life are through newstalgic and food maximalism. Newstaglic: What’s old is new again, with restaurants re-introducing childhood favorites with a gourmet twist. Food maximalism: By layering flavors and textures in creative, fun, and always thoughtful ways, you can experience flavor to the max.
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Are you ready to rock in the new year? Look no further than these New Year’s Eve party options! Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and fun as we bid farewell to the old year and welcome in the new one. But that’s not all – we also offer delicious dinner options to close out the year. . Choose from a variety of mouth-watering dishes that will satisfy any palate. So gather your friends and family, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready for a night you’ll never forget welcoming in 2024! We’ll continue to add to this guide, so check back often!
December 31 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fly into 24 Midnight Soirée. $50 – $900
FH Event Center 312 North Patterson, Dayton
The Midnight Soirée the NYE Party features a performance by host Ric Sexton and Red Light Special. Dynamic DJ Big Al on the ones and twos. This will be a formal affair with free Hors D’œuvres, a cash bar and a free champagne toast at Midnight, sponsored by Luc Belaire to bring in the New Year. Fly into ‘24 with Dame, Meech and Ric (DMR)!
Join us New Year’s Eve for a tribute to the 70’s! Dress up in your grooviest bell bottoms, your tallest platforms, and your most voluminous wig. Tender Mercy and The Rubi Girls are bringing in 2024 with style with a throwback to the time of peace, love, and disco!
$150 per Tickets include:
– Prix-Fixe dinner at Sueño (menu TBD) **Seating is at 5pm**
– The Rubi Girls Performance in Tender Mercy
– Specialty Cocktails
Tender Mercy Presents HAIR PEACE! Featuring Theatre Lab
10pm (Doors at 9:30pm)
Featuring pieces from Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Nicks, and more!
Join us New Year’s Eve for a tribute to the 70’s! Dress up in your grooviest bell bottoms, your tallest platforms, and your most voluminous wig. Tender Mercy and Theatre Lab are bringing in 2024 with style with a throwback to the time of peace, love, and disco!
$150 Tickets include:
– Open Bar at Tender Mercy
– Theatre Lab Performance
– Specialty Cocktails
December 31 @ 6 pm
Mills Park Hotel 2024 New Year’s Eve Gala$45 – $150
321 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs | (937) 319-0400
Drinks & Dancing Experience includes: Complimentary Drink Ticket, Cash Bar Access. Champagne Toast at Midnight, Late Night Snacks, Live DJ with great music all night!
Special room package rates available: Packages include two tickets plus: Guaranteed Late Check Out at 12pm, Light Continental Breakfast
December 31 · 7pm – January 1, 2024 · 2am EST
4464 Indian Ripple Road Beavercreek
December 31 · 7pm – January 1, 2024 · 2am EST
Balloon drop, Ball drop, Jazz Artists 7p-10p, DJ 10p-2am, Ice Sculptures, Red carpet entrance, Photo wall, Portrait photographer, Carcature artists, Casino tables. No real money will be used. (Blackjack, Roulette, Caribean Stud, Craps), Dessert and candy buffet, Tarot readers, Gourmet food stations, Champage toast at midnight, Bowling, Darts, All 3 mini golf courses And more!
December 31, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – January 1, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
Wright-Patt Kitty Hawk Lanes
2241 Birch St, Dayton | 937 257 7796
December 31 @ 7:00 pm – 12:30am
Dayton Marriott
1414 S. Patterson Blvd | 937-223-1000
$179 – Travel Back 2 the 90s as we “Sing” in the New Year with Howl2Go’s Live Dueling Piano Band, “Take a Picture, It’ll Last Longer” Photobooth- Digital images will be sent directly to your phone to share on social media!
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Butler Passed and Stationed Hors D’Oeuvres
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM General Admission Host Bar
116 Webster Street Dayton, OH 45402
Dance the night away on New Years Eve this year with all of us at Little Fish Brewing Company – Dayton Station. Starting at 10:00pm we will have music, a photo wall, mini charcuterie boards to purchase, and lots of fun to offer. Join us while we ring in the New Year together here at the Dayton Station. Your $10 ticket purchase includes a champagne toast at midnight!
NYE Bash with Jump: Van Halen Tribute with Jfrost 5J.D. Legends
65 Millard Drive Franklin
Experience an embodiment of the David Lee Roth🤸 era of Van Halen. Tickets $25-50
Join us as we bid adieu to 2023 and usher in the new year in grand fashion! Your ticket to this exclusive event includes:
🚗 Complimentary Valet Parking – Start your evening with convenience.
🎵 Live DJ – Dance into 2024 with vibrant beats and rhythms.
🍽️ Elevated Small Plates – Delight in a variety of culinary treats.
🥂 Unlimited Wine & Champagne – Toast to new opportunities.
🍰 Gourmet Dessert Bar – Indulge in a selection of sumptuous desserts.
225 N. Ludlow St, Dayton | 937-228-112
Entertainment will include Satchmo, a 9-piece band playing the ‘oldies’ in the ballroom for dancing, and a BB King-style guitarist in our ‘Speakeasy’ downstairs. Ring in the New Year with a midnight champagne toast, with breakfast served immediately afterward. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the evening, along with a Cash Bar. Guests are invited to come in Roaring 20s attire.
Let’s Glow Crazy New Year’s Eve Party
MJ’s on Jefferson
20 North Jefferson Street, Dayton
Tix $5-30
Reservations are for tables only. Cover will be collected upon entry. MJ’s on Jefferson is a 21 and up establishment. Proper ID is required to enter.
Featuring B Sharp, Chanel Cherry, April Aries, Lanora Takie, Ayren Dean and Landon Cherr
December 31 2023 | 7:30 PM – 1:30 AM
124 Madison St, Dayton, OH 45402
Join The Hathaways for a New Years Eve Celebration. Tickets are $50.00 for members, $60.00 for non-members. Open bar and buffet dinner all night, pork and sauerkraut (and donuts) before midnight and more.
The doors will open at 7:00 pm, band starts at 8:30 pm and the party goes until 1:00 am. Tip: If you know a Milton Athletic Club member, and you are not, ask them to buy you a ticket for the member price
December 31 @ 8:00 pm
The Phone Booth Lounge
1554 E. Stroop Rd, Kettering,
December 31 @ 8:00 pm
Good Time Charlie’s 61 S. Main St, Miamisburg
GTC is the place to be for NYE! We have one of our favorite bands 4Low rocking out the Loft and a disco ball drop and champagne toast at midnight!
December 31 @ 9:00 pm
Dayton Arcade 28 W. Third St., Dayton
Culture Works will be celebrating our 50th year of service to the Dayton Region. Please join us as we celebrate this milestone with an amazing New Year’s Eve party in the Dayton Arcade on the evening of December 31st! Enjoy a champagne toast at midnight, live music that’ll keep you dancing on our stunning infinity dance floor, immersive arts experiences, and captivating selfie stations for those Instagrammable memories. Get ready to enjoy a night filled with live entertainment, festive food and beverages, and a champagne toast at midnight. Our New Year’s Eve band is crabswithoutlegs. $125
454 East Fifth, DaytonNew Year’s Eve VIP Black Tie event, featuring a wide array of creative tastes from Chef Dane Shipp (@chefdanefly), Music by DJ @AriannaHolidayOfficial, including a Midnight Champagne Toast, Tickets $50 Per Person
December 31 @ 9:00 pm
Little York Tavern 4120 Little York Rd, Dayton | (937) 890-6700
Join us for an epic New Year’s Eve celebration at Little York Tavern & Pizza! Get ready to party all night long as we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with a bang. This in-person event promises to be the highlight of your year, filled with great music, delicious food, and unforgettable moments. $10
Celebrating Dec 28 – 31 from 4-9pm
Special menu available featuring 2023 favorites from South American and beyond.
1600 E 5th St, Dayton
11a – 4p for Brunch
6p – 1a for our NYE celebration that is open to all!
250 W. Main St. Enon | (937) 864-5011
NYE dining 4:30 – 9pm
Featuring Filet Oscar $41.99 and Steamed Seafood Bucket $51.99
127 E 3rd St, Dayton
Enjoy a 7-course tasting menu inspired by our journey through the year.Add the Kitchen bar experience for an extra 3 courses and service by our chefsA limited ala cart beverage menu will be offered in addition to the beverage pairing
Menu TBD $130. Optional beverage pairing $55
Joui Wines
117 East 3rd Street Dayton|
10pm – 1am We are turning back the clock 100 years and partying like it’s prohibition. Come dressed in your finest flapper, Gatsby, and art deco attire. Your ticket includes an all you can drink sparkling wine bar, snacks, and burlesque performances by Lily Datura and Aurora Maur of Gem City Burlesque. Cash bar will be open for cocktails and additional drinks. 21 and over only. $96
Sun 10am – 9pm
Open from 3:30 – 9:30 pm Featuring a special New Year’s Eve menu that include Prime Rib, 10 oz Beef Sirloin, Grilled Maple Glazed Salmon, Chicken Picatta, Shrimp Linguine and House made Lasagna and more.
124 Madison St, Dayton,
December 31 2023 | 7:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Enjoy gourmet food (served until 11 pm), desserts, beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails, live DJ and dancing. The countdown to midnight will include a complimentary sparkling wine.
Foundry’s New Year’s Eve Masquerade is a celebration for guests 21 years and up and a great way to welcome in the new year!
$120 General Admission (includes gratuity)
– 1 Cocktail included
– Dinner stations (carving station, pizzas, pasta bar, cold seafood bar, entrees, dessert table)- Standing room / cocktail tables are available
$145 Reserved Seating (includes gratuity)
– Reserved table throughout the length of the event
– 2 Cocktails included
– Dinner stations (carving station, pizzas, pasta bar, cold seafood bar, entrees, dessert table
21 W. Main St., Versailles | 937-526-3020
Starting today, it is legal for people to use marijuana but there is nowhere to buy it legally. Ohio’s recreational marijuana law permits those ages 21 and up to possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis in most forms and grow plants at home.
However state lawmakers are already trying to change the law, trying to speed up the sales timeline by temporarily allowing recreational purchases at existing medical marijuana dispensaries, while also trying to raise the sales tax from 10% in the law to 15%. They also want to shift the revenue proceeds to benefit county jails, police training, addiction treatment and a legal aid service to expunge marijuana-related offenses.
The bill would also restrict marijuana advertising toward children, banning marijuana use in public and vehicles, limiting it to private residences, allowing landlords to ban it, allowing employers to have drug free workplace policies that could result in termination if violated and limiting the number of dispensaries to 230, down from 350. lower THC content for extracts and limit home grow to six plants per household, down from 12.
The Ohio Senate on Wednesday reached a bipartisan compromise, which has the governor’s vocal support, but the House of Representatives adjourned for the week without considering the bill.
More to come, but in the meantime, enjoy the high!
This is a fun run or hike where you will follow a trail of flour not knowing exactly where it will lead. Trail length of ~3 miles. One or more beer/water stops along the way!
Meet inside the bar and have a drink before trail starts.
Cost: $0. Bring money and ID on trail for indoor beer/water stops.
The Wingdalorian emerged from a shared craving — a craving for wings that go beyond the ordinary. Founded out of the sheer necessity for a dry-rubbed, oven-roasted wing haven, Wingdalorian takes wing craftsmanship seriously. No tricks, no games, just a commitment to crafting the perfect wing.
According to owner Isiah Davis Wingdalorian’s mission is to “fill the void in Northmont’s wing scene, offering not just wings but a wholesome experience. Committed to continuous improvement, he vows never to settle, always striving to elevate the wing game.”
His vision “extends beyond the crispy exterior of our wings. We aim to be more than a wing joint, creating an atmosphere where great wings meet community connections. Northmont, chosen with care, becomes the canvas for our flavor saga.
In the world of Wingdalorian, wings aren’t just a dish; they’re an experience, a commitment to excellence, and a journey to savor. Join us in making Northmont the destination for wing aficionados. Wings are the way, and we’re here to lead the flight- Wingdalorian.”
Wingdalorian takes flight as one of the concepts under the new restaurant group, Chef Zay’s Culinary Collective. A collective committed to culinary innovation, where Wingdalorian stands as a testament to excellence and a unique wing experience.
He shares “Community is at our core. We stand beside fellow small businesses, currently collaborating with Full Circle Brewgarden for “Wingdalorian Wednesdays.” Every Wednesday, savor the revolution with Buy 5 Wings and get 50% off 5 more, a local favorite.”
Wingdalorian shares kitchen space with The Cookieologist and Slide Thru. Our neighbors include Jd’s Custard and Full Circle Brewgarden, creating a culinary hub in the heart of Northmont.
322 Union Blvd Unit B,
Englewood, OH 45322
Wed- Thurs 11am – 9pm
Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
Sunday noon – 5pm
The 2023 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 goes to Chef Elizabeth Wiley of Meadowlark Restaurant and Wheat Penny Oven and Bar in Dayton, Ohio.
In 2004, she ventured out on her own to open Meadowlark and 9 years later, Wheat Penny with her best friend Liz Valenti (check out the pictures of them then and now). After a legendary career, Chef Wiley retired ten months ago and sold the restaurants to her wonderful business partners Dave & Liz.Book now to secure your spot as these events fill up fast and make Christmas memories that will last a lifetime!
Santa Claus is coming to Old Scratch Pizza:
Centerville Location:
12/12 | 6:00pm-7:30pm
Downtown Dayton Location:
12/13| 6:00pm-7:30pm
Beavercreek Location:
12/14 | 6:00pm-7:30pm
Purchase a regular 12-inch pizza &
unwrap a FREE Kid’s Shorty pizza!
Butter Cafe
Dec 15 & 16, 22 & 23
SANTA!! willbe here at the Dairy Store Fridays and Saturdays from 6-8 p.m. leading up to Christmas.
December 16, & 17; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Uno Chicago Grill, 126 N. Main St.
Have a special lunch with Santa. Reservations required. Call for reservations at (937)910-8000 Just make a reservation at 11 am on the weekend you want. Enjoy some food with your kiddo and take all the pictures you’d like. Included with your food purchase
Santa AND the Grinch will be back again this year!! Bring in your family and friends, get your picture taken and have a blast with us!
*Drawing held every hour!
*fun for the kids (and adults)
Price includes Panera Breakfast buffet, visit with Santa and other fun surprises! $11
take a picture with Santa and get a free slice of pizza 
Nimbus comic cafe will have chocolate available We will be playing games for prizes 
December 17 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 amJoin Santa and his Elves for a tasty buffet breakfast prepared by 2nd Street Market vendors. After breakfast gather round as one of FRMP educational specialist reads a nature book and then everyone makes a craft from the book. Watch for details on the Market’s Facebook page. So that more children in the community can attend, we ask that no more than two adults per child attend. Registration required
Come enjoy a yummy Skyline lunch buffet, visit with Santa and other fun surprises. Event is held in the Breezeway between Petco and Buffalo Wild Wings.
Proceeds from the event support Kettering Backpack. $11
21 W. Main St., Versailles | 937-526-3020
Brunch will be buffet style and reservations are required. We look forward to celebrating with you and your loved ones!
Just be aware that there is a limit of five items per order.
Resident dipshit Gus is slinging his hot sauces Saturday, December 9th from 1-5pm. Slide through and get juiced!
