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Holiday Wine Tasting
2025-12-08 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Jayne’s on Main, OH, United States
Celebrate the season with an evening of wine, charcuterie, and good cheer at Jayne’s!
Sample a wide variety of wines from multiple reps—all for one price—and enjoy a generous spread of charcuterie, free of charge.
This is the perfect chance to stock up on wines for Christmas, New Year’s, and all your holiday festivities—or just to indulge in some seasonal treats.
Bring your friends, try something new, and make this holiday tasting an event to remember!

Prime Rib Beer Dinner
2025-12-08 18:30 | BJ’s Brewhouse Austin Landing, 10563 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg, OH, 45342, United States

Empty Bowls Fundraiser
2025-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | First Presbyteerian Church of Yellow Sping, 314 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs

Make Your Own Gingerbread House
2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Gerhardt Civic Center, 3050 Kreitzer Road,, Moraine, OH, 45439, United States
Nothing says holiday spirit like building a Gingerbread House with family! We’ve got snacks covered, so you can focus on creating your masterpiece without worrying about sneaking a bite. Registration is required. This is not a drop-off program. All program materials provided.

Winter Wine Tasting
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Meridien Uptown, 28 W. Franklin St, Washington Township, OH, 45459, United States

Opa! A Greek Culinary Celebration
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | DLM Culinary Center, 6161 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45459, USA
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of Greece in this regional cooking class with Harriet Argue. Learn to prepare classic dishes including Youvarlakia – Greek Meatballs and a Lemon Sauce served with a colorful Mediterranean Relish Tray, a Mediterranean Spinach and Garbanzo Salad, Kotopita – Greek Chicken Pie in Phyllo, and finish with Chocolate Baklava. Authentic guidance ensures a fun and educational experience, perfect for recreating these regional favorites at home.
Taught by Harriet Argue

A Comedy of Errors
2025-12-09 19:30 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Shakespeare gets a holly jolly twist! A Comedy of Errors—one of the Bard’s most hilarious plays of mistaken identity.

This season, Shakespeare gets a holly jolly twist! A Comedy of Errors—one of the Bard’s most hilarious plays of mistaken identity—gets reimagined in a winter wonderland where two pairs of twins find themselves tangled in festive mayhem.
When two Santas and their mischievous elf assistants arrive in the same mall without realizing their doubles are already there, chaos ensues! Mix-ups, misunderstandings, and merry confusion abound as gifts are misplaced, tempers flare, and holiday magic turns everything upside down.
Full of slapstick humor, sparkling wit, and a sprinkle of Christmas cheer, this yuletide Comedy of Errors is the perfect way to laugh your way through the holiday season.
Playing into the Dayton beloved pastime tradition of Rike’s window displays, we will also be featuring our own window displays. This is a play you won’t want to miss this holiday season.

Try Winter Hiking: Sugarcreek
2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Sugarcreek Metro Park, Conference Rd, Centerville, OH, 45305, us
Just because it is cold outside, does not mean you have to stay indoors. Join the MetroParks Recreation Team this winter for a guided hiking experience on the beautiful trails. This is a great opportunity to learn about winter trails, meet other hikers, stay active and get outside. Please be prepared with multiple layers and water. Weather Dependent.
Learn about winter hiking, meet other hikers, stay active and start the new year by getting outside.
Registration required

Holly Days at the Arcade Presented by AES Ohio & Dayton Daily News
2025-12-10 15:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Arcade, 28 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The fifth annual Holly Days at the Arcade returns on Wednesday 12/10, Thursday 12/11, and Friday 12/12 from 3:00 – 8:00 PM. This annual three-day event in the Arcade’s event spaces will feature holiday shopping from over 50 small business vendors, dining at food trucks and restaurants, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and performances, cash bars, and holiday surprises. More information, including a full vendor list and entertainment schedule, can be found at arcadedayton.com.

Cuban Night
2025-12-10 17:00 | El Meson, 903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton City, OH, 45449, United States
The cold and grey makes all of us need an escape…. How about an island in the Caribbean? Then we got you, escape with us and sit back with a Mojito and Cuban featured buffet…

Holiday Wine Tasting
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | The Florentine Restaurant, 21 W Market St, Germantown, OH, 45327-1353, United States
Join us at The Florentine for our annual Holiday Wine Tasting with Sommelier Brian DeMarke. Your ticket includes all featured wines, a charcuterie board, and hors d’oeuvres. Admission is $25, payable when you arrive.
Brian will guide guests through wines that actually work with the chaos of the holiday table – bright acidity, low oak, restrained alcohol, light tannins, and fruit-forward profiles that complement savory, salty, sweet, and spicy dishes.
Featured Wines:• Comte de Laube Sparkling – France – $14.99• 2023 Mary Taylor Anjou Blanc – France – $16.99• 2023 Elk Cove “Pike Road” Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley – $19.99• 2023 Mary Taylor Castillo y Leon – Spain – $14.99• 2021 Juan Gil Monastrell – Spain – $19.99• 2022 Highway 12 Cabernet Sauvignon – Sonoma – $16.99
Taste them. Learn them. Take home your favorites.

Elf Movie Party - Dayton Dinner Theater
2025-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | The Brightside Event & Music Venue, 905 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Celebrate the Holidays with Music, Meal, Trivia, and Dayton Dinner Theater’s famous interactive movie experience with the classic, heartwarming, and hilarious comedy Elf! Delight in themed cuisine, live music, a film screening, trivia, and a costume party!
HOW TO GO?
Dec 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH
Doors open at 5:45 – Food and live music is available from 6-7 pm – Movie starts at 7 pm. A short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8 pm – Movie ends around 9:15 pm.
Alcoholic drinks available for purchase
Tickets $38 – Get tickets here: https://www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/elf-movie-party-2
Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise we have open seating. For table reservations or other questions, please email Daytondinnertheater@gmail.com

High-End Wine Tasting
2025-12-10 19:00 | Rumbleseat Wine, 101 East Alex Bell Rd, #118, Kettering, OH, 45459
Rumbleseat will be having a High-End Wine Tasting on Wednesday December 10th.
It will be by reservation only and seating will be limited.
$75 per person. More information to come!

Sinclair Theatre presents ‘Twas: A Holiday Musical
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Blair Hall Theatre, 444 West Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Dayton, Ohio – November 14 – Sinclair Theatre is proud to present ‘Twas: A Holiday Musical, live on stage for ONE WEEKEND ONLY, December 11-14, in Sinclair’s Blair Hall Theatre, Building 2, on Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus. Tickets are $10 and are available online at  www.sinclair.edu/tickets. Groups of 20 or more ordering online save all ticketing fees. Every performance will be interpreted by American Sign Language (ASL) shadow performers.
When the family pets are left alone on Christmas Eve, they are visited by the neighborhood animals who teach them that humans celebrate winter holidays in different ways. They learn about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and La Posada and discover that while humans have different traditions, ultimately all celebrations are about love and togetherness.
“This production is the result of a lovely collaboration between Sinclair’s Theatre department and Interpreter Education department,” says director Kelsey Celek. “In the same way the play’s characters share their traditions and cultures, these departments are sharing their skills and resources. The result will be a true celebration of community, both on stage and off.”
The cast consists of Ryan Ford, Ryan Hester, William Finnell, Cormari Pullings, Jhoana Novelo, Adalia Gaynier, Tiffany Higgins, Zella Younce, Lucas Caldwell, and Laura Fuentes and featuring ASL shadow performers Tyrone Newsome, Liza Throne, Calli Diehl, Cheyenne “Chey” Reumann, and Hailey Mount.
Where: Sinclair Community College, Blair Hall Theatre (Building 2), 444 W. Third St., Dayton
Ticket Information: $10 plus $2 service fee. Tickets can be purchased online at: www.sinclair.edu/tickets

Photo Credit: Scottie Jackson

Holiday Magic at the Market
2025-12-11 15:00 - 20:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E 2nd St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Enjoy special evening shopping hours on Dec. 11 at the Market. Roaming carolers, special artisans and all your favorite Market vendors will be bringing a little holiday magic to the evening. The Market will be partnering with the Arcade for its Holly Days event with free RTA buses going back and forth to both locations all evening for even more holiday fun.
Free and for all ages.

Live Music from Jeanne Phillips Trio at Whisperz Speakeasy
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Whisperz Speakeasy, 926 Watertower Lane, West Carrollton, OH, 45449, United States
Continuing our fabulous Thursday night Trios line up is the Jeanne Phillips Trio! They’ll take the stage Thursday evening, December 11th from 6-9pm alongside our Thursday $10 Martini specials when all of our premium, handcrafted martinis are just $10 all night every Thursday!
The trio consists of Jeanne Phillips, Mason Daughtery, and Chris Johnston. Jeanne Phillips is a vocalist and pianist native to Cincinnati. She has a music studio in Cincinnati in the historic Herzog/King Records Music museum on Race Street. She has performed all over this city and many others in the eastern states as a soloist for intimate settings of 7 up to convention crowds of 10,000. While strongly influenced by the stylings of Billie, Ella, Diana Krall and so many more, Jeanne creates her own unique interpretations that are inspired, inventive, and artistically crafted to create and sustain just the right mood. Jeanne loves to pull her audience into a song’s expression of the heart and varied emotions of the soul.
Mason Daugherty is a jazz bassist, educator, and composer/arranger who, after obtaining his Masters in Jazz Studies from UC, now calls Cincinnati home. He works professionally in the area in various jazz combos, country bands, and wedding bands while holding the role of Assistant Director for the Cincinnati Jazz Academy. He busies himself composing and arranging for El Ritmo Del Mañana, an occasional chart for CCJO, his own trio, and alongside his band members in DMJ. You can hear his work on “The View from Riddle”, available on spotify.
Chris Johnston is a Cincinnati-based pianist and organist, known for his lively accompaniment with the JumpNJive Big Band as well as numerous sit-ins with ensembles across the city. A piano graduate of the Toedtman School of Music, he brings both technical skill and stylistic versatility to his playing, spanning jazz, swing, and classical traditions. In addition to performing,Chris is an accomplished antique restorationist with FixMyAntique, specializing in Pianos, Pipe organs, and historic furnishings. His passion for preservation extends to his role as the current caretaker of the historic Wurlitzer Theater organ and Steinway Player piano at Cincinnati Music Hall’s Ballroom, where he ensures that these iconic instruments remain in excellent playing condition for the ongoing concert series and future generations. Blending artistry with stewardship, Chris continues to enrich Cincinnati’s cultural landscape both on stage and behind the scenes.
Please remember, we do not accept reservations. Guests are seated on a first come, first serve basis. We request guests dress appropriately, meaning business casual through evening elegance or period appropriate attire, if you wish (jeans are acceptable but must be well-kempt). We are 25 & up and require valid ID for entry!
Please remember, there is no cover charge for FREE LIVE MUSIC at Whisperz Speakeasy but the password is required for entry and can be found on our website! www.thedrinkerys.com

Holiday Goat Party
2025-12-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Kettering Recreation Complex, 2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, OH, 45420-1225, United States
What could be cuter than goats dressed up in their favorite holiday sweater!? Nothing.

Crazy Holiday Sweater Contest *Prizes for our top 3 winners
Goat Cuddles
Photo Booth
Hot Chocolate & Cookies

Registration deadline is December 8 at 5 p.m.

Watershed Distillery Tasting
2025-12-11 19:00 | The Century Bar, 10 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us at the Century UPSTAIRS for an intimate bourbon experience with Watershed Distillery.

We’re hosting a guided tasting featuring five expressions from Watershed’s Fall Finishing Series, led by brand ambassador, @tommyhouseholder

Your evening begins with a welcome cocktail crafted with Watershed bourbon, followed by a buffet-style charcuterie spread to keep you fortified between pours.

TICKETS:
75 (plus fees) and must be purchased in advance.
Purchase: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/watershed-tasting-at…
Seating is limited.

TWAS: A Holiday Musical
2025-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Blair Hall Theatre, 444 West Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
A family-fun holiday musical! When the family pets are left alone on Christmas Eve, they are visited by the neighborhood animals who teach them that humans celebrate winter holidays in different ways. They learn about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and La Posada and discover that while humans have different traditions, ultimately all celebrations are about love and togetherness.

All performances are ASL shadow interpreted offering a unique experience to all audiences!

Multiple showings Dec 12 – 14

Parking is available in LOT B, entrance on Fourth Street. The Black Box theater is located from the 3rd floor of Building 2.
Map & directions: https://www.sinclair.edu/about/visit/maps-directions/

Holiday Market
2025-12-12 17:00 - 21:00 | The Barrel Room, 305 N Walnut St, Ste B, Yellow Springs, OH, 45387, United States
Say cheers and shop local for the holidays! We’re hosting a winter market and book swap at the Barrel Room on Friday, December 12 from 5 to 9PM.

Shop handcrafted gifts, skincare, baked goods, and more! We’ll be serving up seasonal cocktails, along with our usual full bar offerings of beer, wine, and signature drinks. And stay tuned: we might have a couple more small surprises up our sleeves.
We’re also hosting a free brewery book swap table! Swap gently used books with your community, get something new, and either keep in your library or gift to your favorite bookworm.

Our Local Vendors:The Bee and The CrownHumandriftwoodMrFancyManWild Arugula PressRooted in RitualFox in Socks SoaperySugar Witch Magical TreatsUpcycling LibrarianCrux CalixPam GeiselJennifer BermanCommuniTea Love

Luminary Walk
2025-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Wilson Park, 350 Wilson Park Dr., West Carrollton, OH, 45449, USA
The Luminary Walk returns to Wilson Park on Friday, December 12, from 6–8 PM, and admission is free!

Take a peaceful stroll through a magical, lighted path, enjoy holiday music, and roast marshmallows over an open fire. Bring your family and friends for a cozy evening under the stars.

This event is wheelchair and stroller-friendly, so everyone can take part in the holiday glow.

Wilson Park, 350 Wilson Park Dr
Friday, December 12 | 6–8 PM
Free Admission

Dine with Santa & Mrs Claus
2025-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Hickory River Smokehouse, 135 South Garber Drive, Tipp City, OH, 45371, United States
Celebrate the season with us at Hickory River Smokehouse! Santa & Mrs. Claus will be here December 12th, 6–8pm, for a FREE night of fun. Kids can meet Santa, get photos, and take home a handcrafted wooden toy. A cozy night of BBQ and holiday magic awaits!

Luminary Walk
2025-12-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Forest Field Park, 2100 East Centerville Station, Centerville, OH, 45458, United States
Enjoy a candlelit stroll through Bill Yeck Park. There will be a half-mile paved route and a one-mile route along the purple trail. Warm up by the Smith House fire circle and enjoy the sounds of the season with carols from Centerville High School’s symphonic choir! Free hot chocolate at the Forest Field shelter while supplies last!
Registration is requested but is not required. Registered participants will receive a weather cancellation email in the event of inclement weather. Weather updates will also be posted on cwpd.org. Centerville and Washington Township residents can register beginning Nov 10 at 10 a.m. Nonresidents may register beginning Nov 17 at 10 a.m. Register online at https://cwpd.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail… or call 937-433-5155.
Help us give back to our community by bringing a donation for Crayons to Classrooms! Please bring a school supply item to support Crayons to Classroom’s mission to secure and distribute school supplies at no cost to teachers of students in need. This non-profit serves teachers in more than 130 schools and 10 childcare centers across the Greater Dayton Area who are invited to “shop” for free supplies in a Teacher Resource Center. Without access to the most basic school supplies, students are unprepared to thrive at school. Crayons to Classrooms strives to lessen this opportunity gap for students by ensuring every student has supplies to learn in the classroom.
Crayons to Classrooms collects markers, pencils, colored pencils, crayons, children’s scissors, filler paper, glue sticks, pocket folders, and more! Visit the Crayons to Classrooms website for more information about their mission, what they collect, and volunteer opportunities! https://www.crayonstoclassrooms.org/
Event Location: Bill Yeck and Forest Field ParksParking at 2100 E. Centerville Station Rd. (Forest Field Park

Santa’s Wonderland Nights
2025-12-12 18:30 - 2026-01-04 21:00 | OH
Santa’s Wonderland Nights transforms a warehouse at 5679 Webster Street in Dayton into Santa’s Kringleworks – a hidden “North Pole District” of nine themed rooms where families move at their own pace through 16 interactive activities, games, and challenges, enjoy a holiday dinner, and end the evening with photos and a visit with Santa.
To keep it intimate and avoid long lines, each night is strictly limited to 100 guests.
A few highlights your audience might find interesting:

Indoor, fully themed North Pole warehouse experience in Dayton
Approx. 2.5-hour structured evening (dinner, exploring, Santa photos all included)
Nine rooms including an Elf Toy Co., Peppermint Power Plant, Map Room, Post Office & Mailroom, Cookie Labs, and Santa’s photo area
16 hands-on activities and puzzles designed for kids and adults to do together
Created by the team behind the Blackwood Manor Halloween Bash, a recent immersive Halloween event that sold out and drew strong word-of-mouth from local families

We’re happy to host a photographer or reporter on-site, and we can also provide photos, b-roll, and interviews with the creators about how the space was built and how immersive events like this fit into Dayton’s growing family entertainment scene.
Event Details

Event: Santa’s Wonderland Nights – The Kringleworks
Dates: December 12, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours per event
Location: 5679 Webster Street, Dayton, OH 45414
Capacity: Strictly limited to 100 guests per night
Tickets: Available exclusively online

For more information and to reserve tickets, visit SantasFunNight.com.

A Christmas Haunting: Charles Dickens' Spirits
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Waynesville, S. Main St. and Miami St., Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Waynesville’s rich history and reputation as a haunted village provide the perfect backdrop for this unique holiday experience. The Seth Silver Haines Mansion, with its storied past and eerie ambiance, enhances the immersive atmosphere of this Victorian ghost story.
About the event

Experience a chilling Victorian tradition at the historic Seth Silver Haines Mansion (McKee Manor) in Waynesville, Ohio. Did you know that ghost stories became a cherished part of Christmas during the Victorian era? Families would gather around the hearth on Christmas Eve, sharing tales of the supernatural, believing the long, dark nights were the perfect backdrop for such stories. Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol revived this tradition, intertwining the festive spirit with eerie encounters. Now, you can experience this tradition firsthand at the Seth Silver Haines Mansion, a Gothic home built in 1854, believed to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad. The original brick was covered with stucco in 1909, and parts of the tunnel used to bring runaway slaves up from the river are still in evidence.

👻 Group Details

Limited to 12 guests per group

Intimate, interactive experience

🎭 Dress Code
Feel free to dress in holiday attire or embrace the spooky spirit of the season.

💰 Admission
$30 per person (includes performance, exploration, and refreshments) Fun for the family, Ages 10+ Are Welcome!
⚠️ Important Notes

Please refrain from arriving intoxicated.

This is a private residence; respect for the property and fellow guests is appreciated.

The venue includes stairs; please ensure you and your guests are able to navigate them.

Musically Yours for the Holidays
2025-12-12 19:30 | Hidden Gem Music Club, 507 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Washington Township, OH, 45459, United States
Experience the magic of the holidays like never before with ‘Musically Yours for the Holidays – Live from the Hidden Gem Music Club in Dayton Ohio. Immerse yourself in a festive musical atmosphere, featuring stunning live performances by local and national artists. From secular to the sacred, jazz, pop & R&B, enjoy all your favorite holiday songs.

Wear your festive holiday outfit, bring a toy or winter wear to donate to children in need, enjoy a few of your favorite holiday treats on our Grazing Table. Don’t miss this extraordinary holiday music concert!

Click link below for ticktets
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Friday December 12, 2025
7:30pm Doors open at 7:00pm
Tickets $30

The Littlest Angel
2025-12-12 19:30 | UD Boll Theatre, 300 College Park Drive, Dayton, OH, 45469, United States
Since 2014, THE LITTLEST ANGEL has been a cherished holiday tradition for families across our community—the performance they return to whenever it graces the stage, the magic they’ve carried with them through the years.

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company presents a holiday classic tale of youth, courage, and faith, THE LITTLEST ANGEL. Based upon the children’s book by Charles Tazwell, DCDC transforms the stage into a heavenly landscape where a young mischievous angel learns that all gifts are valuable and all beings are special. This performance is a joy for young and old minds alike. Set to a mesmerizing soundscape, one cannot help but get caught up in the magic of this 90-minute production.

This year marks a bittersweet milestone: Countess V. Winfrey, our beloved Littlest Angel for more than 7 years, will take her final bow in the role that has touched countless hearts. If this show has been part of your family’s story, this is the year to be there. If you’ve never experienced it, witness the magic that’s kept audiences coming back time and time again.

Some performances you see once. This one becomes part of who you are.
Don’t miss her final flight.

Season's Greetings: A Holiday Cabaret
2025-12-12 19:30 | PNC Arts Annex, Dayton, OH, United States
SEASON’S GREETINGS is a live musical cabaret starring Gina Handy (Magnolia Theatre Company, Short North Stage) and Philip Drennen (Dare 2 Defy, Vegas! The Show). Accompanied by Deron Bell and his merry melody makers, this unique holiday experience showcases two extraordinary voices with local ties as they offer up some of the season’s classics in a fun and casual way.

Live Music from Lush Life featuring Janice Codispoti at Whisperz Speakeasy
2025-12-12 20:00 - 23:00 | Whisperz Speakeasy, 926 Watertower Lane, West Carrollton, OH, 45449, United States
Join us for fabulous jazz from Lush Life with Janice Codispoti as they take the stage at Whisperz Speakeasy on Friday, December 12th. They’ll play from 8-11pm with a fabulous set of eclectic, elegant jazz that’s sure to set the mood for a fabulous Friday night!
Joined by Cameron Voorhees on keystone and guitar, Conner Smith on bass, and Bradley Cordonnier on drums, Janice Codispoti adds that Lush Life recognizes the importance and enduring quality of The American Songbook, and we bring this music to life with fresh arrangements while honoring the gorgeous melodies written by masters like Gershwin, Carmichael, Rogers, Porter, and many other masters. We also include more modern music that fits the vibe to create a fun musical experience for our audiences.
Please remember, we do not accept reservations. Guests are seated on a first come, first serve basis. We require guests dress in appropriate attire meaning business casual through evening elegance or period appropriate attire, if you wish (jeans are acceptable but must be well-kempt). We are 25 & up and require valid ID for entry!
Please remember, there is no cover charge for FREE LIVE MUSIC at Whisperz Speakeasy but the password is required for entry and can be found on our website! www.thedrinkerys.com
