A FAMILY TRADITION
FOR 50 YEARS!
We've been making holiday memories for half a century!
Help us celebrate 50 years of the Dayton Holiday Festival,
and make new memories along with us again this year.
REDISCOVER
DOWNTOWN DAYTON.
Nearly 100 community volunteers and stakeholders
developed a plan for helping downtown Dayton continue
its progress and momentum as we emerge from COVID-19.
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YOUβLL STAND OUT.
BE DOWNTOWN.
An environment that sparks creativity and makes it easy to connect with customers and collaborators. Join downtownβs revitalization and give your company an edge in attracting talent.
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Unique experiences you can't find anywhere else. The region's best dining and nightlife, performing and visual arts, entertainment and events, and the center of culture and recreation. Downtown has so much to do, and something for every age, taste, and interest.
>> START YOUR DOWNTOWN ADVENTURE.BE STEPS AWAY
FROM EVERYTHING.
BE DOWNTOWN.
Easy transitions from home to work to meeting up with friends. The region's best amenities right outside your door. Living downtown is as convenient as it is fun, and it puts you in the heart of the action.
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FEATURED STORIES & EVENTS
Downtown’s the place for holiday fun!
Events & activities throughout the entire season....
Relive 50 years of the Dayton Holiday Festival
Special display of historical photos along Main Street...
Artist Call for Memorial Now Open
Submissions requested for an 8/4 Oregon District memorial...
Whimsical Windows Contest
Vote for your favorite holiday-decorated downtown storefront!...
MetroParks Ice Rink Open for the Season
Enjoy ice skating, lessons, broomball, curling, and more!...
DOWNTOWN PROGRESS
The Greater Downtown Dayton Plan is a strategic blueprint to transform Greater Downtown into a thriving city and unique, vibrant place.
Downtown Dayton on track to surpass $3B in investment since 2010
More than $2 billion has been invested in the greater dow...
How downtown Dayton is faring for commercial tenants/first-floor spaces
Over the last few years, despite pandemic hold-ups, the d...
The Hub Plans Expansion at The Dayton Arcade
Up to 50 new offices and a new classroom could be coming ...
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10 ornaments at Heart Mercantile in Dayton the foodie will love
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Heart Mercantile has a large selection of ornaments including these 10 that are food-inspired. From butter that you will be shocked to know itβs not real butter to chicken wings that look finger lic...
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