
Here are some great local shopping events in Dayton to help you get ready for the holidays while keeping money in the local economy.
Girl Scouts Makers Fair
Sunday, November 8 1-5 p.m.
Dayton Girl Scout Center, 450 Shoup Mill Rd, Dayton, Ohio
This is a cash only event where Girl Scouts sell their own handmade items. It’s perfect for stocking up on unique stocking stuffers.
Gem City Luxe Market Sip & Shop
Saturday, November 14 5-9 p.m.
Art n Soul Gallery, 12 W First St, Dayton, Ohio
Shop vendors and peruse the art gallery while sipping a cocktail or mocktail.
Black Lodge Bazaar
Sunday, November 22 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Brightside, 905 E Third St, Dayton, Ohio
Shop vintage and handmade items, try a themed cocktail, grab a pastry, coffee, and so much more at this Twin Peaks-inspired market.
Handmade Christmas Market
Sunday, November 22 12-3 p.m.
Sunday, December 20 12-3 p.m.
Eudora Brewing Co., 3022 Wilmington Pk, Dayton, Ohio
You have two opportunities to shop handmade artisans and crafters at Eudora: November 22 and December 20.
Winter Market – Uptown Centerville Holiday Weekend
Sunday, November 22 2-7 p.m.
Benham’s Grove Event Center, 166 N Main St, Centerville, Ohio
The whole weekend is getting the holiday treatment in Uptown Centerville with a Winter Market capping it off.
Thots & Prayers Holiday Market
Sunday, November 29 12-4 p.m.
SHAG Studios, 1126 S Main St, Dayton, Ohio
Shop vendors and SHAG tenants during a sparkly winter wonderland event.
Holly Days
Wednesday, December 9 – Friday, December 11 3-8 p.m.
Dayton Arcade, 35 W Fourth St, Dayton, Ohio
Get your fill of gorgeous holiday vibes under the rotunda. Fake snow falls from the ceiling, performers bring some extra holly jolly, and everything feels like a movie. If you’re hungry after shopping, grab a meal at one of the restaurants at the Arcade.
Winter Wonderland Market
Saturday, December 12 5-8 p.m.
The Deneau, 40 W Fourth St, Dayton, Ohio
I’ll keep an eye out for more information about this event. Read all about my visit to The Deneau for one of their art markets over the summer.
Creepy Christmas
Sunday, December 13 12-6 p.m.
The Brightside, 905 E Third St, Dayton, Ohio
Shop for strange and unusual gifts at Creepy Christmas. There will be 35+ vendors selling items from the darker side of the season.



