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DOWNTOWN DAYTON

GIFT GUIDE

SMALL LOCAL Get inspired to give locally this holiday season! Downtown Dayton is home to a community of small businesses and entrepreneurs. Tucked inside the pages of this gift guide are dozens of ways you can brighten someone’s day -- and not just for those getting the gift! Your purchase helps keep the lights on for so many local businesses who have experienced a devastating year due to the pandemic.

Thank you for your support of our small business community! Find downtown stores, restaurants, galleries, and more at

www.DowntownDayton.org

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DOWNTOWN DOLLARS

FOOD & BEVERAGES

24 DOWNTOWN JINGLE LIGHTS

12 FAMILY FUN DAYS

ACTIVITIES

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Click links below to order online or see more offerings from our downtown businesses!

Twist Cupcakery

Grace Lane

Now and Zen Terrariums

www.twistcupcakerydayton.com Cupcakes in a jar! Send cupcakes nationwide

www.gracelaneboutique.com Dault Pottery locally handmade in Bellbrook, Ohio $32

www.shopnowandzen.com eGift Cards - use online for DIY Kits or In-store for walk-ins or workshops

www.gracelaneboutique.com Healing Oils, handcrafted to promote Balance, Calm, Comfort, and Focus $15

www.gracelaneboutique.com Hand poured in Centerville, with soy and premium fragrance, pure essential oils $24

www.shopnowandzen.com Succulent and Air Plant Terrarium DIY Kits, several designs to choose from

www.gracelaneboutique.com Sustainably made socks, gives back to their favorite cause, and fits perfectly in a stocking

www.gracelaneboutique.com Eleventh Candle Co., hand poured, soy wax from Columbus, OH. $22

www.shopnowandzen.com Kids Air Plant Terrarium Kits and Paint projects available

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Vidia’s Closet

Baba Love Organics

Mike’s Vintage Toys

https://www.vidiascloset.com Dresses, hoodies, denim and varsity jackets, boots, and more, all sizes

www.babaloveorganics.com Woodwick Candles

Dayton Church Supply Inc. www.daytonchurchsupply.com Free Fontanini accessory with $200 Fontanini purchase

www.babaloveorganics.com Skin care products for the body, face, lips, & more

https://mikesvintagetoys.com Action figures, toys, and other collectibles from Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and more

Dayton Church Supply Inc. www.daytonchurchsupply.com 5" Fontanini starter nativity $100

Baba Love Organics

www.babaloveorganics.com Natural soaps and cleansing products available

Dayton Church Supply Inc. www.daytonchurchsupply.com 20% off all retail priced advent wreaths and candles

Beanunique Boutique

www.instagram.com/beaunique_boutique_

Shop a variety of women’s dresses, tops, & accessories

To purchase Downtown Dollars, visit

www.DowntownDayton.org/dollars

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K12 Gallery & TEJAS

Space Three

www.k12tejasgallery.org K12 Gallery & TEJAS Gift Cards

www.k12tejasgallery.org Jackson Stanard Prints & Stickers

Skeleton Dust Records www.skeletondustrecords.com Skeleton Dust "Psychedelic Goddess" t-shirt

www.k12tejasgallery.org Handmade Glass Ornaments by Sabine Grand

www.spacethreedayton.com Spend $50 or more on retail, get a free color changing cup

Edward A. Dixon Gallery www.shop.eadgallery.com Gallery gift cards

K12 Gallery & TEJAS www.k12tejasgallery.org Handmade Mosaics by Lisa Dineen

Skeleton Dust Records

www.skeletondustrecords.com A curated selection of CDs, vinyl records, cassettes, and more

Edward A. Dixon Gallery www.shop.eadgallery.com Local & international fine art for sale

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Omega Music

Clash Dayton

Varsity House

Choice Juice Boxx

https://omegamusicdayton.com A wide selection of CDs, vinyl records, cassettes, DVDs, posters & more

www.ClashDayton.com Handmade candles using recycled liquor bottles, in store only

https://varsityhouse.co T-shirts, hoodies, shoes, sweatpants, hats, & more

www.ClashDayton.com Gem City Dayton Shirts, in store & online, free shipping with $35 purchase

www.ClashDayton.com Vintage holiday party dresses, different options in store and online. Free shipping for online orders with $35 purchase

www.choicejuiceboxx937.com 20% off a 3 Day Cleanse, use code "HDAY21" at check out, Dec. 1-31 only

www.ClashDayton.com Moonglow bracelets and necklaces with moon phase of choice

www.ClashDayton.com Handmade journals and sketchbooks by Jeff James

www.choicejuiceboxx937.com Cyber Monday deal - buy a 3 Day Cleanse, get a $25 gift card

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The Contemporary Dayton

Boston Stoker

Brim

www.thecontemporarydayton.org Handprinted Bags & Tea Towels by local artist Yetunde Rodriguez

https://bostonstoker.com Dorothy Lane Market baked goods now available in all shops

Heart Mercantile

www.heartmercantile.com Dayton apparel

https://bostonstoker.com Coffee subscriptions make a great gift for a coffee lover

https://www.brimonfifth.com Shop a wide selection of hats: beanies, fedoras, caps, & more

Heart Mercantile

www.heartmercantile.com Dayton ornaments

Boston Stoker

https://bostonstoker.com Shop hats, mugs, shirts, brewing gear & more online or in store

Brim

https://www.brimonfifth.com Accessories - bags, jewelry, scarves & more

Warped Wing Brewing

https://shop.warpedwing.com Round Logo Long Sleeve Shirt (Heather Green) $25

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Century Bar

Luna Gifts & Botanicals

https://centurybardayton.com Black “Welcome Home” tee w/ logo on front, “Welcome Home” on back

https://centurybardayton.com Black long sleeve tee w/ Century logo on front

https://www.lunadayton.com Soulku jewelry, handcrafted by mothers, $18-$30

https://centurybardayton.com Baseball cap

https://centurybardayton.com Gift cards

https://www.lunadayton.com Uncommon & interesting Christmas ornaments (Beehive $14, Fox $12 & Cactus $12)

https://centurybardayton.com Hoodie, red or black w/ Century logo on front

https://www.lunadayton.com Common, rare and/or colorful plants and pots, $4.50-$50

https://www.lunadayton.com Air plants for friends without green thumbs, pair with a trinket dish and crystals, $4-$18

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Luna Gifts & Botanicals

Press Coffee Bar

Van Buren Room / Belle of Dayton

Third Perk Coffee House & Wine Bar

https://www.lunadayton.com Stone charms for your furry friend's collar for some extra fortune and style, $14

https://www.pressdayton.com Roasted in Dayton Zip-up Hoodie

Van Buren Room / Belle of Dayton

https://www.vanburenroom.com Belle T-Shirts

https://www.pressdayton.com Wood Burl coffee beans

https://www.vanburenroom.com 750ml bottles of Belle of Dayton liquor

https://www.thirdperk.biz/ Express Quarter Sleeve Shirt $20

https://www.pressdayton.com Dancing Dead T-shirt

https://www.vanburenroom.com Belle of Dayton glasses

https://www.thirdperk.biz/ Sample Pack of Coffee $10

Plan your RIVE

Holiday Family Fun Day

RVIE

White Allen, just north of the bridge

MONUMENT

WEBSTER

in Downtown Dayton!

Holiday Tree

Come see the tree decked in more than 50,000 colored lights!

RIVERSCAPE METROPARK

MONUMENT

The Neon Family Movies

Dec. 4, 11, & 18, 11 a.m. • At The Neon Theater, details online.

Whimsical Windows & Elf on the Shelf Hunt

Beaunique Boutique Picture Perfect Paint Parties

MAIN

Hall’s Jewelers

Rike’s Holiday Windows

Thru Dec. 31 at The Schuster Center • Experience a reimagining of the Rike’s department store holiday window displays. Hours online.

A+ Cleaners

2ND

3RD

Sponsored by iHeartRADIO, support from Five Rivers MetroParks

TTE

RSO

Black Box Improv

Thru Feb. 27, metroparks.org/ice-rink

E éclat Facial Studio

Santa’s always on the move! Check DowntownDayton.org for details.

Lily’s

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Grace Lane

Thru Jan. 2 • Stratacache Tower lobby View this one-of-a-kind model train display.

MetroParks Ice Rink

Space Three

Virginia Kettering’s Holiday Train Display

Bozacks Vidia’s Closet

4TH

Thru Jan. 1 • Tune to 97.1FM to see an interactive drive-thru light show.

WEBSTER

Two Social

Jingle Lights Path

ST. CLAIR

JEFFERSON

LUDLOW

WILKINSON

COURTHOUSE SQUARE

Vote for your favorite holiday window display Dec. 3-30 at Dayton.com. Find the Elves to win prizes! Details online.

1ST

Clash

5TH

Heart Mercantile

K12 Gallery Reza’s

Throughout December!

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Find details on all of these activities, plus dozens more holiday themed events and fun things to do throughout the season at

DaytonHolidayFestival.org www.DaytonHolidayFestival.org BUCKEYE

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Tender Mercy

Toxic Brew Co.

Barrel House

https://www.tendermercy.com/ “Stay Tender” Lewis Bag and Mallet $32

https://toxicbrewcompany.com Bonus $25 gift card with purchase of $75 or more of Toxic Brew merch

Toxic Brew Co.

https://toxicbrewcompany.com Vintage style logo short sleeve tee in green or gray/blue, $20

https://www.tendermercy.com/ Black Shoulder Snake Hoodie, Unisex $44

https://toxicbrewcompany.com "Dayton's First Craft Brewery" short sleeve tee in gray, blue or black, $20

https://toxicbrewcompany.com Gray pullover hoodie w/ vintage style logo, $40

https://www.tendermercy.com/ Black Obsidian Bolo Tie $28

https://toxicbrewcompany.com Black zip-up hoodie w/ Toxic logo on back, stencil design on front, $40

www.barrelhousetap.com "Hops > Hate" hoodie, or grab a mix pack of craft beer or wine

FOOD&BEV

Click links below to order online or see more offerings from our downtown businesses!

Salt Block Biscuit Co.

www.toasttab.com/salt-block-biscuit-company

Holiday party rental of space

Salt Block Biscuit Co.

Holiday gift baskets

Jay’s Seafood

Gift Cards available

https://www.jays.com/ Every Thursday, lobster and crab special

Mudlick Taphouse

www.toasttab.com/salt-block-biscuit-company

https://mudlicktaphouse.com/ Give the gift of beer: Gift Cards

https://mudlicktaphouse.com/ Reserve a patio igloo

Bulk bakery items (cookie trays, whole cakes, etc.)

Carmen’s Deli and Bistro

https://www.carmens-deli.com/ Catering with a Mediterranean flair

Trolley Stop

https://trolleystopdayton.com/ Gift Cards available

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Deaf Monty’s Wine

Reza's

Wheat Penny

www.daytonwinebar.com Call to order gift cards 937-225-9463

www.RezasRoast.com Seasonal cafe menu, desserts, coffee beans and merch, online or in store

Table 33

https://www.table33dayton.com Wine Night every Friday at 5pm with $3.33 glasses of wine

www.daytonwinebar.com $20 to join the Sippy Pup Club to get a tasting glass, 5 tastes and $1 off of pours

www.wheatpennydayton.com Family Pack meals to go

Table 33

https://www.table33dayton.com Brunch every weekend, 8am-3pm

Reza's

www.RezasRoast.com Gift cards for coffee and merch

Wheat Penny

www.wheatpennydayton.com Gift Cards available

Table 33

https://www.table33dayton.com Baked goods & dessert, featuring vegan & gluten free items

Getting hungry yet?

Click here to find lists and maps of downtown restaurants and bars. www.downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/dining

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Winans Chocolates and Coffees

Roost Italian

Two Social

Jollity

Thai 9

Lily's Dayton

Sueno

https://www.winanscandies.com Holiday Drink menu: Peppermint Mocha, Eggnog Latte & more

www.2socialdayton.com Happy Hour: M-F, 4-6:30pm half off drafts and well drinks

http://www.thai9restaurant.com Dayton Area Brewing Dinner, Dec. 19: local beer pairings with 4 course meal

https://www.roostitalian.com Bonus gift card deal available

www.2socialdayton.com Holiday Cocktails launch December 1

https://www.lilysdayton.com Happy Hour 4:30-6:30pm Tues. - Fri. - a glass of house white, rose, red, or sparkling wine ($6), $1 off select beers

https://www.roostitalian.com Book a room for a private event

http://www.jollitydayton.com Gift Cards available by calling 938-9079

https://www.suenodyt.com Gift cards available

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Salar

https://salarrestaurant.com Happy Hour 4-6pm Mon. - Fri.: house red/white wine ($5), $1 off all beer

Grist

http://www.gristprovisions.com Take home wine, fresh pasta, and desserts for a holiday meal at home

Troll Pub at the Wheelhouse

Uno's Pizzeria

Grist

Franco's Ristorante Italiano

www.trollpub.com/dayton Wed. $5 off select pours of month's featured whiskey

http://www.gristprovisions.com Fresh bread loafs to go, or as a sandwich

https://www.unos.com Take out only: buy one pizza get a second one for only $6

www.francos-italiano.com Catering and party trays to go

ACTIVITIES

Dayton Live

Click links below to order online or see more offerings from our downtown businesses!

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance

Dayton Live

eClat Facial Studio

https://www.daytonlive.org Handel's Messiah (Dec. 15)

Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Dec. 20-26): Broadway-style musical infused with circus artistry

eClat Facial Studio

https://www.daytonlive.org WYSO Presents An Evening With David Sedaris (Dec. 1)

www.eclatfacialstudio.com Host a private pamper party with your friends or family

https://www.daytonlive.org Holiday Pops (Dec. 3-4): festive carols and holiday classics

https://www.daytonlive.org

www.eclatfacialstudio.com DIY Scrub Bar - 4oz take home glass jar for $12

https://www.daytonlive.org Dayton Ballet’s The Nutcracker (Dec. 10-19)

www.eclatfacialstudio.com 30 minute facials and waxing sessions

Dayton Black Box Improv

www.daytonblackboximprov.com Sign up for improv classes or visit a show every Wednesday - Saturday

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Space Three

Speakeasy Yoga

Blush Studio

Blind Bob’s

Picture Perfect Paint Parties

Flyboy’s Deli

Various themed events in December, register today

Book a private paint party

www.spacethreedayton.com New Client Special: 3 classes for $30

www.speakeasydayton.com Private classes available

www.pictureperfectpaintparties.com

www.spacethreedayton.com Rent our space for a private event

https://blushboudoir.com Give the gift of a Blush Boudoir photography session with 25% off E-Gift Cards thru Cyber Monday

www.pictureperfectpaintparties.com

www.speakeasydayton.com New students: 30 days for $40, heated & non-heated yoga

http://blindbobs.com Live performances by local and touring musicians, check out our schedule online

www.flyboysdeli.com Game Night Tues. 6-9pm; Music Night Fri. & Sat.; Trivia Night Wed., 6:30-9pm

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Two Social

www.2socialdayton.com $5 off Axe Throwing - book online with code: axethrow5

Two Social

www.2socialdayton.com Let us host your Holiday party

Beanunique Boutique

www.instagram.com/beaunique_boutique_

Friday, Dec 3: 12 days of Christmas photo sessions, $150 comes with 10 images

Dublin Pub

Dayton Peace Museum

Human Race Theatre

Wellness Studio Dayton

https://www.dubpub.com Tuesday Night Trivia with a Twist

https://daytonpeacemuseum.org Peace Heroes Room - explores “ordinary” people capable of extra-ordinary peaceful efforts

https://www.dubpub.com Live music at the pub - check our schedule online

https://humanracetheatre.org Who’s Holiday! - a wildly funny and heartfelt adults-only comedy at the Loft Theatre

https://daytonpeacemuseum.org Numerous exhibits - Dayton Peace Accords, Peace Corps Artifacts, & more

http://www.wellnessthestudio.com 30 - 120 minute massages, facials, wellness coaching, and more

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Connect E-Sports

Dayton Art Institute

Urban Krag Climbing Center

Dayton Society of Artists

Pedal Wagon Dayton

https://connectesports.com Super Smash Brothers Tournament every Wednesday, 7-10pm

www.daytonartinstitute.org Ralston Crawford: Air+Space+War Exhibit: features 72 works

https://daytondsa.org Small but Mighty exhibit now through December 11

https://connectesports.com Teen Night every Tuesday: unlimited gaming for ages 13-19, 4-10 pm, $20

www.daytonartinstitute.org Norman Rockwell: Stories of Emotion Exhibit: features paintings and drawings

https://pedalwagon.com/dayton Polar Bear Express - visit Dayton’s best bars and restaurants

https://connectesports.com Various gaming tournaments throughout the month of December

https://www.urbankrag.com Classes Wed. - Sun. starting at $15; day passes starting at $16 for adults, $14 for children

https://pedalwagon.com/dayton Brewery Cruise - pedal your way through Dayton’s booming craft beer scene

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Thai 9

The Dayton Beer Company

Wiley's Comedy Club

Yellow Cab Tavern

Square One Salon

Lock 27 Brewing

http://www.thai9restaurant.com Rent the Banquet Room, seats up to 60 guests

https://www.yellowcabtavern.com "A Night of Stand Up Comedy" featuring Hayward J. Thompson: Dec. 18, $7 presale, $10 door

https://thedaytonbeerco.com Book us for your next event: 3 newly-renovated event spaces

https://www.squareonesalon.com First time Brow Lamination: enhance your brows for $50 ($25 off)

https://www.wileyscomedy.com Tickets to comedian Ryan Singer: Dec. 10/11, must be 18+, $15

https://lock27brewing.com Holiday Beers + Cheers Market: holiday shopping, includes one brew; Dec. 5, $5 w/o drink, $10 w/ drink

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