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Experience the Heart of Dayton's Art Scene

Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios

4th Annual Christmas Holiday Market. Over 90 vendors! Food trucks, face painting, balloon animals, photos with Santa, Children's Holiday Shop. $1 entry (included in raffle) Kids 3 and under are free.

Join us for a cozy afternoon on Saturday, November 7th from 12pm-4pm at Woodland for our Harvest Market! Featuring local artists, businesses, food & live music! Come enjoy a number of vendors on our beautiful grounds.

This is a free event, but donations to the Woodland Arboretum Foundation–which focuses on the restoration, preservation, horticultural and educational projects needed to keep Woodland a cultural resource for Dayton and Ohio–are always welcome.

Celebrate the fall season with home-made baked goods, local artwork & textiles, and a curated selection of vintage items from the Dayton area & beyond. Appreciate the autumn foliage with the sound of local musicians in your ear and a warm beverage in hand, have some lunch from a local food truck, and participate in a community art project.

Interested in being a vendor? Please click here for the vendors application

Join us for our largest event of the year! Christmas cheer will fill the air of our market as we celebrate the season with live music, delicious fair foods and the best shopping around. Shop 100+ vendors with handmade seasonal decor, amazing gift ideas, one-of-a-kind finds, local brands and more!
The weekend holds fun for all ages with a petting zoo and Santa on Saturday, VIP early buying shopping for the grown-ups on Friday, free DIY stations, our signature swag bags and an amazing line-up of food and entertainment. You won’t want to miss it!
Advance tickets are discounted but admission is available at the gate all weekend long. See website for full details!
https://thecitymercantile.com

Held annually on the 2nd Saturday of November, A Holiday Affair provides the perfect opportunity to buy quality, original, handcrafted items—just in time for your holiday shopping! With 50 crafters, artisans, and artists, this one-of-a-kind maker market extravaganza will take place on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, at the Tipp Center (855 N. 3rd Street, Tipp City) from 10 AM to 4 PM
Mark your calendar now for November 14th to…
EXPLORE! - a wide variety of handcrafted holiday and gift-giving items created by over 45 local vendors—just in time for holiday gifting!
ENJOY! - our local musical talent with performances throughout the day by Flutes, Etc.; Who’s Capri; Adam West; The Paynes; and Julie Lander.
EXPERIENCE! - the savory delights of Lydia’s Soda Co. and Emily’s Charcuteries and What the Taco!
Admission and parking for the HOLIDAY AFFAIR is FREE! – A large parking area is in the rear of the building; the Tipp Center is handicapped-accessible. Stop by our FREE raffle table to be registered to win!

Local crafters and artists will offer a wide variety of unique gift choices for the upcoming gift-giving season. Vendors in attendance this year will be:
Body Care, Candles, & Soaps: Megan Gibson & William DeDakis-Barrel & Wicks; Angelica Wright-Hemp Honey Soaps; Bonnie Nicolai-Dough Bowls & Butter Boards; Pamela Green- Pommie's Soap and Things
Fiber: Donna Banks-Soulful Crafters; Lucy Chapman-Rosy Toes Designs; Lorraine Reibert - Lady L; Tonya Rader-T-N-T Creative Crafting; Danielle Neeley- The Neeley Design Co LLC; Karen Bucchanan-K2 Loominaries; Sherry Collins- Nonna’s Sewing Room; Amanda Thomas- Sweet Sage Sewing
Food: Kelsey Chaney-Kelsey's Kitchen; Ed Rinehart-Rinehart Acres; Brian Walls-Hidden Hives; Carl Metzer- Mosaic Chocolates; Courtney Stanton-PS Eat Sweets; Kelsie Haerr-Sourdough Bread; Andrew Knupp-Knupp's Maple Products, Inc.
Glass/Pottery: Mojgan Samardar-Glass Art by Mojgan; Thomas Thompsen-Custom Bottle Lamps, LLC; Dennis Walker-Studio 446; David & Lisa Dault-Dault Pottery,LLC
Jewelry: Rick Brown-Stone Jewelry; Frank Trick-Acrylic Jewelry
Miscellaneous: Cindy Jacobs-Cindy’s Gourd Art; Marie McConnaughey-Marie Mack Art; Mariann Savard-38 Leather; Pat Stephens-Pat's Flowers
Paintings & Photography: Wanda Bagi-Mandala Art; Shirlee Bauer-Art; Michelle Brandt-MKBrandt Art and Design; Mattison Fannin-Matti Kay Art; Ellen Noel-Art by Noel; Cathy Pearson-Pearson's Products; Donald Smith-Photo Pops; Francis Trick-Frank's Acrylic Art; Jessica Ward-All Souls Crafting; Regina Dixon-The RAD Gallery; Michael Reeder-MR Art
Art & Paper Crafts & Books: Susan Leigh Furlong-History with a Heart; Candy Jones-Nana’s Locker Room; Alison Rusk-Paper Alice; Christina Setterfield Canvas Art Kits
Wood: Carl Swanberg-Carl's Woodshop; Marita Kanet-Marita’s Design; Wendy Creech-WendyEllens Handpainted Functional Art

Join us for our largest event of the year! Christmas cheer will fill the air of our market as we celebrate the season with live music, delicious fair foods and the best shopping around. Shop 100+ vendors with handmade seasonal decor, amazing gift ideas, one-of-a-kind finds, local brands and more!
The weekend holds fun for all ages with a petting zoo and Santa on Saturday, VIP early buying shopping for the grown-ups on Friday, free DIY stations, our signature swag bags and an amazing line-up of food and entertainment. You won’t want to miss it!
Advance tickets are discounted but admission is available at the gate all weekend long. See website for full details!
https://thecitymercantile.com

Join us for the November Gem City Luxe Market: Sip & Shop at Events at the Gallery in downtown Dayton!

Spend your Saturday evening shopping a curated selection of local makers, artisans, and small businesses while enjoying drinks in a beautiful, art-filled setting. Discover unique jewelry, handcrafted goods, art, self-care products, holiday gifts, and more.

Whether you're getting a head start on holiday shopping or planning a fun night out with friends, Sip & Shop is the perfect opportunity to shop local, discover something new, and enjoy an evening downtown.

Saturday, November 14, 2026
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Events at the Gallery
12 W. First Street, Dayton, OH 45402

Free admission! Drinks available for purchase.

Shop small. Sip slowly. Discover something special.

Join us for our largest event of the year! Christmas cheer will fill the air of our market as we celebrate the season with live music, delicious fair foods and the best shopping around. Shop 100+ vendors with handmade seasonal decor, amazing gift ideas, one-of-a-kind finds, local brands and more!
The weekend holds fun for all ages with a petting zoo and Santa on Saturday, VIP early buying shopping for the grown-ups on Friday, free DIY stations, our signature swag bags and an amazing line-up of food and entertainment. You won’t want to miss it!
Advance tickets are discounted but admission is available at the gate all weekend long. See website for full details!
https://thecitymercantile.com

The holidays are just around the corner, and whether you're hosting gatherings or getting ahead on gift shopping, we’ve got the perfect wines for the occasion. Join us for our annual Holiday Wine Show, where we'll be showcasing over 40 holiday ready wines. Expect bubbles, light crunchy reds, crowd pleasing whites, rich bold wines to warm you up, and a few delightful surprises.

Are you a member of The Dose, Joui's wine club? You get early access at 5:30pm, plus 10% off all of your purchases from the show. Entry for the general public starts at 6pm.

Each ticket grants you access to the wine show, a delicious buffet of hors d'oeuvres, and samples of 40+ wines. Find something you love? You’ll be able to preorder for pickup starting Saturday 11.21 at 12pm.

Spots are limited...don’t miss this chance to try it before you buy it.

Looking for something special this holiday season? Explore the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center while shopping unique handmade gifts and artwork from talented local and regional artists. The Hayner Gift Gallery returns Saturday, November 21, from 10 AM to 4 PM! Admission is free! Find participating artists and more information at www.troyhayner.org/hgg.