Do you love shopping local for the holiday season? Then Dayton is the perfect city to call home. You'll find a diverse collection of local small businesses offering unique, thoughtful gifts that you won't find anywhere else, as well as a wide variety of special holiday markets where you can shop from many local businesses in one convenient location. Our real estate agents have more on holiday markets and local shopping in Dayton for the 2025 holiday season.

Dayton's Holiday Markets: Supporting Local Artists and Businesses

Dayton Christkindlmarkt – Dayton, OH

Address: 1400 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH 45402

Hosted every year by the Dayton German Club, the Dayton Christkindlmarkt is an old-world Christmas market based on a German traditional market that dates back centuries. You'll find a great selection of European holiday gifts here, including everything from beer steins to jewelry, handmade crafts, and German collectible items. The market will be open December 13-14, 2025, with no admission cost or tickets required.

Brightside Holiday Bazaar – Dayton, OH

Address: 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH 45402

Looking for a fun day of shopping with friends? The Brightside Holiday Bazaar is the place to be, with dozens of great vendors offering cool, trendy gifts, Dayton food trucks serving up festive favorites, and fun holiday classes, including cookie decorating. This market also has a unique feature with its Gift Card Bar. There, you can shop for gift cards from a wide range of Dayton restaurants and small businesses, all in one convenient location.

Handmade Holiday Dayton – Dayton, OH

Address: 700 E. 4th St., Dayton, OH 45402

On December 5-6, 2025, Handmade Holiday Dayton returns for another great year of local shopping at the Yellow Cab Tavern. If you love purchasing artistic gifts, then this market is sure to be a hit. This year's market features more than 20 local vendors, offering bath & body products, fragrances, jewelry, art in a wide range of media, home décor, woodworking, and even upcycled electronics. Everything that you see on sale at this market was made locally by Dayton-based artists, artisans, and small businesses.

Holly Days at the Arcade – Dayton, OH

Address: 35 W. 4th St., Dayton, OH 45402

Do you enjoy a side of family fun with your holiday shopping? Then Holly Days at the Arcade is one Dayton event you won't want to miss. From December 10-12, 2025, the Dayton Arcade will be hosting a holiday event filled with festive fun, local vendors, and plenty of holiday entertainment. Look forward to full details on events, activities, and vendors for the 2025 edition of Holly Days at the Arcade to be announced closer to the start of the event.

Jingle Bell Holiday Market – Dayton, OH

Address: 450 Turner Rd., Dayton, OH 45415

Holiday shopping events in Dayton aren't just for the grownups! At the Jingle Bell Holiday Market, kids can shop in the special Santa's Shop, where young gift-givers can purchase discounted gifts for everyone on their list. There's plenty here for the adults as well, especially if you like buying crafty gifts. The market features handmade soaps, crafts, candles, jewelry, and fresh-baked goods, perfect for bringing something sweet to your next holiday party. The Jingle Bell Holiday Market will be open on December 6, 2025, from 12:00 – 4:00 PM.

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