This same event, called Holly Days, was hosted by the Dayton Arcade back in 1992 and 1993 featuring merchants, holiday decor and live entertainment. Around 150,000 people visited the Arcade during these events. Despite this attendance, the Dayton Arcade, which was originally built between 1902 and 1904, officially closed to the public after the 1993 Holly Days.
“We’re extremely excited to revive Holly Days in 2021,” said Megan Dunn Peters, Arcade community manager for Cross Street Partners, who organized the Holly Days 2021 event. “There will be amazing local holiday shopping options and plenty of holiday magic for all to enjoy. I attended the last Holly Days with my family as a child, and we hope that by bringing back this event, the community will once again make this a part of their holiday tradition for years to come.”
In particular, The Contemporary Dayton will be setting up shop at the Arcade during Holly Days, selling items from multicultural artists and vendors with a focus on sustainability in their Holiday Gift Gallery.
Stivers School for the Arts, Centerville High School Strings and more are set to perform in the Dayton Arcade Rotunda throughout the event.
Guests will be able to grab a drink from the cash-only “Holly Bar,” located in The Tank, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening.
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
HOW TO GO
What: Holly Days 2021
When: Tuesday, Dec. 7, Wednesday, Dec. 8 and Thursday, Dec. 9 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Dayton Arcade, 35 W 4th St., Dayton
Cost: Free
More info: www.arcadedayton.com
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