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There’s always something fun going on downtown! Below you’ll find a list of events scheduled for today. Use the filters at the top to find events by date, keyword, and more. You can also view the calendar by month or as a list of 20 events at a time.
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New Beginnings An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West February 18, 2023–May 21, 2023 New Beginnings is a ...
October 21, 2023–January 14, 2024 Known internationally as one of the leading Post-Impressionists, the art of Toulouse-Lautrec explores the cabarets, ...
The Contemporary Dayton presents an ambitious exhibition of new work, created to fill the entirety of the Co’s four galleries ...
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 • Downtown Jingle Lights East Monument Avenue and Main Street See downtown streets transformed into an interactive, ...
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 • Virginia Kettering’s Holiday Train Display Stratacache Tower lobby at the corner of Second & Main sts.; ...
Nov. 24-Jan. 3 • Rike’s Holiday Windows presented by Dayton Live Schuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts.; Mon.-Fri. 6:30 ...
Dec. 1-29 • Whimsical Windows Contest sponsored by Dayton.com Select businesses throughout downtown. Enjoy shopping, dining and exploring downtown in ...
See Carillon Park’s campus transformed into a winter wonderland of sparkle, magic, and holiday cheer, including the Carillon Tree of ...
Wondering what to do in Dayton, Ohio this winter? Well, the weather outside might be frightful, but good times are ...
FRIDAY NOV 17 – SATURDAY DEC 23 Wednesday–Friday 11 am–7 pm; Saturday–Sunday 11 am–4 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday The ...
Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...
The most wonderful time of the year is here! Kick off the holiday season at Water Street District. Join us ...
Rabbit Hole Books will be tempting a visit from Santa with milk and cookies for all guests on First Friday, ...
Part of Tea Time series Design a Custom Holiday Tea Blend 11:30am - 12:30pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us in the east ...
Live music at the Dublin Pub! Stop by for a pint and listen to live music for Irish First Fridays. ...
Check out the line-up of Pop-Up Art Exhibitions happening at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery in November and December including ...
Christmas Tours of the Mansion at The Dayton Woman’s Club: Tickets $10 per person advanced tickets required. Saturday Nov 25th: ...
Kick off the Holiday Season with the International Peace Museum! Join us for a Festive First Friday with live music, ...
It’s the BEST time of year to visit The ARTery and Front Street! We’re all decked out and there’s TONS ...
Explore art studios, galleries, boutiques, and workshops across our campus! With more than three industrial-sized buildings to explore you will ...
Handmade Holiday, now in its 15th year, is back for a two-day show on Dec. 1 and 2. Held at the Yellow ...
