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Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.
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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Downtown Events Calendar
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GREAT Miami Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge
Great Miami RiverThe 2025 GREAT Miami Riverway Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge June 13 - July 20, 2025 Hosted by the Great Miami ...
Exhibit: Living Color
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., DaytonArtwork presented to you in Living Color from this group exhibition. Vibrant and colorful artworks fill the gallery from June ...
Ongoing
Exhibit: Laura Sanders: Force of Nature
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a mid-career survey of work by Laura Sanders, an artist whose lush, photorealistic ...
Exhibit: Erin Holscher Almazan: What These Arms Hold
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Erin Holscher Almazan. In these gestural oil ...
Exhibit: Christine Gaffney: Well-Balanced
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a solo exhibition of the work of interdisciplinary artist Christine Gaffney. Her sculpture ...
Peace Camp
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., DaytonThe Peace Camp offers youth a dynamic, hands-on experience to explore peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and empathy. Through workshops and activities, ...
LaunchPad
The Hub powered by PNC Bank 31 S. Main St., DaytonLaunchPad is a free, monthly event designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, creatives and startup founders looking to grow, learn, ...
CURIO: Lunch Box
Courthouse Square Third & Main Streets, DaytonThroughout the summer months, fun, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square, with CURIO serving as the hub of community, connection, ...
Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonPart of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter's Kayak Solutions 4:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: 10 and up | $15.00 ...
Stage & Sip: MJ
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., DaytonSTAGE & SIP redefines the traditional theatre experience for adults ages 21 and up. On June 26 at 4:30 p.m., join ...
CURIO: Social – Yacht Rock Party!
Courthouse Square Third & Main Streets, DaytonIt's smoooooth sailing into summer! Grab your best tropical shirt, captain's hat, boat shoes, and join us for the first ...
Culture & Community Gatherings
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, DaytonAs part of its Native American Heritage and Culture programming, Dayton Metro Library will hold Culture & Community Gatherings through ...
Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonOur artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and The Dayton Art Institute through ...
Artist Talk: Laura Sanders
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonAn evening with the talented artist Laura Sanders at The Contemporary Dayton! Join us for an intimate discussion about her ...
Artist Talk and Meet & Greet
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonARTIST TALKS + ARTIST MEET & GREETS Thursday / 6:30 – 8 p / Jun 26 / Laura Sanders Thursday ...
Jayne Sachs & Friends
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., DaytonWe are very excited to welcome the legendary Jayne Sachs back to Dayton for a hometown show with her full ...
Dayton Jewish International Film Festival
THE NEONThe Dayton Jewish International Film Festival offers outstanding world cinema that promotes awareness, appreciation and pride to the diversity of ...
MJ: The Musical
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, DaytonHe is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Dayton ...
Open Mic Night
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., DaytonOpen Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.
Music Bingo Thursdays
The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., DaytonWe have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes ...