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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
Water Street District Pint Path
Water Street DistrictSip your way through local brews, grab a bite at buzzworthy spots and discover why Water Street District is where ...
Exhibit: The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonOctober 18, 2025–January 11, 2026 The Triumph of Nature presents the refined, ever-popular and elegant curvilinear designs and nature-based motifs of ...
Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Deal: Impressions of Stillness
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonMember’s Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Deal: Impressions of Stillness Featuring the current body of work by Dayton-based artist, Amy Deal. Amy ...
AcadeCon 2025
Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton– Destination Dayton® is excited to welcome AcadeCon 2025, a three-day tabletop gaming convention, back to the Dayton Convention Center, ...
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonBook a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton ...
Small but Mighty 2025
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, DaytonSMALL BUT MIGHTY 2025 NOVEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 13 SMALL BUT MIGHTY 2025 is the Dayton Society of Artists small works ...
Holly Jolly Social: A Christmas Bar Pop-Up
Two Social 123 E. Third St., DaytonA festive Christmas pop-up where holiday cocktails, sparkling decor, and cozy seasonal vibes transform the space into a winter wonderland. ...
Fall Fun DIY Projects
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., DaytonMake succulent pumpkins for $7 and up and succulent terracotta towers for $13 and up. Prices include pumpkin and moss ...
Holiday Bazaar
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, DaytonBrowse a wide variety of handcrafted goods from local artisans and merchants, discover unique treasures at the tag sale, and ...
Exhibit: Beyond Guilt
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., DaytonBeyond Guilt is a compelling visual experience that tells the powerful and redemptive stories of those impacted by over-sentencing and ...
Saturday Art Workshops
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., DaytonSaturday Art Workshops for Kindergarten-12th Grade and Adults. Each month explore a different art medium (Clay, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Mosaics, ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Holiday Greenery Crafting
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., DaytonStop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more!
Saturday Community Tours
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonExplore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton ...
Family Open Studio
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonJoin us in Studio A in the Education Wing of Rike for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. ...
Dayton Literary Peace Prize: Conversation With The Authors
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., DaytonPlease join the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation for a once-in-a-lifetime literary event celebrating the 2025 winning authors and the ...
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really
The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., DaytonOCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 9, 2025 Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really Playwright: Kate Hamill Director: Emily N. Wells Bouncing ...
Queens Of Soul
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, DaytonCelebrate the powerhouse women who changed the face of music. From Aretha and Tina to Whitney, Adele, and more, QUEENS OF ...