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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

[Dis]information Age Dialogue

The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

What's the difference between mis- and disinformation? How can we spot propaganda and conspiracy theories? And what are the best ...

Front Street Art Jam

Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH

The Front Street Art Jam happens rain or shine on April 16th!! The event features a beer garden with craft ...

Art Lunch

Dayton Society of Artists – DSA 48 High St, Dayton, OH, United States

Bring a packed lunch, your artwork or other art to share, or just come for some community. Plenty of Street Parking ...

Free

Art Critique

Dayton Society of Artists – DSA 48 High St, Dayton, OH, United States

Constructive feedback can help take your art to the next level. But when an art school teacher isn’t one hand-raise ...

Free
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Party at the Plaza

Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH

It’s time to break out your baseball hats and jerseys! Water Street District is excited to announce its first annual ...

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Speaker Series: “Connecting the Community”

Sinclair Conference Center 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, USA

Hosted by Michael Carter, Chief Diversity Officer at Sinclair College, in Partnership with Michael Parks, President of The Dayton Foundation, and Hakim Oliver . ...

Free

Derby Day & Wiener Dog Races

The Oregon District E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, United States

The Oregon District is excited to bring back this crowd favorite event celebrating our shortest K-9 friends! Proceeds of the ...

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Speaker Series: “Connecting the Community”

Sinclair Conference Center 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, USA

Hosted by Michael Carter, Chief Diversity Officer at Sinclair College, in Partnership with Michael Parks, President of The Dayton Foundation, and Hakim Oliver . ...

Free

NCCJ 2023 Pride Rocks!

Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH

In efforts to alleviate suicide prevention rates in the LGBTQ+ community NCCJ will be hosting an event open to the ...

Healthy Kids Day

RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States

Come enjoy a day in the sun with the YMCA of Greater Dayton at Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, May ...

Free
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Speaker Series: “Connecting the Community”

Sinclair Conference Center 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, USA

Hosted by Michael Carter, Chief Diversity Officer at Sinclair College, in Partnership with Michael Parks, President of The Dayton Foundation, and Hakim Oliver . ...

Free
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Speaker Series: “Connecting the Community”

Sinclair Conference Center 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, USA

Hosted by Michael Carter, Chief Diversity Officer at Sinclair College, in Partnership with Michael Parks, President of The Dayton Foundation, and Hakim Oliver . ...

Free

Pride Day at the International Peace Museum

The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

Celebrate PRIDE with the International Peace Museum!   From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., join Rafaela (Ella) Santos inside the ...

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Party at the Plaza

Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH

It’s time to break out your baseball hats and jerseys! Water Street District is excited to announce its first annual ...

lola Nights.

lola Event Lounge 130 W. Second St., Dayton, OH

Join Lola for signature cocktails and delicious appetizers while making connections with like-minded people. lola is located next to Table ...

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Back to School Drive

Corporate 119 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

Corporate and Bigger Than Sneakers present a donation drive to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton. Enjoy 15% ...

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Back to School Drive

Corporate 119 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

Corporate and Bigger Than Sneakers present a donation drive to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton. Enjoy 15% ...

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Back to School Drive

Corporate 119 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

Corporate and Bigger Than Sneakers present a donation drive to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton. Enjoy 15% ...

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Back to School Drive

Corporate 119 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

Corporate and Bigger Than Sneakers present a donation drive to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton. Enjoy 15% ...

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