Guided Downtown Dayton historic walking tours
2025-05-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-05-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-05-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-13 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-20 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-11 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Many of the places that helped make Dayton a center of innovation were lost to history, while others survived and adapted, representing the city’s spirit of revitalization. Some of the city’s distinctive and significant structures were demolished, while others, including the Dayton Arcade and Centre City Building, saw challenging times but now await redevelopment. Explore and learn about the diverse selection of retail, industrial, entertainment, and residential sites on this guided walking tour of Downtown Dayton.
Tours are available on Fridays beginning May 2 and run through October 2025. The cost is $10 per person and reservations are required to attend.
Our guided downtown walking tours will launch promptly at 5:30 p.m. from the Dayton Arcade entrance on Fourth Street. This 90-minute, 1.5-mile tour may be deemed strenuous by some, and patrons should be able to walk/navigate city sidewalks and streets. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle if needed. Tours will launch rain or shine, except in the event of thunder or lightning.

Free Yoga – Arcade Arts & Wellness
2025-05-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-06-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The 2025 Arcade Arts & Wellness Series is a rejuvenating journey with a variety of local yoga instructors amidst the timeless charm of this iconic landmark. Come and join us for these exciting events!
Traditional Yoga with Michelle Daniel of The Lifestyle Technique | The Arcade’s Rotunda, 35 W. Fourth St. Wednesday, May 7 – 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 11 – 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Wednesday, July 2 – 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
This series is free and open to all but may require Eventbrite pre-registration and on-site waivers. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arcade-arts-wellness-yoga-tickets-1279326974419?aff=oddtdtcreator
Doors open to registered participants 15 minutes before the start of each class. Equipment will not be provided. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise or wellness program. After your practice ends, plan to shop from a curated selection of vendors. We’ll see you at the Arcade on the mat soon!
Series Presented by: The Contemporary Dayton, Friends of the Dayton Arcade, and The Hub Powered by PNC Bank

Free concert: Sinclair Classical Guitar Ensemble
2025-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Blair Hall Theatre – Sinclair, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Enjoy a free concert from Sinclair Classical Guitar Ensemble
Noah Ward, director
Blair Hall Theatre, Building 2
Full concert schedule available at https://www.sinclair.edu/academics/divisions/lcs/mus/current-concert-season/

LaunchPad
2025-05-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-17 09:00 - 17:00 | The Hub powered by PNC Bank, 31 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
LaunchPad is a free, monthly event designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, creatives and startup founders looking to grow, learn, and connect.
From April to August, each event will focus on Marketing, Money, or Business, featuring expert speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

These events lead up to Launch Dayton Startup Week on September 9-10—the 10th anniversary of Dayton’s biggest gathering for entrepreneurs—so, mark your calendars!

Exhibit: Erin Holscher Almazan: What These Arms Hold
2025-05-16 11:00 - 2025-08-23 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Erin Holscher Almazan. In these gestural oil paintings, Holscher Almazan examines the physical and emotional changes that naturally occur between a mother and her children, while reckoning with the fact that as her sons grow older, they also become more independent. In this series, she navigates this emotional space of attachment and detachment, of holding and letting go, through the use of color with an emphasis on hands and touch.
Erin Holscher Almazan is a Professor of Drawing and Printmaking at the University of Dayton. A native of North Dakota, she received a BFA in Fine Arts from Minnesota State University Moorhead and an MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology. She resides in Dayton with her husband and two sons. In conjunction with the exhibition, a selection of prints by the artist will be available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.

Exhibit: Christine Gaffney: Well-Balanced
2025-05-16 11:00 - 2025-08-23 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a solo exhibition of the work of interdisciplinary artist Christine Gaffney. Her sculpture and videos act as intimate self-portraits and reflections on her psyche and the dualities of female identities. Gaffney portrays the dichotomy of what we present to the public versus what we keep to ourselves, often employing her own body as a sculptural object to express agency and to collapse the relationship between object and maker.
Gaffney is an interdisciplinary artist from Dayton, Ohio. She holds an MFA from California Institute of the Arts where she studied Art and Technology and Integrated Media. Gaffney also studied Fine Art at Pratt Institute and the Columbus College of Art and Design. She earned a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Her practice embraces ideas around body image, body politics, feminism, and disability justice.

Children’s Free Book Fair
2025-05-17 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-18 10:00 - 19:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Rabbit Hole Books is hosting a free book fair for kids! All children from infancy to 18 can choose five free books and the first hundred kids will also get a free canvas book bag.
We will be opening early both days at 10 AM to 7PM.
On Sunday at four, we will be drawing for a free hammock with stand, because summer reading in a hammock is something close to bliss!

Mental Health Brunch + Vision Session
2025-05-17 11:00 - 14:00 | 5 Star Salon Academy, 125 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join 5 Star Salon Academy for a mental health brunch and vision space!
This event will have a focus on mental wellness, emotional clarity, goal setting, and more.
RSVP at https://www.5starsalonacademy.com/offers/6aWoX3bi/checkout

Pride Rocks!
2025-05-17 11:00 - 16:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for Pride Rocks!, a supportive community event dedicated to raising awareness and providing resources for mental health and suicide prevention within our LGBTQ+ community. This FREE, family-friendly event is open to everyone! ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴇxᴘᴇᴄᴛ: Join us in painting colorful, Pride-themed rocks with messages of hope and support. All materials will be provided! Fuel up with delicious eats from a variety of local food trucks, connect with local mental health providers and learn more about available mental health resources, browse unique crafts & products from local vendors, and enjoy live music from LGBTQ+ musicians.

Pride Weekend at Yellow Cab Tavern
2025-06-06 21:00 - 23:30, 2025-06-07 21:00 - 23:30 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for Dayton Pride this June 6th and 7th!
Friday:heavyheadTybee and the Buzz$7 cover at 9pmMusic at 9:30

Saturday:Kim L$5 cover9pm

Pride on Fifth 2025
2025-06-07 12:00 - 18:00 | The Oregon District, E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for another year of celebrating PRIDE in The Oregon District!

We’ve got a ton of entertainment and activities in the works- retail vendors, kid’s activities, two stages with music and performances from our favorite local Queens and musicians and much more!

Stop in to the Trolley Stop from 1-3 p.m. and Blind Bob’s from 2-6 p.m. for live music!

On the main stage! Scarlett Moon Event Productions will be taking over from 2-4:30 p.m. for a FREE show with a meet and greet to follow!

High Tea with Harpist Leah Estes
2025-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Experience an afternoon of refined charm and musical elegance at our June Monthly High Tea, hosted in our beautiful Victorian-era mansion in the heart of Dayton.
This month’s gathering features the serene sounds of live harp music by Leah Estes, a classically trained harpist and pianist with deep roots in the Dayton music community. Leah has performed with the Dayton Philharmonic and Springfield Symphony Orchestra, and her artistry will provide the perfect accompaniment to a relaxing and refined afternoon.
Guests will enjoy a traditional three-course high tea, including a selection of tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and elegant sweets—all served with fine teas in an atmosphere of timeless charm.
Seating is limited and reservations are required.

SPECTRUM: A Pride House Party – Ages 21+
2025-06-07 21:00 - 2025-06-08 02:00 | The Stage Door, 44 N. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
SPECTRUM: A Pride House Party is an electrifying celebration where the vibrant energy of Pride meets the pulsating beats of house. Get ready for an inclusive and exhilarating night of music, dancing, and community spirit! Come as you are and dance for Pride! No frills, just simply dance!

21+ NO COVER

See you on the dancefloor!

Honoring the Service and Legacy of America’s Women Veterans
2025-06-12 17:30 - 19:00 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us at The Dayton Woman’s Club as we honor the remarkable contributions of women in the U.S. military at our Women Veterans Day Celebration.
We are proud to welcome guest speaker Abby Auclair, a local Vietnam War veteran and former Army nurse. Abby’s courageous service and powerful story parallel the emotional journey portrayed in Kristin Hannah’s best-selling novel The Women. Her experiences provide an unforgettable perspective on what it meant to serve during one of the most turbulent times in American history.
Let’s gather in gratitude, remembrance, and celebration as we spotlight the strength, service, and legacy of our women veterans.
Special Gift for Women Veterans:
Each attending woman veteran will receive a complimentary copy of Empowered Women: Ohio Women in the Military, written by DWC Vice President Kim Villalva — an insightful and engaging book that explores the powerful impact of women in our nation’s military from the Revolutionary War to today. Books will be available for purchase as well.
FREE for Women Veterans
$15 for all other guests
Beverages & light snacks will be served
ADVANCE ONLINE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED

Navigating Change with Courage
2025-06-17 17:30 - 19:00 | OH
The Dayton Woman’s Club invites you to the inaugural evening of our new Woman Matters Speaker Series, created to empower and uplift women of all ages through meaningful conversations and practical wisdom.
Our first event, Navigating Change with Courage, features the acclaimed authors of Widows Among Us. Known as Three Widows, these inspiring women share heartfelt lessons on healing, navigating life’s unexpected turns, and rediscovering joy. Through humor, honesty, and heart, they offer valuable life lessons for women navigating change, supporting others, or seeking strength in uncertain times.
Their personal journeys through grief and growth have touched lives across the country.
They’ll share:

Encouragement for women in any season of transition

Real-world stories with relatable insights

Gracefully navigating life transitions

Building resilience and rediscovering joy

Real-world tools for moving forward

Grief, healing, and emotional strength

Whether you’re facing change, supporting someone who is, or simply curious to hear powerful, authentic stories, this evening will leave you inspired and better equipped for the road ahead.
Reserve your seat today – space is limited!
Admission: $15 per person
Optional boxed dinners available for $15
About the Speakers
Karen Justice, Rebecca LaChance, and Karen Smith-Racicot—the voices behind Three Widows—bring a wealth of personal experience, professional insight, and heartfelt storytelling to the stage.
Each woman faced the profound loss of a spouse and chose to turn her grief into growth. Drawing from careers in healthcare, coaching, nonprofit leadership, and education, they offer a multidimensional perspective on resilience and reinvention.
Their award-winning book, Widows Among Us: Stories and Insights, has been praised for its honesty, hope, and practical guidance. Together, they share not just what they’ve learned—but how they’ve lived it—with humor, compassion, and strength.

Ultimate Fan Fest Presented by Pepsi and Kroger
2025-06-21 09:00 - 12:30 | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Dragons Ultimate Fan Fest is a dream event for any Dragons or Reds fan.
Celebrating our 25th season we have brought together everything that makes the Dragons great. From activities with our Mascots and Green Team, to meet and greets with current and former players, to endless hours of fun with activities and inflatables, this event has something for everyone.
Everyone who attends this event will receive a pack of collector’s cards featuring the 12 Dragons Greats, plus our fan favorite mascots.
$7 for Kids, $12 for Adults

Artist Talk: Laura Sanders
2025-06-26 18:30 - 20:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
An evening with the talented artist Laura Sanders at The Contemporary Dayton! Join us for an intimate discussion about her creative process, inspirations, and latest works. Get a behind-the-scenes look at her stunning pieces and gain insight into the mind of this visionary artist. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet Laura in person and delve into the world of contemporary art!
