Downtown Dayton Partnership

Anniversary Beer Bash & Urban Smokeout
2025-05-17 12:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Warped Wing Brewing Company, 26 Wyandot St., Dayton, 45402, United States
Warped Wing is throwing it back to where it all began – right here in the DYT – for a good old-fashioned Beer Bash & Urban Smokeout to celebrate 11 amazing years! Rain or shine – we’re taking the party outdoors with the Trotwood Trailer, a tented lot, & all the good vibes you’ve come to expect.
Stop by for cold beer, smokin’ good eats, and live music. Bring a lawn chair, bring your crew, & plan to hang a while. You won’t want to miss it!

Children’s Free Book Fair
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!

Dayton Freestyle Kayaking Competition
2025-05-31 12:00 - 14:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Spectators are welcome as Dayton-area kayakers compete at RiverScape’s River Run for various awards. Stop by and watch as kayakers turn cartwheels, flips and rolls in the wave created by the drop, making for a fun, vibrant scene along our downtown riverfront and bikeway.

Susanne Scherette King on exhibit
2025-05-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Held Over – Susanne Scherette King Artwork – Art lovers still have a chance to view artwork from Susanne’s May 2025 solo-exhibition with select pieces still being available for acquisition. Free and open to the public.

Summer Band Series: Chris Yakopcic
2025-05-31 19:00 - 22:00 | OH
Enjoy some live music at the Dayton Beer Company! Chris Yakopcic takes the stage for a free show from 7-10 p.m.

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!

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!

Free Yoga – Arcade Arts & Wellness
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

Summer Tea Fundraiser
2025-06-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for a little party on the first day of Summer to celebrate the season and help us raise some money towards finding a new location for Rabbit Hole Books’ parent organization, Dayton Book Fair.
Enjoy free tea and a blind date with a book! $10 tea cups will be available as well as free will donations.

LaunchPad
2025-06-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-21 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!

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!

Artist Talk: Erin Holscher Almazan
2025-07-10 18:30 - 20:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Come join us at The Contemporary Dayton for an exciting Artist Talk featuring the talented Erin Holscher Almazan. Dive into the world of art with Erin as she shares her inspirations, creative process, and journey as an artist. This in-person event is a unique opportunity to gain insight into the mind of a brilliant creator. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with art in a whole new way!
Erin Holscher Almazan is a Professor of Drawing and Printmaking at the University of Dayton. Almazan’s exquisite new body of oil paintings examines the separation naturally occurring as a mother’s children grow up, becoming more independent with time.

Living Color – Closing Celebration
2025-07-11 18:00 - 2025-09-11 20:00 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Come enjoy the artwork and the vibe during the Closing Celebration for the group art exhibition “Living Color”. Lite refreshments served and music by Isicle. Artist participating in this group exhibition include: Julio Antonio Pino Varens Michael Surber Ron Rollins Hadley Rodebeck Tobi Ewing April Sunami Evelyn ‘Hadeev’ Hargrove Zuri Ali Cedric Michael Cox Shon Curtis Alisa H. Workman

Artist talk: Christine Gaffney
2025-07-24 18:30 - 20:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Christine Gaffney is an interdisciplinary artist who recently received her MFA from CalArts and lives in the Dayton region. Gaffney’s sculptures and videos act as intimate self-portraits and reflections of her psyche and the complexities and dualities in female identities. This event is FREE and open to all.

Sunset at the Market
2025-08-21 17:00 - 20:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
The Market is open this Thursday evening for community, dining, shopping & more. The group playing tonight it the Silver Grass Band and be sure to visit Drive Electric Dayton who will be located out front and learn the importance of electric cars.

College Prep Night
2025-09-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
College Prep Night on Wednesday September 24 is a free one-stop college resource event to guide prospective college students and their parents through the process of planning an educational path.
High school students can talk to representatives from colleges and universities from all over the nation, those who RSVP before the event will be entered to win one of two, $1,000 scholarships. Students must pre-register for the event online and attend to be considered.

Neighborhood Pet Store Day at Wild Whiskers
2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St., Ste. 2, Dayton, OH, 45410, United States
Visit with SICSA pet adoption and adoptable animals 11pm-2pm
The Dog Wizard will host a “meet the trainer” event
Plus, shop HUGE one day sales 10am-4pm!

Walk to End Alzheimer’s
2025-10-18 08:30 - 12:00 | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.
Free to enter, but participants are encouraged to make a commitment to raise funds to advance the fight against Alzheimer’s

Artist Trading Card Social
2025-11-07 17:30 - 20:00 | The Garden Grille & Bar at the Hilton Garden Inn, 18 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Art is Life presents: Artist Trading Card Social
Inviting all artists, creatives, and art lovers to celebrate creative collaboration and engagement through the timeless art of trading cards. Supplies are provided and guests are encouraged to bring their own materials or trading cards to swap. Let’s make, trade, and share mini works of heART
Free admission!

Launch Party: From Dayton, With Love: A Collection of Treasured Sweets, Past & Present
2025-11-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Sueno, 607 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Celebrate the launch of a brand new cookbook! Join the community launch party with the Dayton Cookbook Club on Nov. 23, 3–6pm at Sueño.
From Dayton, With Love: A Collection of Treasured Sweets, Past & Present.
A new 100-page cookbook by Dayton baker & writer Megan Smith celebrates the city’s sweetest history — from the flour mills that once lined downtown streets to the home bakers carrying on those traditions today. Featuring recipes and stories from Dayton residents past and present, From Dayton, With Love is both a love letter and a time capsule of our community’s kitchens.
Available late November at select Dayton shops and online at daytoncookbook.com.

Bach’s Lunch
2025-12-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-18 12:00 - 14:00 | The Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main Street, Third Floor, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Carillon Brass is thrilled to present a favorite Dayton holiday tradition: Bach’s Lunch. All five members of the ensemble are members of the Philharmonic Orchestra. The program features traditional holiday favorites as well as other music for brass instruments, presented in a lighthearted, audience-friendly format.
During your visit, enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts, plus a boxed lunch available for purchase.
Note: This is a free event, but a ticket is required to attend. If you can no longer attend the performance, you can return your reserved tickets to the box office to ensure that more can enjoy the performance.
Generously sponsored by the Richard A. and Mary T. Whitney Fund of the Dayton Foundation

Noonday Carol Sing
2025-12-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Westminster Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
12:00 noon – handbell music,
12:10 pm carol singing by all and choral music by the Vocal Ensemble of Xenia High School – Lunch follows at a nominal cost.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Wilkinson St., Downtown Dayton

Exhibition: In Small Measure
2026-02-13 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-14 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to announce In Small Measure, its new fundraising exhibition and sale taking place February 13–14, 2026.
This creative initiative invites artists from across the region and beyond to donate original, postcard-sized artworks—each measuring 4 x 6 inches—to support The Contemporary Dayton’s mission to advance equity, diversity, and access through the presentation of contemporary art and ideas.
Each artwork will be sold anonymously for $100, directly supporting The Contemporary Dayton’s exhibitions and programs.

Early Bird Market at the Dayton Woman’s Club
2026-03-20 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-21 09:00 - 13:00 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
FREE ENTRY!
Two Dates:Friday, March 20, 2026, from 10 am – 7 pmSaturday, March 21, 2026, from 9 am – 1 pm

Visit our beautiful Victorian Mansion in Downtown Dayton and discover a wide variety of handcrafted goods from local artisans and merchants, along with unique treasures at our tag sale. Be sure to come hungry—our kitchen will be serving housemade meals.
Bring a friend and join the fun—we can’t wait to see you there!

We are open to the general public. Our venue is fully accessible with a ramp entrance.

All proceeds will fund our community programs and preserve our nationally recognized historic landmark.
