Downtown Dayton Partnership

Walk to End Alzheimer’s
2025-10-18 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.
