Downtown Dayton Partnership

National Poetry Month Haiku Festival
2024-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
April is National Poetry Month!
Rabbit Hole Books is hosting a Haiku Festival with free workshops and a Haiku Contest.
A free workshops for poets 15 years or younger is planned for 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Poets 16 years and older can attend a free workshop at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 22.
The Haiku Contest closes on April 26 with winners announced on May 3. One winner will be chosen from each category (15 years & under, 16 years & older) to receive a $50 Rabbit Hole Books giftcard.
Up to three entries per poet may be submitted in person or by mail to Rabbit Hole Books to enter. Mailed entries must be postmarked by April 22.

World Book Day
2024-04-23 12:00 - 19:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
World Book Day was established by UNESCO in 1970. To celebrate this year, all guests to Rabbit Hole Books on World Book Day 2024 will receive one book of their choice for free!

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes
2024-04-23 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-24 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-25 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-29 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-30 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-01 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-02 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-06 15:00 - 18:00 and 15 more dates | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The AIT program is an after-school art club for students in grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of media while working at their own pace. By learning some of the techniques used by artists, they will train to become better at their own art making. These classes are perfect for both beginners and students who already make lots of art! The collaborative environment in our studio allows students to forge friendships, build self-confidence, and experience new perspectives while making art. Students can opt to attend one day per week, two days, or all sessions. Students are welcome to join at any point in the year. Classes are $15 for members or $30 non-members. 5 class and 10 class passes available.
Scholarship information available at https://k12tejasgallery.org/artist-in-training-afterschool-art-classes/

2024 Eichelberger Concert Season Announcment
2024-05-02 17:30 - 21:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Get ready for another great summer full of music at Levitt Pavilion Dayton! To announce the 2024 Eichelberger Concert Season we’ll be doing what we do best, a free concert! And The Luv Locz Experiment will be helping us by playing this event!!
Event starts at 5:30 p.m. with the event announcement planned for 6:00 p.m.. Luv Locz Experiment takes the stage at 7:00 p.m.

Science Saturdays: Medieval Science
2024-05-18 09:30 - 10:30 | The Engineers Club, 110 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, OH, 45402
Science Saturdays is exploring Medieval Science on May 18th, 2024, from 9:30am-10:30am at the Engineers Club of Dayton. Join Mr. Frank and Fultzie as they delve into the fascinating world of medieval scientific discoveries. Discover the ingenuity of scholars and thinkers from the Middle Ages and explore their innovative ideas about the natural world.

Don’t miss this FREE event for all ages, celebrating the spirit of adventure and exploration inspired by the thinkers of medieval times. Be sure to like and follow Science Saturdays for more details and sneak peeks into this exciting journey through history and science!

Bloomsday at Rabbit Hole Books
2024-06-16 14:00 - 18:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Celebrate James Joyce’s novel “Ulysses” and the calendar’s only literary holiday!
Stop by Rabbit Hole Books at 29 W. First St. for modern traditional Irish music from Columbus acoustic duo, Dogwood Road, food trucks, short readings from Irish literature by guest speakers, trivia, and James Joyce related merch for sale.
Edwardian Dress is encouraged but not required!

Pet Meet and Greet with Paw Patrol
2024-07-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St., Ste. 2, Dayton, OH, 45410, United States
Join Paw Patrol Dayton at Wild Whiskers for a meet and greet event! Meet adoptable dogs and cats ready to find their forever families.
Shop Christmas in July sales throughout Wild Whiskers while you’re there to find treats, food, toys, and more for your new pet!

Kitten Palooza Adoption Event
2024-08-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St., Ste. 2, Dayton, OH, 45410, United States
Join Wild Whiskers and The Humane Society of Greater Dayton for a kitten adoption event!
On Saturday, August 3rd, Wild Whiskers (33 S. Saint Clair Street) will be hosting a kitten adoption event from 12pm-3pm. We have so many adorable babies looking for their forever homes!

You can fill out an application ahead of time on the Humane Society’s website: https://hsdayton.org/adopt/adoption-application/ or fill one out in person at the event.

All adoptions are done on a first come, first serve basis at the event
