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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
Open Mic Night
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesOpen Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.
Music Bingo Thursdays
The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, USAWe have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes ...
We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 5th Annual Art Exhibition
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHThis year's exhibition features over 40 artworks from around the United States. See more at weredoingitallwrong.com. The exhibition was juried by ...
Ohio Community Development Corporation Association Annual Conference
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHThe Ohio Community Development Corporation Association's Annual Conference will be held at the downtown Dayton Arcade from September 17-19. This ...
2025 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition Featuring Bridgette Bogle
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHEvent Title: 2025 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition Featuring Bridgette Bogle Event Description: Sinclair Community College’s annual Fine Art Faculty Exhibition ...
Clothes That Work: Interviewing 101
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHLearn how to answer interview questions confidently, how to craft a winning elevator pitch, and how to handle online interviews ...
“The Contemporary Dayton 2025” – Juried Members’ Exhibition
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Juried Members’ Exhibition has been a fixture of The Co’s community programming since its founding in 1991. Participation is ...
Exhibit: School of the DAI Retrospective
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesSchool of the DAI Retrospective SEPTEMBER 5 - SEPTEMBER 27 SCHOOL OF THE DAI RETROSPECTIVE is an exhibition dedicated to the alumni ...
Guided Downtown Dayton historic walking tours
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHMany of the places that helped make Dayton a center of innovation were lost to history, while others survived and ...
We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 5th Annual Art Exhibition
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHThis year's exhibition features over 40 artworks from around the United States. See more at weredoingitallwrong.com. The exhibition was juried by ...
Hunger Awareness Month at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAVirtuous New Life Ministries, a partner of The Foodbank, Inc. will be at 2nd Street Market spreading awareness about food ...
NBFY Expressions of Peace Expo 2025 – EPEX2025
Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin New Beginnings For You for our First Annual Expressions of Peace Expo (EPEX 2025) at the Dayton Convention Center ...
Writer & Author’s Symposium
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDuring this full-day symposium, please join us for workshops, mini writing-themed activities, and an exploration of local authors. Books will ...
Community Workshop – Still Waters, Bold Lines
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesOn September 20, 2025 you can Unleash your creativity through the meditative blend of watercolor and ink in this expressive, ...
Crafty Kids Terrarium Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHCreate with Nature! Let your child's creativity bloom at our Crafty Kids Terrarium Workshop! There will be multiple fun projects ...
“The Contemporary Dayton 2025” – Juried Members’ Exhibition
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Juried Members’ Exhibition has been a fixture of The Co’s community programming since its founding in 1991. Participation is ...
Exhibit: School of the DAI Retrospective
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesSchool of the DAI Retrospective SEPTEMBER 5 - SEPTEMBER 27 SCHOOL OF THE DAI RETROSPECTIVE is an exhibition dedicated to the alumni ...
Special Interest Tour – Comedy Tour with Teddy at Dayton Art Institute
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesDAI’s Special Interest Tours are community tours with specialized themes! Explore the museum and make new connections! Invoke your creative ...
Summer Band Series
The Dayton Beer Company 41 MADISON STREET, Dayton, OH, United StatesWe're happy to announce our 2025 Summer Band Series! Starting May 17th & going until September 20th, join us every Saturday ...