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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

Coffee Talk

2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USA

Join Poppets Coffee, a Market vendor, where you'll explore the rich flavors of specialty coffee paired with sweet and savory ...

April First Friday at the Arcade

Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH

Join us for April First Friday at the Arcade! The Arcade’s historic concourse will be open on Friday, April 3 ...

Earth DAYton Kick-off

2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USA

Celebrate Earth Month with Five Rivers MetroParks, City of Dayton and other local organizations during the Earth Dayton Kick Off ...

Wine Bottle Terrarium Workshop

Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Get ready to dig in and let your creativity flow! Join us for a one-of-a-kind workshop where you’ll transform a ...

Easter Brunch

Bistecca 137 N. Main St., Dayton, OH

Bistecca’s Easter Brunch will be available Easter Sunday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m, and will feature an array ...

Easter Brunch

The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United States

Celebrate Easter with a delightful brunch at The Dayton Woman’s Club! Enjoy a delicious buffet-style meal in our historic Victorian ...

Premier Mobile Health Unit Visit

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

Premier Mobile Health Unit Visit, Tuesday, April 7, 11 am-2 pm, Main Library, The Center for Community Impact & Innovation: ...

Open Studio Sessions

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

Come get creative in a relaxed, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials, or feel free to bring your own. ...

ekoostik hookah’s 35th Anniversary

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

You’re invited to celebrate 35 Years of ekoostik hookah - Ohio’s longest running and most beloved jam band! Their friends, ...

Water Bottle Printing

Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH

Get creative and show off your Built Environment Week spirit by designing and custom-printing your very own reusable water bottle! ...

Renovate Right Panel

Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH

Join Sinclair Community College, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and Preservation Dayton for an in-depth exploration of historic renovation. ...

Built Environment Job Fair

Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH

Join us to connect with employers in the built environment industry! As part of Built Environment Week, we are thrilled ...

Art Escape at Wayne & Clover

Wayne & Clover 1201 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OH

An evening of art and conversation in one of the city’s most beloved coffeehouses. Meet Member Artist Elisha Frontz, enjoy ...

Art Escape: Cafe Escape

Wayne & Clover 1201 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OH

The Café Escape Hosted by Wayne & Clover Wednesday, April 15 5:30-7:30 pm An evening of art and conversation in ...

Tony Foster: Painting at the Edge

THE NEON , United States

Overview In celebration of Dayton Art Institute's exhibition "Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective," we're thrilled to partner with ...