Downtown Dayton Partnership

Front Street Art Hop
2025-06-07 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-06 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-08 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-03 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-08 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) and 2 more dates | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Art, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have a NEW ART HOP SCHEDULE!! Join us every First Friday & the Saturday after for our monthly art hops. FRIDAY, 5PM – 9PM Explore art studios, shops, and galleries across campus! Live demonstrations, gallery openings, and new work on display by more than 150 artists! Meet our artists, learn about their work, or sign up to take a class! Don’t just see art, live it! Kool Beanz Cafe is open! Order at the tent and step inside to warm up while your made-to-order treat is prepared! SATURDAY, 11AM – 4PM Saturday after is your chance to visit what you couldn’t fit in on Friday! Of course, Kool Beanz Cafe will have things fired up and ready to make your lunch fresh.

A Distinct Society
2025-02-05 19:30 | The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
In the tranquil hush of a library that straddles the U.S. – Canada border, life is about to change. When an Iranian father and daughter, separated by the international border, start using the library as a meeting place, the French-Canadian librarian, an American customs agent, and a local teenager find their quiet lives suddenly full of excitement and consequence. Inspired by true events, A Distinct Society is a touching and funny new play about the many things – family, food, art, love, and politics – that can either divide or unite us.
Experience a story of borders transcended by the universal search for connection, proving that even in the quietest places, life can echo with excitement and profound significance.

An Evening with Dairy Family & crabswithoutlegs
2025-02-08 20:00 - 23:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for a fabulous evening of live music featuring an exciting lineup of two up-and-coming bands that are making waves in the music scene: Dairy Family & crabswithoutlegs on Saturday Feb 8th at The Brightside in downtown Dayton. Dairy Family’s original music is an eclectic mix of genres, blends elements of folk, rock, and indie pop, creating a sound that is both fresh and nostalgic. Dayton’s own crabswithoutlegs brings their own distinctive flair to the stage, combining experimental sounds with thought-provoking themes. This is one of our favorite nights of live music! (see more about the bands below) HOW TO GO? Saturday, February 8, 2025 at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St Dayton) Doors 7pm / Show 8pm Tickets $15 advance / $20 at door Ticket link: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/an-evening-with-dairy-family-crabswithoutlegs-2025-02-08-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-d5010b More about the bands: DAIRY FAMILY Hailing from Columbus Ohio, Dairy Family combines influences from Indie Rock, Funk, and Neo Soul to create a sonic palette both capable of making you dance, and feel the full range of human emotion. After writing music during the pandemic, Dairy Family began playing shows around Columbus, building a small following in the local DIY scene. Since then the band has started traveling around the country, playing shows in New York City, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Athens, Muncie, and Crooksville. This past year Dairy Family has played numerous sold out shows in Columbus, and is beginning to release new music consistently leading up to the eventual release of their debut album. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5BLDEF5cqYBcOcj9TnUzQd crabswithoutlegs Get ready to be captivated by crabswithoutlegs, the sensational 9-piece jazz-fusion band hailing from Dayton and Columbus, Ohio. With their unique blend of original compositions and electrifying performances, they’ve won the Ohio State University Battle of the Bands this year, following their impressive win at the Dayton Battle of the Bands last year. These accolades are a testament to their undeniable talent, featuring a bass-led jams, jazz trained guitar, keys, drums, and a full horn section, topped off with their incredible lead vocalist, Eleanor Dakota. Get more info here: https://www.crabswithoutlegs.com/

Polar Bear Express
2024-11-07 | Downtown Dayton
Thru Feb. 28 • Polar Bear Express
Routes throughout downtown; call for dates, times, and cost.
Book a ride aboard the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the festive streets of Dayton and to the best bars and restaurants. Reservations required. pedalwagon.com/dayton. 388-3006.

Ice Skating
2024-11-29 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. While the rink is open, you can enjoy delicious treats from the concession area, including a cup of hot chocolate. Take advantage of fun skating activities, such as lessons, themed skating nights and more. Visit metroparks.org/ice-rink to learn more, find daily open hours, and see a schedule of events. Admission: $7 daily, ice skate rental: $3 daily. Season passes available. Ages 3 and under are free with a paying adult. 278-2607.

Jurassic Quest 2025
2025-02-07 12:00 - 18:00 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Playing Friday, February 7 – Sunday, February 9, 2025 (Friday 12p-6p, Saturday 9a-6p, Sunday 9a-5p) There’s no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while being surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the King himself, Tyrannosaurus rex! Get your tickets for Dayton now, before they go EXTINCT! Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe our herd of life-size dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, and an INCREDIBLE T.rex! YOU MUST CHOOSE AN ARRIVAL TIME. YOU MAY ENTER THE VENUE ANYTIME AFTER YOUR ARRIVAL TIME BEGINS. ONCE AT THE EVENT, YOU MAY STAY AS LONG AS YOU LIKE. All guests ages 2 and older must have a ticket. Guests under age 2 receive free kids’ standard admission. Entry is allowed until 1 hour before the closing time listed each day. Ticket prices subject to applicable taxes and fees both online and onsite. Prices are based on demand and subject to change. Attractions and exhibits vary by show. Premium add-ons like Green Screen Photos and Face Paint are not included with any ticket and can be purchased on-site at our Dino Store.
