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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

Artist in Training (AIT) Program

K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH

After school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to ...

Sunset Sessions with Zack Fish

RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States

Part of RiverScape Sunset Sessions series Sunset Sessions with Zack Fish 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us as we welcome ...

Karaoke

The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

Tuesdays – Karaoke with @raineyday.entertainment - $5 off full draft flights until 9 p.m.

The Hot Wing King

The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH

JUNE 3 - 14, 2026 The Hot Wing King Playwright: Katori Hall Director: Darnell Pierre Benjamin It’s time for the ...

Karaoke with Zane

Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United States

Yellow Cab Tavern Karaoke is BACK every Tuesday at 8pm with MC Zane Gerlach! Entry is always free! With a ...

CURIO at Courthouse Square

Courthouse Square Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, USA

Free entertainment in the heart of downtown Throughout the summer months, fun, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square, ...

Artist in Training (AIT) Program

K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH

After school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to ...

Crafty Arcade with The Savage Stitcher

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

Join us in the North Arcade for an evening of creativity, connection, and community in collaboration with The Savage Stitcher. ...

Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak

Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak 5:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: 10 and up | $15.00, $25.00, $60.00 Paddle under ...

Community Fitness: SWERK

RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States

SWERK combines current hip hop style dance moves with lower body toning and cardiovascular exercises to bring you one Booty-licious ...

Community Fitness: Bootcamp

RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States

Join The Unit for an exciting bootcamp workout that will take you through RiverScape in a whole new way. Whether ...

Live Trivia

Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United States

We are excited to host live trivia every Wednesday at The Yellow Cab Tavern! Since there are a limited number ...

Live Jazz at The Brightside

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

Jazz enthusiasts! You're invited to an evening of Live Jazz with the Kelli Campbell Quartet. An evening with Kelli and ...

Wu-Tang Wednesdays

The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

Dayton's legendary Ike B spins old school hip hop and whateva else he wants.