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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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Celebrate the Holidays with Music, Meal, Trivia, and Dayton Dinner Theater's famous interactive movie experience with the classic, heartwarming, and ...
DECEMBER 10 - 21, 2025 Seasonal Shorts Playwrights: Kelsey Celek, Chris Leyva, Marley Masterson, Aleah Vassell, Torie Wiggins, Robb Willoughby ...
SEASON’S GREETINGS: A HOLIDAY CABARET is back for its fifth season! Performers Gina Handy and Philip Drennen, along with Deron Bell ...
Sip your way through local brews, grab a bite at buzzworthy spots and discover why Water Street District is where ...
Book a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton ...
A festive Christmas pop-up where holiday cocktails, sparkling decor, and cozy seasonal vibes transform the space into a winter wonderland. ...
November 28-January 1 Stratacache Tower lobby at the corner of Second & Main sts. View in building lobby Mon-Sat, or ...
November 28-January 4 Schuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts.; Hours of operation vary - for the most up-to-date info, ...
Dec. 5-29 Select businesses throughout downtown This annual contest shows off the creativity of downtown Dayton's collection of small ...
Downtown Dayton’s small businesses need our help now, more than ever! This holiday season, while you’re celebrating and shopping small ...
Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...
Before nestling the children all snug in their beds, check out the Greater Dayton RTA's Historic Christmas Trolley - #559! ...
Artists will showcase paintings, ceramics, blown glass, prints, and jewelry for sale. Mon.-Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., ...
Santa is coming to town aboard the Greater Dayton RTA's holiday bus! This year's holiday bus will run along Dayton ...
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 ...
It’s Christmas time and The Wassail Warblers, a group of long-time friends and semi-committed amateur carolers, are making their annual ...
Sip your way through local brews, grab a bite at buzzworthy spots and discover why Water Street District is where ...
Book a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton ...
A festive Christmas pop-up where holiday cocktails, sparkling decor, and cozy seasonal vibes transform the space into a winter wonderland. ...
November 28-January 1 Stratacache Tower lobby at the corner of Second & Main sts. View in building lobby Mon-Sat, or ...
