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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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Y-Way 5K • Walk Or Run

YMCA of Greater Dayton - Downtown 316 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OH

Join the Downtown Y for our first Y-Way 5K (Walk or Run) in Downtown Dayton! Saturday, April 18th • Race ...

Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Give Away

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

Join us for our annual Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Giveaway as it returns to the Market! Help the environment and ...

Artist Talk: Paul Verdell

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

Join us for an exciting in-person event with the talented artist Paul Verdell! Dive into his creative process, inspirations, and ...

Global Artisan Market

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

The Market has partnered with Welcome Dayton and other partner agencies in inviting special guest artisans who recently arrived in ...

ArtEBration Food Truck Rally

Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH

Front Street Studio'sArtEBration Food Truck Rally1001 E 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402 May 1st 5pm to 9pm daytonfoodtruckrallies.com Front Street ...

A Conversation with Mike Giant & Jason REVOK

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

An artist talk with artist Jason REVOK led by Dayton-based artist Mike Giant. FREE and open to all.

Pride Rocks!

Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH

Join us for Pride Rocks!- a free, family-friendly celebration where community comes together to raise awareness and share resources for ...

Rebel with a Clause

THE NEON , United States

Overview "One fall day, Ellen Jovin set up a folding table on a Manhattan sidewalk with a homemade sign that ...

JD Simo & Luther Dickinson

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

Two of the most electrifying forces in modern roots music—Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars, The Black Crowes) and JD Simo ...

Artist Talk: Jamea Richmond-Edwards

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

Richmond-Edwards is an artist from Detroit who holds a BFA from Jackson State University and an MFA from Howard University. ...

Clash Spring / Summer Fashion Show

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

You’re invited to an evening of bold silhouettes, fresh energy, and runway magic at the Clash Spring/Summer Fashion Show. Produced ...