Downtown Dayton Partnership

Dayton Summerfest
2024-09-21 15:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Dayton Rotary Club presents a free family friendly afternoon music festival! Come on down to the Levitt Pavillion from 3-8pm on September 21st for music, fun, and food trucks! We will have soul, blues, and funk music played by the incredible Heather Redman & The Reputation, Noah Wotherspoon Band, and Dayton Funk All Stars. 6 food trucks will be available for all you foodies out there. And we’ll be having a 50/50 raffle as well!

Rain date: Sunday September 22

21st Annual United Rehabilitation Services Rubber Duck Regatta
2024-09-21 16:00 - 17:30 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
21st Annual United Rehabilitation Services Rubber Duck Regatta
4:00pm – 5:30pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
At least 20,000 rubber ducks will be dropped from the bridge for a race to the finish at RiverScape MetroPark, in conjunction with the Hispanic Heritage Festival. Proceeds from this family-friendly event benefit local children and adults with disabilities! Weather Dependent.

Dayton Birria Fest 2024
2024-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Dayton Birria Fest 2024Sept 21st – 5 to 9pm
Get all of the details: yellowcabfoodtrucks.com
We’re celebrating 11 years of The Yellow Cab Food Truck Rallies with specialty food fests all year long!
Join us on Sept 21st from 5 to 9pm for Dayton Birria Fest, happening at the Yellow Cab Tavern on Sept 21st, from 5 to 9pm!
Entry is always FREE to our family friendly food festivals at The Yellow Cab Tavern!
With tons of vendors serving Birria tacos and dishes in addition to their standard menu favorites, this will be a foodie event that you will not want to miss!
Vendors
Pizza BanditHome Cooked VibesCruisin CuisineLet’s Eat Food TruckThe Food PittQueen’s Table FoodtruckEl Bueno TacoEl ReyEl Cardenal TaqueriaLittle Boijon Asian CuisineNourishing Souls Mobile Juice BarI Heart Ice CreamChilders’ Chimney CakesNorman BakeryC Maries Sweet SeductionsQui Cakes
*Please note: Food truck lineup is subject to change
Our beer garden patio and covered party tent at The Yellow Cab Tavern will be open for everyone to hang out in during the festival!
Hope to see everyone out for what will surely be one of the BIGGEST and tastiest events of the year in Downtown Dayton!

Rodgers And Hammerstein’s South Pacific
2024-09-21 19:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical SOUTH PACIFIC, Dayton Opera and Wright State University present this award-winning classic. A favorite among opera and musical theatre fans alike, SOUTH PACIFIC features Dayton Opera artists alongside an ensemble from Wright State, with the Philharmonic performing its lush and beautiful score. Don’t miss beloved tunes such as “Bali Ha’i,” “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” and many more!
Presented in collaboration with Wright State University’s School of Fine and Performing Arts.
Joe Deer, Director
Neal Gittleman, Conductor
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra

HeartSiq presents Queer Romance Mixer
2024-09-21 20:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We’re incredibly excited to be partnering with The Barrel House to host our next Queer Romance Mixer on Sept 21st at 8pm!
DJ Trade Like Qualities will be curating the sounds and Barrel House will be providing the beverages with an amazing mix of N/A, beer, wine, and cocktails!
Entry is free and we would love to see everyone there! It’s a perfect opportunity to meet new people and make new friends in Downtown Dayton!
Learn more about Heartsiq at heartsiqdyt.com

Terrapin Moon
2024-09-21 21:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
TERRAPIN MOON, Ohio’s premier Grateful Dead tribute band since 2007, returns to Yellow Cab Tavern on Saturday Sept. 21st following the Dayton Birria Fest!
$10 cover charge at the door (no pre-sale ticketing for this show)
Times:5PM – 9PM Dayton Birria Fest9PM Doors for Terrapin Moon9:30PM – 1AM Terrapin Moon
http://www.terrapinmoon.nethttps://www.yellowcabtavern.com

Bootcamp with The Unit
2024-09-23 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Bootcamp with The Unit
6:00pm – 7:30pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join The Unit for an exciting boot camp workout that will take you through RiverScape in a whole new way. Whether you’re running the stairs, doing push ups near the reflecting pools, or stretching along the levee, this effective workout will keep you moving. Combined with the uplifting support of the community members that make up The Unit, this is a workout you will want to make part of your weekly routine. All fitness levels welcome and encouraged! Weather Dependent.

Yoga with Passaddhi Yoga
2024-09-23 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Yoga with Passaddhi Yoga
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Aleasha with Passaddhi Yoga will lead you in all-levels yoga flow. If you’re a beginner, she will guide you through modifications to ensure you are comfortable to help you to become more familiar with poses. If you’re experienced, she will help grow your current practice. This class is truly for everyone! Weather Dependent.

Sober Trivia Night
2024-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
For adult patrons who like to play a variety of games but don’t know where to go for a fix, look no further – Dayton Metro Library is a one-stop-gaming paradise.
Sober Trivia Night, Monday, September 23, 6-8 pm, Main Library, Conference Room 3A: Patrons who are in the mood for LGBTQIA+ trivia but don’t want to go to a bar will enjoy this program. Bring friends and allies!

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-09-24 14:00 - 18:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series
Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2:00pm – 6:00pm
AGE: 14 and up | $12.00
Paddle under the fountains with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all summer long at RiverScape MetroPark! Regular walk-up rental hours will take place Tuesdays from 2-6pm and Thursdays from 4-8pm, June-October. Launch from under the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreational Trail. The cost to participate is $12 per person per hour. Taiter’s Kayak Solutions staff will provide visitors with brief instructions prior to entering the water, which will include a safety tutorial, and help visitors get into their vessels. All visitors will be required to wear a properly fitted life jacket. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River, but visitors should come prepared to get wet. Those renting will not be permitted to go through the RiverScape River Run whitewater feature. No lifeguards are on duty, and paddling is at all visitors’ own risk. All visitors must sign a waiver to participate. Visit Facebook.com/TaitersKayakSolutions for more information. Weather Dependent.

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
2024-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Offered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, and gentle stretching. You will then be guided through flowing movements mixed with short standing meditations. We will end with a slightly longer guided standing (or sitting) meditation. This should leave a few minutes to answer questions or discuss any insights. Qigong doesn’t require any special skills (other than breathing) or equipment (other than your body). Find “Immortal Tree Qigong” on Facebook or Instagram for more information! Weather Dependent.

Live Music from Danny Voris
2024-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Tuesday Nights in the Park series
Live Music from Danny Voris
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join us at RiverScape on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from June-October for live music, food, drinks and fun! Come support local musicians, try some delicious food from the Cafe, and challenge your friends to some giant lawn games. As part of the Downtown Dayton DORA, the RiverScape Cafe will also be offering a variety of cocktails, wine, beer and more for those 21 and over. You can catch Danny Voris, local guitarist at RiverScape on July 23rd, September 24th, and October 22nd from 7 to 9 PM. Admission is free! Weather Dependent.

SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
2024-09-25 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
SWERK (Sweat, Work, Twerk) combines current HipHop style dance moves with lower body toning exercises to bring you one Booty-licious bod. A true “lift your booty, love your body” experience. Beyonce’s welcome. No previous dance experience necessary, just come MOVE and have FUN. We can’t wait to SWERK with you! Weather Dependent.

College Prep Night
2024-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Dayton Dragons and Day Air Credit Union will hold College Prep Night, a FREE educational event for prospective college students, at Day Air Ballpark on *_Wednesday, September 25 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. *_Day Air Credit Union’s mission is to serve the financial well-being of their members and the community. Decisions about higher education are as difficult as they are important. We are excited to provide this opportunity to our area students.
College Prep Night is a one-stop college resource event to guide prospective college students and their parents through the process of planning an educational path. High school students can talk to representatives from colleges and universities from all over the nation, those who RSVP before the event will be entered to win one of two, $1,000 scholarships. Students must pre-register for the event online and attend to be considered.
More than 1,000 students and their guests attend, and more than 70 colleges and universities participate in this FREE event. Representatives will be on hand to answer whatever questions students might have about college life at each particular school.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-09-26 16:00 - 20:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series
Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
4:00pm – 8:00pm
AGE: 14 and up | $12.00
Paddle under the fountains with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all summer long at RiverScape MetroPark! Regular walk-up rental hours will take place Tuesdays from 2-6pm and Thursdays from 4-8pm, June-October. Launch from under the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreational Trail. The cost to participate is $12 per person per hour. Taiter’s Kayak Solutions staff will provide visitors with brief instructions prior to entering the water, which will include a safety tutorial, and help visitors get into their vessels. All visitors will be required to wear a properly fitted life jacket. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River, but visitors should come prepared to get wet. Those renting will not be permitted to go through the RiverScape River Run whitewater feature. No lifeguards are on duty, and paddling is at all visitors’ own risk. All visitors must sign a waiver to participate. Visit Facebook.com/TaitersKayakSolutions for more information. Weather Dependent.

Board Games for Social Change
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
For adult patrons who like to play a variety of games but don’t know where to go for a fix, look no further – Dayton Metro Library is a one-stop-gaming paradise.
Board Games for Social Change, Thursday, September 26, 6-8 pm, Main Library, Community Room: Have fun and change the world at the same time by playing Beautiful Trouble – a tabletop game designed by over 150 community organizers across five continents. Registration is required.

Tasting Colour
2024-09-26 20:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
You’re invited!! We are celebrating Libby Ballengee’s birthday this year at The Brightside with the new Dayton band, Tasting Colour ! This is going to be a fun patio party, weather permitting. These parties are always a blast at the venue. Doors will open at 7pm and music will start at 8pm. Hope to see you there! Tasting Colour is an up and coming top shelf cover band that adds high energy improvisational elements to a wide variety of covers spanning many different genres! Although the band is hot right off the press, it is comprised of a veteran roster of musicians from former bands such as Jahman Brahman, The Goods, and The Maji. This will be a show you definitely will not want to miss! Sept 26, 2024 at The Brightside Doors 7pm / Music 8pm All ages welcome $10 pre-sale. $15 at the door.

Dayton Art Institute 2024 Oktoberfest Lederhosen Lunch
2024-09-27 11:00 - 13:30 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Dayton’s favorite fall festival is just around the corner! The celebration begins on Friday, September 27, as we kick off Oktoberfest weekend with the annual Lederhosen Lunch, from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lederhosen Lunch, presented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty – The Sharp Group
Admission to the Lederhosen Lunch is FREE. Drinks and a variety of foods are available for purchase, including brats, metts, schnitzel sandwiches, German salads and homemade noodles. The main beer truck will be tapped for the Lederhosen Lunch, offering the first Oktoberfest beer of the weekend! Lederhosen Lunch also features live music and the opportunity to purchase Oktoberfest tickets, mugs and t-shirts. Prost!
For more info about all Oktoberfest Celebrations: DaytonArtInstitute.org/Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest Lederhosen Lunch
2024-09-27 11:00 - 13:30 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Raise your glass for the return of Oktoberfest, presented by Miller Lite, taking place September 27-29 on the museum grounds.
A Dayton tradition established in 1971, DAI’s Oktoberfest is southwest Ohio’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration, and the museum’s largest annual fundraiser. Money raised by Oktoberfest helps support everything we do at the Dayton Art Institute.
The DAI Oktoberfest features all the things the community has come to love about the festival, as well as some new additions for 2024! The celebration kicks off on Friday, September 27, with the Lederhosen Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the Preview Party from 7 to 11 p.m., followed by two full days of Oktoberfest fun, from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday, September 28 and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 29.

Dayton Art Institute 2024 Oktoberfest Preview Party
2024-09-27 19:00 - 23:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Join us for Dayton’s best party as we kick off Oktoberfest weekend! The annual Oktoberfest Preview Party, presented by PNC, takes place on Friday, September 22 from 7-11 pm.
Advance Tickets for the Oktoberfest Preview Party are $55 for museum members, and $75 non-members. All tickets purchased at the gate are $95.
TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 1!
Tickets are available online or at the Dayton Art Institute during regular museum hours.
Space is limited and advance ticket purchase is recommended! Must be 21 with a valid ID to enter the Preview Party. All sales final – no refunds.
Preview Party guests enjoy great socializing in a casual, less-crowded atmosphere. Celebrate 53 years of art, cheers and beers with great food, complimentary draft beer, wine and soft drinks and live entertainment by Mojoflo. Prost!
For more info about all Oktoberfest Celebrations: daytonartinstitute.org/Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest Preview Party
2024-09-27 19:00 - 23:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse In Concert
2024-09-27 19:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Building on the success of the sold-out global shows of the first Oscar®-winning Spider-Man™ animated Spider-Verse film, comes the highly anticipated sequel: Spider-Man™: Across The Spider-Verse, set to captivate audiences in concert venues worldwide.
These films have garnered immense popularity, largely due to their groundbreaking soundtracks praised for their innovative fusion of orchestral and electronic elements alongside scratch DJ techniques.
The upcoming spectacle will feature the movie showcased on a colossal HD screen, complemented by a diverse ensemble of musicians and instrumentalists performing the film’s iconic score and soundtrack live. This extraordinary lineup includes a full orchestra, a skilled scratch DJ on turntables, as well as percussion and electronic instrumentalists.

Hunger Action Month at the 2nd Street Market-The Evangel Church of God
2024-09-28 09:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign by Feeding America. Help raise awareness and bring your non-perishables to the Market to help eliminate hunger in our community or purchase items from our Market vendors and donate. The Evangel Church of God Food Pantry will be on hand this week to take your donations on Saturday.

Catrina Face Painting Workshop
2024-09-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Catrina Face Painting Workshop, Saturday, September 28, 11 am-2 pm, Main Library, Opportunity Center: Practice face painting for DML’s annual celebration of Día de los Muertos! (All Ages)

Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop
2024-09-28 11:00 - 15:30 | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for a splash of creativity as you craft your very own whimsical floating jellyfish terrarium! Pick from a treasure trove of vessels and delightful urchin/air plant ‘jellyfish’ to make your artistic vision come alive. Let the creativity flow! Appropriate for age 5 and up! Walk-in anytime – No reservations needed.

Neighborhood Pet Store Day
2024-09-28 11:00 - 17:00 | Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St., Ste. 2, Dayton, OH, 45410, United States
Join Wild Whiskers to celebrate Neighborhood Pet Store Day!
Shop special one day sales in store from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and visit Adopt-A-Pit and their adoptable dogs from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Dayton Art Institute 2024 Oktoberfest
2024-09-28 12:00 - 23:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Raise your glass for the return of Dayton’s favorite fall festival, Oktoberfest, presented by Miller Lite, taking place September 27-29 on the museum grounds.
A Dayton tradition established in 1971, DAI’s Oktoberfest is southwest Ohio’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration, and the museum’s largest annual fundraiser. This community event boasts artisans, unique foods, ample domestic, international and craft beers, international wines, kid-friendly art activities, live music throughout the weekend, and much more! Money raised by Oktoberfest helps support everything we do at the Dayton Art Institute. Prost!
OKTOBERFEST HOURS:
Saturday, September 28: Noon – 11:00 pm.
Sunday, September 29: Noon – 7:00 pm.
ADMISSION
Advance Tickets: $8 adults, $5 seniors (60+) & youth (7-18)
At the Gate: $10 adults; $7 seniors (60+) & youth (7-18)
Children 6 and under admitted free
TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 1!
*Presale General Admission tickets for Saturday and Sunday are available online or at the Dayton Art Institute during regular museum hours.
For more info: Daytonartinstitute.org/Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest
2024-09-28 12:00 - 23:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States

Gem City Roller Derby
2024-09-28 16:30 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Gem City Roller Derby is a women’s flat track roller derby team based in Dayton, Ohio. GCRD is a skater-owned and operated non-profit that was founded in Dayton in 2006. As a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, all funds raised go directly toward supporting the league and the local community. Dayton’s roller derby league is one of the top-ranked teams in the world.

Decay Metal Fest 2024
2024-09-28 17:00 - 23:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
DECAY. METAL FEST 2024 Saturday, September 28th at The Brightside Dayton Doors at 5pm / Music at 6pm FEATURING: INTER ARMA (Relapse Records) ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE (Profound Lore Records) VOLCANDRA (Prosthetic Records) DENIHILIST MOISCUS GROMULOUS LANDFILTH Presale tickets available NOW: https://checkout.square.site/buy/VBAEEYBJ4K3CIKLPV2AJGJ6M All presales are will-call tickets held by name and email address entered at purchase.
