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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

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 ...

Derby Hat Design Workshop

The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United States

Celebrate Derby season with a creative afternoon at The Dayton Woman’s Club. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design and decorate ...

Heightened Scrutiny, Rainbow Reels

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

Dayton Metro Library will host Heightened Scrutiny, Rainbow Reels on Saturday, April 18, 2-4:30 pm, in the Main Library’s Community ...

DPAA Directors Present: American Soundscapes

The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH

DPAA’s Artistic Directors collaborate on a blockbuster celebration of American music and dance. From Copland’s lively “Hoe-Down” and folk-inspired Old American ...

Mix 107.7 Time Warp Prom

Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, United States

Get ready to party like it’s the 1980s again because Mix 107.7’s Voss Auto Network Time Warp Prom is back! On Saturday, ...

Date My Friend at Two Social

Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Tired of awkward dating apps? Ditch the swiping and get ready for a night of authentic fun, real connection, and ...

Stacks & Stages: Stories in Motion

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

Dayton Metro Library will host Stacks & Stages: Stories in Motion on Thursday, April 30, 5-7 pm, in the Main ...

Intro to Chocolate: Mad Science

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

Hey there chocolate lovers! What can science do to chocolate? Oh, the fun! Come learn and taste what food scientists ...

Poetry Contest Showcase

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

Dayton Metro Library will host its annual Poetry Contest Showcase on Thursday, April 23, 6-7:30 pm, in the Main Library’s ...

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 ...

Life Is Wine-derful

The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH

Sip your way into spring at our LIFE IS WINE-DERFUL wine tasting in the Schuster Center Wintergarden! Whether you’re a ...

Ohio Players

Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United States

Widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative funk bands of all time, the OHIO PLAYERS are coming back to ...