Downtown Dayton Partnership

Polar Bear Express
2025-02-23, 2025-02-24, 2025-02-25 | Downtown Dayton
Thru Feb. 28 • Polar Bear Express
Routes throughout downtown; call for dates, times, and cost.
Book a ride aboard the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the festive streets of Dayton and to the best bars and restaurants. Reservations required. pedalwagon.com/dayton. 388-3006.

Ice Skating
2025-02-23, 2025-02-24, 2025-02-25 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. While the rink is open, you can enjoy delicious treats from the concession area, including a cup of hot chocolate. Take advantage of fun skating activities, such as lessons, themed skating nights and more. Visit metroparks.org/ice-rink to learn more, find daily open hours, and see a schedule of events. Admission: $7 daily, ice skate rental: $3 daily. Season passes available. Ages 3 and under are free with a paying adult. 278-2607.

“Savor Your Sunday” Brunches
2025-02-23 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Coco’s Bistro, 250 Warren St., Dayton, OH, 45402
What: “Savor Your Sunday” Brunches
When: Every Sunday in February (or Feb 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd)
Where: CoCo’s Bistro, 250 Warren St
Time: 11:00 am – 2pm (last reservation taken at 2p)
Why: To support Stivers School for the Arts extensive, world-class performing arts programs
Cost: $45/pp; $15 tax-deductible donation
How: RSVP for one or more Sundays at 937.226.COCO (2828) or in person at CoCo’s.

The seedling Foundation of Dayton, OH invites you to join us at our annual “Savor Your Sunday” brunches! Enjoy a specially curated CoCo’s-style brunch every Sunday in February, while Stivers students perform and amaze! Supporting the arts never tasted so good!

Black History Month: Charles Young, Buffalo Soldier
2025-02-23 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Celebrate Black History Month. Visit with the National Park Service (NPS) rangers at the 2nd St. Market who will be on hand and learn about Charles Young, a Buffalo Solider who graduated from West Point in 1889. Buffalo soldiers were African American regiments in the U.S. Army that served in the 19th century on the American Frontier. Charles Young was the highest-ranking Black officer in the Regular Army until his death in 1922. The NPS maintains the Charles Young National Museum in Wilberforce, Ohio.

Crafty Meetup
2025-02-23 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Bring yourself, bring your project, bring a friend, or make some new ones. Come hang out for an afternoon of introverting public hosted by The Savage Stitcher and The Barrel House. Cheers!!!

Family Skate Day
2025-02-23 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Family Skate Day
1:00pm – 5:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00
Enjoy child-friendly music and activities that will make you feel like you’re part of the family. The RiverScape Cafe will be open (serving hot chocolate for the kids) and skaters can also relax in our heated comfort tent where we will have crafts and activities. Skate admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Ages three and under skate free with the purchase of an adult admission. Thanks to our Access to Nature Program, residents who receive SNAP/EBT can simply show their card to the rental attendant to receive 75% off admission and skate rental. Weather Dependent.

Sensory Inclusive: The Gruffalo’s Child
2025-02-23 14:00 (America/New_York) | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
In this sensory inclusive performance, you can expect a reduction of loud or jarring sounds, the absence of flashing or strobe lighting on stage, modification of house lights during the performance, and a judgment-free environment where all patrons are free to vocalize or move around the theatre. There are trained staff members at the performance to help with any questions or needs during your visit. At no time will anyone be asked to leave the performance due to vocal reactions, movement, or behaviors related to cognitive or developmental abilities.
Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in London’s Tall Stories Theatre company’s enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. One wild and windy night, the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the night. She follows snowy tracks and encounters all sorts of woodland creatures, including a debonair snake, an eccentric owl, and a cunning fox. But the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist, does he? Join the Gruffalo’s Child on her brave adventure and let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone!
It is our hope that this production will make attending the theatre an accessible and enjoyable experience for all.

The Return of the Pack
2025-02-23 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Detroit) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Return of The Pack – Join us for a truly unforgettable evening filled with sophisticated musical performances, all set in a captivating and sexy atmosphere at The Brightside’s VodVil Bar. You don’t want to miss this fantastic show! How To Go? The Return of The Pack at The Brightside (VodVil Bar) – 905 E 3rd St, Dayton Sunday, February 23, 2035 Doors open at 7pm / Show starts at 8pm Ages 18+ (over 21, need ID to drink) Ticket link: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/an-evening-with-the-pack-2025-02-23-thebrightside-music-event-venue-dayton-b92455 Ticket prices: • Early Bird (through Christmas Day) • $20 general admission • $70 for 2 tickets at reserved table • $145 for 4 tickets at reserved table • Regular Advance Tickets • $25 general admission • $75 for 2 tickets at reserved table • $150 for 4 tickets at reserved table • $30 General admission at the door (if available)

Scripted in Black Presents: A Night with Baldwin and Buckley
2025-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Scripted in Black Presents: A Night with Baldwin and Buckley, Monday, February 24, 6:30-8 pm, Main Library, Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor: Students from Stivers School for the Arts will perform a choreo-poem that explores the 1965 debate between writers James Baldwin and William F. Buckley that brought intellectual and emotional clashes over race, identity, and the American experience. (All Ages)

Magic Carpet Concerts: BUGS!!
2025-02-25 11:30 (America/New_York) | Dayton Masonic Center, 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton, OH, 45405-4702, United States
Brush away those winter blues and celebrate spring early with BUGS!! In this fun interactive concert, the Philharmonic and Dayton Ballet School Ensemble mimic the wiggle, flutter, and leap of crawly insects, butterflies, beetles, and even grasshoppers! Selections include Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee,” Grieg’s “Morning” from Peer Gynt, and music from Spiderman (Elfman).

United in Laughter Comedy Show
2025-02-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
United in Laughter Comedy Show, Tuesday, February 25, 6:30-8 pm, Main Library, Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor: Enjoy a night of comedy with comedians from the Midwest. Headliner: Karrinne Turnbow from Cincinnati. Features: Dusty Lewis from Kentucky and Dionte Allen from Dayton. (All Ages)

Trivia Tuesday
2025-02-25 19:00 (America/Detroit) | OH
Trivia Tuesdays are fun for everyone at The Dayton Beer Company! Get $3.50 DBC Pints every Tuesday with trivia starting at 7:00 p.m. Cheers!
