Global Artisan Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAThe Market has partnered with Welcome Dayton and other partner agencies in inviting special guest artisans who recently arrived in ...
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Downtown Events Calendar
ArtEBration Food Truck Rally
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHFront Street Studio'sArtEBration Food Truck Rally1001 E 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402 May 1st 5pm to 9pm daytonfoodtruckrallies.com Front Street ...
The Primetime Blues Band Live
Art & Soul Maison 14 W. First St., Dayton, OHSee The Primetime Blues Band play live at Art & Soul Maison! Admission is free - a donation to the ...
Wegerzn’s May Fair at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAThe annual, multi-day spring plant sale hosted by Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation will have both annuals and perennials. All profit goes ...
2nd Street Market Farmer’s Market Season Opening
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USALocal growers, along with many new artisans, will join the year-round vendors for one of Dayton's most unique shopping experiences. ...
First Bloom Community Cleanup
Downtown DaytonThe Downtown Dayton Partnership is excited to host the second annual First Bloom: a neighborhood clean-up and beautification event. On ...
A Conversation with Mike Giant & Jason REVOK
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesAn artist talk with artist Jason REVOK led by Dayton-based artist Mike Giant. FREE and open to all.
Mother’s Day DIY at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USACelebrate Mom with creativity at our DIY Mother's Day event. Enjoy a hand on experience creating a personalized gift for ...
Culture Kitchen: France
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin Sabine Grande, owner of Crepe Boheme, as she teaches you how to make your own savory and sweet crepe ...
Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesFive Rivers MetroParks invites the community to celebrate National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15, during its annual ...
Rise and Shine Freedom Breakfast Fundraiser
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesSpring Freedom Breakfast Fundraiser Join us at the Dayton Woman's Club on May 15, 2026, for a morning of awareness ...
Tab-a-oull-ooza
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USASupport The Ronald McDonald House by dropping off your aluminum can tabs at the market. Drop-off bin is located at ...
Pride Rocks!
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OHJoin us for Pride Rocks!- a free, family-friendly celebration where community comes together to raise awareness and share resources for ...
Native Plant Sale at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin us for the bi-annual native plant sale (no hybrids). Six growers will be on hand showcasing their native plants, ...
Rebel with a Clause
THE NEON , United StatesOverview "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, OHTwo of the most electrifying forces in modern roots music—Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars, The Black Crowes) and JD Simo ...
Art Escape: Penthouse Escape
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesHosted by Cynthia & Sam Pratt Wednesday, May 20 5:30-7:30 pm A sunset gathering high above the city featuring European-inspired ...
Artist Talk: Jamea Richmond-Edwards
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesRichmond-Edwards is an artist from Detroit who holds a BFA from Jackson State University and an MFA from Howard University. ...
Dayton Dragons vs. Great Lakes Loons
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OHCatch one of the hottest tickets in sports – see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Day Air Ballpark! For ...
Clash Spring / Summer Fashion Show
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHYou’re invited to an evening of bold silhouettes, fresh energy, and runway magic at the Clash Spring/Summer Fashion Show. Produced ...