Be My Neighbor Day
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHBe My Neighbor Days will feature stories, songs, clips from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and hands-on activities. PreK-Kindergartener children will explore ...
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Downtown Events Calendar
Open Studio Session
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesCome get creative in a relaxed, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials, or feel free to bring your own. ...
Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesOur artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and The Dayton Art Institute through ...
Cult Movie Night – Bride of Chucky
THE NEON , United StatesOverview "Cult Movie Night returns in 2026 with an Anti-Valentines Day edition with a screening of the classic romance BRIDE ...
Open Mic Night
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesOpen Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.
Music Bingo Thursdays
The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, USAWe have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes ...
Community Wellness with the Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio (RIO)
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin Jerry Shields from RIO, an Occupational Therapist Assistant as he chats and talks about spinal cord injuries, back exercises ...
Passadhi Yoga
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAYoga with Aleasha will lead you in an all-levels yoga flow. If you're a beginner, she will guide you through ...
Swiftie Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of MetroParks Ice Rink Theme Nights series Swiftie Skate 6:00pm - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance Swifties? We never go ...
Temporary Exhibit: Ordinary Lives
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH“Ordinary Lives imagines Palestinian existence as an unbroken continuum—a lineage of care, memory, and everyday beauty that stretches from ancient ritual ...
Gretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesGretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries February 4 – 28, 2026 Opening Reception: February 4, 6 – 8 pm Closing ...
Celebrate Black History Month
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USACelebrate Black History Month. Visit with the National Park Service (NPS) and learn about Charles Young, a Buffalo Solider who ...
Space Three Glow Up
Space Three 39 S. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHCelebrate self-love this Valentine’s season with a nourishing Self-Care & Glow experience designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and ...
Saturday Art Workshops
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHSaturday Art Workshops for Kindergarten-12th Grade and Adults. Each month explore a different art medium (Clay, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Mosaics, ...
Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHJoin us for a splash of creativity as you craft your very own whimsical floating jellyfish terrarium! Pick from a ...
Living Legacy: The Permanent Collection of The Dayton Society of Artists
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesFounded in 1938, the Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) has been a vital part of the Miami Valley’s cultural landscape ...
Screening of “Trail Markers”
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHJoin us on February 21 at 2 pm for a screening of Mona Gazala’s documentary film, “Trail Markers.” Part artist ...
Jazz and Funk Legacies in the Gem City
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHElectric Soul: Jazz & Funk — Legacies in the Gem City Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, culture, ...
Rock Night with George Balog
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesGeorge Balog is back with an all-vinyl set of rock jams on Saturday, February 21st! The party kicks off at ...