Discover Dayton Scavenger Hunt
Downtown DaytonExplore downtown like never before during the Discover Downtown Dayton Scavenger Hunt! Throughout the month of April, participants will visit ...
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Downtown Events Calendar
First Friday
Downtown DaytonThe beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art hop featuring ...
Open House at the Front Street Studios
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHLet the Front Street Studios be your one-stop-shopping location for art, crafts, photography, vintage retail and so much more. Front ...
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 ...
Open House at the Front Street Studios
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHLet the Front Street Studios be your one-stop-shopping location for art, crafts, photography, vintage retail and so much more. Front ...
Guided Tour of The Dayton Woman’s Club
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesTake a guided tour of this historic Victorian mansion, circa 1850! Learn about the building's history and the founding women ...
A Matter of Balance
YMCA of Greater Dayton - Downtown 316 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OHWe invite you to join A Matter of Balance, an evidence-based, national fall prevention program offered to the community by ...
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 ...
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.
Guided Tours
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for a closer look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artists and their work. Led by ...
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 ...
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 ...
Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesTony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective February 21–May 17, 2026, Gallery 120 Between 2007 and 2025, Tony Foster embarked on ...
Dayton Dragons vs. Lake County Captains
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Adult Weekday Classes
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHTuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...
Adult Weekday Classes
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHTuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...