Happy Hour Paint-In
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHJoin a Happy Hour Paint-In! Artists 21+ are welcome to bring their own drinks to enjoy while they do a ...
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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 ...
First Friday at Front Street
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHEnjoy an evening of live music, food trucks, studio and gallery hopping, shopping, and more! It is always free to ...
Swiftie! Theme Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesSwiftie! Theme Skate 7:00pm - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 Swifties? We never go out of style! Grab your friends, hit the ice ...
Comedy Night
Gather by Ghostight 37 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHIt’s comedy night at the gallery! See The Gem City Comedy showcase at 7:30 p.m.! Hosted by Mike Shea and ...
The Gem City Comedy Showcase
Gather by Ghostight 37 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHIt’s comedy night at the Dana L. Wiley gallery in Gather by Ghostlight! Hosted by Mike Shea and featuring Brent ...
Exhibits: Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Dayton Art Institute (DAI) will close its 2024 Special Exhibition season with an exciting presentation of two combined traveling exhibitions, Merry Grinchmas: ...
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonThru Feb. 28 • Polar Bear Express Routes throughout downtown; call for dates, times, and cost. Book a ride aboard ...
Holly Jolly Social: A Holiday Pop-Up Experience
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHGet ready to celebrate the season at Holly Jolly Social! We’re decking the halls and transforming Two Social into a ...
Ice Skating
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesSheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...
Winter Gift Gallery (Local Artist Nook)
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHDec. 1-23 • Winter Gift Gallery (Local Artist Nook) K12 Gallery for Young People & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St.; ...
The Motortown All-Stars
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHDirect from Detroit – and featuring former members of The Capitols, The Miracles, and The Temptations – The Motortown All-Stars ...
Exhibits: Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Dayton Art Institute (DAI) will close its 2024 Special Exhibition season with an exciting presentation of two combined traveling exhibitions, Merry Grinchmas: ...
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonThru Feb. 28 • Polar Bear Express Routes throughout downtown; call for dates, times, and cost. Book a ride aboard ...
Holly Jolly Social: A Holiday Pop-Up Experience
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHGet ready to celebrate the season at Holly Jolly Social! We’re decking the halls and transforming Two Social into a ...
Ice Skating
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesSheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...
Learn to Ice Skate! Children’s Course
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesLearn to Ice Skate! Children's Course 11:00am - 11:30am AGE: 5-8 | $50.00 This program will teach you ice skating skills, include skating forward ...
Learn to Ice Skate! Youth Course
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesLearn to Ice Skate! Youth Course 11:40am - 12:10pm AGE: 9-13 | $50.00 This program will teach you ice skating skills, include skating forward ...
Learn to Ice Skate! Teen/Adult Course
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesLearn to Ice Skate! Teen/Adult Course 12:20pm - 12:50pm AGE: 14 and up | $50.00 This program will teach you ice skating skills, include ...