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Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.

There’s always something fun going on downtown! Below you’ll find a list of events scheduled for today. Use the filters at the top to find events by date, keyword, and more. You can also view the calendar by month or as a list of 20 events at a time.

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Downtown Events Calendar

Rike’s Holiday Windows

The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH

November 28-January 4 Schuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts.; Hours of operation vary - for the most up-to-date info, ...

The CoSHOP Holiday Shopping

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

The Contemporary Dayton's CoSHOP gets a holiday refresh of new handmade ornaments, cards, decor, and all sorts of giftables from ...

Ice Skating

RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States

Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...

Discovery: Stuntboy, In The Meantime

Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United States

This show is part of our Discovery Series, which presents weekday field trips for area schools to experience carefully selected shows designed ...

Holiday Greenery Crafting

Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Stop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more!

Christkindl Market at Front Street

Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH

Indoor shopping from hundreds of artists and artisans! Beer, food trucks, holiday activities for all ages, studios, boutiques, and more! ...

Opening Day Skate

RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States

Opening Day Skate 11:00am - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance Lace up your skates and join us for the best day ...

North Pole on South Ludlow

America's Packard Museum 420 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

Stop by for pictures with Santa and other fun holiday activities.

Storytime at the Market

2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USA

Hear a story, do a craft, and have a fun activity.

Meet Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kitty Cat

The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

Meet Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kitty Cat and create fun crafts during the Dayton Holiday Festival kickoff!

Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays

The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH

Schuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts., Friday 4-7 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m.-6 pm. View all the delicious ...

Be My Neighbor Day!

The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

oin ThinkTV for Be My Neighbor Day at the International Peace Museum. Meet Daniel Tiger and Miss Elaina, dive into ...

2025 McPherson Town Holiday Home Tour

McPherson Town Historic District 205 W. McPherson St., Dayton, OH

Ring in the holidays with a tour of historic Dayton homes during the 2025 McPherson Town Holiday Home Tour. Last held ...

Deck the Diamond

Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH

Step into a winter wonderland at Day Air Ballpark, where the magic of the season shines bright! Experience the enchantment ...

Winter Welcome Skate

RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States

Part of MetroParks Ice Rink Theme Nights series Winter Welcome Skate 6:00pm - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance Glide on over ...

Exhibit: Appropriate Everything

Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH

The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present "Appropriate Everything" by Darren Haper and John Sousa in the ...