Downtown Dayton Partnership

Exhibit: Dayton Around the World
2025-05-28 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Old Court House, 7 N. Main Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
The old Montgomery County Court house is being transformed into a museum ahead of a NATO delegation coming to Dayton on Memorial Day weekend.
Titled “Dayton Around the World,” the exhibit will feature a curated collection of original and replica documents, including the Wright Brothers’ groundbreaking innovations in aviation, historic photographs, and a variety of geologic and fossil specimens discovered in the Miami Valley.
The exhibit will be open throughout the 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session, and will remain accessible to the public from May 27-29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The courthouse’s first floor will be open for tours and equipped with public restrooms for visitors.
This announcement was made April 24 on the steps of the old courthouse. In attendance were U.S. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Dayton), Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, Jr., Montgomery County Commissioners Judy Dodge and Mary McDonald, Dayton History President and CEO Brady Kress, and Dayton Society of Natural History President and CEO Tracey Tomme, which runs the Boonshoft Museum.
“The museum started at the library downtown back in the 1800s. So our collections were saved from the flood because they were on the top level,” Tomme said. “It’s nice to bring some of them back downtown.”
Turner sees it as another opportunity to highlight Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and its more than 38,000 military and civilian employees who contribute ational security.
“Their work is important, it strengthens our country and Ohio, and make our nation and our allies stronger every day,” Turner said. “There are businesses throughout Ohio that also contribute to that overall work.”
The courthouse will also house artifacts on loan from the Truman and Clinton Presidential Libraries, historical items from the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and images of the Dayton Peace Accords, signed in 1995 to end the Bosnian War.
McDonald said she is excited to show off Dayton’s national and global contributions.
“And for these individuals to come here, and to take part in seeing all the things that the Ketterings have done, NCR, many of these companies that have really touched all over the world — it’s going to be significant for us,” McDonald said.

Bring Your Own Comic Book Club
2025-05-28 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Main Library will host the Bring Your Own Comic Book Club on Wednesday, April 30 and May 28, from 4-5 pm, in Conference Room 1B in the Teen Edge Area. Patrons can bring whatever they have been reading lately to discuss and share. This program is for teens, and registration is required.

Exhibit: Think Freedom
2025-05-28 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
We’re thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the Think Freedom art installation, on display in the historic Dayton Arcade’s Rotunda during the 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly. This marks the installation’s first appearance in the United States.​
Created by Sarajevo-based artist Edina Seleskovic, Think Freedom is a multidisciplinary project that combines sculpture, light, text, and technology to convey messages of peace and unity. Having traveled to 22 cities worldwide, its presence in Dayton commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.
Join Culture Works at the Dayton Arcade for a chance to view and interact with Think Freedom, accompanied by performances from a variety of local musicians.
Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May 30 5:00 – 8:00 PM each evening Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St. Learn More: https://cultureworks.org/think-freedom-dayton/ Project Sponsor: Dayton Arcade

Community Fitness – SWERK
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
SWERK (Sweat, Work, Twerk) combines current HipHop style dance moves with lower body toning exercises to bring you one Booty-licious bod. A true “lift your booty, love your body” experience. Beyonce’s welcome. No previous dance experience necessary, just come MOVE and have FUN. We can’t wait to SWERK with you!

Community Fitness – Bootcamp
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join The Unit for an exciting bootcamp workout that will take you through RiverScape in a whole new way. Whether you’re running the stairs, doing push-ups near the reflecting pools, or stretching along the levee, this effective workout will keep you moving. Combined with the uplifting support of the community members that make up The Unit, this is a workout you will want to make part of your weekly routine. All fitness levels welcome and encouraged!

Live Trivia
2025-05-28 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We are excited to host live trivia every Wednesday at The Yellow Cab Tavern! Since there are a limited number of indoor tables, so please reserve as soon as possible.
Pepper Sprout Productions will be doing 3 rounds of general trivia from 6:30 – 8:30! Win prizes and gift cards! Watch their page on the day of for a clue about the bonus round theme!
You can enjoy pizza from The Pizza Bandit and beverages from The Yellow Cab Tavern!Pizza Bandit’s standard carryout, delivery, and onsite dining will be available from 4-9pm!

Puzzle Feud
2025-05-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit)
Calling all puzzle fans! Join us for Puzzle Feud every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (or until the first puzzle is completed). Complete a 500-piece puzzle of your choice with teams of up to 4 with a 2-hour limit. All teams must sign up at the bar on the day of and teams must go to the bar once their puzzle is completed. The winning team receives a prize. Cheers!
