Downtown Dayton Partnership

Four Winds Indigenous Fashion Show
2025-11-09 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Tank at The Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us in The Tank at The Dayton Arcade for an Indigenous Fashion Show, featuring Harmony Star, Aaron Buffalo, Okwarikowa Originals, and Deerheart, along with traditional song and dance, an art faire showcasing Native American artisan wares, and cultural cuisine. Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/four-winds-great-miami-indigenous-fashion-show-tickets-1251582249199

Drive Electric Dayton at the Market!
2025-11-09 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Visit the Market, enjoy a free cup of coffee and meet representatives from Drive Electric Dayton. They will have their Electric Vehicle’s (EV) lined up outside the Market for you to look over and ask questions. This organization supports EV and are also a driving force in this region, pushing for EV infrastructure that will be accessible to everyone, especially those in under-served communities.

Fall Fun DIY Projects
2025-11-09 | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Make succulent pumpkins for $7 and up and succulent terracotta towers for $13 and up. Prices include pumpkin and moss or terracotta pot. Add your choice of plants and embellishments, priced separately.

Holly Jolly Social: A Christmas Bar Pop-Up
2025-11-09 | Two Social, 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
A festive Christmas pop-up where holiday cocktails, sparkling decor, and cozy seasonal vibes transform the space into a winter wonderland. 2socialdayton.com
Nov. 7-Jan. 15

Polar Bear Express
2025-11-09 | Downtown Dayton
Book a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton and to the best bars and restaurants. Reservations required. pedalwagon.com/dayton

AcadeCon 2025
2025-11-09 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
– Destination Dayton® is excited to welcome AcadeCon 2025, a three-day tabletop gaming convention, back to the Dayton Convention Center, Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 9, 2025. Now in its 13th year, AcadeCon celebrates all forms of tabletop gaming—from role-playing and board games to card and strategy games—inviting gamers of all experience levels to “play with friends old and new.”
Presented by The RPG Academy, AcadeCon 2025 offers a full weekend of interactive fun and community. Attendees can enjoy hundreds of scheduled games across dozens of popular systems, an extensive open-play game library featuring more than 600 titles, and a wide range of special events including demo sessions, “learn-to-play” workshops, “play-to-win” opportunities, and unique live experiences such as costume contests, game-show competitions, karaoke, and panel discussions. A number of special guests from the gaming world will also be in attendance at AcadeCon 2025.
“We host a wide variety of tabletop games, and our motto is gaming with friends, old and new,” says RPG Academy founder Michael Ross. “By the time you’re done playing a game, you will be friends. That sort of fellowship is what AcadeCon is all about. If you like gaming, you’re going to have a ton of fun at AcadeCon. If you don’t know if you like gaming, come find out, and you probably will have a great time!”
Daily and full weekend badges are available for admission to AcadeCon. Full weekend (three-day) badges are $50, while single-day badges are $20 for Friday, $25 for Saturday and $15 for Sunday. In addition, specially priced badges are available for young adults, ages 14-17 ($20) and children, ages 13 and under ($5).
“The admission badge gets you access to nearly all of the events and activities at AcadeCon, so it is an affordable, family friendly experience,” Ross said. “A full weekend badge really is the best deal if you love gaming. Come out and do it all!”
Badge sales and event schedules are available at AcadeCon.com. Badges may also be purchased at the door. AcadeCon gaming hours are Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, November 9, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
For a preview of what to expect, watch the AdadeCon promotional video here.
“We are thrilled to welcome the AcadeCon community back to downtown Dayton and the Dayton Convention Center,” said Jacquelyn Y. Powell, President & CEO of Destination Dayton®. “We encourage attendees to explore everything Dayton has to offer—from the gaming fun at the Convention Center, to our restaurants, breweries, and historic downtown district. It’s going to be a fantastic weekend of gaming with friends old and new.”
Dayton’s walkable downtown, adjacent hotels, and revitalized dining and entertainment scene make it an ideal host city for conventions, meetings, and events of all kinds. For visitor information, travel planning, and things to do in Dayton, as well as information about planning meetings and events in Dayton, visit DestinationDayton.org. The website also offers a downloadable version of the Destination Dayton® Visitors Guide, as well as the free Destination Dayton® App.
About AcadeCon
AcadeCon was founded by The RPG Academy podcast and community with a mission to bring tabletop gamers together in an inclusive, welcoming environment. Since its first event in 2013, the convention has grown into a Midwest favorite for role-playing, board gaming, and collaborative storytelling—where attendees come to “game with friends old and new.”
About Destination Dayton®
As Dayton and Montgomery County’s destination marketing organization, Destination Dayton® collaboratively leads and advocates for the development of the region’s visitor economy, which contributes to a thriving community, a diverse tax base and lifestyle amenities for everyone to enjoy. For more information about Destination Dayton® and the services it offers, visit DestinationDayton.org.

Exhibit: The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
2025-11-09 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
October 18, 2025–January 11, 2026
The Triumph of Nature presents the refined, ever-popular and elegant curvilinear designs and nature-based motifs of Art Nouveau. From the rich holdings of the Chrysler Museum of Art, more than 120 turn-of-the-20th century treasures are included, with works by Tiffany, Mucha, Gallé, Beardsley and many others. Furniture, paintings, sculpture, mosaics, books, posters, prints, lamps, glass art and more highlight the innovative ways artists made harmonious visual arrangements. The DAI is the exclusive Ohio venue for this major traveling exhibition.

Water Street District Pint Path
2025-11-09 | Water Street District
Sip your way through local brews, grab a bite at buzzworthy spots and discover why Water Street District is where Dayton comes to play. Pick up a free Water Street District Pint Path passport from any participating business. Once a passport has been picked up, purchase a menu item of choice at each stop to receive a stamp on the passport. Once you’ve sipped and stamped at all 14 locations, turn in your passport to Water Street District’s leasing office (115 Madison Street) to claim your prize. Pint Path Passport stops can be completed at the leisure of each participant. Cheers! Please remember to drink responsibly. Find a list of participating businesses and more details here: https://www.waterstreetdayton.com/wsdpintpath

Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
2025-11-09 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em

AcadeCon
2025-11-09 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
AcadeCon 2025 will be the 13th Annual AcadeCon event hosted by The RPG Academy. The dream of AcadeCon grew from the desire to have a weekend of gaming where gamers of all types would be welcome. Our motto: Gaming with friends, old and new! As we are able to make definitive plans they’ll be shared on our website as well as on our Facebook page and twitter account. AcadeCon the 13th will find us leaning into more horror themed games and events but as always we’ll be family friendly and support ALL games and gamers.

Queens Of Soul
2025-11-08 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Celebrate the powerhouse women who changed the face of music. From Aretha and Tina to Whitney, Adele, and more, QUEENS OF SOUL brings iconic hits to life with electrifying vocals and unforgettable energy. Featuring the sensational Shayna Steele – whose voice has lit up Broadway, Hollywood, and concert halls worldwide – this is your chance to experience the soul-stirring songs of the greatest divas of R&B, live with your philharmonic orchestra.

Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really
2025-11-08 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 9, 2025
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really

Playwright: Kate Hamill
Director: Emily N. Wells
Bouncing between horror and humor, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel is a thrilling play that questions who the true monsters are. No damsels in distress, no romanticized villains – just a gleeful stake through the heart!
Recommended if you liked… Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B; Lizzie

Dayton Literary Peace Prize: Conversation With The Authors
2025-11-08 16:00 (America/New_York) | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Please join the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation for a once-in-a-lifetime literary event celebrating the 2025 winning authors and the 20th anniversary of the Prize. On Saturday, November 8, the Victoria Theatre stage will host national and international authors whose works are recognized as advancing peace through literature. Dayton Literary Peace Prize- and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King will moderate the panel.
Additionally, the 2025 Holbrooke recipient is renowned author Salman Rushdie. Following the panel conversation, Rushdie will be interviewed one-on-one live on stage by David Rohde, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and national security and law editor at NBC News. This conversation is an incredible opportunity to hear first-hand about Rushdie and his life’s work as one of the most profound and impactful authors in the world.

Family Open Studio
2025-11-08 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Join us in Studio A in the Education Wing of Rike for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist. No Signup Necessary. Drop-ins Encouraged! Sponsored by AES Ohio Foundation. Free with museum admission.

Saturday Community Tours
2025-11-08 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History, Art and Architecture, Global Celebrations, and Art Basics for Everyone. Free with museum admission! Sponsored by AES Ohio Foundation. Register here: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/115/events

Holiday Greenery Crafting
2025-11-08 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Stop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more!

Front Street Art Hop
2025-11-08 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Art, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have a NEW ART HOP SCHEDULE!! Join us every First Friday & the Saturday after for our monthly art hops. FRIDAY, 5PM – 9PM Explore art studios, shops, and galleries across campus! Live demonstrations, gallery openings, and new work on display by more than 150 artists! Meet our artists, learn about their work, or sign up to take a class! Don’t just see art, live it! Kool Beanz Cafe is open! Order at the tent and step inside to warm up while your made-to-order treat is prepared! SATURDAY, 11AM – 4PM Saturday after is your chance to visit what you couldn’t fit in on Friday! Of course, Kool Beanz Cafe will have things fired up and ready to make your lunch fresh.
