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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

Saturday Art Workshops

K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH

Saturday Art Workshops for Kindergarten-12th Grade and Adults. Each month explore a different art medium (Clay, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Mosaics, ...

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!

Saturday Community Tours

The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United States

Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton ...

Family Open Studio

The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United States

Join us in Studio A in the Education Wing of Rike for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. ...

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 ...

Q Theatre: Health & Wellness Night

PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

Join us for a special Q Theatre wellness experience designed specifically for LGBTQ+ teens and allies. This spacious, drop-in style ...

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 ...

Vinyl Vinyl Sundays

The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em

Polar Bear Express

Downtown Dayton

Book a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton ...

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, ...

Downtown Dayton Holiday Hop

Downtown Dayton

Downtown Dayton’s small businesses need our help now, more than ever! This holiday season, while you’re celebrating and shopping small ...

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. ...

RTA Historic Christmas Trolley

Downtown Dayton

Before nestling the children all snug in their beds, check out the Greater Dayton RTA's Historic Christmas Trolley - #559! ...

Breakfast with Santa

The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, USA

Enjoy a cozy holiday breakfast, festive cheer, and plenty of smiles as the kids meet Santa and share their wishes. ...

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 ...

Learn to Ice Skate! Children’s Course

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

Learn to Ice Skate! Children's Course 11:00am - 11:30am AGE: 5-8 | $50.00 | Financial Assistance Want to learn the basics of ice skating? We've ...