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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

Malortigras Dayton 2026

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

Join us for a rambunctious afternoon of celebrating the infamous Malört. Born in Chicago and revered by many. We'll have a ...

Choral Vespers

Westminster Presbyterian Church 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OH

Sunday, March 15, 4:00 p.m. – Requiem by Mozart – Westminster Choir with organ and timpani – Freewill offering

Seated Exercise with RIO

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

Join Jerry Shields from the Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio (RIO), an Occupational Therapist Assistant, as he leads you through chair ...

The Gift of Down Syndrome

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

Celebrate The Gift of Down Syndrome during our weekend long celebration at the Market. World Down Syndrome Day, which is ...

Turner & Constable

THE NEON , United States

Overview The next in this season's Exhibition On Screen series is TURNER & CONSTABLE - heading to THE NEON on ...

Soap Happens!

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

Get ready for a sudsy good time. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create, cut, and gift wrap your very own ...

Foraging for Morels

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

Join Michael Goldstick from Guided By Mushrooms, a Market Vendor, for an introduction on how to forage for Morels. Join ...

ekoostik hookah’s 35th Anniversary

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

You’re invited to celebrate 35 Years of ekoostik hookah - Ohio’s longest running and most beloved jam band! Their friends, ...

Tony Foster: Painting at the Edge

THE NEON , United States

Overview In celebration of Dayton Art Institute's exhibition "Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective," we're thrilled to partner with ...

Minimalism 10th Anniversary Tour

THE NEON , United States

Overview "MINIMALISM is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special live event from The Minimalists. Join Joshua Fields Millburn and ...

Y-Way 5K • Walk Or Run

YMCA of Greater Dayton - Downtown 316 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OH

Join the Downtown Y for our first Y-Way 5K (Walk or Run) in Downtown Dayton! Saturday, April 18th • Race ...

Pride Rocks!

Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH

Join us for Pride Rocks!- a free, family-friendly celebration where community comes together to raise awareness and share resources for ...

JD Simo & Luther Dickinson

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Two of the most electrifying forces in modern roots music—Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars, The Black Crowes) and JD Simo ...