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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
Open Mic Night
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesOpen Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.
Welcome to Rap Campp Documentary & Show
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH“Welcome to Rap Campp” The Documentary is a film by City of Gems that takes a deep dive into what ...
Music Bingo Thursdays
The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, USAWe have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes ...
Water Street District Pint Path
Water Street DistrictSip your way through local brews, grab a bite at buzzworthy spots and discover why Water Street District is where ...
Exhibit: The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesOctober 18, 2025–January 11, 2026 The Triumph of Nature presents the refined, ever-popular and elegant curvilinear designs and nature-based motifs of ...
Exhibit: Appropriate Everything
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present "Appropriate Everything" by Darren Haper and John Sousa in the ...
Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesXaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven NOVEMBER 14, 2025 – JANUARY 24, 2026 THE DR. ROBERT L. BRANDT, JR. GALLERY THE IRA & ...
Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Deal: Impressions of Stillness
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesMember’s Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Deal: Impressions of Stillness Featuring the current body of work by Dayton-based artist, Amy Deal. Amy ...
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonBook a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton ...
Small but Mighty 2025
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesSMALL BUT MIGHTY 2025 NOVEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 13 SMALL BUT MIGHTY 2025 is the Dayton Society of Artists small works ...
Holly Jolly Social: A Christmas Bar Pop-Up
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHA festive Christmas pop-up where holiday cocktails, sparkling decor, and cozy seasonal vibes transform the space into a winter wonderland. ...
Fall Fun DIY Projects
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHMake succulent pumpkins for $7 and up and succulent terracotta towers for $13 and up. Prices include pumpkin and moss ...
Discovery: The Singing Zoologist
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThis 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, OHStop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more!
Discovery: The Singing Zoologist
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThis show is part of our Discovery Series, which presents weekday field trips for area schools to experience carefully selected shows designed ...
The Art of Juicing
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin Donna Wilson owner of Choice Juice Boxx, a Market vendor, as she demonstrates the different fruits and vegetables in ...
Yoga at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAPart of Community Fitness series Yoga at the Market 12:00pm - 1:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Aleasha with Passaddhi Yoga will lead you ...
Space Three Turns 6
Space Three 39 S. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHJoin Space Three as they celebrate six years in business! Swing by Friday for an open house featuring health and ...
Deck the Diamond
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OHStep into a winter wonderland at Day Air Ballpark, where the magic of the season shines bright! Experience the enchantment ...