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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

Exhibit: The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma

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

Aka Pereyma’s art, unconventional and visionary, demonstrates a highly personal means of expression. Weaving folk-art traditions with modern artistic styles, ...

Sweetheart Skate Special

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

Sweetheart Skate Special 4:00pm - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $20.00 Bring your sweetie to the MetroParks Ice Rink and skate to love songs! ...

Vinyl Vinyl Sunday

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

Sundays are for taking it slow with a killer beer, your favorite LP, and a free donut. We’ve got the ...

Swan Lake

The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH

Set to Tchaikovsky’s romantic score (performed live by the Philharmonic), Septime Webre’s Swan Lake is a perennial favorite, featuring gorgeous sets, beautiful ...

Swan Lake

The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH

Set to Tchaikovsky’s romantic score (performed live by the Philharmonic), Septime Webre’s Swan Lake is a perennial favorite, featuring gorgeous sets, beautiful ...

In Modern Moves

Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United States

IN MODERN MOVES showcases DCDC’s remarkable 55-year journey. Black (aka American) history month features two works by Talley Beatty bridging Reconstruction ...

Grease – Dayton Dinner Theater

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

Our special date night Valentine's week tribute to Olivia Newton John and all fans of the good old days! Join ...

Polar Bear Express

Downtown Dayton

Wondering what to do in Dayton, Ohio this winter? Well, the weather outside might be frightful, but good times are ...

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. ...

President’s Day Skate

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

President's Day Skate 11:00am - 5:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 Spend the holiday at the MetroParks Ice Rink! The rink will be open ...

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes

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

The AIT program is an after-school art club for students in grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to explore ...

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes

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

The AIT program is an after-school art club for students in grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to explore ...

Taylor Swift Trivia

Toxic Brew Company 431 E 5th St, Dayton, OH, United States

Get a team of your fellow Swifties together and join special guest hosts Tara & Trinity along w/ Dayton BBQ ...

Taco Tuesday

Local Cantina 503 E. First St., Dayton, OH

Celebrate Taco Tuesday in style and enjoy select $2.22 tacos each and every Tuesday. As fresh as fresh can get, ...

Polar Bear Express

Downtown Dayton

Wondering what to do in Dayton, Ohio this winter? Well, the weather outside might be frightful, but good times are ...

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. ...

Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Software

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

Tuesday, February 20, 1-2 pm, Main Library, Tech Lab A Learn about the Agency’s free online resource for caregivers, available ...

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes

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

The AIT program is an after-school art club for students in grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to explore ...

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes

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

The AIT program is an after-school art club for students in grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to explore ...