Downtown Dayton Partnership

Trivia Tuesday
2025-09-23 19:00 (America/Detroit) | OH
Trivia Tuesdays are fun for everyone at The Dayton Beer Company! Get $3.50 DBC Pints every Tuesday with trivia starting at 7:00 p.m. Cheers!

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
2025-09-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE

Offered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, and gentle stretching. You will then be guided through flowing movements mixed with short standing meditations. We will end with a slightly longer guided standing (or sitting) meditation. This should leave a few minutes to answer questions or discuss any insights. Qigong doesn’t require any special skills (other than breathing) or equipment (other than your body). Find “Immortal Tree Qigong” on Facebook or Instagram for more information! Weather Dependent.

Mightier than the Sword – Teen Writing Club
2025-09-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Mightier than the Sword – Teen Writing Club, Tuesday, September 23, 4-5 pm, Main Library, Conference Room 1 B, Teen Edge, 1st Floor: DML’s Teen Librarian will provide a 1- to 2-word prompt, and writers will have 40 minutes to write using the prompt. During the last 20 minutes, work will be shared and workshopped. Registration is required. Teens

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2025-09-23 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series
Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2:00pm – 6:00pm
AGE: 10 and up | $15.00

Paddle under the fountains with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all summer long at RiverScape MetroPark! Kayakers launch from under the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreational Trail, and the cost to participate is $15 per person per hour. Taiter’s Kayak Solutions staff will provide participants with brief instructions prior to entering the water – including a safety tutorial – and will help participants get into their vessels. All participants will be required to wear a properly fitted life jacket. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River, but participants should come prepared to get wet. Participants will also not be permitted to go through the RiverScape River Run whitewater feature. No lifeguards are on duty, and paddling is at all participants’ own risk. All participants will be required to sign a waiver before entering their vessel, and all minors must have a parent/guardian present. Regular walk-up rental hours take place Tuesdays from 2-6PM and Thursdays from 4-8PM, June-October. Visit Facebook.com/TaitersKayak or TaitersKayak.com for more information. Weather Dependent.
Paddle under the Fountain of Lights with Taiterâ’s Kayak Solutions all Summer Long at RiverScape MetroPark.

CURIO: Lunch Box
2025-09-23 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Courthouse Square, Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, 45422, USA
Throughout the summer months, fun, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square, with CURIO serving as the hub of community, connection, and collaboration!
Big ideas can come in small packages, and CURIO is the first step in a larger, longer-term plan to revitalize Courthouse Square. This shipping container transformed into an event hub has been combined with new outdoor seating and other touches to create downtown’s newest summer hotspot! CURIO is part of Summer in the City, presented by AES Ohio.
We can hardly contain our excitement for a summer schedule featuring:
CURIO: Lunch Box
Free lunchtime entertainment Tuesdays-Thursdays, 12-2 p.m.
Trivia Tuesdays – bring your team to win prizes
ZENsdays – Unwind. Decompress. Read. Play a game. Relax and zen out on your lunch break.
Unplugged Thursdays – live acoustic music or DJs
Bring your friends and coworkers for a midday break outside!
CURIO: Lunch Box features free lunchtime entertainment from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week during the summer months.
Food vendors also set up on Courthouse Square each weekday, allowing downtown workers and others to grab lunch from a vendor or a downtown restaurant and take in the entertainment while enjoying the outdoors downtown.
Be sure to “Like” CURIO at Courthouse Square on Facebook to get the latest updates on upcoming entertainment and more. You can also request to receive regular emails about what’s planned for CURIO.

Bootcamp
2025-09-22 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Bootcamp
6:00pm – 7:30pm
AGE: All ages | FREE

Join The Unit for an exciting bootcamp workout that will take you through RiverScape in a whole new way. Whether you’re running the stairs, doing push ups near the reflecting pools, or stretching along the levee, this effective workout will keep you moving. Combined with the uplifting support of the community members that make up The Unit, this is a workout you will want to make part of your weekly routine. All fitness levels welcome and encouraged! Weather Dependent.

Yoga with Aleasha
2025-09-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Yoga with Aleasha
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE

Yoga with Aleasha will lead you in an all-levels yoga flow. If you’re a beginner, she will guide you through modifications to ensure you are comfortable to help you to become more familiar with poses. If you’re experienced, she will help grow your current practice. This class is truly for everyone! Weather Dependent.
Focus on wellness while spending time in nature. Enjoy a variety of free and effective workouts at RiverScape MetroPark.

Girls Gone Bible Live Tour
2025-09-21 19:00 (America/New_York) | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
What started as an intimate Bible study between two best friends has transformed into “Girls Gone Bible,” a Christian podcast redefining faith-based conversations for a new generation. The “Girls Gone Bible podcast” (with over 20 million listens), is ranked #1 for religion and spirituality on Spotify and is also featured in the top charts on Apple Podcasts. Co-hosted by Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma, the show offers unfiltered, heartfelt discussions on faith, relationships, personal struggles, and spiritual growth. The idea for “Girls Gone Bible” wasn’t born in a strategy meeting – it happened organically. “We were sitting in my living room, reading the Bible,” Halili recalls. “And suddenly, it just clicked – we need to record this.” That unassuming moment sparked a movement, resonating with listeners who craved authenticity in a world that often demands perfection. Raw, real, and deeply personal, “Girls Gone Bible” is more than just a podcast – it’s a community. The “GGB gang,” as they call their listeners, has grown into a family, connected by shared stories and a collective pursuit of faith. The duo’s live events, national tour, and upcoming devotional are just the beginning of their expanding platform, proving that faith-based content can be both powerful and wildly engaging. With “Girls Gone Bible,” Halili and Reitsma are leading a new wave of faith-driven conversations – one honest, unfiltered episode at a time.

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
2025-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists performs on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. (unless otherwise noted.) *All performances are an hour unless otherwise noted*

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
2025-09-21 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform at 2 p.m. Free to members; included in museum general admission for non-members.

Pickle Fest 2025
2025-09-21 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
We’re celebrating the 12 years of The Dayton Food Truck Rallies with specialty food fests all year long!
Join us for a ton of incredible pickles and more all from some amazing food trucks at The Brightside on Sunday, Sept 21st from 11am to 6pm!
Entry is always FREE to our family friendly food festivals!
With tons of vendors serving Pickles and thematic items in addition to their standard menu favorites, this will be a foodie event that you will not want to miss!
Vendors:Steaks and CakesNew Orleans Grill Bourbon chickenThe Food PittRennys HennysBarking BurgerDunkers And BeansBatter Up ConcessionsPop’s World Famous Dawg HouseFreakin’ RicanTortillaWannabe TacosTuesdays TacosYummy GyroSchmidtsNaughty LobstahChilders’ Chimney CakesCloudy Days Cotton CandyBilly Gold Bubble TeaThe Beanhive Coffee Co
*Please note: Food truck lineup is subject to changeOur beer garden patio indoor seating at The Brightside will be open for everyone to hang out in during the festival!

Walk ALS – Dayton
2025-09-21 09:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
Walk ALS Walk ALS is the number one way to unite and fundraise for those living with ALS. Each year, fundraising through the Walk drives bold and urgent innovation as we march together toward a cure for ALS. Your participation, commitment, and fundraising efforts are key to helping ensure that the ALS community continues to receive the highest quality of care. You help fund cutting-edge research, provide continuity of patient care, and support advocacy efforts on behalf of the ALS community. https://alsohio.org/walkals/

We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 5th Annual Art Exhibition
2025-09-21 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
This year’s exhibition features over 40 artworks from around the United States. See more at weredoingitallwrong.com. The exhibition was juried by Artist/Activist Devan Horton (Kentucky) and Gallery Owner Ed Dixon.

Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
2025-09-21 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em

Garrick Ohlsson Plays Rachmaninoff 2
2025-09-20 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Imagine a symphony that doesn’t follow traditional rules but instead feels like a living, breathing force of nature. It’s filled with turbulence, soaring melodies, and moments of pure, primal energy. That’s Nielsen’s “Fourth Symphony,” and in this concert, we’ve paired it with Rachmaninoff’s beloved “Second Piano Concerto,” an emotionally powerful piece performed by legendary pianist Garrick Ohlsson.
Garrick Ohlsson, piano
Keitaro Harada, conductor
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable”
Sergei Rachmaninoff: “Piano Concerto No. 2”

Summer Band Series
2025-09-20 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | OH
We’re happy to announce our 2025 Summer Band Series! Starting May 17th & going until September 20th, join us every Saturday night 7-10pm (excluding holiday weekends) for live music in the Biergarten. We’ve got something for everyone – Blues, Rock, Pop, and more! Looking forward to a great summer with you all!

22nd Annual United Rehabilitation Services Rubber Duck Regatta
2025-09-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
22nd Annual United Rehabilitation Services Rubber Duck Regatta
4:00pm – 5:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
At least 20,000 rubber ducks will be dropped from the bridge for a race to the finish at RiverScape MetroPark, in conjunction with the Hispanic Heritage Festival. Proceeds from this family-friendly event benefit local children and adults with disabilities! Weather Dependent.

Salute & Support: Block Party
2025-09-20 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
September 20 @ 3:00 PM

Free Admission\n

Join Us for the Blue Star Families Stars & Stripes Block Party!

📅 Saturday, September 20th
🕒 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 Levitt Pavilion, Dayton, Ohio

Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of fun, food, and community!

✨ Enjoy games, raffles, and giveaways
🎶 Live music and entertainment with Mix 107.7 on site
🚚 Delicious food trucks
🤝 Family resources and community connection tables

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy live music from the Wonderlands band and Zach Nelson!

This event is free and open to all military-connected families — but registration is required!

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

Register to Attend

Special Interest Tour – Comedy Tour with Teddy at Dayton Art Institute
2025-09-20 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
DAI’s Special Interest Tours are community tours with specialized themes! Explore the museum and make new connections! Invoke your creative spirit following the tour with a quick, make-and-take art activity. Explore art through the lens of humor! Local stand-up, Teddy the Comedian, co-leads this specialty tour with our education team to lend some laughter as we examine unusual portrayals of the human form and questionable fashion choices! After a good time in the galleries, the fun continues in our studios with a playful artmaking experience and a complimentary glass of wine.

Exhibit: School of the DAI Retrospective
2025-09-20 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
School of the DAI Retrospective
SEPTEMBER 5 – SEPTEMBER 27
SCHOOL OF THE DAI RETROSPECTIVE is an exhibition dedicated to the alumni of the School of the Dayton Art Institute. Participants must have attended the formal School of the Dayton Art Institute with the intention of graduating with a degree to be included in this exhibition.

Dayton Hispanic Heritage Festival
2025-09-20 11:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Feel the Rhythm, Taste the Culture, Join the Celebration! The 24th Annual Dayton Hispanic Heritage Festival is BACK and bigger than ever!

Saturday, September 20, 2025 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM RiverScape MetroPark – 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402
Get ready for a day of non-stop music, mouthwatering food, vibrant culture, and community connection — all in one place!
What’s Happening: Live bands, DJs & cultural performances Delicious Latin food trucks & vendors Artisan crafts, dance lessons & fun for all ages The famous Rubber Duck Regatta- sponsored by URS Family-friendly activities all day long!
Why It Matters:This isn’t just a festival — it’s a movement to uplift our community. Proceeds support PACO’s year-round programs, including student scholarships, cultural education, and family services.
Proudly Sponsored by Five Rivers MetroParksWe’re honored to partner with Five Rivers MetroParks, a major sponsor helping bring this celebration to life at beautiful RiverScape MetroPark.
Come for the music. Stay for the culture. Leave inspired.
Mark your calendar, invite your crew, and be part of Dayton’s biggest celebration of Hispanic heritage!

“The Contemporary Dayton 2025” – Juried Members’ Exhibition
2025-09-20 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Juried Members’ Exhibition has been a fixture of The Co’s community programming since its founding in 1991. Participation is open to all current Members of The Co and the exhibition celebrates the talent and vision of both accomplished professional artists and emerging voices in our region. Through this inclusive and collaborative experience, artists inspire, encourage, and elevate each other’s creative practice. SEP 12 – OCT 11, 2025 Opening Reception / SEP 12 / 5-8p Award Announcements 6:30p Free Family Day / SEP 20 / 11a-4p Artist Demos, Scavenger Hunt, Spotlight Tours, and More! Curator’s Tour with Select Artists / OCT 4 / 2p
