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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

URS Rubber Duck Regatta

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

At least 20,000 rubber ducks will be dropped from the bridge for a race to the finish at RiverScape MetroPark, ...

Season Opening Celebration: Preconcert Ballroom Bash

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

Opening night is more than a performance—it’s a party! Start your evening with cocktails, bites, and beverages at our Preconcert Ballroom Bash. You’ll mingle with friends while ...

BEER! A Celebration of Dayton Brewing

Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United States

“Beer! A Celebration of Dayton Brewing” is returning to The Yellow Cab Tavern with 15 local breweries all sampling their ...

The Sensational Barnes Brothers

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

The Sensational Barnes Brothers September 16 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / GENRE: SOUL/ROOTS/GOSPEL The Sensational Barnes Brothers are a ...

Third Sunday at Front Street

Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH

Twice a month our artists and artisans join together and invite you to hop around Dayton's largest community of artists.  ...

Courthouse Square Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, USA

Ohio Bridal & Wedding Expo

Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, United States

Whether you envision a formal black-tie affair or a casual barefoot ceremony on the beach, our carefully selected experts are ...

Playwright’s Night: Waiting For Ella

The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH

WAITING FOR ELLA By Michael London Directed by Tiffany Countryman Set in a waiting room at Kettering Hospital, WAITING FOR ELLA is ...

Limestone Branch Ambassador Night

The Century Bar 10 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH

Come break out some bourbon with the larger-than-life, ASCOT winner for best Brand Ambassador, Stephen Fante of Limestone Branch Distillery. ...

Diced in Dayton: Chef’s Challenge

Top of the Market 32 Webster St., Dayton, OH, United States

Sample tastes from your favorite local chefs and support a great cause at the Diced in Dayton Chef’s Challenge. Diced ...

Dayton Calling with George Balog

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

Join us for an evening of vintage rock vinyl with George Balog behind the 1's and 2's from 7-11pm! Full ...

Open Coworking Day

The Hub powered by PNC Bank 31 S. Main St., Dayton, OH

Join us at The Hub to connect with movers and shakers, get resources, and network. There are a wealth of ...

The Longest Table Dayton

Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH

FREE and open to the Public - Registration NOT required! This event is a “come and go” at your convenience, ...

Dayton Ghosts & Legends

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

Dayton Ghosts & Legends Local author Sara Kaushal delves into chilling tales of the spooky side of Dayton. • Main ...

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