Downtown Dayton Partnership

Slammed Impulse Car Show | Ohio Indoor Opener
2025-06-14 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We are super excited to return to Ohio with our Indoor Opener at the Dayton Convention Center. Come join us again on June 14th, 2025 for another great Event! There will be Vendors, Quality Vehicles to be showcased, Music, Food, Models and more. Make sure to get registered as soon as possible because there is limited space. Ohio is nothing but great vibes and we can’t wait to see you all again.

For Dayton by Dayton
2025-06-14 17:00 (America/New_York) | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
For Dayton by Dayton

June 14 @ 5:00 PM

Free Admission

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For Dayton, By Dayton is a one-day music festival built around one big idea: giving local talent the big stage they deserve.
Starting at Riverscape MetroPark in 2019, 4DBD has brought together musicians from across Dayton and the surrounding communities—artists representing every genre, from hip-hop to rock, folk to funk. It’s a festival created for our city and by the people who live, work, and create here.
Now in its sixth year, 4DBD has grown from a grassroots passion project into a signature summer event hosted at The Levitt Pavilion. What started in 2019 with 700 attendees has since welcomed thousands of people throughout the years, as well as dozens of musicians!
But this isn’t just about music. It’s about celebrating Dayton’s community spirit—the strength, resilience, and creativity that define our city. With food trucks and family-friendly activities, 4DBD is a place where neighbors connect, artists shine, and the city comes alive.

The Comeuppance
2025-06-14 19:30, 2025-06-15 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main Street, Third Floor, Dayton, OH, 45402
As the sun sets on the eve of their twentieth high school reunion, a close-knit group of former classmates—once known as the “Multi-Ethnic Reject Group”—reunites to pre-game the monumental night. Bonded in their youth as outsiders, they now navigate the complexities of adulthood with humor, heart, and a hint of nostalgia.
Brilliantly witty, theatrical, and moving, The Comeuppance focuses on millennials reckoning with the world they will soon inherit. This play is a toast to the ties that bind us, the past that shapes us, and the future we step into together.
Recommended if you liked… Barbecue, peerless, Dead Like Me, Heathers

Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony
2025-06-14 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Saint-Saëns’s symphony is known as “THE organ symphony” and for good reason: the sweet and familiar melodies hung between moments of blazing climactic glory will have audiences at the edge of their seats. Each movement is better than the last! Leading up to this epic work is an organ concerto by Handel, which has inspired composers for centuries. Also on the program is a new work by Derrick Skye, “Nova Plexus,” co-commissioned by DPAA, the Berkeley Symphony, and the BBC.

Out on 5th
2025-06-15 | Oregon District, Fifth Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
What is Out on 5th?
Out on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of downtown Dayton on weekends.
Closing down Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue every Friday night through Sunday evening allows
our business district to open up the street for guests to shop – dine – and relax in the open air.

Out on 5th gives restaurants and bars in the district room to expand patio seating into the streets.

Fifth Street is filled with public seating to allow guests room to spread out and enjoy the outdoors.

Retail shops can use extra sidewalk space in front of their business for sales. Looking to hold a retail pop-up? Apply here.

Local entertainment will be in the district every weekend to enhance the atmosphere. Looking to be an entertainer? Apply here.

When
Fridays 5 -10 p.m./ Saturdays noon – 10 p.m. / Sundays noon – 10 p.m.
Why
Shop, dine, and relax outdoors in the district
Where
In the Oregon District – Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue
Additional Information
Parking
Thousands of parking spaces on surface lots, parking garages, or metered side streets (free on weekends) surround the Oregon District.
During Out on 5th, please use the detour map at the bottom of this page to navigate around the street closures and into the parking lots.
Our Oregon District businesses kindly ask you to park in these lots, garages or public street spaces, and not in the residential neighborhood.

More info: https://www.theoregondistrict.org/outon5th

Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
2025-06-15 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em

GREAT Miami Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge
2025-06-15, 2025-06-16, 2025-06-17 | Great Miami River
The 2025 GREAT Miami Riverway Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge June 13 – July 20, 2025 Hosted by the Great Miami Riverway, the 2025 GREAT Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge is a family-friendly, virtual fishing tournament. This is a catch and release tournament only. Anglers can fish anywhere on the Great Miami River. There is no better river for smallmouth bass fishing! Win prizes for your record catch. During the tournament, anglers will use the iAngler Tournament app to photograph their catch and record basic information while on the water. All Ohio fishing regulations apply. Unlimited number of fish entries. Thanks to a generous sponsorship from the International Game Fish Association, we are able to offer FREE IGFA Digital Memberships* ($20 value per membership) for all registrants! Exclusive “Members Only” online access to: IGFA World Record database, Exclusive How-To & Historical Videos, World Record Game Fishes archives The monthly International Angler digital publication Members Only discounts on tackle, trips, charters and more from IGFA partners PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED! Read the Rules and Regulations below. Awards event date, time and location will be announced prior to the end of the tournament.

Reni Gower and Kate Santucci Exhibit
2025-06-16, 2025-06-17 | Galleries at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “GEOmatrix: a Perfect Proof” by Reni Gower in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and “Waxing On” by Kate Santucci in the Works on Paper Gallery. Gower’s “GEOmatrix: a Perfect Proof” recognizes geometric perfection as the matrix of humanity and the blueprint of the cosmos. Large hand-cut papercuts, stencil-masked pulp paintings, and machine cut vinyl decals are imbued with repetitive, geometric pattens. These tessellations, similar to decoration across many cultures, offer a calming, luminous, and contemplative respite from these unprecedented times. Working with colored beeswax and resin layered with pigments and oil paint, Santucci reveals and obscures symbols and images formed through drawing, mark making and hand-cut stencils. The multi-layered encaustic works exhibited in “Waxing On” explore themes such as communication, time, place, and the perception of the way things change, both in the short and long term. There will be a virtual artist talk via Zoom on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 12pm. Visit www.sinclair.edu/artgalleries for details. The exhibitions will be on display from May 19–June 23, 2025. Galleries are located on the fourth floor of building 13 (located at West Fifth and Perry Streets). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9am–12pm Saturdays.

Colorful Creatures to Love
2025-06-16 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Wild Hearts African Farm returns to Dayton Metro Library this summer with a packed schedule of their program, Colorful Creatures to Love. Targeted for kids in grades 1-4, this program offers an engaging presentation that combines live animal encounters with insights into animal science and careers. Five to six animals from different species will be on hand, including birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and insects. Participants will learn how each animal utilizes its color to survive, communicate, and camouflage. Learn the science and importance of animal colors in nature. Gain insight into working with animals and how to get involved in wildlife conservation.Take home a Wild Hearts animal-theme coloring sheet!

Community Fitness – BootyMix
2025-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Learn to love the raw, unedited version of yourself through dance fitness. BootyMix is a mixture of booty-centric experiences that make you feel alive and give you the confidence to take back your life through community, movement, and music. When you walk out of class, you’ll feel more connected to your body, more confident in your worth, and ready to take on the world like the unstoppable force you are!

Community Fitness – Bootcamp
2025-06-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
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!

Songs of Protests and Belonging
2025-06-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Songs of Protests and Belonging, Monday, June 16, 7-8 pm, Main Library, Eichelberger Forum: Local pianist David Watanabe will lead patrons in a variety of social movement songs that protest injustice, including LGBTQIA+ topics. (Adults)

Exhibit: Enduring the Seige of Sarajevo – Snapshots of Survival
2025-06-17 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402

Zen Kids Summer Camp
2025-06-17 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for a magical hands-on experience where kids build and decorate their own tiny garden worlds. Each workshop features a unique theme and project designed to inspire creativity and connection to nature. $12 – $22.
Register & information: Shopnowandzen.com
4 Fun Projects:
Jurassic Jungle
Closed terrarium with mini dinosaurs and prehistoric plants!
Fairy Garden Grootopia
A succulent fairy garden featuring everyone’s favorite tree friend—Groot!
Paint & Plant Party
Kids paint their own air plant holders and decorate with flair.
Mushroom Magic
Build a woodland succulent terrarium full of charm and color.

CURIO: Lunch Box
2025-06-17 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.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2025-06-17 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.

Navigating Change with Courage
2025-06-17 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
The Dayton Woman’s Club invites you to the inaugural evening of our new Woman Matters Speaker Series, created to empower and uplift women of all ages through meaningful conversations and practical wisdom.
Our first event, Navigating Change with Courage, features the acclaimed authors of Widows Among Us. Known as Three Widows, these inspiring women share heartfelt lessons on healing, navigating life’s unexpected turns, and rediscovering joy. Through humor, honesty, and heart, they offer valuable life lessons for women navigating change, supporting others, or seeking strength in uncertain times.
Their personal journeys through grief and growth have touched lives across the country.
They’ll share:

Encouragement for women in any season of transition

Real-world stories with relatable insights

Gracefully navigating life transitions

Building resilience and rediscovering joy

Real-world tools for moving forward

Grief, healing, and emotional strength

Whether you’re facing change, supporting someone who is, or simply curious to hear powerful, authentic stories, this evening will leave you inspired and better equipped for the road ahead.
Reserve your seat today – space is limited!
Admission: $15 per person
Optional boxed dinners available for $15
About the Speakers
Karen Justice, Rebecca LaChance, and Karen Smith-Racicot—the voices behind Three Widows—bring a wealth of personal experience, professional insight, and heartfelt storytelling to the stage.
Each woman faced the profound loss of a spouse and chose to turn her grief into growth. Drawing from careers in healthcare, coaching, nonprofit leadership, and education, they offer a multidimensional perspective on resilience and reinvention.
Their award-winning book, Widows Among Us: Stories and Insights, has been praised for its honesty, hope, and practical guidance. Together, they share not just what they’ve learned—but how they’ve lived it—with humor, compassion, and strength.

Community Fitness – Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
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).

Trivia Tuesday
2025-06-17 19:00 (America/Detroit)
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!
