Downtown Dayton Partnership

Front Street Art Hop
2025-11-08 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-07 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Art, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have a NEW ART HOP SCHEDULE!! Join us every First Friday & the Saturday after for our monthly art hops. FRIDAY, 5PM – 9PM Explore art studios, shops, and galleries across campus! Live demonstrations, gallery openings, and new work on display by more than 150 artists! Meet our artists, learn about their work, or sign up to take a class! Don’t just see art, live it! Kool Beanz Cafe is open! Order at the tent and step inside to warm up while your made-to-order treat is prepared! SATURDAY, 11AM – 4PM Saturday after is your chance to visit what you couldn’t fit in on Friday! Of course, Kool Beanz Cafe will have things fired up and ready to make your lunch fresh.

Saturday Art Workshops
2025-11-08 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Saturday Art Workshops for Kindergarten-12th Grade and Adults. Each month explore a different art medium (Clay, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Mosaics, Drawing, Photography, in a different theme/artistic style (K-12th grade). For Adults classes in Mosaics, Stained Glass, and Glassblowing. Saturday Classes run from September 2025-May 2026. 11:00am-1:00pm. Call for Costs.

Exhibit: Beyond Guilt
2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Beyond Guilt is a compelling visual experience that tells the powerful and redemptive stories of those impacted by over-sentencing and over-punishment. This exhibit will be available for public view during our normal operating hours from August 15, 2025 through November 9, 2025. In their stories we learn about the human consequences of second chances and the ethical necessity to see and treat people beyond their guilt. The exhibition features a growing collection of work, including thirteen short films, a powerful photo series by Cincinnati artist, Harriet Kaufman, and works of art across visual, written, andother media by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals whose stories embody the mission of Beyond Guilt. The exhibition is a collaboration with the International Peace Museum and the Ohio Justice & Policy Center’s Beyond Guilt project – a state-wide advocacy project that serves incarcerated people who have been over-sentenced and demonstrate the ability to be safely released from prison. Materials were created in collaboration with Northern Kentucky University and The Ohio State University. Learn more about the Beyond Guilt project at: ohiojpc.org/our-work/beyond-guilt

Holiday Bazaar
2025-11-08 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Browse a wide variety of handcrafted goods from local artisans and merchants, discover unique treasures at the tag sale, and enjoy housemade meals, snacks, and baked goods.
Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fall Fun DIY Projects
2025-11-08 | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Make succulent pumpkins for $7 and up and succulent terracotta towers for $13 and up. Prices include pumpkin and moss or terracotta pot. Add your choice of plants and embellishments, priced separately.

Holly Jolly Social: A Christmas Bar Pop-Up
2025-11-08 | Two Social, 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
A festive Christmas pop-up where holiday cocktails, sparkling decor, and cozy seasonal vibes transform the space into a winter wonderland. 2socialdayton.com
Nov. 7-Jan. 15

Small but Mighty 2025
2025-11-08 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
SMALL BUT MIGHTY 2025
NOVEMBER 7 – DECEMBER 13
SMALL BUT MIGHTY 2025 is the Dayton Society of Artists small works exhibition and holiday gift shop. All work is 12″ x 12″ or smaller and includes a wide variety of mediums and styles.
DSA will also have a gift shop full of original and handmade goods such as ornaments, cards, jewelry and more! So add a little wonder to your holiday season and visit the Dayton Society of Artists.

Polar Bear Express
2025-11-08 | Downtown Dayton
Book a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton and to the best bars and restaurants. Reservations required. pedalwagon.com/dayton

AcadeCon 2025
2025-11-08 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
– Destination Dayton® is excited to welcome AcadeCon 2025, a three-day tabletop gaming convention, back to the Dayton Convention Center, Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 9, 2025. Now in its 13th year, AcadeCon celebrates all forms of tabletop gaming—from role-playing and board games to card and strategy games—inviting gamers of all experience levels to “play with friends old and new.”
Presented by The RPG Academy, AcadeCon 2025 offers a full weekend of interactive fun and community. Attendees can enjoy hundreds of scheduled games across dozens of popular systems, an extensive open-play game library featuring more than 600 titles, and a wide range of special events including demo sessions, “learn-to-play” workshops, “play-to-win” opportunities, and unique live experiences such as costume contests, game-show competitions, karaoke, and panel discussions. A number of special guests from the gaming world will also be in attendance at AcadeCon 2025.
“We host a wide variety of tabletop games, and our motto is gaming with friends, old and new,” says RPG Academy founder Michael Ross. “By the time you’re done playing a game, you will be friends. That sort of fellowship is what AcadeCon is all about. If you like gaming, you’re going to have a ton of fun at AcadeCon. If you don’t know if you like gaming, come find out, and you probably will have a great time!”
Daily and full weekend badges are available for admission to AcadeCon. Full weekend (three-day) badges are $50, while single-day badges are $20 for Friday, $25 for Saturday and $15 for Sunday. In addition, specially priced badges are available for young adults, ages 14-17 ($20) and children, ages 13 and under ($5).
“The admission badge gets you access to nearly all of the events and activities at AcadeCon, so it is an affordable, family friendly experience,” Ross said. “A full weekend badge really is the best deal if you love gaming. Come out and do it all!”
Badge sales and event schedules are available at AcadeCon.com. Badges may also be purchased at the door. AcadeCon gaming hours are Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, November 9, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
For a preview of what to expect, watch the AdadeCon promotional video here.
“We are thrilled to welcome the AcadeCon community back to downtown Dayton and the Dayton Convention Center,” said Jacquelyn Y. Powell, President & CEO of Destination Dayton®. “We encourage attendees to explore everything Dayton has to offer—from the gaming fun at the Convention Center, to our restaurants, breweries, and historic downtown district. It’s going to be a fantastic weekend of gaming with friends old and new.”
Dayton’s walkable downtown, adjacent hotels, and revitalized dining and entertainment scene make it an ideal host city for conventions, meetings, and events of all kinds. For visitor information, travel planning, and things to do in Dayton, as well as information about planning meetings and events in Dayton, visit DestinationDayton.org. The website also offers a downloadable version of the Destination Dayton® Visitors Guide, as well as the free Destination Dayton® App.
About AcadeCon
AcadeCon was founded by The RPG Academy podcast and community with a mission to bring tabletop gamers together in an inclusive, welcoming environment. Since its first event in 2013, the convention has grown into a Midwest favorite for role-playing, board gaming, and collaborative storytelling—where attendees come to “game with friends old and new.”
About Destination Dayton®
As Dayton and Montgomery County’s destination marketing organization, Destination Dayton® collaboratively leads and advocates for the development of the region’s visitor economy, which contributes to a thriving community, a diverse tax base and lifestyle amenities for everyone to enjoy. For more information about Destination Dayton® and the services it offers, visit DestinationDayton.org.

Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Deal: Impressions of Stillness
2025-11-08 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Deal: Impressions of Stillness

Featuring the current body of work by Dayton-based artist, Amy Deal.
Amy Deal, born in 1966 in Cranberry Prairie, OH, grew up in a rural setting as the daughter of a German potato farmer and a homemaker. In a community where traditional roles for women prevailed, her parents made it clear that they would support her pursuit of higher education. Amy spent her youth exploring the outdoors, collecting wildflowers to create pigments for her paintings and using her creativity to adorn her surroundings with her art.
She went on to earn a BFA in Visual Communications from Kent State University, driven by a desire for a fiscally responsible career in the arts. Her early career saw her working as a creative director, collaborating with public relations firms on annual reports and contributing to corporate branding and advertising campaigns. However, her path took a turn when she became a mother and found it impossible to leave her child in anyone else’s care. During these early parenting years, she returned to her passion for painting.
As her children grew, Amy dedicated more time to her painting, earning recognition and awards for her work, which now resides in both public and private collections across the United States. Her current series of paintings reflects her deep connection to nature, emphasizing themes of growth, dirt, and plant life.
Amy and her husband, Kevin, sold their family home and transformed a commercial building in downtown Dayton, OH, into a unique living space that includes her studio and his workshop. This move allowed them to stay close to the vibrant energy of the city while pursuing their creative passions.
For Amy, painting has been a source of contentment, providing her with a fulfilling outlet for her artistic expression and a profound connection to the natural world she holds dear.

On view inside The Jonathan Hale & T. Chase Gallery, also known as The CoSHOP.
OPENING RECEPTION: Nov. 5, 2025; 6-8 pm
CLOSING RECEPTION: Nov. 29; 4-6 pm
FREE and Open to All.

Exhibit: The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
2025-11-08 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
October 18, 2025–January 11, 2026
The Triumph of Nature presents the refined, ever-popular and elegant curvilinear designs and nature-based motifs of Art Nouveau. From the rich holdings of the Chrysler Museum of Art, more than 120 turn-of-the-20th century treasures are included, with works by Tiffany, Mucha, Gallé, Beardsley and many others. Furniture, paintings, sculpture, mosaics, books, posters, prints, lamps, glass art and more highlight the innovative ways artists made harmonious visual arrangements. The DAI is the exclusive Ohio venue for this major traveling exhibition.

Water Street District Pint Path
2025-11-08 | Water Street District
Sip your way through local brews, grab a bite at buzzworthy spots and discover why Water Street District is where Dayton comes to play. Pick up a free Water Street District Pint Path passport from any participating business. Once a passport has been picked up, purchase a menu item of choice at each stop to receive a stamp on the passport. Once you’ve sipped and stamped at all 14 locations, turn in your passport to Water Street District’s leasing office (115 Madison Street) to claim your prize. Pint Path Passport stops can be completed at the leisure of each participant. Cheers! Please remember to drink responsibly. Find a list of participating businesses and more details here: https://www.waterstreetdayton.com/wsdpintpath

AcadeCon
2025-11-08 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
AcadeCon 2025 will be the 13th Annual AcadeCon event hosted by The RPG Academy. The dream of AcadeCon grew from the desire to have a weekend of gaming where gamers of all types would be welcome. Our motto: Gaming with friends, old and new! As we are able to make definitive plans they’ll be shared on our website as well as on our Facebook page and twitter account. AcadeCon the 13th will find us leaning into more horror themed games and events but as always we’ll be family friendly and support ALL games and gamers.

The Life And Music Of George Michael
2025-11-07 19:30 (America/New_York) | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
A brand-new concert-style show that chronicles the amazing four-decade career of George Michael! From his early hits with Wham! to his incredible solo career, George Michael sold more than 115 million albums and won numerous Grammy®, American Music, BRIT, and MTV Video Music Awards. You’ll be on your feet dancing and singing along to blockbuster hits including “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” “Freedom,” “Faith,” “Careless Whisper,” and many more!
This is a tribute production. It is not associated with or endorsed by George Michael’s estate or George Michael Entertainment.

Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really
2025-11-07 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 9, 2025
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really

Playwright: Kate Hamill
Director: Emily N. Wells
Bouncing between horror and humor, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel is a thrilling play that questions who the true monsters are. No damsels in distress, no romanticized villains – just a gleeful stake through the heart!
Recommended if you liked… Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B; Lizzie

Bourbon & Bubbles
2025-11-07 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Celebrate with an artsy cocktail party in the beautiful setting of the museum’s Shaw Gothic Cloister and Great Hall. Bourbon & Bubbles features a selection of exclusive, handcrafted bourbons and refreshing bubbly from around the world, plus gourmet bites, tasty treats and fun entertainment. A wide variety of samples will be offered, including several rare whiskeys. Tickets for the event include up to eight bourbon and/or sparkling wine tastings. A cash bar also offers bourbons, sparkling wine and specialty cocktails. VIP RECEPTION The exclusive VIP Reception (separate ticket) offers early admission (6:30 p.m.) to the event, featuring high-end bourbons and sparkling wines, available for this hour only. You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to attend Bourbon & Bubbles. Bourbon & Bubbles Tickets will go on sale later in 2025! If you have any questions, please email Guest Services at GSD_Requests@daytonart.org or call us at (937) 223-4ART (4278)

Casino Night Fundraiser: Blackjack for Breast Wishes
2025-11-07 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for an exciting night of Black Jack, Poker, Roulette and your favorite casino games. Your purchase includes chips for play and a drink ticket. You can choose from regular or VIP options. At the end of the night you turn your chips in for raffle tickets to win prizes! Join us for a casino night for a cause. We’ll have all your favorite games like blackjack, poker, craps and roulette. Tickets include game play, heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert and a drink ticket! $75. Tickets here: https://givebutter.com/c/BlackJack2025 Can’t make the event but still want to give? You can make a donation directly to https://www.breastwishesfoundation.org/

Friday Night Paint-In
2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-07 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Friday Night Paint-In on first Fridays of every month between October 2025-April 2026. 2 sessions available 4:00pm-6:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. Bring your own beverage of choice and a snack. $30.00 per person Register online: www.k12tejasgallery.org or in person at K12 TEJAS Gallery 341 S. Jefferson St. Dayton, OH 45402

Artist Trading Card Social
2025-11-07 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Garden Grille & Bar at the Hilton Garden Inn, 18 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Art is Life presents: Artist Trading Card Social
Inviting all artists, creatives, and art lovers to celebrate creative collaboration and engagement through the timeless art of trading cards. Supplies are provided and guests are encouraged to bring their own materials or trading cards to swap. Let’s make, trade, and share mini works of heART
Free admission!

First Friday
2025-11-07 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Downtown Dayton
The beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art hop featuring exhibit openings at the galleries, along with a variety of entertainment options, arts demonstrations, live music and more. Add to that everything going on at the restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theaters, comedy club, movie theater and more that make up the downtown mix. First Friday is presented by the Downtown Dayton Partnership. For more info and specific event details, visit the First Friday Facebook page. 224-1518.

Holiday Greenery Crafting
2025-11-07 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Stop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more!

Teatime at the Market!
2025-11-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Pat Frock, a 2nd Street Market Vendor with Sweet Emmy Herbals will talk about the many herbs available to help support overall health and improve immunity. Tea samples will be available.
