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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

Adult Weekday Classes

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

Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...

Live Trivia

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

We are excited to host live trivia every Wednesday at The Yellow Cab Tavern! Since there are a limited number ...

Puzzle Feud

The Dayton Beer Company 41 MADISON STREET, Dayton, OH, United States

Calling all puzzle fans! Join us for Puzzle Feud every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (or until the first puzzle ...

Wu-Tang Wednesdays

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

Dayton's legendary Ike B spins old school hip hop and whateva else he wants.

Karaoke

The Dayton Beer Company 41 MADISON STREET, Dayton, OH, United States

Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!

Open Mic Night

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

Open Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.

Music Bingo Thursdays

The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, USA

We have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes ...

Friday Night Paint-In

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

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 ...

First Friday

Downtown Dayton

The beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art hop featuring ...

Front Street Art Hop

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

Art, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...

Handmade Holiday

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

One-of-a-kind handmade gifts from 25 local handmade vendors at the handmade party of the season! Art, clothing, jewelry, holiday and ...

Friday Night Paint-In

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

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 ...