Holly Jolly Social: A Christmas Bar Pop-Up
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHA festive Christmas pop-up where holiday cocktails, sparkling decor, and cozy seasonal vibes transform the space into a winter wonderland. ...
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Fall Fun DIY Projects
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHMake succulent pumpkins for $7 and up and succulent terracotta towers for $13 and up. Prices include pumpkin and moss ...
Holiday Bazaar
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesBrowse a wide variety of handcrafted goods from local artisans and merchants, discover unique treasures at the tag sale, and ...
Exhibit: Beyond Guilt
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHBeyond Guilt is a compelling visual experience that tells the powerful and redemptive stories of those impacted by over-sentencing and ...
Teatime at the Market!
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAPat Frock, a 2nd Street Market Vendor with Sweet Emmy Herbals will talk about the many herbs available to help ...
Holiday Greenery Crafting
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHStop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more!
Friday Night Paint-In
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHFriday 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 DaytonThe 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, OHArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Artist Trading Card Social
The Garden Grille & Bar at the Hilton Garden Inn 18 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesArt is Life presents: Artist Trading Card Social Inviting all artists, creatives, and art lovers to celebrate creative collaboration and ...
Friday Night Paint-In
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHFriday 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 ...
Casino Night Fundraiser: Blackjack for Breast Wishes
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHJoin us for an exciting night of Black Jack, Poker, Roulette and your favorite casino games. Your purchase includes chips ...
Bourbon & Bubbles
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesCelebrate with an artsy cocktail party in the beautiful setting of the museum’s Shaw Gothic Cloister and Great Hall. Bourbon ...
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really
The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OHOCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 9, 2025 Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really Playwright: Kate Hamill Director: Emily N. Wells Bouncing ...
The Life And Music Of George Michael
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesA brand-new concert-style show that chronicles the amazing four-decade career of George Michael! From his early hits with Wham! to ...
Water Street District Pint Path
Water Street DistrictSip your way through local brews, grab a bite at buzzworthy spots and discover why Water Street District is where ...
Exhibit: The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesOctober 18, 2025–January 11, 2026 The Triumph of Nature presents the refined, ever-popular and elegant curvilinear designs and nature-based motifs of ...
Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Deal: Impressions of Stillness
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesMember’s Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Deal: Impressions of Stillness Featuring the current body of work by Dayton-based artist, Amy Deal. Amy ...
AcadeCon 2025
Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, United States– Destination Dayton® is excited to welcome AcadeCon 2025, a three-day tabletop gaming convention, back to the Dayton Convention Center, ...