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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

Soul Night! Theme Skate

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

Soul Night! Theme Skate 7:00pm - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 What's goin' on? We're stepping out with some smooth Motown tunes while ...

Rock Night with George Balog

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

Join us on Friday, February 28th at 7pm, as DJ George Balog is back behind the deck spinning four hours ...

3 on 3 Pond Hockey Tournament

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

3 on 3 Pond Hockey Tournament 10:00am - 2:00pm AGE: 16 and up | $300.00 3-on-3 Pond Hockey Tournament Join us for a thrilling ...

Malortigras

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

Join us for our first annual Malörtigras celebration on Saturday, March 1st starting at 3pm! King cake, jambalaya, New Orleans ...

Day of Literacy

The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

Join us on March 1st at the International Peace Museum for a day dedicated to the power of words, literacy, ...

Coffee Talk at the Market

2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USA

Join the Market's Coffee Vendor, Caffeine Carl as they talk about their fair trade, shade grown and organic coffee beans. ...

Scythian – Celtic Rock

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Join us for a throwdown at the hoedown with Scythian at The Brightside Music & Event Venue in Dayton! Prepare ...

International Women’s Day Celebration

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

International Women’s Day Celebration, Saturday, March 8, 11 am-2 pm, Main Library, Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor: Celebrate the ...

Dayton Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest

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

Use your public speaking skills to win prizes! Speeches can be about any topic and must refer to all four ...

Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Dayton Battle of the Bands 2025 FINALE is happening on Saturday, March 8, 2025 featuring the 6 winning bands from ...

Twist & Shout: The Music Of The Beatles

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

TWIST & SHOUT celebrates The Beatles in America, beginning with their 1964 appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show” and following their ...

Twist & Shout: The Music Of The Beatles

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

TWIST & SHOUT celebrates The Beatles in America, beginning with their 1964 appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show” and following their ...

Moss Wall Art Workshop

Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Transform your space with your very own piece of natural wall art! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll use an array ...

Family Program: Animal Habitats

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

Family Program: Animal Habitats, Wednesday, March 12, 4-5 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space: Select an animal and create its ...