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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

Photowalk

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

Explore downtown Dayton through your lens, using anything from a camera phone to a box camera, and anything in between. ...

Event Series Sweetheart Special

Sweetheart Special

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

Sweetheart Special 11:00am - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $25.00 | Financial Assistance Listen to some classic love songs while you skate with your sweetie ...

Date Night Terrarium Workshop

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

Hot Date, Cool Plants – Valentine’s Date Night Workshop - Skip the crowded restaurants and celebrate Valentine’s Day with a creative, ...

Couples Valentine’s Day Jewelry Making Workshop

Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United States

Couples Valentine’s Day Jewelry Making Workshop Join the Dayton Society of Artists for a special Valentine’s Day workshop led by Francis ...

Valentine’s Bae Beer & Cookie Pairing

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

Join us for an evening of gastronomical glory as we play matchmaker with Bae's Bakery cookies and hand selected craft ...

Heroes Unite

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

Part of MetroParks Ice Rink Family Skate Days series Heroes Unite 1:00pm - 5:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Ready to save the day ...

Community Open Skate

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

Community Open Skate 1:00pm - 5:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Your Five Rivers MetroParks loves its community - we quite literally couldn't do ...

Merrily We Roll Along

THE NEON , United States

Overview The Sondheim flop that established a cult-like following...and then became a Broadway sensation with this 2024 revival. Don't miss ...

Presidents Day Skate

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

Presidents Day Skate 11:00am - 7:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance Looking for something to do with the kids off school? Lace ...

Teens (Learn to) Chill Out!

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

Teens (Learn to) Chill Out!, Tuesday, February 17, 4-5 pm, Main Library, Conference Room 1B: Learn how to handle stress and anxiety, ...

Passadhi Yoga

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

Yoga with Aleasha will lead you in an all-levels yoga flow. If you're a beginner, she will guide you through ...

Celebrate Black History Month

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

Celebrate Black History Month. Visit with the National Park Service (NPS) and learn about Charles Young, a Buffalo Solider who ...

Space Three Glow Up

Space Three 39 S. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH

Celebrate self-love this Valentine’s season with a nourishing Self-Care & Glow experience designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and ...

Screening of “Trail Markers”

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

Join us on February 21 at 2 pm for a screening of Mona Gazala’s documentary film, “Trail Markers.” Part artist ...

Jazz and Funk Legacies in the Gem City

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

Electric Soul: Jazz & Funk — Legacies in the Gem City Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, culture, ...