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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

Wright at Home Sourdough Pop-Up

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

Local sourdough makers Wright At Home are here slinging their delicious fresh baked bread from 1-5pm! Pull through and get ...

Artists’ Talk

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

Saturday, October 4, 2 pm Artists' Talk with R. Darden Bradshaw, Elisha Frontz, David Leach, Hannah Kasper, Erin Smith Glenn, ...

Co-op Fest 2025

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

Join us for Co-op Fest 2025, a vibrant celebration of community, cooperation, and collective power. This year’s theme, Rooted Together, ...

Midnight Pulse w/tradelikequalities

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

EDM DJ tradelikequalities hits us with a free set of vibes starting at 8:30pm on Saturday, October 4th. No cover. ...

Ben Folds & A Piano Tour

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

Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created ...

Pilates & Pinot

Joui Wine 117 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Raise a toast to a fulfilling workout! Enjoy a pilates class with Soleil Movement Studio instructors and glass of wine ...

Spettacolo! Art Dinner 2025

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

ART DINNER 2025 Monday, October 6, 2025 6:30-10P The most anticipated art-immersive dining experience of the Miami Valley party season–a ...

Scotchtober at Dayton Art Institute

The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United States

Scotchtober Tasting hosted by Balvenie! The Dayton Art Institute is hosting a Scotch tasting, and you’re invited! This event is ...

Culture Kitchen-Mediterranean

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

Join us for an evening of a culture experience. Vendors at the Market, Gunash's Mediterranean and Lucy's Pastry Palance will ...

Color Me Calm: Halloween

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

Color Me Calm: Halloween, Thursday, October 9, 5:30-6:30 pm, Main Library, Conference Room 1A: Relax and unwind with music and ...