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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
Teens (Learn to) Chill Out!
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHTeens (Learn to) Chill Out!, Tuesday, January 20, 4-5 pm, Main Library, Conference Room 1 B: Manage stress and anxiety ...
Resume Rescue with Clothes That Work
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library, through its Workforce Education Program Initiative, continues its partnership with Clothes That Work to provide valuable career ...
Be My Neighbor Day
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library will host a series of Be My Neighbor Day programs taking place at several Branches. In ...
Guided Tours
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for an inside look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artist and her work. Led by ...
Book Launch: Aimee Noel: Slag
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesCelebrate the release of Slag by Dayton-based author and poet Aimee Noel. Noel is a two-time recipient of the Ohio ...
Dayton Battle of the Bands – Week 2 (Americana / Country / Folk)
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHDAYTON BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026 CONTINUES! Week 2: Americana / Country / Folk Thursday, January 22, 2026 | The ...
Discovery: Billy Goats Gruff And Other Tales
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThis show is part of our Discovery Series, which presents weekday field trips for area schools to experience carefully selected shows designed ...
Cosmic Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of MetroParks Ice Rink Theme Nights series Cosmic Skate 6:00pm - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance We'll bring a galaxy ...
Story Swap: Show & Tell
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHStory Swap presents a special Show & Tell storytelling event, featuring professional storytellers sharing true-life stories inspired by a meaningful ...
Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesXaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven NOVEMBER 14, 2025 – JANUARY 24, 2026 THE DR. ROBERT L. BRANDT, JR. GALLERY THE IRA & ...
Intersex Group: Information & Planning Session
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library will host an Intersex Group: Information & Planning Session on Saturday, January 24, 11 am-12:30 pm, in ...
Tropical Terrarium Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHCreate your own lush, self-sustaining tropical ecosystem. Choose from a variety of colorful, humidity-loving plants and ferns, then personalize your ...
Closing Reception: Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition.
A Night Of Symphonic Rock
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHTurn it up to eleven! Your orchestra is going full throttle with the biggest anthems in rock history. A NIGHT OF ...
Animal Adventures
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of MetroParks Ice Rink Family Skate Days series Animal Adventures 1:00pm - 5:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance Ready to set ...
The Mystery Of Edwin Drood
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHJoin TheatreLab Dayton for the hilarious whodunit musical, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD! This madcap romp through Victorian England invites the ...
Billy Goats Gruff And Other Tales
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesSaturday, January 24, 2026 – 1 & 4 p.m. Traditional Performances Sunday, January 25, 2026 – 2 p.m. Sensory Inclusive ...
“Clue” 40th Anniversary Interactive Movie Mystery Party
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHYou're invited Dayton Dinner Theater's famous interactive movie experience with the classic, comedy murder mystery Clue! Themed Food : Mystery ...
Wassail, Wit, and Who Done It? presented by Mayhem & Mystery
Spaghetti Warehouse 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton, OHIt’s Christmas time and The Wassail Warblers, a group of long-time friends and semi-committed amateur carolers, are making their annual ...