April First Friday at the Arcade
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHJoin us for April First Friday at the Arcade! The Arcade’s historic concourse will be open on Friday, April 3 ...
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Downtown Events Calendar
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 ...
Temporary Exhibit: Ordinary Lives
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH“Ordinary Lives imagines Palestinian existence as an unbroken continuum—a lineage of care, memory, and everyday beauty that stretches from ancient ritual ...
Earth DAYton Kick-off
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USACelebrate Earth Month with Five Rivers MetroParks, City of Dayton and other local organizations during the Earth Dayton Kick Off ...
Wine Bottle Terrarium Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHGet ready to dig in and let your creativity flow! Join us for a one-of-a-kind workshop where you’ll transform a ...
YSFF Mini-Fest Presents: IN CONVERSATION with SANDRA BERNHARD
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHYSFF Mini-Fest Presents: IN CONVERSATION with SANDRA BERNHARD Join us for a moderated conversation, Q&A + meet and greet with ...
Easter Brunch
Bistecca 137 N. Main St., Dayton, OHBistecca’s Easter Brunch will be available Easter Sunday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m, and will feature an array ...
Easter Brunch
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesCelebrate Easter with a delightful brunch at The Dayton Woman’s Club! Enjoy a delicious buffet-style meal in our historic Victorian ...
Premier Mobile Health Unit Visit
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHPremier Mobile Health Unit Visit, Tuesday, April 7, 11 am-2 pm, Main Library, The Center for Community Impact & Innovation: ...
Open Studio Sessions
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesCome get creative in a relaxed, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials, or feel free to bring your own. ...
ekoostik hookah’s 35th Anniversary
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHYou’re invited to celebrate 35 Years of ekoostik hookah - Ohio’s longest running and most beloved jam band! Their friends, ...
Water Bottle Printing
Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHGet creative and show off your Built Environment Week spirit by designing and custom-printing your very own reusable water bottle! ...
Renovate Right Panel
Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHJoin Sinclair Community College, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and Preservation Dayton for an in-depth exploration of historic renovation. ...
2026 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present the 2026 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition. Students who have ...
Sustainability Luncheon: Blueprint for a Better World
Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHBuckle up for five high-octane sessions that travel from the 250-acre solar "engines" powering our grid to the ancient, epic ...
Pantry Partner Food Distribution
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library is proud to partner with The Foodbank to make the Pantry Partner program possible; please visit https://thefoodbankdayton.org/ for ...
Foundations of Sinclair: A Look at Our Campus History & Design
Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHGet an insider’s look at the bold architectural identity and history of Sinclair’s campus. Led by Sinclair Librarian Andrew Walsh ...
Sinclair Community College 25th Annual Career Fair
Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHStudents, alumni, and community members welcome. Connect with over 100 hiring employers for opportunities with full-time or part-time careers, internships, ...
Built Environment Job Fair
Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHJoin us to connect with employers in the built environment industry! As part of Built Environment Week, we are thrilled ...
Art Escape at Wayne & Clover
Wayne & Clover 1201 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OHAn evening of art and conversation in one of the city’s most beloved coffeehouses. Meet Member Artist Elisha Frontz, enjoy ...