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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

Ice Skating

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

Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...

Sinclair Spark Sessions

Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH

Our Sinclair Sparks monthly virtual learning and development series will bring new tools for your employees to utilize in our ...

Genuine Work Co Work Spaces

MotorCar Building 15 McDonough St., Dayton, OH

Genuine Work Coworking Lifestyle is having an event just for you! Come and explore all of the Genuine ways you ...

Vintage Art & Décor Show

Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH

Browse dozens of potential new pieces for your home or business at the Vintage Art & Decor Show in Suite ...

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes

K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH

The AIT program is an after-school art club for students in grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to explore ...

Artisan Night-DIY Workshops

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

Artisan Night-DIY Workshops 5:30pm - 8:30pm AGE: All ages | FREE Get hands-on this holiday season and treat yourself or your loved ones with ...

CJ Christmas Concert

Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School 505 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, United States

Featuring the CJ concert choir, concert band, liturgical choir, percussion ensemble, string ensemble and a cappella groups. Free. 461-3740.

Open Mic Thursday

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

Every Thursday is Open Mic night at The Barrel House Have a pint, strut yer stuff, or just enjoy some ...

Reindeer Sessions

The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH

DECEMBER 13 - 23, 2023 Reindeer Sessions BY ERIC ULLOA DIRECTOR IGOR GOLDIN After a fight that left history’s most ...

Exhibit: Shon Walters: The Hole Belly

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

The Contemporary Dayton presents an ambitious exhibition of new work, created to fill the entirety of the Co’s four galleries ...

Downtown Jingle Lights

Downtown Dayton

Nov. 24-Jan. 1 • Downtown Jingle Lights East Monument Avenue and Main Street See downtown streets transformed into an interactive, ...

Rike’s Holiday Windows

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

Nov. 24-Jan. 3 • Rike’s Holiday Windows presented by Dayton Live Schuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts.; Mon.-Fri. 6:30 ...

Whimsical Windows Contest

Downtown Dayton

Dec. 1-29 • Whimsical Windows Contest sponsored by Dayton.com Select businesses throughout downtown. Enjoy shopping, dining and exploring downtown in ...

A Carillon Christmas

Carillon Historical Park 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, OH

See Carillon Park’s campus transformed into a winter wonderland of sparkle, magic, and holiday cheer, including the Carillon Tree of ...

Polar Bear Express

Downtown Dayton

Wondering what to do in Dayton, Ohio this winter? Well, the weather outside might be frightful, but good times are ...