Divorced Dad Rock Cookout
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesDJ New Balance is behind the 1s and 2s spinning dad rock, Dayton Street Snacks is behind the grill (try ...
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John Williams & Friends
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHFamed Hollywood music director Richard Kaufman leads an evening of cinematic favorites from the legendary John Williams and other renowned ...
We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 5th Annual Art Exhibition
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHThis year's exhibition features over 40 artworks from around the United States. See more at weredoingitallwrong.com. The exhibition was juried by ...
Oktoberfest
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesRaise your glass for the return of Oktoberfest, presented by Miller Lite, taking place September 26-28, 2025 on the Dayton ...
Oktoberfest Steinholding Competition
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesTest Your Strength in the Oktoberfest Steinholding Competition, presented by Pella Windows & Doors of Dayton! Masskrugstemmen, or beer Steinholding, ...
Closing Reception for We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 5th Annual Art Exhibition
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHThe juried We're Doing It ALL Wrong® - 5th Annual Art Exhibition will end with a Closing Reception on Sunday, ...
Family Program: Only Owls
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHFamily Program: Only Owls, Wednesday, October 1, 4-5 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space: Meet three Ohio native owls from ...
Free Yoga | Arcade Arts & Wellness
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHThe 2025 Arcade Arts & Wellness Series is a rejuvenating journey with a variety of local yoga instructors amidst the ...
Music Trivia & Bingo!
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of Thursday Nights in the Park series Music Trivia & Bingo! 6:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us for an ...
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 ...
First Friday
Downtown DaytonThe beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art hop featuring ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
First Friday Art Hop and October Halloween Market
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHJoin Front Street to kick start the Halloween season during October's First Friday and Saturday Art Hop! The artists have ...
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 ...
John Crist: Jokes For Humans
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJohn Crist is one of today’s fastest-rising stand-up comedians, earning more than one billion video views, more than seven million fans ...
Funky Friday with Cooley the Curator
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesFront Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Wright at Home Sourdough Pop-Up
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesLocal 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 StatesSaturday, 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 StatesJoin us for Co-op Fest 2025, a vibrant celebration of community, cooperation, and collective power. This year’s theme, Rooted Together, ...