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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

Exhibit: Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon

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

Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon July 12–September 14, 2025 A painter and educator, Curtis Barnes, Sr. was a longtime fixture ...

Art in the City Juried Art Show

Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, United States

Starting on August 1, you can vote for your favorite piece of artwork submitted by local artists. These pieces will ...

Harmonies Music Boxes

Downtown Dayton

The Downtown Dayton Partnership and Le Monde Studios are excited to present Harmonies, a multi-location public art installation on view ...

Resume Rescue with Clothes That Work

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

Resume Rescue with Clothes That Work, Wednesday, August 13, 11 am-12 pm, Main Library, Opportunity Center: This engaging and interactive ...

CURIO: Lunch Box

Courthouse Square Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, USA

Throughout the summer months, fun, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square, with CURIO serving as the hub of community, connection, ...

Bootcamp

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

Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series Bootcamp 6:00pm - 7:30pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join The Unit for an exciting bootcamp workout that ...

SWERK

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

Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series SWERK 6:00pm - 7:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE SWERK (Sweat, Work, Twerk) combines current HipHop style dance ...

Live Trivia

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

We are excited to host live trivia every Wednesday at The Yellow Cab Tavern! Since there are a limited number ...

Puzzle Feud

The Dayton Beer Company 41 MADISON STREET, Dayton, OH, United States

Calling all puzzle fans! Join us for Puzzle Feud every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (or until the first puzzle ...

Wu-Tang Wednesdays

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

Dayton's legendary Ike B spins old school hip hop and whateva else he wants.

Exhibit: Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon

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

Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon July 12–September 14, 2025 A painter and educator, Curtis Barnes, Sr. was a longtime fixture ...

Art in the City Juried Art Show

Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, United States

Starting on August 1, you can vote for your favorite piece of artwork submitted by local artists. These pieces will ...

Harmonies Music Boxes

Downtown Dayton

The Downtown Dayton Partnership and Le Monde Studios are excited to present Harmonies, a multi-location public art installation on view ...

CURIO: Lunch Box

Courthouse Square Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, USA

Throughout the summer months, fun, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square, with CURIO serving as the hub of community, connection, ...

Culture Kitchen: Taste of Farm to Table

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

Part of Culture Kitchen series Culture Kitchen: Taste of Farm to Table 5:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: All ages | $36.00 | Financial Assistance Join 2nd ...

Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond

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

Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region's jazz scene. We're excited to welcome the ...