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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

Peace Camp

The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

The Peace Camp offers youth a dynamic, hands-on experience to explore peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and empathy. Through workshops and activities, ...

Upper Body Exercise Class

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

Part of Fitness Friday's series Upper Body Exercise class at the Market 12:00pm - 1:00pm AGE: 18 and up | FREE Looking for a ...

Friday Night Patio Parties

THE NEON , United States

THE NEON - Dayton’s independent, arthouse cinema – will soon be hosting “Friday Night Patio Parties” on their recently renovated ...

Country Night with Ryan Mundy

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

Part of RiverScape Summer Music series Country Night with Ryan Mundy 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us under the pavilion ...

MJ: The Musical

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

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Dayton ...

Dayton Silent Disco Beach Party

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Dayton Silent Disco is celebrating summer with our annual "Beach Party" at The Brightside Music and Events Venue on June ...

Out on 5th

Oregon District Fifth Street, Dayton, OH

What is Out on 5th? Out on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of ...

Exhibit: Living Color

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

Artwork presented to you in Living Color from this group exhibition. Vibrant and colorful artworks fill the gallery from June ...

Family Summer Film Series

THE NEON , United States

Dayton Metro Library has partnered with The Neon and ThinkTV PBS to host a free Family Summer Film Series on ...

Toxic Turns 12!

Toxic Brew Company 431 E 5th St, Dayton, OH, United States

We've made it 12 years and we're celebrating! Finally, a 12 year old's birthday party you'll wanna be at. Starting ...

MJ: The Musical

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

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Dayton ...

Gem City Roller Derby

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

Gem City Roller Derby is a women's flat track roller derby team based in Dayton, Ohio. GCRD is a skater-owned ...

Blues Fest ft Anthony Gomes

Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH

Blues Fest ft Anthony Gomes June 28 @ 5:30 PM Free Admission / Series: Amplified Series sponsored by City of ...

Gem City Roller Derby

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

Gem City Roller Derby is a women's flat track roller derby team based in Dayton, Ohio. GCRD is a skater-owned ...

Summer Band Series

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

We're happy to announce our 2025 Summer Band Series! Starting May 17th & going until September 20th, join us every Saturday ...