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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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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 ...

Wu-Tang Wednesday

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

Come to The Barrel House every Wednesday for Wu-Tang Wednesday! What could be better than beer and hip hop? Every ...

A Drag Queen Christmas

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

For the ninth consecutive year, Murray & Peter present A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS, the longest running drag tour in America. Get ...

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 ...

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 ...

CoSHOP Holiday 2023

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

FRIDAY NOV 17 – SATURDAY DEC 23 Wednesday–Friday 11 am–7 pm; Saturday–Sunday 11 am–4 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday The ...

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. ...

Ho-Ho Hope Holiday Bash

Moeller Brew Barn 116 E. First St., Dayton, OH

We invite you to Ho-Ho Hope Holiday Bash A Downtown Dayton Lunchtime Networking Holiday Event

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 ...

Little Bites, Big Impact

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

We’re teaming up with our neighbors, Gather by Ghostlight and Est! Est!! Est!!! as we warmly invite you to Little ...

Pecha Kucha Night – Volume 51

First Baptist Church 111 Monument Ave, Dayton, OH

Join us for an electrifying evening of inspiration at Pecha Kucha Night!  We've got an amazing lineup of speakers ready ...

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 ...