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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

Opening Reception

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

See the opening reception for the “We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 4th Annual Art Exhibition” from 6-10 m. Light ...

Jesse “JT Jazz” Thompson

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

Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, known in music circles as the land of funk, Jesse Thompson couldn’t help but ...

Kitten Palooza Adoption Event

Wild Whiskers 33 S. St. Clair St., Ste. 2, Dayton, OH, United States

Join Wild Whiskers and The Humane Society of Greater Dayton for a kitten adoption event! On Saturday, August 3rd, Wild ...

6888 Summertime Marketplace

6888 Kitchen Incuabator 32 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

Join us for the 6888 Summertime Marketplace with special hours on Saturday, August 3rd from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM! ...

Art in the City

Downtown Dayton

Discover the visual and performing arts experience in downtown Dayton at Art in the City, presented by AES Ohio, on ...

Paint-A-Park: Art in the Park

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

Part of Paint-A-Park series Paint-A-Park: Art in the Park 3:00pm - 5:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE The City is full of color and ...

Scythian – Art in the City

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

Prior to the Scythian concert is Art in the City from 1 – 7 p.m.! Levitt Dayton will serve as ...

Ye Olde Yellow Cabaret XXIV

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

Step into a glittering cosmos of celestial wonder where dreams collide with meteors and imagination dances among the planets. Witness ...

8/4 Memorial Unveiling & Dedication

Oregon District Fifth Street, Dayton, OH

Join us as we unveil and dedicate the 8/4 Seed of Life Memorial. We will remember those we lost and ...

Cornhole Tournament

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

Part of Tuesday Nights in the Park series Cornhole Tournament 6:30pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE If you have a competitive spirit, ...

Sinclair’s SEEK Conference

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

Sinclair Community College is inviting adult learners to the 2024 SEEK Conference on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. ...

Pickleball for All

Joui Wine 117 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Join the Dayton Pickleball Foundation and Dayton pickleball community for a happy hour, Wednesday, August 7, at Joui Wine in ...

Bright Nights

The Steam Plant 617 E. 3rd Street, Dayton, OH, United States

Prepare for an unforgettable evening at Bright Nights, Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley's most anticipated annual fundraising event!  Experience ...