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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
Juneteenth: Commemoration, Celebration, and Concert ft. Brownstone w/Live Band
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OHJuneteenth: Commemoration, Celebration, and Concert ft. Brownstone w/Live Band June 19 @ 4:45 PM Free Admission / Genre: R&B/Soul The ...
Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak 5:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: 10 and up | $15.00, $25.00, $60.00 Paddle under ...
Downtown Dayton Historic Walking Tours
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHExplore and learn about the diverse selection of retail, industrial, entertainment, and residential sites on this guided walking tour of ...
Friday Night Karaoke at Two Social
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHThe weekend just got louder — step into the spotlight at Two Social's Friday Night Karaoke, Dayton's best late-night sing-along ...
Elisha Frontz, Roxanne Grooms, and Yuji Hiratsuka Exhibits
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “Spontaneous Connection” by Elisha Frontz & Roxanne Grooms in the ...
Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJune 12-September 12, 2026 Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist, historian, ...
The Future of Female
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is proud to present The Future of Female, a juried exhibition highlighting the perspectives, ...
“The Faces of Pride” photos by Rick Flynn presented by The Dayton Society of Artist
The North Arcade Gallery 24 W. Third St., Dayton, OHFaces of Pride Join us for a special reception for Faces of Pride, a powerful and evolving exhibition celebrating the ...
Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Simon Robins: Sociable
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJune 5-27, 2026 Opening Reception: June 5, 6-8 pm The paintings in Simon Robins: Sociable, contain imagery sourced from public ...
Oregon District Neighborhood Garage Sale
Oregon District Fifth Street, Dayton, OHNumerous households and businesses hosting garage sales throughout the neighborhood. Pick up a free map of participating addresses at the ...
Fivestar Comic Con
Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesFIVESTAR COMIC CON IS A two-day celebration of comics, pop culture, anime, gaming, cosplay and more! Meet Special guests such ...
Family Summer Film Fest
THE NEON , United StatesDayton Metro Library, The NEON, and ThinkTV have partnered again to host the Family Summer Film Fest at The NEON. ...
Plein Air Meetup: Skyline & Snacks at Deeds Point
Deeds Point MetroPark 510 Webster St., Dayton, OHJoin the Dayton Society of Artists for a free, informal plein air meetup at Deeds Point MetroPark hosted by Paul ...
Community Pride Art Event: Blind Contour Portraits with Courtney Medlin
The North Arcade Gallery 24 W. Third St., Dayton, OHJoin the Dayton Society of Artists and the North Arcade Gallery for a free community art event celebrating creativity, self-expression, ...
Grafton Hill Home, Garden & Historic Auto Show
Dayton Masonic Center 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesStep beyond the ropes and experience one of Dayton's most storied neighborhoods in a way few people ever do. On ...
Enchanted Tease: Burlesque Magic & Fantasy
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHStep into a world inspired by enchanted forests, fairytales, and mystical creatures as this immersive burlesque experience transforms the stage ...
Los Rakas with Opener Isai Morales
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OHLos Rakas June 20 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission / Series: Projects Unlimited & Wyse Family Foundation Gem Series Genre: ...
Much Ado About Nothing (Kind of): Dayton Drunk Theater
Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United StatesThis is the OG Enemies to Lovers done badly (drunk). We'd say Shakespeare is rolling in his grave, but who ...