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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

September High Tea

The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United States

Join us for a lovely afternoon steeped in Victorian splendor at our September High Tea. Guests will enjoy the soothing ...

A Raisin in the Sun

Dayton Theatre Guild 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, USA

The Younger family dreams of more. But in 1950s Chicago, racism, redlining, and hard luck sear even the smallest hopes ...

Brazilian Independence Day with DJ Jason Benning

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

Jason's spinning a set of Brazilian fire in honor of Brazil's independence day. We're pouring Brazilian beer. Life is magic.

Mark Normand: Ya Don’t Say Tour

Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United States

Dubbed by Jerry Seinfeld as the “best young up and coming comic,” Mark Normand has quickly become one of the ...

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 ...

Dayton Dragons vs. Lansing Lugnuts

Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH

Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports – see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Day Air Ballpark! For ...

Dad’s Place – A Farce

The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH

SEPTEMBER 3 - 14, 2025 Dad’s Place – A Farce Playwright: Jake Lockwood Director: Joe Deer Paul briefly steps away from ...

Dayton Music Fest

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

DAYTON MUSIC FEST 2025 IS SEPTEMBER 5 & 6 A multi-genre multi-venue showcase of Dayton artists! $10 per venue per ...

Gem City R&B Kickback 4

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

Get ready for more R&B because the GEM CITY R&B KICKBACK is at the Schuster Center this September! Featuring Musiq Soulchild (multi-platinum, ...

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 ...

Vinyl Vinyl Sundays

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

Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em

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 ...

Dayton Greek Festival

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 500 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, OH

A Greek tradition for both the young and old, the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church's annual Greek festival brings together people ...

SICSA Adoption Event

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

Find Your New Best Friend at the DAI Join us at the Dayton Art Institute on Sunday, September 7, from ...

Dayton Dragons vs. Lansing Lugnuts

Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH

Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports – see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Day Air Ballpark! For ...

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

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

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from ...

Dad’s Place – A Farce

The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH

SEPTEMBER 3 - 14, 2025 Dad’s Place – A Farce Playwright: Jake Lockwood Director: Joe Deer Paul briefly steps away from ...

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

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

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from ...