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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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Downtown Events Calendar
Strengthening the Fabric of Our Community
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHA Season for Nonviolence starts this Friday and runs through April 4, 2026. Our theme this year is "Strengthening the ...
Heroes Assemble Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of MetroParks Ice Rink Theme Nights series Heroes Assemble Skate 6:00pm - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance With great power ...
Shostakovich 5 & Festive
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHMaestro Harada leads an exuberant program that reflects his own journey from Japan to Russia, where he mastered the art ...
Dayton Silent Disco – Cosplay Party
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHDayton Silent Disco is hosting our annual Cosplay Party on Jan 30th at The Brightside Music and Event Venue! Tickets ...
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonBook a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton ...
Ice Skating
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesSheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...
Exhibit: Being Seen
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library will host Brian Mathus and his exhibit Being Seen in The 2nd Floor Gallery of the Main ...
Jason Cytacki, Haley Prestifilippo, and Yoshiko Shimano Exhibit
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “Knickknacks” by Jason Cytacki and Haley Prestifilippo in the Burnell ...
Dan Cleary: Five Views of Ohio
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesDan Cleary: Five Views of Ohio January 7-31, 2025 Opening Reception: Jan 7, 2026 Closing Reception: Jan 31, 2026 Dan ...
Temporary Exhibit: Ordinary Lives
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH“Ordinary Lives imagines Palestinian existence as an unbroken continuum—a lineage of care, memory, and everyday beauty that stretches from ancient ritual ...
Arcade Commons
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHArcade Commons is a vibrant, community-focused event series designed to bring together art, wellness, and local retail under one historic ...
FREE Yoga – Arcade Arts & Wellness
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHFREE Rotunda yoga classes return to the Arcade in early 2026 as part of our ongoing Arcade Arts & Wellness ...
Saturday Art Workshops
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHSaturday Art Workshops for Kindergarten-12th Grade and Adults. Each month explore a different art medium (Clay, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Mosaics, ...
Desert Vibes Terrarium Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHDesert Vibes Terrarium - Desert Textures - Hardy Beauty Inspired by the quiet beauty of desert landscapes, this workshop invites ...
Author Heather Veley Pop-Up
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us as we host local poet and author Heather Veley as she slings and signs her books! Former resident ...
Desert Vibes Terrarium Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHDesert Vibes Terrarium - Desert Textures - Hardy Beauty Inspired by the quiet beauty of desert landscapes, this workshop invites ...
Dusty Slay: The Neighborhood Guy Tour
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesYou can take the boy out of the trailer park, but you can’t take the trailer park out of the ...