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Something new has come to Courthouse Square, bringing free lunchtime and social hour entertainment throughout the summer.

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The Downtown Adventure returns! Find clues and complete challenges in a fun scavenger hunt throughout the city.

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An environment that sparks creativity and makes it easy to connect with customers and collaborators. Join downtown’s revitalization and give your company an edge in attracting talent.

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Unique experiences you can't find anywhere else. The region's best dining and nightlife, performing and visual arts, entertainment and events, and the center of culture and recreation. Downtown has so much to do, and something for every age, taste, and interest.

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Easy transitions from home to work to meeting up with friends. The region's best amenities right outside your door. Living downtown is as convenient as it is fun, and it puts you in the heart of the action.

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LATEST NEWS & FAST FACTS

Outdoor Retailer Planning Move to the Water Street District >>MORE INFO

CURIO Programming Now Underway >>MORE INFO

Chaminade Julienne Announces New Initiative >>MORE INFO

Two Downtown Businesses Celebrate Ribbon-cutting Ceremonies >>MORE INFO

$60M Project Proposed in Downtown Dayton >>MORE INFO

Miami Valley Urban League Moves Downtown >>MORE INFO

Dayton Earns High Marks in Downtown Vitality Index >>MORE INFO

Major Project in the Water Street District Expects Summer Completion Date >>MORE INFO

Home Telephone Building Now Leasing New Luxury Apartments >>MORE INFO

Work Moves Forward on Downtown Hotel Project >>MORE INFO

DDP Moves to Courthouse Plaza SW >>MORE INFO

Artists Wanted for 2024 Art in the City Event >>MORE INFO

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Free entertainment, this summer on Courthouse Square...

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Downtown Adventure – Explore & Win!

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Summer fun starts downtown!

Download a 2024 calendar of summer events downtown...

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Shop. Dine. Relax. Outdoors.

Weekends in the Oregon District...

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Root, root, root for the home team!

Dragons baseball is back for the 2024 season....

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Check Out Round 2 of ArtWraps

15 more designs on utility boxes throughout the city!...

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Pay for Street Parking with your Phone

Download the free Passport Parking app...

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Enjoy the Convenience of Downtown Dollars

Pay at downtown businesses with your phone!...

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DOWNTOWN PROGRESS

The Rediscover Downtown Dayton Action Plan was developed by nearly 100 community volunteers and stakeholders to address short- and long-term needs for downtown's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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114 housing units, retail space planned for Cooper Park area in downtown Dayton

New five-story building would replace little-used...

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Arcade, other big downtown Dayton projects get millions in state tax credits

A couple projects that seek to reactivate long-dormant pr...

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2024 is ‘promising year’ for Downtown Dayton development

More than $225 million in development projects are...

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Tickets area now available for the Dayton Dance Initiative's "Unite & Ignite" on June 28th & 29th at the PNC Arts Annex.Witness the powerful fusion of Community, Collaboration, and Creativity as Dayton's diverse artistic voices come together to deliver a breathtaking showcase of eight original works that embody the spirit and vibrancy of our region's artistic landscape.Show times, tickets, and more information are available now at daytonlive.org/events/unite-ignite/Learn more about downtown's vibrant arts community at downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ ... See MoreSee Less

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The weather is warming up and summer is just around the corner ☀️That means it's the perfect time to get a DORA beverage from a participating vendor and take a stroll around downtown!DORA's in effect year round, so here's a quick refresher on the rules!Learn more at downtowndayton.org/dora ... See MoreSee Less

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Celebrate James Joyce's novel "Ulysses" and the calendar's only literary holiday!Stop by Rabbit Hole Books at 29 W. First St. on Sunday, June 16,for modern traditional Irish music from Columbus acoustic duo, Dogwood Road, food trucks, short readings from Irish literature by guest speakers, trivia, and James Joyce related merch for sale.Edwardian Dress is encouraged but not required!See more things happening downtown at downtowndayton.org/events-calendar ... See MoreSee Less

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EXPLORE DOWNTOWN
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AND WIN!

BE SOMEWHERE
YOU’LL STAND OUT.
BE DOWNTOWN.

BE WHERE THE FUN IS.
BE DOWNTOWN.

BE STEPS AWAY
FROM EVERYTHING.
BE DOWNTOWN.