New and favorite programs, events, festivals, and more are planned throughout the summer.
June 17, 2025 (DAYTON, Ohio) – The temps are rising and the days are getting longer, and that means it’s time for the AES Ohio Summer in the City! The Downtown Dayton Partnership and other partners have once again planned a series of signature events and activities, and summer will be full of great ways to explore downtown Dayton.
New this summer, you can invest in a good time and in your community with the Downtown Dayton Summer Passport. Visit 16 of the more than 70 participating downtown businesses to collect stamps in your passport and receive a downtown prize pack (while supplies last), plus get entered to win one of several bonus Grand Prizes in drawings throughout the summer.
Debuting last summer, CURIO at Courthouse Square is back now through October. This year’s programming, centered around the shipping-container-turned-entertainment-hub, will feature free lunchtime entertainment Tuesdays-Thursdays, with monthly themed social hours at the end of the workday. Each week, stop by to enjoy Trivia Tuesday, ZENsday, and Unplugged Thursday on the Square!
Mark your calendar now for the return of Art in the City on Saturday, August 2. Art in the City is a celebration of Dayton’s visual and performing arts communities, with hundreds of artists participating in demos, exhibits, and fun activities all over downtown. New this year, guests can choose the best baker on the block in the Great Dayton Cake-Off and see all Juried Art Show pieces in one central location.
While some events happen year-round, they’re also getting a special spotlight this summer. The First Friday of every month is a great time to visit downtown Dayton. Art galleries throughout the city feature fresh exhibits, restaurants offer food and drink specials, live music plays on street corners and inside downtown pubs, and streets come to life with activity. The Downtown Dayton DORA is also in effect year-round, but is especially fun in the summer months! Guests 21 years and older are invited to purchase a drink to go from one of the many participating downtown businesses and enjoy an adult beverage in the sunshine while exploring downtown.
Summer in the City is a program of the Downtown Dayton Partnership and presented by AES Ohio. Stay up-to-date with Summer in the City events with our handy events and activities guide. A digital copy is available on the Downtown Dayton Partnership website with printed copies coming soon to participating downtown businesses. Visit facebook.com/DowntownDayton and click on the “events” link to RSVP and invite friends to attend upcoming AES Ohio Summer in the City signature events.
Looking for more year-round fun? Our online calendar is constantly being updated with events to check out this summer and beyond. If you’re not already receiving our weekly “e-vents” emails, subscribe today so you don’t miss out on any of the downtown events and activities planned each week.
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