FESTIVALS & SIGNATURE EVENTS
BIG TIME FUN IN DOWNTOWN DAYTON
BECAUSE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT…
BE DOWNTOWN
Be there for some of downtown’s signature events.
While there are dozens of great events happening downtown every day, there are also some big, not-to-be-missed events that we look forward to every year.
Downtown Dayton is home to many of the region’s best cultural and music festivals, fun celebrations, and other large-scale events that draw crowds from all over and showcase all that our city has to offer.
From seasonal events like the Summer in the City lineup and the Dayton Holiday Festival to cultural celebrations, live music festivals and more, you won’t want to miss these perennial favorites.
Coming Up Next…
DAYTON AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
August 16 & 17
(937) 475-2707
2025-2026 SIGNATURE DOWNTOWN EVENTS
FIRST FRIDAY
September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5
(937) 224-1518
DAYTON GREEK FESTIVAL
September 5-7
(937) 224-0601
TASTE OF THE OREGON DISTRICT
September 13
HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL
September 20
(937) 274-0126
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE’S OKTOBERFEST
September 26-28
(937) 223-5277
HAUNTFEST ON FIFTH
October 25
GRANDE ILLUMINATION & DAYTON CHILDREN’S PARADE SPECTACULAR IN LIGHTS
November 28
(937) 224-1518
METROPARKS ICE RINK
November 28, 2025-February 28, 2026
JEWISH CULTURAL FESTIVAL
June 2026 (TBD)
(937) 496-0050
DAYTON PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL
June 2026 (TBD)
(937) 274-1776
DAYTON CELTIC FESTIVAL
July 2026 (TBD)
(937) 372-9788
ART IN THE CITY
August 2026 (TBD)
(937) 224-1518
HELP PUT ON SOME OF DOWNTOWN’S SIGNATURE EVENTS!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Downtown Dayton Partnership is frequently in search of great volunteers to help us put on fun events like the Dayton Holiday Festival, Art in the City, and more.
We also occasionally help recruit volunteers for big downtown festivals and events put on by other organizations.
Want to help? Click the button to learn more about volunteering.