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As we begin to safely resume gathering and rediscovering all the great things downtown has to offer, we’re especially excited to get back to all the fun events we’ve missed so much!
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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Exhibit: Joe Fig: Other Artists
Joe Fig: Other Artists October 15, 2022–January 15, 2023 A DAI-exclusive Focus Exhibition, Joe Fig: Other Artists features miniature models, paintings and ...
Find out more »Holiday Shopping at The Co
The Co’s new SHOP, located in its new home at The Dayton Arcade, features unique and handmade giftables all year ...
Find out more »Dayton Holiday Festival – Rike’s Holiday Windows
RIKE'S HOLIDAY WINDOWS November 18-December 31 Schuster Center Wintergarden, Second & Main sts.; Mon.-Sun.: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Closed for ...
Find out more »Dayton Holiday Festival – Memory Lane on Main
MEMORY LANE ON MAIN November 25-January 1 Windows along Main Street between Monument Avenue and Fourth Street Relive 50 years ...
Find out more »Dayton Holiday Festival – Downtown Jingle Lights
DOWNTOWN JINGLE LIGHTS November 25-January 1 E. Monument Avenue & Main Street See downtown streets transformed into an interactive, drive-thru ...
Find out more »Dayton Holiday Festival – Virginia Kettering’s Holiday Train Display
VIRGINIA KETTERING'S HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY November 25-January 2 Stratacache Tower lobby at the corner of Second & Main sts. View in ...
Find out more »Dayton Holiday Festival – Whimsical Windows Contest
WHIMSICAL WINDOWS CONTEST Beginning November 25, with online voting Dec. 2-30 Select businesses throughout downtown This annual contest shows off ...
Find out more »Ice Skating
Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...
Find out more »Art From the New Americans Community
The Welcome Dayton Arts and Culture subcommittee is hosting its second annual Art From the New Americans Community exhibit at ...
Find out more »Exhibit: Echoes Through Time
Dayton Metro Library will host Echoes Through Time in the Main Library’s Opportunity Space @ St. Clair, Wednesday, November 9 ...
Find out more »Polar Bear Express
Book a ride aboard the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the festive streets of Dayton ...
Find out more »RTA Holiday Bus
In celebration of the Greater Dayton RTA's 50th anniversary, this year's holiday bus features a vintage theme in homage to ...
Find out more »11:00 am
Lunch Buffet at the Dayton Woman’s Club
Join the Dayton Woman's Club each week for a different themed buffet served by Rich Taste Catering. Every Wednesday from ...
Find out more »5:00 pm
A Carillon Christmas
Join us for A Carillon Christmas to see Carillon Historical Park’s 65-acre campus transformed into a winter wonderland of sparkle, magic, and ...
Find out more »6:00 pm
Wind Down Wednesdays
Every Wednesday come wind down with some soothing jazz. $4 spiked bevs. Spike your fave beverage with a shot of ...
Find out more »Wu-Tang Wednesdays
Come to The Barrel House every Wednesday for Wu-Tang Wednesday! What could be better than beer and hip hop? Every ...
Find out more »Dayton Dinner Theater: Elf Movie Party
Welcome to our movie party! Before the show ... indulge in a Chef-inspired creatively-themed dinner from Brock Masterson catering. While ...
Find out more »W S K Y W E D S
Every Wednesday, Bozacks Cocktail Lounge (located in the Fire Blocks District) dedicates an educational, but fun experience around whiskey to ...
Find out more »Dayton Dinner Theater: Elf Movie Party
Themed food, live music and soundtrack presentations, audience participation activities during the movie, trivia, costume contests, and more! Nov. 30: ...
Find out more »7:00 pm
Trivia with a Twist
Join Moeller Brew Barn each Wednesday for three rounds of general knowledge trivia, followed by an extra special fourth audio ...
Find out more »8:00 pm
HopFunk
The last Wednesday of every month DJ Cooley The Curator sets up at Toxic Brew Company for HopFunk! From 8pm-1am ...
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