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…
DOWNTOWN HOUSING TOUR
May 13
(937) 224-1518
Find out why downtown Dayton is the region’s hottest, most in-demand address during our Downtown Housing Tour. Check out a variety of homes, from condos and townhomes to apartments and chic urban lofts. Experience the fun and convenience of downtown living, with restaurants, brewpubs, shops, performing arts, galleries and more just steps away.
2023 SIGNATURE DOWNTOWN EVENTS
FIRST FRIDAY
April 7, May 5, June 2,
July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1
(937) 224-1518
DAYTON PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL
June 2-4
(937) 274-1776
JEWISH CULTURAL FESTIVAL
June 11
(937) 496-0050
DAYTON JAZZ FESTIVAL
June 11
(937) 333-8400
DAYTON BLUES FESTIVAL
July 23
(937) 333-8400
DAYTON CELTIC FESTIVAL
July 28-30
(937) 372-9788
ART IN THE CITY
August 5
(937) 224-1518
GERMANFEST PICNIC
August 11-13
(937) 429-9251
DAYTON FUNK FESTIVAL
August 13
(937) 333-8400
DAYTON AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
August 19 & 20
(937) 475-2707
DAYTON REGGAE FESTIVAL
September 3
(937) 333-8400
DAYTON GREEK FESTIVAL
September 8-10
(937) 224-0601
HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL
September 2023 (TBD)
(937) 274-0126
TASTE OF THE OREGON
September 2023 (TBD)
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE’S OKTOBERFEST
September 22-24
(937) 223-5277
HAUNTFEST ON FIFTH
October 28
GRANDE ILLUMINATION & DAYTON CHILDREN’S PARADE SPECTACULAR IN LIGHTS
November 24
(937) 224-1518
METROPARKS ICE RINK
November 24, 2023-February 28, 2024
(937) 274-0126
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.