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NCAA First Four

NCAA First Four

Tuesday, March 19 2024

THE ROAD STARTS HERE, in Dayton, Ohio! Experience March Madness® in Dayton March 19 & 20, 2024, at the University of Dayton Arena!

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Tuesday, March 19 2024

Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.

Reading Between the Wines

Reading Between the Wines

Wednesday, March 20 2024

Join us for an intimate evening with local authors as they read excerpts from their latest works. Enjoy wine and charcuterie pairings in our 200+ year old building.

Art for All Day at the Dayton Art Institute

Art for All Day at the Dayton Art Institute

Thursday, March 21 2024

Visit us on Thursday, March 21, for our first "Art for All" day of 2024. Next Thursday, the DAI will offer free admission to all museum guests, including Special and Focus Exhibitions!

Dixon's Violin at The Brightside

Dixon's Violin at The Brightside

Thursday, March 21 2024

Join us for a rare opportunity to experience Dixon's Violin out - mesmerizing music, as seen on TED.com, at Electric Forest, at Burning Man, and across North America.

Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival

Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival

Thursday, March 21 2024

The Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival is the only indoor bluegrass, old-time and gospel event of this caliber in the region.

MUSIC BINGO at The Trolley Stop

MUSIC BINGO at The Trolley Stop

Thursday, March 21 2024

MUSIC Bingo every Thursday night, 8-10pm. Hosted by our wonderful KG with lots of silly prizes!

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Thursday, March 21 2024

Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning!

Extreme (Adult) Egg Hunt

Extreme (Adult) Egg Hunt

Friday, March 22 2024

Are you ready for another EXTREME Egg Hunt? This isn't your Sunday morning with the kids egg hunt, this is all amped up on Mt.Dew! 18+ only

6th Annual Sweet Spring Marketplace

6th Annual Sweet Spring Marketplace

Saturday, March 23 2024

Get ready for Spring! Arts, crafts, and marketplace show at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds! Snap adorable pics with the Easter Bunny! Over 80 Exhibitors ~ FREE PARKING

The Celtic Tenors

The Celtic Tenors

Saturday, March 23 2024

DPO SuperPops Series: Three tenors, one voice! The charismatic, globe-trotting trio is the most successful classical crossover act to emerge from Ireland.

Jersey Mikes Day of Giving

Jersey Mikes Day of Giving

Wednesday, March 27 2024

100% of the proceeds from 5 local Jersey Mike's locations will support United Rehabilitation Services.

Dixie Drive-In Movies Opening Weekend

Dixie Drive-In Movies Opening Weekend

Friday, March 29 2024

Step back in time and watch the big screen outdoors. Dixie Drive-In Movies opens for the 2024 season on March 29!

Ukrainian Egg Decoration (Pysanky) with Ginny Baughman

Ukrainian Egg Decoration (Pysanky) with Ginny Baughman

Friday, March 29 2024

Join the Dayton Society of Artists in a workshop lead by Ginny Baughman on the art of pysanky. Students will enjoy learning how to create the beautiful Pysanky or Ukrainian egg.

Curatorial Conversations

Curatorial Conversations

Saturday, March 30 2024

Join us for sparkling conversation in the galleries, followed by a champagne toast, in this new series of talks.

Easter Egg Hunt Youngs Dairy

Easter Egg Hunt Youngs Dairy

Sunday, March 31 2024

FREE EVENT at Young's Dairy - Over 10K eggs are ready to be picked at our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Show up early – this is a popular event!

Easter Sunrise Service at Carillon Park

Easter Sunrise Service at Carillon Park

Sunday, March 31 2024

Join us at Deeds Carillon (Carillon Historical Park) for our annual non-denomonational ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service.

Dayton Dragons Opening Weekend

Dayton Dragons Opening Weekend

Friday, April 05 2024

Dragons baseball is back and it's time to play ball! April 5-7, 2024 at Day Air Ballpark.

First Friday Art Hop at Front Street

First Friday Art Hop at Front Street

Friday, April 05 2024

Art studios, galleries, shops and boutiques! Free parking, free to attend, family & pet friendly.

Total Eclipse: The Sun and The Planets

Total Eclipse: The Sun and The Planets

Friday, April 05 2024

A celestial celebration honoring the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8 - Dayton Philharmonic Masterworks Series.

Classic Albums Live Performs Pink Floyd: The Wall

Classic Albums Live Performs Pink Floyd: The Wall

Saturday, April 06 2024

VICTORIA THEATRE - Classic Albums Live Performs Pink Floyd: The Wall - APR 6, 2024

Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad

Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad

Saturday, April 06 2024

Take a ride on the mini-railroad at Carillon Park with the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society.

Skinner Pipe Organ Performances

Skinner Pipe Organ Performances

Sunday, April 07 2024

Hear the museum's historic Skinner pipe organ, in the newly renovated Mimi & Stuart Rose Auditorium! Please check for cancelations before you visit

Solar Eclipse Day at the National Museum of the USAF

Solar Eclipse Day at the National Museum of the USAF

Monday, April 08 2024

Hands-on activities, rocket launches, presentations, hot air balloon glow and more April 8 - Experience the Solar Eclipse at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force!

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Tuesday, April 09 2024

Broadway in Dayton: The Tina Turner Musical at the Schuster Center APR 9 - APR 14, 2024.

Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concerts at DAI

Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concerts at DAI

Thursday, April 11 2024

Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region's jazz scene. We're excited to welcome the Bob Ross Auto Group back as series sponsor!

Sunset at the Market

Sunset at the Market

Thursday, April 11 2024

Visit the 2nd Street Market for a special evening shopping event on select Thursday evenings.

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships

Thursday, April 11 2024

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships come to Dayton two weekends in April. Color Guard Apr 11-13, Percussion & Winds Apr 18-23.

TWIG 45 Mom's Mart

TWIG 45 Mom's Mart

Saturday, April 13 2024

Moms' Mart is a semi-annual sale of gently used clothing, toys and baby items. Proceeds go to Dayton Children's Hospital.

House of Bread Empty Bowls Fundraiser

House of Bread Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Tuesday, April 16 2024

Our Empty Bowls Fundraiser offers a beautiful array of handmade bowls. Sample soups and breads from local restaurants, then take home a custom bowl.

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