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First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street

First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street

Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios

Spend An Afternoon with Artist Tony Foster

Spend An Afternoon with Artist Tony Foster

Join us for a special presentation by artist Tony Foster, as he discusses his process, his long career of painting remote reaches of the world and his latest Journey.

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions

Alice Cooper at The Rose

Alice Cooper at The Rose

Alice Cooper returns to Dayton in 2026 for Alice's Attic Tour at The Rose Music Center.

April First Friday at the Arcade

April First Friday at the Arcade

The Arcade’s historic concourse will be open on Friday, April 3 from 5–8 PM, welcoming visitors to explore the heart of the complex.

MIX 107.7 Time Warp Prom

MIX 107.7 Time Warp Prom

Get ready to party like it’s the 1980s! Great for couples, singles, a girls night out, even mini reunions.

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

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.

Kingpins, Crime Busters, and the Birth of the American Underworld

Kingpins, Crime Busters, and the Birth of the American Underworld

The Cultural Arts and Book Fest closes with Dan Slater and a look into his highly acclaimed book "The Incorruptibles." Book signing to follow.

Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad

Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad

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

Community Easter Egg Hunt at Delco Park

Community Easter Egg Hunt at Delco Park

Operation motorcycle Santa and Ride With Elmo are planning a Giant Easter Egg Hunt for the community at Delco Park in 2026 🥚 Crafts & Giveaways 🥚 Amazing Raffles 🥚Meet the Easter Bunny 🥚Special Hidden Eggs for Prizes!

Suffs

Suffs

Behind every powerful woman… are more powerful women! Dayton Live presents Suffs at the Schuster Center as Dayton as part of the Broadway Series.

Huber Heights Chamber, Fest & 5K

Huber Heights Chamber, Fest & 5K

This is the 2nd Annual Fest & 5K hosted by the Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce and The Allen Financial Group.

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