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Summer in the City events return for 2024
Mark your calendar: Summer in the City events return for 2024—Three signature events are planned for this year’s summer celebration, presented by AES Ohio.
Eastern European Heritage Experience
Fun-filled Family Event: Celebrating Eastern European culture through Music, Dancing, Story-telling, Singing, Demonstrations, and Food!
Reading Between the Wines
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.
Friends of the Dayton Metro Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Dayton Metro Library's used book sale - books, music, movies, and audiobooks.
The Great Pages Circus
Take the kids to the Circus at the Clark County Fairgrounds! The Great Pages Circus has the finest international circus acts and artists for a spectacular show each year!
Jerry Seinfeld at The Schuster
Seinfeld, best known for the long-running sitcom which ran on NBC will be performing at The Schuster Center in downtown Dayton.
House of Bread Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Our Empty Bowls Fundraiser offers a beautiful array of handmade bowls. Sample soups and breads from local restaurants, then take home a custom bowl.
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships come to Dayton two weekends in April. Color Guard Apr 11-13, Percussion & Winds Apr 18-23.
Curatorial Conversations
Join us for sparkling conversation in the galleries, followed by a champagne toast, in this new series of talks.
Sunset at the Market
Visit the 2nd Street Market for a special evening shopping event on select Thursday evenings.
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.
TWIG 45 Mom's Mart
Moms' Mart is a semi-annual sale of gently used clothing, toys and baby items. Proceeds go to Dayton Children's Hospital.