First Friday: Spring has Sprung Edition

last updated 03/30/2024
First Friday: Spring has Sprung Edition

April 5 First Friday - Downtown is getting ready to celebrate all things spring!

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April 5 First Friday: Spring has Sprung Edition

Spring has sprung! This flourishing month holds many adventures ahead to jumpstart the spring season. There’s no better way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather this April than by exploring the small retailers, restaurants, galleries, and amenities that make our community thrive. Enjoy happy hour specials, new art at downtown’s signature galleries, live performances, shopping deals and more from 5 to 10 p.m. this First Friday, April 5!

Spring isn’t just a season for beautiful weather and gorgeous flowers – it also means the return of baseball! This First Friday, April 5, is Opening Day for the Dayton Dragons at Day Air Ballpark! See the Dragons kick off another great season downtown as they take on the Lansing Lugnuts. Be sure to grab a bite before the game! 

Explore nearby places to eat at downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/dining and read on to see some of the Happy Hour specials you’ll find in celebration of First Friday.

Enjoy the warmer temperatures outdoors as Out on 5th returns! Back for another great season, Out on 5th and the Oregon District close part of Fifth Street to traffic to create a pedestrian promenade perfect for exploring downtown businesses. Out on 5th runs each weekend in the Oregon District now through the end of October. DORA is also in effect this First Friday and year-round across most of downtown. Guests 21 and older are welcome to carry alcoholic beverages purchased from participating vendors and served in approved DORA cups throughout the DORA boundary. See a list of the participating vendors, a map of the boundaries, and more helpful tips at downtowndayton.org/DORA.


ART, DANCE, MUSIC, AND FILM


DINING AND DRINKS

  • The Foundry, 124 Madison St.: Enjoy an amazing view of Day Air Ballpark and downtown Dayton alongside delicious wood-fired cuisine. 

  • Jimmy John’s, 220 N. Main St.: The Caprese Salami Pesto is back and also available as a wrap! For dessert, enjoy the new Lemon Berry Cobbler Cookie!

  • Lily’s Dayton, 329 E. Fifth St.: Happy Hour food and drink specials run from 4:30-6:30 p.m. every First Friday! 

  • Local Cantina, 503 E. First St: Happy Hour is from 3 to 6 p.m. with $5 Mustache Rides & Same Same Margaritas along with $2 off dips! Now taking reservations and catering orders!

  • Moeller Brew Barn, 416 E. First St.: It’s a Party on the Patio! Enjoy specialty cocktails, beer, crafted grilled & smoked food. Join us pre-and-post games on the Patio. Open 11am-11pm. Happy hour 11am-5pm with $5 pints!

  • Mudlick Tap House, 135 E. Second St., (937) 895-4066: Join us for Happiness Hours from 4-6 p.m. with $2 off draft beers and $2 off shareables, ½ price bottles of wine, $8 Old Fashioned, and $9 Manhattans. 

  • Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St., 937-223-9205: Every First Friday join us for Happy Hour deals from 5 to 8 p.m. Stop in for some of the best pizza in Dayton. Dine in, carryout and curbside pickup available.

  • Salar Restaurant and Lounge, 400 E. Fifth St., 937-203-3999: Kick off your First Friday with happy hour at Salar from 4-6 p.m. with cocktail specials, $5 house wine pours, $1 off of all beers, and bar bites specials. Enjoy dinner, too, available for dine in or carryout.

  • Table 33 Dayton, 130 W. Second St.: Fridays are wine night at Table 33, with $3.33 wine pairings with any entree.

  • Troll Pub Dayton, 216 Wayne Ave.: Every Friday at the Troll Pub is part of W.T.F Happy Hours: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 4-7 p.m. featuring 1/2 Priced Pints & 1/2 priced apps, and $4 Fireball Shots.

  • Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St., 937-461-1101: Enjoy Half-off Happy Hour every day 3-7pm! $3 wells and half off select appetizers.

  • Two Social, 123 E. Third St.: New menu launch, every first Friday! Try all 6 drinks on the new menu and get a free shirt! You have all month to collect all 6 drinks on the punch card.


SPECIAL SHOPPING DEALS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

  • After5, 111 E. Third St.: Mention First Friday at checkout to take 20% off of your total purchase!

  • Choice Juice Boxx, 31 S. St. Clair St.: Spend $50 at Varsity House to receive 10% off from your Choice Juice Boxx purchase.

  • Club Evolution, 130 N. Patterson Blvd.: Audience applause chooses the winner of a karaoke contest and $75! No cover. Karaoke starts at 8:30 p.m. with the contest starting at 10:30 p.m.

  • Dayton Dragons, 220 N. Patterson Blvd.: It’s Opening Day! Gates open at 6pm and game time is 7:05pm. Tickets required. The Dayton Dragons take on the Lansing Lugnuts at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District to kick off the 2024 season!

  • Dayton Metro Library, 215 E. Third St.: ESL Classes (English Classes) take place in the Opportunity Space every Monday and Friday, from 4:30-5:30 PM. New Americans are invited to take part in this free program that is taught in 3 different levels. For more information, contact the Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

  • Omega Music, 318 E. Fifth St.: New release day! Explore the new releases on vinyl, CDs, and more. All day 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Oregon District.

  • The Oregon District, Fifth Street: Visit the pedestrian promenade at Out on 5th! Enjoy extended outdoor seating, vendors, entertainment, and more as you visit your favorite Oregon District businesses.

  • Pedal Wagon Dayton Dayton: Pedal Wagon Dayton: Hop around to some of Dayton’s best breweries on the Brewery Cruise! Seats are $35 for adults 21+ or rent a private ride for up to 15 people for $499!

  • Picture Perfect Paint Parties, 123 N. Ludlow St.: Come and enjoy our grape tastings of the month and a mini-paint party canvas. Register at www.pictureperfectpaintparties.com or call 937-265-0691 for more information.

  • Sole Touchers, 37 S. St. Clair St.: Mention First Friday to receive 25% off all shoes in store!

  • Talbott Tower, 131 N. Ludlow St.: Visit the businesses of Talbott Tower! Enjoy live music, food, and beer while you shop special discounts at more than 20 businesses.

  • Vidia’s Closet, 27 S. St. Clair St.: When you shop this women’s clothing boutique in the St. Clair Lofts on First Friday, you can take 20% off your entire purchase! Shop in-store and enjoy a complementary glass of wine.

  • Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St.: New month, new deals! All through April, buy 2 get 1 free any size Vital Essentials dog & cat freeze-dried mini nibs, $3 off Northwest Naturals freeze-dried meal toppers, $3 off Austin & Kat functional botanical meal toppers, $2 off Skout’s Honor stain & odor products, $2 off West Paw Seaflex products, $1 off My Perfect Pet gently cooked trial bars.

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