Community Events around Dayton
Community events, charity events, fundraisers and more in the Dayton area
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Community Events in Dayton
Last Minute Holiday Artwork Sale
Friday, December 19 2025
Finish your Holiday shopping with the gift of Art. Dozens of local artists will have artwork, jewelry and more available for you to complete your gift giving for the season.
LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar
Friday, December 19 2025
Join us every Friday night at 6pm for Dayton's Best LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar! We have FREE CHIPS AND SALSA for our Trivia Players and a Mystery Box full of prizes for our winners!
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, December 19 2025
We socially dance many types of historical and modern dances. Our emphasis is typically on having fun with partnered social dances, but we also do set dances, circle dances, line dances, and solo dance as well.
Front Street Saturdays
Saturday, December 20 2025
Front Street is OPEN EVERY SATURDAY!!! Boutiques, workshops, & studios are open across campus EVERY SATURDAY 11A-4P!
Happy Trolley-Days Local Art and Book Fair
Saturday, December 20 2025
We’re in the holiday spirit at the Trolley Stop, and we’d like to invite you to our Happy Trolley-Days Local Art and Book Fair, Saturday, December 20, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Historic Normandy Mansion Christmas Open House
Saturday, December 20 2025
Dec 20–22, 5:30–8pm: Celebrate “The Colors of Christmas” at the Historic Grant Mansion—50+ dazzling trees, trains, treats, carolers, choir & Santa! Free admission; limited accessibility.
Becca's Sunday Night LOTD Dart Tournament
Sunday, December 21 2025
LOTD Dart Tournament every Sunday night at 7:30p at Miami Valley Sports Bar with different Food Trucks out front all year long!
Justin's Famous LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament
Monday, December 22 2025
Every Monday night at MVSB we host a Luck of the Draw Scotch Doubles 8-ball Pool Tournament! It's a $10 buy in per person, we match the pot 100%, payout 100%, and the play starts at 7:30pm sharp!!!
DAI Dialogues Tour at the Dayton Art Institute
Saturday, December 27 2025
Connect with your community in an enriching way through DAI Dialogues.
Noon Year's Eve 2026
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Ring in the New Year 2026 with us-kid friendly style!
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Friday, January 02 2026
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Dan Cleary: Five Views of Ohio
Wednesday, January 07 2026
Dan Cleary is a professional and fine art photographer based in Dayton, Ohio, who has been creating images for many years. He has an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art, and is known for his thoughtful, evocative photography.
David's Cemetery's 200 Anniversary Time Capsule Dedication
Thursday, January 08 2026
200th Anniversary Kickoff
Members' Appreciation Happy Hour
Thursday, January 08 2026
As a special perk of membership, The Contemporary Dayton invites you to our Quarterly Members’ Happy Hour—an exclusive opportunity to unwind with fellow art enthusiasts in a vibrant, creative setting.
Collectibles shopping Spree show. Fairfield Commons Mall Beavercreek,oh
Saturday, January 10 2026
Get ready! Collectibles Shopping Spree Show! At the Fairfield Commons Mall in BeaverCreek, Oh. 1st floor near Buckle. Near BJ's,and Tokyo Grill main Entrance! Great dealers!
Dayton's Largest Winter Wedding Show & Expo
Saturday, January 10 2026
Explore top vendors, fashion, and planning tips at the Dayton Wedding Show & Expo at the Nutter Center Arena — your one-stop event for inspiration, deals, and expert guidance.
Photowalk
Saturday, January 10 2026
Explore downtown Dayton through your lens, using anything from a camera phone to a box camera, and anything in between. Join fellow artists and photography enthusiasts for a guided walk inspired by Xaviera Simmons.
Neurographic Water Color Experience
Wednesday, January 14 2026
Join us for a relaxing and creative evening at the Neurographic Watercolor Experience, led by talented local artist Matthew Burgy.
Citywide Blood Drive West Carrollton
Wednesday, January 21 2026
West Carrollton is proud to partner with Versiti to sponsor citywide blood drives. There is always a great need for blood donors, so we encourage you to sign up or walk in and make a difference!
Sneak Peek to Winter Restaurant Week
Wednesday, January 21 2026
Sneak Peek to Winter Restaurant at The Steam Plant January 21, 2026.
Dayton Journalism Summit
Thursday, January 22 2026
The Journalism Lab is excited to announce a two-day community journalism summit in Dayton on Thurs, January 22, and Friday, January 23, 2026. Join us for two days of workshops and panel discussions at the downtown library.
Dayton Restaurant Week 2026
Sunday, January 25 2026
❄️ 🍴 It's Winter Restaurant Week! Try unique menus at many of Dayton's classiest places for reduced prices, all while raising money for charity. January 25 thru February 1, 2026
Monthly Cinephile Club at Wright Library
Thursday, January 29 2026
Trade your phone screen for the big screen with a watch-and-discuss film each month at Wright Library.
Sweet Creations: Valentine Cookie Decorating Class
Wednesday, February 11 2026
Join us for a sweet and creative evening just in time for Valentine’s Day!
In Small Measure
Friday, February 13 2026
Join the Live Sale Event for $35 or come early to the $135-per-duo Preview Party for first access to a wall-to-wall installation of original 4×6 works created by artists from Dayton and across the country—$100 each.
