Community Events around Dayton

Community events, charity events, fundraisers and more in the Dayton area

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Community Events in Dayton

INTRO TO CHOCOLATE: How to taste and love craft chocolate

Thursday, September 24 2026

Hey chocolate lovers! Indulge your taste buds with some of the world's most dynamic single origin bean to bar craft chocolate with adventurous curious chocolate eaters! Join us September 24 at the Downtown Dayton Library.

Monthly Cinephile Club at Wright Library

Thursday, September 24 2026

Trade your phone screen for the big screen with a watch-and-discuss film each month at Wright Library.

Breakfast Briefing with Ronald McDonald House: Dayton

Friday, September 25 2026

Join us for breakfast to learn about our mission, programs, and involvement opportunities.

Carvers Patio & Parking Lot Party

Friday, September 25 2026

Live Music by The Fries Band at Carver's Steak's & Chops to raise funds for The Rebuild & Honor Project/Freedom Whiskey Veterans Event. Food & Beverages available for purchase. Bring a chair, No outside Food/Coolers Please

RLJQ Afro-Cuban Jazz Band live at Whisperz Speakeasy

Friday, September 25 2026

Join us as we welcome RLJQ Afro-Cuban Jazz Band back to the Whisperz Speakeasy stage on Friday, September 25th from 9p-12am with a blend of exciting, eclectic Afro-Cuban Jazz!

Amazing Puzzle Race

Saturday, September 26 2026

Find a partner and compete against other teams of 2 adults to showcase your puzzle-solving skills! Objective: Assemble a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle within 90 minutes.

Artist Feedback Forum

Saturday, September 26 2026

To build community and foster the sharing of ideas, The Contemporary Dayton offers an Artist's Feedback Forum for Artist Members. Bring a finished work or a work of art in progress to receive constructive feedback.

Michael Johnson feat 3D live at Whisperz Speakeasy

Saturday, September 26 2026

Join us as we welcome Michael Johnson featuring 3D to the Whisperz Speakeasy stage on Saturday, September 26th from 9p-12am for a soulful set of jazz, blues & R&B sure to get your feet moving!

MOAM (Middletown Open Air Market)

Saturday, September 26 2026

Located in downtown Middletown, Ohio, and across from Gravel Road Brewing Co., the MOAM offers a quaint, outdoor shopping experience in the DORA district during scheduled market events.

The Wiz: The Legendary Broadway Show is Back

Saturday, September 26 2026

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back! THE WIZ Broadway musical performs at 8 p.m. on Sept. 26 at the Clark State Performing Arts Center in Springfield!

Free Movie at the PAC "Felicity: An American Girl Adventure"

Sunday, September 27 2026

See the movie! Free at Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 1pm

Run For Your Life Series - Flag Football Style 5K & 10K

Sunday, September 27 2026

Survive a flag football-style zombie apocalypse race! Choose a 5K or 10K, protect your flags from zombies and complete a different mission each week.

Creepy Crawl Scavenger Hunt

Monday, September 28 2026

Get your buddies together and go on a daring hunt around Kettering and the Greater Dayton Area to locate and learn more about the creepy landmarks, buildings and graveyards in your own backyard.

Rosewood Gallery Book Club

Monday, September 28 2026

V.E. Schwab’s “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue”

Halloween Hop & Howl

Thursday, October 01 2026

Join CWPD and local businesses for a festive, family-friendly stroll! Designed especially for preschoolers, this playful walk invites children to stop at sponsored stations along the route to collect treats.

Storytelling & Collage Night

Thursday, October 01 2026

Presented in conjunction with Ella Kraimer's current exhibition, Appearances. No experience necessary to participate. FREE and open to all.

The Yellow Springs Film Festival

Thursday, October 01 2026

The Yellow Springs Film Festival is a celebration of creativity, connection and innovative performances exhibiting narrative and documentary feature films, shorts of all genres, stand up comedy and live music.

First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street

Friday, October 02 2026

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

Fore the Love of Downtown Golf Scramble

Friday, October 02 2026

DTCP’s October 2 fundraiser will support community holiday programming while promising golfers a scramble that is anything but ordinary

October First Friday at the Arcade

Friday, October 02 2026

The Dayton Arcade’s historic Concourse will be open on Friday, October 2 from 5–8 PM. Stop by and experience the heart of the Arcade as part of downtown’s First Friday festivities!

2026 Dayton Pagan Festival

Saturday, October 03 2026

The Dayton Pagan Festival is a free, family-friendly event welcoming all spiritual backgrounds. Enjoy a variety of vendors, public rituals, and educational workshops focused on community and spiritual growth.

2026 Grace Fall Fest

Saturday, October 03 2026

Join us for Grace Fall Fest on Sat, Oct 3 (4-7 PM)! Enjoy food, bounce houses, barrel train rides, carnival games, pumpkin painting, prizes, and a cozy bonfire for all ages.

Adapted Action Day

Saturday, October 03 2026

Join us at the accessible and exciting Activity Center Park for this afternoon of adapted events created to serve all abilities!

First Saturday Volunteer at Learning Tree Farm

Saturday, October 03 2026

Join us for the first Saturday of every month to bring helping hands to Learning Tree Farm!

Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience

Saturday, October 03 2026

With over 14,000 visitors every year, the Outdoor Experience is one of the largest festivals celebrating the outdoor lifestyle in the Midwest!

Fall festival and Car Show Fundraiser

Sunday, October 04 2026

We will be hosting a fall festival and car show fundraiser with toy drive event with activities for all ages

Save The Puppies

Sunday, October 04 2026

Save the Puppies is a charity vendor event bringing the community together to shop local, meet adoptable dogs, enjoy raffles, and support the Humane Society of Greater Dayton and breast cancer awareness.