Community Events around Dayton
Community events, charity events, fundraisers and more in the Dayton area
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Community Events in Dayton
Friends of SICSA Annual Spring Bazaar
Friday, March 27 2026
Join us for our annual Spring Bazaar! Find dog and cat related toys, beds, and blankets, and lots of great crafts and gifts for purchase. All proceeds benefit the homeless animals at SICSA.
Live Music from Dan Devine and Daniel Nail
Friday, March 27 2026
Join us as we welcome artists Dan Devine and Daniel Nail for their first show here on Friday, March 27th, from 8-10 pm.
Resurrection Celebration
Friday, March 27 2026
Easter Resurrection Celebration Musical & Drama Fri, Sat & Sun, March 27, 28, & 29 at 7pm. Admission is free! Hillcrest Baptist Church Music & Drama Ministry Make plans to join us!
Easter Egg Hunt at Grace Community Church
Saturday, March 28 2026
Join us for family fun on Sat. March 28th for a free Easter Egg Hunt and Lunch! Registration opens at 10:30am.
Invasive Plant Solutions
Tuesday, March 31 2026
Take control of your yard! Easy tips to replace invasive plants with natives that are easy to care for and provide benefits to pollinators.
The Estate Planning Roadmap
Tuesday, March 31 2026
Elder Law Attorney Ben Worsowicz helps you find your way and avoid common roadblocks on your estate planning journey.
Citywide Blood Drive West Carrollton
Wednesday, April 01 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!
Discover Dayton Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, April 01 2026
Explore downtown Dayton this April! Visit local businesses, complete fun scavenger hunt challenges, and enter to win prizes. Play with the app! Hosted by: Oberer Management Services Downtown Properties
April First Friday at the Arcade
Friday, April 03 2026
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.
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Friday, April 03 2026
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
Riverside Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 04 2026
47th annual Riverside Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4 - 10am, arrive by 9.45. Bring your own Easter Basket!
Seminar Estate Planning & Elder Law an overview
Wednesday, April 08 2026
Join us for a free informational seminar designed to help individuals and families better understand important legal tools used to plan for the future.
Members' Appreciation Happy Hour
Thursday, April 09 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.
B Love Foundation & Jubilee Community Church Spring Love Health Wellness Fair
Saturday, April 11 2026
Come out for your Free health screenings and visit our Free community closet. Meet with Premier Health, Sinclair Dental School, American Red Cross, Ohio Department of Health, Samaritan Behavioral Health, and many more!
Best Buddies Friendship Walk: Univ. of Dayton
Sunday, April 12 2026
Help the University of Dayton reach their Friendship Walk fundraising goal by walking for inclusion!
First Sundays at Eudora Brewing Company
Sunday, April 12 2026
Join Handmade Dayton for First Sundays at Eudora Brewing Company, a monthly indoor makers market featuring local artists, makers, and small businesses.
Art Escape: Café Escape
Wednesday, April 15 2026
Art Escapes are a series of one-of-a-kind evenings hosted by friends of The Contemporary Dayton in unique spaces across the city.
Wright State University Friends of the Libraries Annual Luncheon
Wednesday, April 15 2026
Join us as Emily Morgan, WSU Alumna, Educator, & Author shares, "From Wright State to the Space Station: Who Knows Where a Book Might Take You?"
Eastern European Heritage Experience
Saturday, April 18 2026
Ethnic foods, local artisans, musicians, and cultural dancers - highlighting the traditions and customs of Eastern Europe. Save the date, April 18, 2026, and plan to enjoy this family- friendly festivity, free admission
Kettering TreeFest
Saturday, April 18 2026
Speak for the trees, as the Lorax says, by putting down some roots at this yearly event! Bring gloves, shovels, and a watering container if you have them!
Y-Way 5K • Walk or Run
Saturday, April 18 2026
Join the Downtown Y for our first Y-Way 5K (Walk or Run) in Downtown Dayton! Saturday, April 18th • Race Begins at 8:30 AM | Open to Ages 7+
Shot Heard Round the World 19 April 1775
Sunday, April 19 2026
Local impact and local heroes of the American Revolution as part of the America250 celebration.
Artist Talk: Paul Verdell
Thursday, April 23 2026
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings, Verdell continues his exploration of loose and instinctive mark making, working with paint and collaged elements.
America's Packard Museum Spring Fling
Friday, April 24 2026
The British Invasion: 250 Years of Revolution—Join us at America's Packard Museum for the 2026 Packard Spring Fling! April 24-25
