Get Creative! Classes & Workshops around Dayton

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Classes & Creative in Dayton

The Story of Carillon Park

The Story of Carillon Park

Sunday, March 15 2026

Alex Heckman and Steve Lucht from Carillon Park present highlights from recently published book, A Living Landmark: The Story of Carillon Historical Park.

Braider Entrepreneur Class | State-Approved Natural Hair Braiding

Braider Entrepreneur Class | State-Approved Natural Hair Braiding

Monday, March 16 2026

Start your journey as a professional braider. State-approved natural hair braiding class with entrepreneur-focused training.

Celtic Academy of Irish Dance St. Patrick's Day 2026 Public Performances

Celtic Academy of Irish Dance St. Patrick's Day 2026 Public Performances

Tuesday, March 17 2026

It's our favorite time of year - St. Patrick's Day! The Celtic Academy of Irish Dance is excited to perform for you. We hope to see you in one of our audiences!

Drop in Playtime at Washington Township RecPlex West

Drop in Playtime at Washington Township RecPlex West

Tuesday, March 17 2026

Children 6 and under with caregiver can explore our fun, colorful, clean, and age-appropriate equipment INSIDE

Scottish Country Dance Lessons

Scottish Country Dance Lessons

Tuesday, March 17 2026

Come learn the reels, jigs, and strathspeys of Scotland in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. No experience or partner are required. All you need are comfortable, soft-soled shoes.

Recovery Dharma: Inquiry Meeting

Recovery Dharma: Inquiry Meeting

Wednesday, March 18 2026

Recovery Dharma is a Buddhist inspired, peer-led movement and community, unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction.

Open Studio Sessions

Open Studio Sessions

Thursday, March 19 2026

Come get creative in a relaxed gallery setting. No experience necessary. Free for Members of The Contemporary Dayton, $10 at the door for non-Members.

Thursday Night Kirtan & Prasadam

Thursday Night Kirtan & Prasadam

Thursday, March 19 2026

Put simply, kirtan is the use of call and response singing (using sacred mantras and the names of the Divine) to cultivate love and devotion.

Equinox Eros: Manifestation Magic for Spring w/ Ashley

Equinox Eros: Manifestation Magic for Spring w/ Ashley

Friday, March 20 2026

Manifest your deepest desires with ease while reconnecting to & embodying your sexual energy

School Days Off at the Washington Township RecPlex

School Days Off at the Washington Township RecPlex

Friday, March 20 2026

Washington Township RecPlex hosts School Days Off programs for ALL kids in grades K-5th.

Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights

Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights

Friday, March 20 2026

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.

TGG Goat Yoga

TGG Goat Yoga

Friday, March 20 2026

The One with Baby Goats

Artist Feedback Forum

Artist Feedback Forum

Saturday, March 21 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.

Family Open Studio

Family Open Studio

Saturday, March 21 2026

Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making! No signup necessary. We encourage you and your family to just drop in!

Rosary Prayer Circle

Rosary Prayer Circle

Saturday, March 21 2026

This is the TRG’s take on the Way of the Rose Circle, as outlined by Clark & Perdita Finn.

Tropical Terrarium Workshop

Tropical Terrarium Workshop

Saturday, March 21 2026

Create your own lush, self-sustaining tropical ecosystem.

Owl Medicine - a Breathwork and Cacao Event w/ Atlantis Wolf

Owl Medicine - a Breathwork and Cacao Event w/ Atlantis Wolf

Sunday, March 22 2026

Join Atlantis Wolf inside the Temple walls to feel into the spirit of the owl who teaches us to fly silently in the darkness with cacao, drumming and breathwork!

Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead

Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead

Sunday, March 22 2026

Join us for an authentic three course tea service by costumed interpreters and learn about the Patterson family. Advance Registration Required.

Spring Break Camp at the Washington Township RecPlex

Spring Break Camp at the Washington Township RecPlex

Monday, March 23 2026

Spring Break Camp for ALL kids in grades K-7th. Experience all the Rec Plex has to offer, plus 3 exciting field trips.

Reclaiming Joy w/ Shannon from Evergrove Wellness

Reclaiming Joy w/ Shannon from Evergrove Wellness

Saturday, March 28 2026

Joy can be fostered through simple mindfulness practices and methods designed to reshape neural patterns in the brain.

Storytelling Kirtan & Snacks

Storytelling Kirtan & Snacks

Sunday, March 29 2026

Have you been apart of kirtan and get emotional and wonder why? Have you wondered about your true self? Do you like snacks? As long as one answer is yes then come!

First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street

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

Goddess Gathering - Monthly on First Mondays

Goddess Gathering - Monthly on First Mondays

Monday, April 06 2026

Join us the first Monday of every month to venerate the Goddess!

Seminar Estate Planning & Elder Law an overview

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.

Kirtan w/ Special Guest Raghunauth Das

Kirtan w/ Special Guest Raghunauth Das

Thursday, April 09 2026

We're honored to welcome Raghunath Das to our Thursday night kirtan this week, bringing his decades of devotional practice and unmistakable energy to our chanting community!

"From Punk to Monk" Book Signing w/ Ray Cappo

"From Punk to Monk" Book Signing w/ Ray Cappo

Friday, April 10 2026

Join us for an intimate evening with Ray Cappo — frontman of the legendary hardcore bands Youth of Today and Shelter. Ray will sit down for an open conversation about music, spiritual life, and the journey that connects them.

Bhakti Immersion Day Retreat w/ Raghunauth Das

Bhakti Immersion Day Retreat w/ Raghunauth Das

Saturday, April 11 2026

If you have the calling to elevate your spiritual practice, or simply enjoy the association of other yogis, this deep dive into the yoga of devotion will leave you renewed and inspired.

Centerville Spring Expo

Centerville Spring Expo

Saturday, April 11 2026

🌸 Centerville Spring Expo Brings Home and Garden Inspiration to Sinclair Centerville 🌸

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