Downtown Dayton Events Calendar
Events in Downtown Dayton, including Theater, Festivals, Art Exhibits, Live Music, Concerts and more.
Downtown Dayton in Dayton
2nd Street Market
Friday, April 25 2025
Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.
America's Packard Museum Spring Fling
Friday, April 25 2025
Join us at America's Packard Museum for the 2025 Packard Spring Fling! April 25-26
Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Friday, April 25 2025
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute April 13, 2024–September, 2025, Gallery 106 Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Dayton Dragons Baseball 2025
Friday, April 25 2025
Watch the Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team at Day Air Ballpark in Downtown Dayton.
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, April 25 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.
SWAY
Friday, April 25 2025
Inspired by mid-century artists such as Robert Motherwell, Joan Mitchell, and Franz Kline Susanne Scherette King’s strong colors, movement and motion, and wide range of style make up the title of her show: Sway
The Need for Beauty
Friday, April 25 2025
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute November 30, 2024–May 18, 2025: Where do you go to find beauty? Gallery 117
Front Street Saturdays
Saturday, April 26 2025
Front Street is OPEN EVERY SATURDAY!!! Boutiques, workshops, & studios are open across campus EVERY SATURDAY 11A-4P!
MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2025
Saturday, April 26 2025
Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.
University of Dayton Percussion Ensemble Concert
Monday, April 28 2025
These two ensembles offer a variety of performance opportunities for student percussionists. The Percussion Ensemble plays standard and contemporary literature.
Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day at The Neon
Tuesday, April 29 2025
Tuesday at the Neon in Downtown Dayton movies are just $6.50
Toastmasters - Downtown Morning Toasters
Wednesday, April 30 2025
Improve your public speaking skills and network with influential, active Dayton business people.
University of Dayton Orchestra and Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
Wednesday, April 30 2025
The University Orchestra performs a broad repertoire for string orchestra and full symphony orchestra in the spring. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs the finest literature written for winds.
Pride of Dayton: London Send Off Concert
Thursday, May 01 2025
The Pride of Dayton Marching Band will host a concert which offers the community a chance to experience the incredible music and visuals of the band. The evening will feature a full performance of the London repertoire.
PURE EXISTANCE, Hadley Rodebek
Thursday, May 01 2025
University of Dayton INDEX Gallery is excited to present PURE EXISTENCE, a new body of work from alum Hadley Rodebek. PURE EXISTENCE will open May 1st and run through July 4th, 2025, Gallery talk May 1st 4-6 pm
The Big Thanks!
Thursday, May 01 2025
Mark your calendars for an inspiring morning filled with incredible individuals from our community who share a common goal: to enhance the quality of life in the Miami Valley at The Big Thanks.
A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival
Friday, May 02 2025
Food, Family Fun, Dance & Music - Showcasing the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of Dayton and the greater Miami Valley at A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival.
Art Encounters First Friday Art Hop
Friday, May 02 2025
Join us at Art Encounters First Friday Art Hop, May 2nd from 5p-9p, to kick off art season with good vibes, great company, and 10% off select artwork to celebrate!! Co-op gallery featuring 15 local artists.
ARTeBRATION
Friday, May 02 2025
FREE, family friendly, 2 Day, rain or shine, indoor/outdoor celebration of the arts! Brick City Mural Festival, Dayton Food Truck Rally, Live Music @the Levitt Pavilion, Dayton Music tent 100+ art studios, galleries & shops.
Dayton Jazz Ensemble Concert
Friday, May 02 2025
The Dayton Jazz Ensemble is an auditioned big band that offers a traditional and contemporary experience combining the skill of interpreting challenging written music with the art of improvisation.
Front Street Art Hop
Friday, May 02 2025
Unleash Your Inner Art Enthusiast: Explore nearly 100 artist studios, galleries, and boutiques within three captivating industrial buildings. Vintage * Antiques * Hand Crafted. Admission is FREE, Family & Pet friendly campus.
High Tea and Quilt Trunk Show
Friday, May 02 2025
Step into timeless elegance at our next Monthly High Tea, hosted in our beautiful Victorian-era mansion in the heart of Dayton!
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Friday, May 02 2025
Funny, light, uplifting, and uniquely American: The Unsinkable Molly Brown, presented by Dayton Playhouse May 2-18, 2025
Cosmic Play Party: Beyond the Veil
Saturday, May 03 2025
Join us beyond for an enchanted evening of fantastical magic, seductive sounds and vibrations and a peek into portals of creativity and magic. Aura photography, readers, vendors, DJ's, live performers, fire dancers and more
Oregon District Derby Day Wiener Dog Race
Saturday, May 03 2025
Rain or shine. Join us for the Annual Oregon District Derby Day Wiener Dog Race!
Saturday Art Hop at Art Encounters
Saturday, May 03 2025
Join us at Art Encounters Saturday Art Hop, May 3rd from 11a-4p, to kick off art season with good vibes, great company, and 10% off select artwork to celebrate!! Co-op gallery featuring artwork of 15 local artists.
University of Dayton New Horizons 25th Anniversary Concert
Saturday, May 03 2025
The University of Dayton New Horizons 25th Anniversary Concert will feature Dr. Roy Ernst, the founder of New Horizons, as a guest conductor. Performance groups will include Rising Stars Strings and several other groups.
Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concerts at DAI
Thursday, May 08 2025
Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region's jazz scene. We're excited to welcome the Bob Ross Auto Group back as series sponsor!
