Lunchtime Entertainment at Courthouse Square

Free noontime entertainment in the heart of downtown

The Square Is Where - free lunchtime entertainment takes place daily on Courthouse Square. From trivia to live music to giant outdoor games, it’s a hot spot for lunch.

The Downtown Dayton Partnership (DDP) is excited to announce the return of The Square Is Where for the 2023 season. Office workers, downtown residents, and other downtown visitors are invited to take a break and bring their lunch to Courthouse Square to enjoy outdoor seating and free entertainment this summer.

“The start of The Square Is Where always signals a very exciting time of year when the weather starts warming up and people are out enjoying everything downtown has to offer,” said Sandra K. Gudorf, president of the Downtown Dayton Partnership. “We’re excited to welcome office workers, downtown residents, or those working from home to enjoy entertainment and a fun lunch hour on the Square.”

The Square Is Where runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays on Courthouse Square, 23 N. Main Street. Guests are encouraged to pick up lunch, order takeout from nearby downtown restaurants, or purchase food from on-site mobile food vendors. 

Please check the daily schedule on downtowndayton.org before you make plans.