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Easter Sunrise Service at Carillon Park
Join us at Deeds Carillon (Carillon Historical Park) for our annual non-denomonational ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service.
April First Friday at the Arcade
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.
Stay Black And Die: A Worthy Offering
A deeply contemplative and immersive theatrical experience, STAY BLACK AND DIE: A WORTHY OFFERING invites audiences to laugh, reflect, and consider a universal question: What truly shapes who we are?
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions
MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2026
Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.
America's Packard Museum Spring Fling
The British Invasion: 250 Years of Revolution—Join us at America's Packard Museum for the 2026 Packard Spring Fling! April 24-25
Riverdance 30: The New Generation
Since RIVERDANCE first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.
Alice Cooper at The Rose
Alice Cooper returns to Dayton in 2026 for Alice's Attic Tour at The Rose Music Center.
Aullwood Native Plant Sale
Join us for Aullwood's annual Native Plant Sale featuring over 12,000 native wildflowers, trees, shrubs and grasses with over 190 different species. Support birds, pollinators & wildlife in your own backyard!
Suffs
Behind every powerful woman… are more powerful women! Dayton Live presents Suffs at the Schuster Center as Dayton as part of the Broadway Series.
Easter Egg Hunt Youngs Dairy
FREE EVENT at Young's Dairy - Over 10K eggs are ready to be picked at our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Show up early – this is a popular event!
