Downtown Dayton Events Calendar
Events in Downtown Dayton, including Theater, Festivals, Art Exhibits, Live Music, Concerts and more.
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Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Wednesday, January 01 2025
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute April 13, 2024–September, 2025, Gallery 106 Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Devil’s Promenade
Wednesday, January 01 2025
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute October 5, 2024–January 5, 2025. Devil’s Promenade is a road in rural Missouri, near the Arkansas and Oklahoma borders in the southwestern portion of the Ozarks
Making Faces: 18 Essential Kabuki Plays
Wednesday, January 01 2025
Visually stunning Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute October 12, 2024–March 30, 2025: Find this attention-grabbing art exhibit full bold colors and exquisite details in Gallery 105.
Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family
Wednesday, January 01 2025
Two of America’s most beloved animated works come together for this Special Exhibition. October 26, 2024 – January 19, 2025
New Year's Day Skate at Riverscape
Wednesday, January 01 2025
Start the New Year with a healthy, active lifestyle and be the first to skate in 2024! Weather dependent
Riverscape Ice Skating
Wednesday, January 01 2025
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton.
The Need for Beauty
Wednesday, January 01 2025
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute November 30, 2024–May 18, 2025: Where do you go to find beauty? Gallery 117
Virginia Ketterings Holiday Train Display
Wednesday, January 01 2025
View this one-of-a-kind model train display, given to the community by Mrs. Virginia W. Kettering in the Stratacache Tower lobby.
2nd Street Market
Friday, January 03 2025
Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.
First Friday: New Year Downtown Edition
Friday, January 03 2025
The first First Friday of 2025 is happening on Friday, January 3, and offers everything you need to ring in the new year with some familiar and local flavor.
Arts & Wellness at the Arcade
Saturday, January 04 2025
The Contemporary Dayton, Culture Works, Friends of the Dayton Arcade, and The HUB Powered by PNC announce an exciting new program designed to introduce the community to the intersection of art and physical and mental health.
The Motortown All-Stars
Saturday, January 04 2025
Rockin' Orchestra Series with the Dayton Philharmonic—Direct from Detroit—and featuring former members of The Capitols, The Miracles, and The Temptations. Neal Gittleman, Conductor
Photographer Vincent J. Musi: Where The Wild Things Are
Sunday, January 05 2025
Join National Geographic photographer Vincent J. Musi for an entertaining and enlightening romp through 30+ years documenting a changing planet.
First Degree Mistletoe presented by Mayhem & Mystery
Monday, January 06 2025
Holidays are killer, especially for Detective Garnet Frost. She follows a trail of puzzles to solve what happened to Aunt Coco. The people of Mistletoe seem to be hiding something. Join the cast of First-Degree Mistletoe.
Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day at The Neon
Tuesday, January 07 2025
Tuesday at the Neon in Downtown Dayton movies are just $6.50
Toastmasters - Downtown Morning Toasters
Wednesday, January 08 2025
Improve your public speaking skills and network with influential, active Dayton business people.
Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto
Friday, January 10 2025
The Masterworks Series: Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra & Neal Gittleman, conductor present Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto January 10 & 11, 2025 at The Schuster Center.
Buckeye Wedding Expo and Bridal Show at the Dayton Arcade
Saturday, January 11 2025
Educational, informational, but best of all it's an entertaining experience for anyone planning a wedding. Meet local vendors, and get inspiration for your big day. you'll find everything you need to plan your dream wedding.
Six - Broadway in Dayton
Tuesday, January 14 2025
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone at The Schuster JAN 14 - JAN 19, 2025.
Muse Machine Presents Cats
Thursday, January 16 2025
Muse Machine brings an enormous cast of young people from across the Miami Valley to create a fast and funny reimagining of CATS to celebrate the 40th Muse musical!
A Zachary Armstrong Curatorial Project
Friday, January 17 2025
Intricate. Intimate. From the heart. The Co presents the reveal of a new project by Zachary Armstrong—an enigmatic force whose work features the ritualistic repetition of symbols and motifs rooted in childhood memories.
Susan B. Byrnes: Lightness and Weight
Friday, January 17 2025
Byrnes is a Cincinnati-based visual artist whose diverse body of work spans sculpture, multimedia installation, radio broadcasts, writing, and curatorial projects.
Dayton's Largest & Longest Running Winter Wedding Expo & Show
Saturday, January 18 2025
Are you ENGAGED & Planning a Wedding? If so you won't want to miss Dayton's Best Wedding Planning Event! Everything you need in one place. Meet with over 100 local Dayton Wedding Professionals - Save Time & Money!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Skate
Monday, January 20 2025
Celebrate the holiday at MetroParks Ice Rink! Admission includes ice skate rental. No registration required. *Weather dependent
Sneak Peek to Winter Restaurant Week
Wednesday, January 22 2025
Sneak Peek to Winter Restaurant at The Steam Plant January 22, 2025.
Classic Albums Live Performs Led Zeppelin IV
Friday, January 24 2025
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPELLIN IV at the Victoria Theatre. Classic Albums Live has been performing Led Zeppelin’s music for 20 years and they deliver it like no one else.
Country Hits: Songs from Nashville
Saturday, January 25 2025
Rockin' Orchestra Series: Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra & Neal Gittleman, conductor present Songs from Nashville is a honky-tonkin’ celebration of Country music, past and present!
Insidious: The Further You Fear
Thursday, January 30 2025
The terrifying world of Insidious™ comes to life in INSIDIOUS: THE FURTHER YOU FEAR, an immersive horror experience that truly blurs the lines between reality and fiction. Recommended 13+
