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
Saturday, September 07 2024
Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.
Brunch at The Trolley Stop
Saturday, September 07 2024
Savor Brunch and our Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar Saturday & Sunday 11a - 2p. (Carry Out cocktails permitted!)
Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Saturday, September 07 2024
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute April 13–September 22, 2024, Gallery 106 Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Curtis Mann: Precious Blood
Saturday, September 07 2024
Dayton native, Curtis Mann, returns home to present an experimental new body of work inspired by reflections on his childhood.
Half Price Happy Hour at The Trolley Stop
Saturday, September 07 2024
Enjoy Half Price Appetizers* (dine-in only), $3 Cocktails from 4-7p, 6 Days a Week. Titos Tuesday Vodka Drinks $4, Wine Down Wednesday $4 Glasses of wine!
Hand-Colored Photographs
Saturday, September 07 2024
Exhibit at the Dayton Art Institute: Hand-Colored Photographs March 23–September 22, 2024, James M. Cox Gallery, Gallery 118
Hot Toddies Jazz Band with Hannah Gill Concert
Saturday, September 07 2024
Join us at Levitt Pavilion Dayton showcasing Hot Toddies Jazz Band with Hannah Gillfrom 7-9pm!
Levitt Dayton 2024 Concert Season
Saturday, September 07 2024
Live music returns to downtown Dayton -The 2024 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt Pavilion has been officially announced.
Out on 5th - downtown Dayton
Saturday, September 07 2024
Shop, dine and relax! Out on 5th is the closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of downtown Dayton to vehicular traffic on weekends. Photo credit @mikebeerbower
Riveting: Women Artists from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection
Saturday, September 07 2024
Riveting: Women Artists from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection will be on view at the Dayton Art Institute from June 22 through September 8.
Sean Wilkinson: Flora
Saturday, September 07 2024
Wilkinson’s ongoing series of photographs, Flora (2020-2024) are the artist’s response to the exuberant vitality of plants, their thrusting and thriving, their boundless energy and raw power, their elegance and grace.
Second Look Saturday
Saturday, September 07 2024
Check out studios, galleries, and shops you missed on First Friday!
The Dayton Art Institute 'Museums on Us' Program
Saturday, September 07 2024
Free museum access to Bank of America cardholders at The Dayton Art Institute on the first full weekend of each month.
The Enchanted Cottage
Saturday, September 07 2024
A poignant tale of love and transformation, Dayton Theatre Guild presents The Enchanted Cottage—a charming and romantic fable by Arthur Pinero Aug. 23–Sept. 8, 2024. Everyone deserves to love!
The Quiet World of Edward Hopper
Saturday, September 07 2024
Few artists have been able to convey a distinct vision of the world as directly as Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967). Focus Exhibition "The Quiet World of Edward Hopper" will be on view June 15–September 8, 2024
Wiley's Comedy Club Farewell Show (sold out)
Saturday, September 07 2024
Did you hear that one about the comedy club that closed? Well, folks, it’s time to pack up our punchlines and roll up the red carpet because Wiley's Comedy Club is officially closing its doors.
Boot Camp with The Unit
Monday, September 09 2024
Join The Unit Mondays and Wednesdays from May thru October for an exciting boot camp workout at Riverscape, downtown Dayton
Lunch Specials at The Trolley Stop
Monday, September 09 2024
Ditch the boring desk lunch and head over to The Trolley Stop for the tastiest daily lunch specials in downtown Dayton - Monday thru Friday.
Trolley Stop Trivia Night
Monday, September 09 2024
Compete for prizes, show off your smarts, have fun, and challenge your friends while enjoying adult beverages and fabulous food!
$6.50 Movie Day at The Neon
Tuesday, September 10 2024
Tuesday at the Neon in Downtown Dayton movies are just $6.50
Launch Dayton Startup Week 2024
Tuesday, September 10 2024
Launch Dayton Startup Week Presented by Fifth Third Bank is the top gathering of the year for the Dayton region’s new and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Paddlesport Rentals at RiverScape MetroPark
Tuesday, September 10 2024
RiverScape - Rent kayaks to explore the Great Miami River in downtown Dayton. Rentals walk-ups Tuesdays from 2-6pm and Thursdays from 4-8pm, June-September.
Tuesday Nights in the Park at Riverscape
Tuesday, September 10 2024
Who says fun is only meant for the weekends? Join us downtown at Riverscape for Tuesday Nights in the Park! Enjoy food, cornhole tournaments, music bingo, local musicians and more.
Toastmasters - Downtown Morning Toasters
Wednesday, September 11 2024
Improve your public speaking skills and network with influential, active Dayton business people.
Dayton PechaKucha Night
Thursday, September 12 2024
Another unpredictable mix of speakers with thoughts that will carbonate your brains.
Sierra Green & the Giants w/ Joe Waters & the Back Porch Band Opening Concert
Thursday, September 12 2024
Join us at Levitt Pavilion Dayton showcasing Sierra Green & the Giants w/ Joe Waters & the Back Porch Band Openingfrom 7-9:30pm!
Dayton Philharmonic: Dvorak, Stravinsky, and Brahms
Friday, September 13 2024
Neal Gittleman and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents Dvořák, Stravinsky, and Brahms on September 13 & 14 at the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton.
KICK OFF TO HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH THE IGUANAS Concert
Friday, September 13 2024
Join us at Levitt Pavilion Dayton showcasing The Iguanas from 7-9pm!
