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The historic Dayton Arcade downtown
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Weekly & monthly

First Friday Dayton

Every first Friday, downtown Dayton's galleries, studios, shops and restaurants stay open late with exhibitions, live music and specials.

Highlights often include the restored Dayton Arcade and the Oregon District.

Tips for going

  • Start early evening and walk your route.
  • Many venues offer free admission or drinks.

Photos

The historic Dayton Arcade downtown
The historic Dayton Arcade downtown · Photo: Greg Hume (Greg5030), CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Balsley Block in Dayton's Oregon District
Historic Balsley Block in Dayton's Oregon District · Photo: HistoricBuildingFan, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The Pantheon by Bernardo Bellotto in the Dayton Art Institute collection
The Pantheon by Bernardo Bellotto in the Dayton Art Institute collection · Photo: Bernardo Bellotto, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

Dates and times change from year to year — confirm with the organizer before you go.

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