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 · Photo: Greg Hume (Greg5030), CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsHistoric Balsley Block in Dayton's Oregon District · Photo: HistoricBuildingFan, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsThe 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.