Things to Do This Weekend in Dayton, OH
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Looking for things to do this weekend in Dayton, OH? The Bored Plan tracks Friday-night, Saturday, and Sunday events within 25 miles — concerts, festivals, fish fries, sports, family activities, faith gatherings, and free things to do. Refreshed daily.
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Dayton Dragons vs. Lansing Lugnuts
Fri, Jul 3, 7:05 PM · Day Air Ballpark
Children age 3 & over need a ticket.
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Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy
Sat, Jul 4, 12:00 AM · The Contemporary Dayton
<p>The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy, a series of four large-scale collaged portraits envisioning Liberty, ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/niki-johnson-pillars-of-democracy/2026-07-04/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
Sat, Jul 4, 12:00 AM · The Contemporary Dayton
<p>June 12-September 12, 2026 Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist, historian, ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/threads-of-history-quilts-by-carolyn-mazloomi/2026-07-04/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
Sat, Jul 4, 12:00 AM · The Dayton Art Institute
<p>June 27–September 13, 2026, Gallery 120 William H. Johnson (1901–1970) painted the Fighters for Freedom series in the mid-1940s as tribute to ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/fighters-for-freedom-william-h-johnson-picturing-justice/2026-07-04/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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Exhibit: Our Fire Is Stronger Than Your Bombs
Sat, Jul 4, 12:00 AM · The International Peace Museum
<p>On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war continues until now, ruining the lives of ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-our-fire-is-stronger-than-your-bombs/2026-07-04/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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Open House at the Front Street Studios
Sat, Jul 4, 11:00 AM · Front Street Galleries
<p>Let the Front Street Studios be your one-stop-shopping location for art, crafts, photography, vintage retail and so much more. Front ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/open-house-at-the-front-street-studios-2/2026-07-04/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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America’s Big Gay Bubble Bash
Sat, Jul 4, 6:00 PM · The Barrel House
<p>America’s Always Been Gay Come celebrate 250 years of being queer with Heartsiq, Barrel House, and Dayton Street Snacks! We’ll ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/americas-big-gay-bubble-bash/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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Dayton Dragons vs. Lansing Lugnuts
Sat, Jul 4, 7:05 PM · Day Air Ballpark
Children age 3 & over need a ticket.
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Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
Sun, Jul 5, 12:00 AM · The Barrel House
<p>Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em</p>\n
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Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
Sun, Jul 5, 12:00 AM · The Dayton Art Institute
<p>June 27–September 13, 2026, Gallery 120 William H. Johnson (1901–1970) painted the Fighters for Freedom series in the mid-1940s as tribute to ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/fighters-for-freedom-william-h-johnson-picturing-justice/2026-07-05/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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4th of July Weekend: The Foundry’s Rooftop Summer BBQ Buffet
Sun, Jul 5, 11:00 AM · The Foundry
<p>Join The Foundry above the city this 4th of July weekend for a rooftop BBQ on Sunday, July 5 featuring ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/4th-of-july-weekend-the-foundrys-rooftop-summer-bbq-buffet/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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Dayton Dragons vs. Lansing Lugnuts
Sun, Jul 5, 1:05 PM · Day Air Ballpark
Children age 3 & over need a ticket.
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