Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau

01/25/2025

Our app is your go-to guide for discovering the best attractions, dining, events, shopping, and so much more in the Dayton area 🏙️🍽️🎨 With interactive maps, you have access to everything you need to make the most out of your ‘Day’cation! From hidden gems to popular spots, we’ve got it all at your fingertips 📲 Ready to explore? Download the Destination Dayton app today! 📥

👉 https://www.daytoncvb.com/mobile/

01/23/2025

We’re excited for a NEW exhibition at the International Peace Museum, Posting Peace: Peace Corps Posters 1961-2022 to unveil on January 31! This powerful collaboration between ArtReach Galley and the Museum of the Peace Corps Experience goes beyond just showcasing iconic marketing materials from the six decade history 🎨🕊️

Whether you’re already familiar with the Peace Corps or discovering it for the first time, Posting Peace offers a deeper understanding of the volunteers who have shaped global peacebuilding efforts 🌍🤝 It explores how art and visual storytelling have been used to communicate the ideals of peace, advocacy, and cultural exchange, revealing the transformative power of service.

Stay tuned for more details, including special events and programming – you don’t want to miss this chance to honor the legacy of those who continue to make an impact worldwide 💫

01/22/2025

🍻 Cheers to 2025! The Dayton Ale Trail is back and better than ever! 🚶‍♂️🍺

🗣️Calling all craft beer lovers! Explore the best breweries Dayton has to offer as you journey through the city, sipping your way through unique brews, discovering hidden gems, and enjoying everything this vibrant beer scene has to offer.

✨ Here's how it works:
🔹Pick up your Ale Trail Passport at any participating brewery
🔹Visit those breweries and collect stamps for each stop
🔹Complete the trail and earn an awesome prize!

Start your 2025 Ale Trail adventure today! 🏅

01/21/2025

The world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family when Jurassic Quest visits the Dayton Convention Center from February 7-9. See a herd of life-size animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, and the ferocious T-Rex. Meet trainers, baby dinos and become a Junior Dino Trainer at the Raptor Experience 🦖

Don't want to miss out? Enter win a family four pack of Ultimate Admission passes!
📲https://www.daytoncvb.com/blog/enter-to-win/

*Contest ends at noon on Wednesday, February 5*

01/21/2025

⭐ Employee Spotlight ⭐

Meet Paisley Jones, our talented Marketing Coordinator at Destination Dayton! With a degree in graphic design, Paisley is the creative mastermind behind all our social media and artwork design, ensuring our digital and print ads stand out. She also works closely with the rest of the marketing team to bring our campaigns to life 🎨

When she's not designing, Paisley keeps her creativity flowing by crafting with her Cricut. From custom shirts to signs, she’s always creating something special! She also loves soaking up all the snuggles and laughter with her adorable niece and nephew (both under 2) 🍼💕

In her free time, Paisley is busy planning her wedding, making sure every detail is perfect for her big day! 💍

Thank you, Paisley, for all the creativity and energy you bring to the team and the Dayton community! 💖

01/20/2025

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his tireless work for equality, justice, and peace. His words continue to inspire us to create a community where everyone can thrive ✨

As we reflect on his life and message, let’s also celebrate the rich history and culture of Dayton, where diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what makes our city unique 💙

01/19/2025

Winter restaurant week is approaching and we’re excited about the sneak peek event 🍽️

On January 22nd, you get the chance to sample what’s to come at The Steam Plant from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. 🥳 Featured restaurants include Amber Rose Restaurant and Catering, Dewberry 1850, Manna Uptown, and many more! Whether you’re a foodie or just looking for a night out, Dayton has something special waiting for you (for every taste and budget) 🌆🍴

01/18/2025

It is National Use Your Gift Card Day! 💳 Always on the third Saturday of January, this is the perfect day for those who have that money burning a hole in their pocket 😉

Say, did you receive Downtown Dayton Dollars for Christmas this year? What an easy way to support our downtown businesses! And might we say that there are over 70 of them participating?! 🤯 While today sounds like a really great day to use your Downtown Dollars, there are no monthly inactivity fees until after 12 consecutive months of non-use so take a look at ALL the places you can spend them: https://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/downtown-dayton

And thank you again for putting money into the pockets of our local businesses – we know they appreciate it! 💙

01/17/2025

Hey Visit South Bend, can we get an "O-H-I-O” or a “GO BUCKS” ? 😉🏈❤️

📷: Brutus Buckeye & friends during a 2022 visit to The Dayton Art Institute

01/17/2025

We are so excited that Ohayocon is bringing their 25th annual event to Dayton this year!

25 years is definitely a milestone and we know that the Dayton Convention Center is going to be a great host site for this year’s theme, folklore! You can expect new programming, guests and promotions in all things anime and gaming at this momentous event. Haven’t registered yet? What are you waiting on?! The event is just two weeks away (January 31-February 2) so grab your passes now to save $10 versus buying at the door: events.cocoatickets.com/ohayocon/ohayocon

01/16/2025

Haven’t been to the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center at Dayton Live yet this week to see the queens who are flipping history on its head?! SIX – the musical that’s taking the world by storm – is in town through the weekend! From Tudor Queens to pop icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII remix 500 years of heartbreak into a fierce and unforgettable celebration of girl power 🎤👑

With 23 awards including a Tony® for Best Original Score, SIX is a global sensation that everyone is losing their head over 🎶💥 Don’t miss your chance to experience the musical that The New York Times says "TOTALLY RULES!" and The Washington Post hails as exactly the kind of "energizing, inspirational illumination" we’ve all been waiting for 🔥

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, grab your tickets and dance through history! 🎟️ https://www.daytonlive.org/events/six/

Six at the Schuster Center in Dayton, Ohio January 14-19, 2025. Dayton Live is the only authorized ticket outlet.

01/16/2025

Our friends at the Downtown Dayton Partnership want your input! You’re invited to follow the link and share your ideas, comments, and feedback about what makes our community unique and what we can work on together to make it even better. Everyone who responds by January 29 will be entered for a chance to win $100 in Downtown Dollars!

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT DOWNTOWN DAYTON? We want your input! Help us plan for Downtown Dayton's future and pinpoint its identity. What is truly unique about downtown? What makes it stand out? Which things about our city are "Definitely Dayton"? Please fill out and submit the short survey below to giv...

01/15/2025

The 35th Annual Dayton Works on Paper exhibition at the Kettering Rosewood Arts Center is happening from January 21 through March 1 and we just can’t wait! 🖼️ 🎉

This juried exhibition showcases incredible two- and three-dimensional artworks created by local artists within a 40-mile radius of Dayton. From stunning paper creations to innovative designs, celebrate the creativity of our community. The exhibition offers artist awards totaling $1,100, selected by a juror, plus an exciting People’s Choice Award chosen by YOU, the gallery visitors, made possible through the Joan W. McCoy Memorial Art Fund 🏆

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to support Dayton’s talented artists!

01/14/2025

🎸 Get ready for an electrifying night of music at The Brightside Music & Event Venue! 🎤 Week 1 of Battle of the Bands 2025 is here, featuring some of the area’s best alternative and rock bands 🎶

January 16, come out and support these bands as they compete for the top spot with doors opening at 7 p.m.! High-energy performances and killer tunes are going to make you want to come back for more 😉which is great because January 23 is WEEK TWO featuring singer-songwriters!

🎟️Tickets for week 1: https://bit.ly/battleweek1

🎟️Tickets for week 2: https://bit.ly/battleofbandsweek2

Bring your friends and enjoy the music! 🔥

01/13/2025

Discover the vibrant world of art and creativity at K12 Gallery and TEJAS 🎨✨

Located in the heart of Dayton, K12 is the perfect place to experience unique exhibitions, workshops, and special events designed to inspire artists and art lovers alike. With a mission to create art that is accessible to everyone in the Miami Valley, regardless of age, ability, or financial resources, K12 is the perfect place for hands-on art experiences and community development through art 🖌️

From youth and adult exhibitions to art-based partnerships and school programs, the gallery is certainly a dynamic space. Explore more about the mission of K12 Gallery & TEJAS and the classes they offer on their website: https://k12tejasgallery.org/

01/12/2025

Only ONE week left to experience the magic of Merry Grinchmas & (B)art at The Dayton Art Institute ! 🎄🎨

Now until January 19, step into the world of Dr. Seuss’ beloved How the Grinch Stole Christmas and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of The Simpsons with original cel art and much more! This exhibition brings nostalgia to life with iconic art from two legendary animated works.

Plan your visit to see this all in one unforgettable exhibition!

01/11/2025

🎉 New Year, New Adventures! 🎉

Start 2025 off right by staying in the loop with all the amazing things happening in Dayton and Montgomery County. Sign up for the Destination Dayton eNewsletter today and get insider info on upcoming events, local attractions, dining spots, and so much more delivered straight to your inbox 🗓️✨

👉 Sign up now and let us keep you connected with Dayton: https://www.daytoncvb.com/media/newsletter/