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It’s First Friday and Downtown Dayton Will Be Hopping

January 2, 2026 By Dayton937

The beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free event that runs from
5 -10 pm at many locations throughout downtown, coordinated by the Downtown Dayton Partnership..

Add to all this everything going on at the restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theaters, comedy club, movie theater and more that make up the downtown mix.

See below for detailed information about specific happenings during tonight’s First Friday.

First Friday at Front Street: Help ring in the new year of creativity at Front Street! Bring your holiday guests to enjoy an evening inside the largest community of artists and artisans in the midwest! First Fridays are your opportunity to explore what goes on behind these red bricks! Many artists and artisan create new and exciting projects to display and discuss!

• ClubEvolutionDayton, 130 N. Patterson Blvd.: $2 Cherry Bombs during karaoke from 10p-2a!
• The Dayton Beer Company, 41 Madison St.: Happy Hour runs 3-5 p.m.! Enjoy $1 off all DBC core beers.
• The Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave.: Enjoy Happy Hour specials from 3-6 p.m.!
• The Foundry Rooftop, 124 Madison St.: Enjoy an amazing view of Day Air Ballpark and downtown Dayton alongside delicious wood-fired cuisine. Igloo rentals are available now for parties of up to 6!

• Lily’s Dayton, 329 E. Fifth St.: First Friday Happy Hour: Happy hour pricing on bao buns for $3.25/each and $6 highball cocktails, $2 off all glass pours of wine, and $1 off craft beers on tap.
• Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St.: Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. with ½ off drafts and apps, $2 off liquor!
• Pins Mechanical Co. , 416 E. First St.: Fireball Friday at Pins Mechanical Co.! Half-off Fireball and Fireball Blazin’ Apple all day on Fridays. Plus, Happy Hour from 4-7PM, with half-off select draft beers and $3 off specialty cocktails.
• Salar Restaurant and Lounge, 400 E. Fifth St., 937-203-3999: Kick off your First Friday with happy hour at Salar from 4-6 p.m. with cocktail specials, $5 house wine pours, $1 off of all beers, and bar bites specials. Enjoy dinner, too, available for dine in or carryout.
• The Silos, 810 E. First St.: Stop in to try The Silos’ new signature N/A cocktail menu!
• Sueño , 607 E. Third St.: Happy hour at the bar runs from 4-6 p.m.!
• Tender Mercy, 607 E. Third St. (Lower Level), Happy Hour runs from 4-6 p.m. featuring half-off select Signature Cocktails, beer, and wine.
• Troll Pub at the Wheelhouse, 216 Wayne Ave.: Every Friday at the Troll Pub is part of W.T.F Happy Hours: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 4-7 p.m. featuring 1/2 Priced Pints & 1/2 priced apps, and $4 Fireball Shots.
• Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St., 937-461-1101: Enjoy Half-off Happy Hour every day 3-7pm! $3 wells and half off select appetizers.
• Winans Chocolates + Coffees , 221 N. Patterson Blvd.: Happy Hour from 4 – 7 pm $1 off any glass of wine from our menu. $2 off each glass if you bring a friend!

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Downtown Dayton, First Friday, Front Street


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