3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ceremonial ribbon cutting marking a momentous milestone for our newly renovated facility.
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Open House
Complimentary light bites and non-alcoholic beverages
Beer & Wine available for purchase
Guided tours of the fully reimagined and renovated facility
An exciting lineup of entertainment including:
- Bounce Houses provided by A&S Party Rental
- Character Performances + Meet & Greets by The Fairy Godmother Events
- Caricature drawings by Dennis Porter
- Face Painting by The Fairy Godmother Events
- BLAZE Appearances - The Dayton Dragons' newest mascot
- Features from America's Packard Museum
- Giveaways from your favorite Dayton organizations
- Custom LED Wall installation with photo backdrops
- Wright B Flyer half-scale model & Model T
- A Live DJ and Music by Pro Sound A
Since its grand opening in 1973, the Dayton Convention Center has been a cornerstone of connection and celebration in downtown Dayton. This transformation wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of our incredible community—and we can’t wait to welcome you back through our doors.
Admission is completely FREE, and all members of the community are welcome.
Bring your friends, your family, and your Dayton pride—we’ll take care of the rest.