Meetings

2017 Dayton Days Vendor Application & Information   The “Dayton Days” Autumn Celebration is a very popular arts and crafts festival held annually on the first Saturday in October (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) in historic downtown Dayton.  The festival … Read more

Wed., Dec. 6th (6:30 p.m.) at the Dayton Learning Center

Age groups: 3 & under, 4-5, 6-7, 8-10

Join us for the Dayton Redbud Festival on April 14th from 10am-4pm on College Street! 75+ Arts and Crafts Vendors Shopping at Dayton merchants Food Beer and Wine Music: Standing Room Only, Doug Tumer, & Brent Funkhouser Free Horse-Drawn Carriage … Read more

Music: Todd Schlabach, 7pm, College Street Pavilion (360 College Street, Dayton, VA 22821) Music events are located at College Street Pavilion. Entrance is $5/person; 12 and under are free. If you bring a $5+ receipt from a purchase made at … Read more

Movie: Despicable Me 3 (PG), 8:30pm, College Street Pavilion (360 College Street, Dayton, VA 22821) Movies are shown at College Street Pavilion. Movies are free of charge and are displayed on a 16’x9’ blow up movie screen. Don’t forget your … Read more

Come roast hotdogs & smores (provided) while enjoying some pickin’ and grinnin’ at a bonfire located behind Park View Federal Credit Union (305 Mason Street, Dayton). This event will be dependent on the weather and wind conditions for the burn … Read more

Movie: Moana (PG), 8:30pm, College Street Pavilion (360 College Street, Dayton, VA 22821) Movies are shown at College Street Pavilion. Movies are free of charge and are displayed on a 16’x9’ blow up movie screen. Don’t forget your neighbor and … Read more

Colonial Trades Fair, 10am, Fort Harrison (335 Main Street, Dayton, VA) Fort Harrison’s annual Colonial Trades Fair is from 10am-4pm on 6/23. The fort is located at 335 Main Street, Dayton. Learn how the settlers of the Valley depended on … Read more

Music: Mike Davis, 7pm, College Street Pavilion (360 College Street, Dayton, VA 22821) Music events are located at College Street Pavilion. Entrance is $5/person; 12 and under are free. If you bring a $5+ receipt from a purchase made at … Read more

Music: Mike Davis, 7pm, College Street Pavilion (360 College Street, Dayton, VA 22821) Music events are located at College Street Pavilion. Entrance is $5/person; 12 and under are free. If you bring a $5+ receipt from a purchase made at … Read more

Mini Waterpark, 2pm, College Street Pavilion (360 College Street, Dayton, VA 22821) We’re turning College Street Pavilion into a mini waterpark! Kids of all ages are welcome to join us for inflatable pools, slides, & water games.

The Dayton Muddler is a unique adventure course through the Town of Dayton, starting at College Street Pavilion. The race supports our Nation’s military personnel who suffer injuries of the mind, body, or soul. Visit www.daytonva.us/muddler for additional information!

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE SHOP LOCAL – CELEBRATE THE SEASON HELP OTHERS – EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY BUSINESS OPEN HOUSES – PARTY, PARADE, TREE LIGHTING, GIVING TREE & MORE! Day One – Customer Appreciation at The Dayton Market                        Saturday,  November 10th, … Read more

Saturday, December 8th Parade Begins at 4:30 PM Line-up will take place at the Municipal Building located at 125 Eastview Street, beginning at 3:00 pm.  Staging for large entries (fire trucks, large vehicles etc.) will be on South Main St. … Read more

Individual Residences Throughout the Town

Prior to the airing of our first movie of the season, Star Wars –The Last Jedi, please join us for a family-style gathering at the Pavilion as we celebrate the facility’s new name — DOVE PARK. Feel free to bring … Read more

Join us for the annual Bonfire behind the Parkview Federal Credit Union!  This will be an opportunity to hang out with family, friends and neighbors. We will have S’Mores’ ingredients available (while supplies last). Note: We will also have a … Read more

Come learn about trades of the past from our talented tradespeople! Dance with the Shenandoah Colonial Dance group. Learn how a flintlock musket is fired.  Hand crafted goods for sale. Food available. Free to all who seek to learn about … Read more

After the Fort Harrison Colonial Trades Fair, join the fun across the field at Dove Park (formerly College Street Pavilion) for a FREE concert with the wonderful sounds of the THIEVES OF BURDEN band!  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, … Read more

Free concert with Jimmy O! Enjoy the soothing and entertaining music from an area talent!

The annual Mini Water Park is for “kids of all ages” and we invite you and your family to join us for the summer fun! We’re aiming to have plenty of ways for you to get wet — inflatable pools, … Read more

Rock the night away with the sounds of the Danczet Rock Band!  This free concert is a great way to celebrate the completion of The Dayton Muddler. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, along with friends, family and neighbors for … Read more

Another Town Social — Join Mayor Sam Lee and fellow residents as we enjoy an evening of music and dance at the Blue Ridge Christian School (still know by some as the Dayton Learning Center)!  Bring your family and friends … Read more

The Cardboard Boat Races have been canceled due to a lack of registrations. We apologize for any inconvenience and/or disappointment this may cause.

We’re hoping for a lovely Fall-weather like evening to grill hotdogs and enjoy a peaceful outing at Dove Park!  The Town will supply chips and water as well.  We will also have the ingredients available for S’mores! At dusk, we can … Read more

Movie: Lego Batman (PG), College Street Pavilion (360 College Street, Dayton, VA 22821) Movies are shown at dusk at Dove Park. Movies are free of charge and are displayed on a 16’x9’ blow up movie screen. Don’t forget your neighbor … Read more

Now through November 15, 2019, visit any six participating shops &/or restaurants within the Town of Dayton and get your card punched to be eligible for great prizes including a 3 day/2 night vacation package, ski season passes, or combo … Read more

Featuring local specials, holiday open houses, and community events. Shop Local this Holiday Season. Click here for a detailed event calendar with more information.

Join us for our annual Christmas Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting celebration. The parade will go through town and end at Dove Park. The tree lighting, Christmas carols, hot cocoa, etc. will all occur within Dove Park! If you wish … Read more

Please take a few minutes of your time to complete a survey on the Dayton Police Department.  The purpose of this survey is to help us better understand how the Dayton Community perceives the Police Department and to ask for … Read more

JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORS AND THE DAYTON POLICE OFFICERS FOR COFFEE AND CONVERSATION! No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! For more information, please contact Officer T. … Read more

The Town Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for Saturday, April 11 has been canceled. We hope to plan something fun once the Coronavirus situation is over. Keep watching our website and/or Facebook page!    

Due to the Coronavirus / COVID-19 crisis, the annual Dayton Community Yard Sale is postponed. A new date is pending.

Due to the Coronavirus / COVID-19 crisis, the concert has been postponed. A new date is pending.

Out of concern for public health and safety, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Redbud Festival. We know that residents and visitors alike have been looking forward to the shopping, dining and entertainment that the … Read more

A New Shade of Blue will be bringing entertainment to Dove Park as part of our summer concert series! Come out for an evening of bluegrass entertainment from 7-9 p.m.  This is a free outdoor concert, weather permitting.  Bring your … Read more

COVID-19 UPDATE: The Muddler – Dayton, VA 2020 Cancelled! Out of concern for public health and safety, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Muddler. We know that participants, teams, and spectators have been looking forward … Read more

Josh Davidson will be bringing entertainment to Dove Park as part of our summer concert series! Come out for an evening of entertainment from 7-9 p.m.  This is a free outdoor concert, weather permitting.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets … Read more

What started as a Merle Haggard Tribute among a Grottoes family has turned into Big City Band.  BCB plays a mixture of traditional country, classic and southern rock.  Come join all the BCB fans (better known as BCB Strangers)  for … Read more

Can’t get to DMV?  DMV is coming to DAYTON! Tuesday, September 1, 2020; Wednesday, September 2, 2020, 9am until 4pm each day in the Downstairs Assembly Room of Dayton Town Hall (Mason Street entrance). Services offered by appointment only and … Read more

Can’t get to DMV?  DMV is coming to DAYTON! Tuesday, September 1, 2020; Wednesday, September 2, 2020, 9am until 4pm each day in the Downstairs Assembly Room of Dayton Town Hall (Mason Street entrance). Services offered by appointment only and … Read more

Join us for an evening of great music from 7-9 p.m. in Dayton’s Dove Park on September 19, 2020.  This is a free outdoor concert, weather permitting.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and spend an enjoyable Saturday night in … Read more

Dayton Days Autumn Celebration Postponed until October 2, 2021 Out of concern for public health and safety, the Town of Dayton has made the very difficult decision to postpone the 41st Annual Dayton Days Autumn Celebration until October 2, 2021. … Read more

Join us for an evening of great music from 6-8 p.m. in Dayton’s Dove Park on October 3, 2020.  This is a free outdoor concert, weather permitting.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and spend an enjoyable Saturday night in … Read more

JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORS AND THE DAYTON POLICE OFFICERS FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2020! This event is typically held the first Tuesday in August, but has been moved to October due to COVID restrictions. Join your neighbors and the Dayton Police … Read more