June 7, 2025 – Nook & Needle — a first-of-its-kind cross-stitch and book shop — will open its doors in the Dayton Arcade’s North Arcade retail marketplace in late summer. Founded in 2024, Nook & Needle is Dayton’s only dedicated cross-stitch store and the region’s first boutique to pair cross-stitch with curated literature. Founded by brother and sister duo and …
First Friday event happening next month in Dayton’s revitalized North Arcade
May 27, 2025 – The Dayton Arcade is hosting an inaugural First Friday event on June 6 featuring 15 local vendors in the North Arcade’s first-floor concourse. The North Arcade, featuring 7,500 square feet of retail space, is part of the second phase of the Dayton Arcade’s redevelopment plans. Attendees can expect a variety of products from handmade crafts and …
New art exhibit at Arcade emphasizes peace, unity, freedom
May 21 2025 – A global art exhibition has made its way to downtown Dayton in time for the opening of the NATO spring session. “Think Freedom” is an interactive installation highlighting themes of peace, unity and freedom. Four hundred metallic birds now hang in the Dayton Arcade’s rotunda, each carrying messages of peace from young people around the world, …
New Montessori high school to open in downtown Dayton’s Arcade
May 15, 2025 – A new high school will be coming to downtown Dayton next school year. Valor Montessori High School, an independent school, will open in August at 31 S. Main St., in the Hub Powered by PNC Bank. In its first year, the school will enroll ninth and tenth grade students. Brian McWhorter, the school’s board vice president, …
Downtown’s newest hotel nears opening date in historic Dayton Arcade
May 15, 2025 – Downtown Dayton’s newest hotel is nearly ready for check-in. The Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown — located within the iconic Dayton Arcade — will begin greeting guests on May 19. The new addition to downtown Dayton is a joint venture between Century Hotel Group, Cross Street Partners, Witness Investments and Model Group, with Century Hotel Group …
A sweet addition: Luke’s Custom Cakes to open new bakery in Dayton Arcade
May 6, 2025 – A regional bakery known for its custom creations is expanding into the heart of downtown. With plans to open a new location inside a historic Dayton facility, the expansion marks a sweet addition to the city’s dining landscape. Luke’s Custom Cakes, a Hamilton bakery offering custom cakes and desserts, is expanding with a new retail location in …
New cashless convenience store opens in Downtown Dayton
April 15, 2025 – A new cashless convenience store has opened in the Dayton Arcade. The owner of Beyond Grocery, Jaye Willoughby, is a proud University of Dayton graduate. “I’m really excited to be in this space and be able to show people what it means to be a flyer,” Willoughby said. The Downtown Dayton Business is located in The …
Art installation to be displayed during NATO summit in Dayton
March 31, 2025 – Rep. Mike Turner announced Monday that a public art installation will be on display during the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session in May. “Think Freedom,” a comprehensive public art project, will be on display in the Dayton Arcade this May. This is the first time the Sarajevo-based art piece will be on display in the United …
6888 Kitchen marks one year of success, helping small businesses
March 12, 2025 – March is Women’s History Month, and one local establishment is marking one year of both honoring women’s history while shaping the current community. The 6888 Kitchen Incubator was named in honor of the pioneering Black women who served in the U.S. Army in 1945, and decades later, the kitchen incubator is furthering that legacy of service to the community. …
Smales Pretzel Bakery opening new location in Dayton Arcade
March 6, 2025 – A bakery that has a history of serving locals dating back to 1906 is bringing its treats to downtown Dayton. Smales Pretzel Bakery is planning a second location inside the Dayton Arcade later this year, and it will have a mustard bar. “We’re honored to bring our family’s tradition back to the heart of downtown,” said …