
Front Street is Dayton's hub for art & culture
Front Street is celebrating sixty years as Dayton's hub for art & culture. With over 150 unique shops and boutiques to explore representing hundreds of artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs, Front Street has something for everyone! We even have a gym on site.
Front Street is a vibe, not a 9 to 5. We're open 7 days a week for visitors to roam our three large re-purposed industrial buildings. Each of our tenants maintain their own hours.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK | 7:00AM – 7:00PM
SPECIAL SATURDAY SHOP HOURS | 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Individual tenant hours vary
Front Street History
Originally a manufacturing hub, Front Street began its evolution into a modern arts & culture hub in 1965. Over the decades, Front Street has followed Dayton's ebbs and flows. Front Street is experiencing a renaissance as Dayton's hub for art & culture.
Front Street 60th Anniversary
We have lots of fun news and updates to share regarding our 60th Anniversary. Check it all out on our Anniversary landing page.
EVENTS
We're turning 60 and we're partying all year long! Don't miss out on these incredible events we have planned – from monthly Art Hops to our 60s-themed 60th Anniversary Bash! Check out the Events Calendar for all the latest!


ART HOPS
Each month, Front Street comes to life the first Friday & Saturday of the month! Fun for the whole family - food trucks, interactive art activities for the kids, and hundreds of shops to explore!
FIRST FRIDAYS | 5:00PM – 9:00PM
FIRST SATURDAYS | 11:00AM – 4:00PM
FRONT STREET | 1001 E Second Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
THE GREAT DAYTON FOOD TRUCK RALLY
Come hungry as dozens of food trucks descend on Front Street for The Great Dayton Food Truck Rally! Brought to you by Dayton Food Truck Rallies, this promises to be one of their best yet. Fill up on great local food before shopping our hundreds of unique boutiques to find the perfect piece for your collection. Everything from arts and crafts to clothing and jewelry – all that and more at Front Street.
FRIDAY, JULY 11 | 5:00PM – 9:00PM
SATURDAY, JULY 12 | 11:00AM – 4:00PM
FRONT STREET | 1001 E Second Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402


60TH ANNIVERSARY BASH
We're turning 60, so we're going to party like it's 1965! Bust out your platforms and crushed velvet and get ready to boogie the night away at this fun 60s-themed party! Our tenants are even competing in a retro JELL-O Salad competition – you won't want to miss this fun step back in time!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 | 5:00PM
FRONT STREET | 1001 E Second Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
FIND US
GPS ADDRESS: 1001 East Second Street Dayton, Ohio 45402
Our complex is conveniently located just off State Route 35 at Keowee and 3rd Street-across from the U-haul store.
FREE PARKING: We have multiple parking lots throughout our complex. Parking is always free
FRONT STREET
1001 E Second Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
7:00AM – 7:00PM
Individual tenant hours vary
FREE PARKING
For studio rental space please contact the office at: 937-331-9061.
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