Outdoor lunch season officially kicks off TODAY with launch of Courthouse Square food and entertainment

Ah, the time has finally come. We can all head outside to enjoy our lunch break. Even better than heading outside, is heading into some fun.

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Today kicks off Downtown Dayton Partnership's free lunchtime entertainment at Courthouse Square with LiftOff Entertainment. Each day has a different program scheduled with recurring themes like Music Monday, Trivia Tuesday and more. To see the entire schedule, visit the Downtown Dayton website.

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From bands, to dancers, to live trivia, arts groups and more, the square is where you’ll find a good time. There are other special events including celebrations and anniversaries scheduled throughout the summer. This Friday is the Link bike share anniversary celebration.

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The program includes patio umbrella and bistro-style tables, cornhole, mini-golf, giant chess and checkers, and other games and activities. Fun tournaments and other events also are planned to help you enjoy taking a break from the office, meeting up with friends and coworkers, and enjoying the sunshine during lunch.

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Food vendors will also set up on Courthouse Square each weekday so you can grab local grub on the go. Courtland’s, McNasty’s, Dogs for Dogs, and two new trucks — Claybourne Grille and Dawg House food trucks —will be regulars.

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You can also visit The Ohio Coffee Company (inside Fifth Third Center; they also have a grab-and-go deli case with salads and wraps), Carmen’s Deli (inside Kettering Tower), Citilites (inside Schuster Center), Oinkadoodlemoo (inside KeyBank Tower), the salad bar or sandwich station at Stop N Save; and the restaurants inside Talbott Tower, Hannah’s, Subway, and Homestyle Chili for lunch.

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Want to go?

WHAT: Lunchtime entertainment at Courthouse Square

WHERE: 23 N. Main St., Dayton

WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday

INFO: Website

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