September 25, 2026
Oktoberfest 2026: Preview Party
The annual Oktoberfest Preview Party takes place on the Friday of Oktoberfest weekend, 7-11 PM Oktoberfest includes a fully covered Main Stage area and Food Court, plus a TV Tent.
Event Details
04
October 04, 2025
through
December 27, 2025
11:30 am — 12:30 pm
Saturday Community Tour
Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History, Art and Architecture, Global Celebrations, and Art Basics for Everyone. Free with adm
05
October 05, 2025
through
December 28, 2025
1:00 pm — 2:00 pm
Sunday Community Tour Permanent Galleries
Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History, Art and Architecture, Global Celebrations, and Art Basics for Everyone. Free with adm
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December 08, 2025
Monday
6:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Holiday Classics Trivia with The Rubi Girls
Join the Dayton Art Institute for Holiday Classics Trivia with The Rubi Girls! We'll be hosting three rounds of trivia, testing your knowledge of holiday animated classics, pop culture and more, featu
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December 13, 2025
Saturday
11:30 am — 1:30 pm
Community Workshop: Sacred Circles: A Mandala Workshop
Participants will explore the ancient and symbolic art of mandala making. This is a practice rooted in balance, unity and self-expression. Through guided prompts and intuitive drawing, you'll create y