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
05
December 05, 2026
Saturday
11:30 am — 12:30 pm
Saturday Morning 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.
05
December 05, 2026
Saturday
3:00 pm — 4:30 am
Family Open Studio
Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist.
06
December 06, 2026
Sunday
2:00 pm — 3:00 pm
Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ, performed by Matt Dierking and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium.
12
December 12, 2026
Saturday
11:30 am — 12:30 pm
Saturday Morning 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.
12
December 12, 2026
Saturday
3:00 pm — 4:30 am
Family Open Studio
Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist.
13
December 13, 2026
Sunday
2:00 pm — 3:00 pm
Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ, performed by Matt Dierking and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium.
16
December 16, 2026
Wednesday
6:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Art After Hours: Holiday Trivia
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December 19, 2026
Saturday
11:30 am — 12:30 pm
Saturday Morning 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.
19
December 19, 2026
Saturday
3:00 pm — 4:30 am
Family Open Studio
Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist.
20
December 20, 2026
Sunday
2:00 pm — 3:00 pm
Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ, performed by Matt Dierking and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium.
25
December 25, 2026
Friday
11:00 am — 5:00 pm
Museum is closed for Christmas
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December 26, 2026
Saturday
11:30 am — 12:30 pm
Saturday Morning 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.
26
December 26, 2026
Saturday
3:00 pm — 4:30 am
Family Open Studio
Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist.