Pride at the Prarie
2025-08-02 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Shawnee Prairie Preserve, 4267 State Route 502, Greenville, OH, 45331
Pride celebration for all ages in Darke County Ohio

Alter Fest
2025-08-29 18:00 - 23:59 | Alter High School, 940 W David Road, Kettering, OH, 45429, United States
AlterFest brings the community together every Labor Day weekend for classic festival fun. Kids can enjoy rides and games, while adults try their luck at card games and unwind with a cold drink.

Don’t miss out on crowd favorites like the famous grilled chicken and other festival eats. Wrap up your summer with this local tradition

Friday
August 29
6:00 PM to 12:00 AM
6:00-11:00
Alumni Lounge
6:00-10:00
$30 UnlimitedRide Bands
6:00-8:00
Face Painting
6:30-8:30
Britches Down
9:00-11:00
The Bowl Cuts
Saturday
August 30
12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
12:00
Alter HS Band performs in Entertainment Tent
1:00-5:00
Facepainting
3:00
Alter HS Band Perform on Turf Field
4:00-5:30
The Hathaways
6:00-8:00
The Fries
8:30-11:00
Spungewurthy

Sunday
August 31
12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
1:00-5:00
$30 UnlimitedRide Bands
2:00
Irish Dancers
2:00-4:00
Face Painting
2:00-3:00
The School of Rock Beavercreek
4:00-5:30
The FIVE Band
6:00-8:00
The Ryan Adams Band
8:30-11:00
Barely Able

Ren Fest Opening Weekend
2025-08-30 10:30 - 19:00 | Renaissance Park, 10542 East State Route 73, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Hear ye, hear ye, the Queen announces the opening of the Ohio Renaissance Festival This Labor Day Weekend!

Unforgettable Family Fun | Exciting Entertainment | Memorable Autumn Festivities
Your Search for “Family Events Near Me” Ends Here. Nothing screams “family fun” quite like the Ohio Renaissance Festival. Our enchanting village opens its gates for an unforgettable Labor Day weekend, offering a plethora of activities for kids and adults alike. Engage in thrilling games, witness spectacular live performances, and savor the taste of delightful medieval delicacies. We promise, our festival is the answer to your search for entertainment near you this fall.

Oktoberfest
2025-08-30 12:00 - 18:00 | Yellow Springs Barrel Room, 1475 Xenia Ave,, Yellow Springs, OH, 45387, United States
Oans, zwoa, drei, g’suffa: the party of the year is here! Oktoberfest returns to the Barrel Room Saturday, August 30th, from 12 to 6PM: this time bigger and better than ever.
We’re taking the party outside into our parking lot! We’ll be pouring beer outside all day from our pour trailer, as well as indoors at the bar, and we’ll have specialty build-your-own radlers and shandies available for imbibing. Enjoy the sunshine, have a pint (or a few), and celebrate Oktoberfest in the Springs.
We’ll be here rain or shine, with a tent ready at the pour trailer in case of any incoming weather. And don’t forget those dirndls, lederhosen, and sausage tossing skills! Everyone’s encouraged to dress in their most Oktober-festive attire, and we’ll have our traditional slate of games to keep this Oktoberfest party rolling. Our own Elliot Cromer will be master of ceremonies for the day’s events, and A Cut Above and Dobo’s Delights will be joining us with eats.
And, of course, don’t forget the beer: Festbier Pale German Lager and Oktoberfest Märzen will be flowing all night long.
Fest Events:12:00 | The Party Starts!3:00 | Stein Holding Contest4:00 | Sausage Toss5:00 | Costume Contest5:45 | Last Call
Note: to keep everyone safe during the party, we will not be filling glass/ceramic steins this year. We apologize for the inconvenience, and promise there’s plenty of fun still to be had!

Kettering Holiday At Home
2025-08-31 10:00 - 18:00 | Lincoln Park Commons, Government Center, Kettering, OH, United States
Saddle up for a country-themed Labor Day Weekend at Kettering’s Holiday at Home festival! This year’s “Going Country” celebration brings live country music, a free kids’ zone, arts and crafts vendors, and plenty of tasty food to Lincoln Park.
Car lovers can check out Sunday’s VW showcase and Monday’s invitational auto show. Don’t miss the big parade kicking off at 10 on Monday— get there early for the best view!
GALA
Saturday 8/30/2025 6:00p-10:00p at the Presidential Banquet Center

Parade
Monday 9/1/2025 9:55a-12:00p
5K run/walk
Monday 9/1/2025Kids Run starts at 7:50a
5K starts at 8:00a
Auto show
Sunday 8/31/2025 VW Auto Show 11:00a-4:00p
Monday 9/1/2025 Invitational Auto Show 12:00p-5:00p

10th Annual Oktoberfest
2025-09-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co, 109 W. North St. (Parking @ 102 W. Columbia St), Springfield, OH, 45504, United States
Break out the lederhosen and the dirndl and help us celebrate our 10th annual Oktoberfest! We moved the date to kick off the season this year! Food trucks, Oktoberfest beer, German pretzels, and of course….oom-pah courtesy of the Sauerkraut German Band both nights from 6-10pm!

𝗢𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
2025-09-05 18:00 - 23:59 | Springboro United Church of Christ, 5 West Mill Street, Springboro, OH, 45066, United States
Looking for a fun, unforgettable local event this fall? Don’t miss Oktoberfest Springboro—a must-attend celebration at Springboro United Church of Christ, happening Friday and Saturday, September 5–6!

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙖𝙥:
Classic beer hall favorites
German-style food & live music
Family-friendly attractions and community fun
Festival atmosphere right in the heart of Springboro

This event captures exactly what I love about local life—community spirit, great food, and shared experiences. Whether you’re a longtime local or just passing through, Oktoberfest Springboro feels warm, authentic, and full of heart.

German Dinners
(includes two side dishes)

Chicken Goulash
Schnitzel
Jagerschnitzel
Roasted Chicken
Two Bratwurst
Cabbage Rolls
Schweinebraten

Side Dishes
(select 2 side per dinner)

German Green Beans
German Potato Salad
Green Cabbage and Bacon
Mashed Potatoes
Red Cabbage and Apples
Käsespätzle
Sauerkraut
Spätzle

German Wurst
(select 2 side per dinner)

Apple Gouda Chicken Wurst
Beirwurst
Bratwurst
Cheddar Mettwurst
Garlic Knockwurst
Hot Dogs
Spicy Pepper Jack Mettwurst
Swiss Mettwurst

Snacks

German Fries
Bacon Maple Glazed Pretzel Donuts
Pretzels (Bavarian Style & Soft)
Landjaeger
Pickles
Sauerkraut Balls
Schnitzel Sandwich
Deep Fried Wisconsin Cheese Curds

Desserts

Cream Puffs
Apple Strudel
Black Forest Cake
Cherry Strudel
Beehives
German Chocolate Cake
Cheese Strudel
Lebkuchenherz
(Heart Shaped Cookies)
Schnecken w/Raisins
Cinnamon Crisp
Pretzel Donuts and Cheese Strudel
Brownies

Sister Cities of Vandalia Oktoberfest
2025-09-05 18:00 - 23:59 | Vandalia Sports Complex, 1101 Stonequarry Road, Vandalia, OH, 45377, USA
SISTER CITIES OF VANDALIA is a nonprofit international organization dedicated to fostering global friendship, understanding, & communication. Sister Cities of Vandalia is wholly funded by the Vandalia Oktoberfest falls on the first weekend after Labor Day

September 5 & 6, 2025

at the Vandalia Sports Complex
1111 Stonequarry Road – Dayton 45414

Friday: 6pm – midnight
Saturday: noon – midnight

$7.00 Admission Each Day
(children under 10 – free)
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Entertainment

FRIDAY:
Naked Karate Girls

SATURDAY:
2pm-5pm: Brothers In Law (the band)
5:30pm Liederkranz Dancers
6:30 pm: Stein Hold Competition – USSA State Qualifier
7:30-11:30 pm: Music Bingo w/Todd Moore
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NO ANIMALS ALLOWED
Service Animals Welcome

Sister Cities of Vandalia OKTOBERFEST
2025-09-05 18:00 - 2025-09-06 23:55 | Vandalia Rec Center, 1111 Stonequarry Rd, Vandalia, OH, United States
September 5 & 6, 2025

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION
at the Vandalia Sports Complex (1111 Stonequarry Road – Dayton 45414)

Friday: 6pm – midnight
Saturday: noon – midnight

$7 admission (kids under 10 – free)
No Pets. Service animals welcome.

Visit the HUGE TENT full of Arts & Crafts vendors!!
Friday:

Naked Karate Girls 8pm

Saturday:

Stein Hold Competition – USSA State Qualifer
Music Bingo w/ Todd Moore: 7:30-11:30 pm

Pop, water, wine, draft craft and domestic beers, craft bottled beer, Angry Orchard, Seltzers, and so much more!

Cabbage Rolls, Giant German Brats, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Schnitzel, Homemade Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Pretzels, Baked Goods.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION

Brimstone Haunt
2025-09-12 19:00 - 23:00 | brimstone Haunt, 472 Brimstone Rd, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Ohio’s Premier Haunted Scream Park
Haunted Hayride
The Brimstone Farm was once a prosperous family farm. Now, it is a place full of long-lost memories, stories, and curses. Many horrors have been reported in these fields but not many are willing to talk about the events that occur in the corn. Come see what’s waiting for you around every twist and turn.
The BOG
Experience the rebirth of THE BOG, a petrifying legend brought back to life from the Springboro Haunted Hayride and Black Bog
The Brimstone Haunt goes back to its roots and renames the Forgotten Forest to THE BOG! Will you emerge from the shadows, heart racing and breathless, to tell the tale of your encounter with THE BOG?
Psychosis
Around every dark corner awaits disturbing scenes of horror that will pull you further from reality. Get the yell scared out of you as you wind through the dark maze-like pathways trying to find a way out. Or surrender to the darkness and join the horror in a permanent state of Psychosis.
Zombie Assault
The zombie apocalypse is here. The infection has spread to every corner of the globe and the future seems bleak. There is a small refugee camp nearby that has managed to fight off the hoard and is heavily reinforced. Board our armored bus with a group of fellow survivors and a small assault team who will protect you in transit to the camp and see if you can survive the zombie assault.
Directions:

Coming from I-75: Take Exit 38 (Springboro/Franklin) and head East on State Route 73 for 15 miles then turn left on Brimstone Road.
Coming from I-71: Take Exit 45 (Waynesville) and head West on State Route 73 for 2 miles then turn right on Brimstone Road.

Land of Illusion Scream Park
2025-09-12 19:00 - 23:59 | Land of Illusion, 8762 Thomas Rd, Middletown, OH, 45042, United States
ONE All Access Pass = Unlimited Terror! One ticket gets you unlimited entries to ALL SIX AWARD-WINNING HAUNTS, including:. The Best Haunted Trail in Ohio – voted by Ohio Valley Haunts
The Most Brutal Trail – crowned by The Scare Factor
1 ticket, 6 attractions = all night fun! .Prepare yourself for the most spine-chilling experience of your life at the USA’s #1 Haunted Scream Park, Land of Illusion. As we open for our 29th season in 2025, we promise to deliver terror like never before..This year, we’re going LIGHTS OUT! Our newest attraction, built entirely from the ground up, is unlike anything we’ve done before. Total darkness. No safety nets. Just YOU… the black void… and whatever you just touched. Squishy? Cold? Hairy? You’ll never know.. The park has been reimagined with immersive detail—twisted haunted houses, disorienting trails, and unexpected horrors around every corner. It’s fear turned into an artform.. Every weekend is themed, and 2025 brings the return of:
6th Annual KLOWN Invasion Weekend
6th Annual EDM Weekend
9th Annual Witches Weekend – our most popular event yet!. Between screams, enjoy live entertainment, a fully stocked bar, and specialty themed cocktails. Refuel with Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken and Cassano’s Pizza, two local favorites. . With new terrifying attractions and relentless fear, your screams will echo through the night—and your nightmares will follow you home..So…Enter if you dare. Leave if you can.

Face Your Fears: Hotel of Terror
2025-09-12 20:00 - 23:59 | Hotel of Terror, 1291 Cold Spring Rd., Springfield, OH, 45502, United States
Face your fears is an intense haunted house, that will take you back in time to a hotel from the 1850’s. Truly haunted. What’s your phobia?
Ohio’s scariest haunted hotel is back to celebrate it’s 14th year of providing terror to those who dare to enter! There is absolutely no other Haunt like Face Your Fears in Springfield, OH. Come and check yourself into Face Your Fears Hotel of Terror—open Fridays and Saturdays from 8-12pm.
September 12, 2025 – November 1, 2025
$22.00 Per Person
Fast Pass $30.00 Per Person
VIP (includes touch passes) $40.00 Per Person
Touch Pass $3.00 Per Person
We Reserve The Right To Limit The Number of Fast Passes and VIP Passes Sold Per Night Due to Volume of Guest!

Dayton Scream Park
2025-09-12 20:00 - 23:59 | Dayton Scream Park, 5117 Valley Pike, Dayton, OH, 45424, United States
Celebrating our 23rd year anniversary in 2025
Don’t miss Dayton, Ohio’s premiere haunted attraction! We’ve received over 100 awards and counting, we made the top 13 list in the haunted house industry last year covering Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky! New Structure, NEW scenes, NEW props, NEW monsters, with updated HAUNTED COMPOUND!!!
Dayton Scream Park, located one mile behind Stebbins High School & three miles east of the Dayton Children’s open for the 2025 season Friday and Saturday nights starting September 12- November 1.

2025-09-13 10:00 - 22:00 | Alematic Artisan Ales, 6182 chambersburg, Huber Heights, OH, 45424, United States
Oktoberfest kicks off this weekend at Alematic + B-Side!

Starting this Saturday, 9/13, we’re bringing the flavor with:
Bavarian Smash Burgers
Münch Morning Sandwiches
House-made beer cheese + spicy German mustard
Jäger Mules + October Skies Märzen on tap

Grab your crew, bring your appetite, and let’s make it a weekend

Oktoberfest
2025-09-13 12:00 - 21:00 | Branch & Bone Artisan Ales, 905 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH, United States
Join us Saturday, September 13th starting at Noon for a full day packed with great beer, delicious food, and nonstop fun.

We’ll be pouring a stellar Oktoberfest lineup including Märzen, Gorlami Italian Pilsner, Shared the Years Rye Dunkel, and Microcastle.

Claybourne GRILLE will be here serving up a special Oktoberfest menu to keep you fueled all day.

Expect exclusive Branch & Bone Oktoberfest steins and enamel pins, a beer puppeteer, photobooth fun, and the always epic stein hoisting competition.

Lewisburg Haunted Cave
2025-09-13 19:00 - 23:59 | Lewisburg Haunted Cave, 4392 Swishers Mill Rd, Lewisburg, OH, 45338, United States
What’s Scarier than a REAL CAVE?
Darkness descends and fear takes on a whole new meaning as The Lewisburg Haunted Cave reawakens its sinister spirit on the most terrifying date of the year—Friday the 13th! As the clock strikes, Ohio’s most bone-chilling haunt opens its doors 80 feet below the surface, promising to deliver blood-curdling thrills and screams echoing through the deep
Prepare for a season of nightmares! This year, The Lewisburg Haunted Cave unveils new, spine-tingling scenes and petrifying attractions designed to send shivers down your spine. Even the bravest souls will find themselves trembling, as terrifying surprises lurk in every shadowy corner. Are you ready to face what waits in the dark?
But don’t be mistaken—this isn’t your average haunted house. The Lewisburg Haunted Cave is a real, underground cave and holds the title of the world’s longest haunt. Stretching the boundaries of fear, the one-hour journey plunges you into a subterranean labyrinth where each step takes you deeper into horror.
Not ready for full-blown terror? No problem. For those looking for a break from the frights, the Haunted Cave also offers a non-scary Mine Tour. This tour takes you on a journey through the cave’s history and geology—without the heart-pounding scares. To experience the best of both worlds, check out our Combo Deal, which includes both the Haunted Cave and the Mine Tour at a discounted rate.
For those who prefer a chill over chills, don’t miss the special Lights On Flashlight Tour. This one-time event on October 19th from 3-5pm gives guests a chance to explore the cave with the lights on—perfect for families or those who want to see the cave without the fear of chasing them at every turn.
Skip the line and save! Fast Passes and online ticket sales make your night of terror even smoother. Buy your tickets in advance online and save a few bucks. On-site tickets are cash-only, so plan accordingly—and remember, the cave is open rain or shine, and it never sells out!
Opening weekend kicks off on Friday the 13th, with the cave running every Friday and Saturday night through Halloween. This isn’t just another haunted attraction—it’s an unforgettable experience in a REAL cave, and the scare of a lifetime is waiting for you. Dare to descend into the darkness? Gather your bravest friends, summon your courage, and prepare to face your deepest fears at The Lewisburg Haunted Cave.
IF you are in line by midnight you will be sold a ticket. We do not sell out of tickets or take reservations.

Tickets are Cheaper Online. Save Time and $Money$ by pre purchasing tickets online.
Combo ticket is only available Online.
CASH ONLY at the Haunted Cave, There is an ATM near the Ticket booth. For those wanting to use a Credit Card plan on pre-purchasing tickets Online.

Fast Pass ticket is $60 dollars any night for any person including kids. Fast Pass skips most but not all of the line. If you have been to the cave before the fast pass takes you directly to the Cave entrance. You will still have to wait in line on the hill. This is not a Front of the line pass or an instant access. You can upgrade from a normal Ticket to a Fast Pass at anytime for the difference in price.
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Sidney Haunted Woods
2025-09-13 20:00 | 615 Lyons Rd., Washington Township, OH, 45459, United States
Family Friendly and self guided tour through half a mile of dark woods out in the country….where no one knows where your at. See if you make it out ALIVE or if you will become one of the bodies left behind. We are located in Sidney, north of Dayton and south of Lima.
Welcome to the 28th annual Sidney Haunted Woods. Our first day this year is Saturday September 13th and we will run Saturday nights through October 25th. Open at dark and we run until the crowds die down. Prices are the same as they were last year. CASH ONLY $20 for general admission. $14 for discounted tickets. (Discounted tickets are for first responders, past and active military personnel, groups of 10 or more, and children 10 years and under). Children 5 years and younger are free.
Parking is free and families are encouraged to enjoy the handicapped accessible 3/4 mile trail of terror. A portion of our proceeds will go to multiple charities so come on out and support a good cause.
CASH ONLY $20 for general admission. $14 for discounted tickets. (Discounted tickets are for first responders, past and active military personnel, groups of 10 or more, and children 10 years and under). Children 5 years and younger are free.

Opening Night Hell’s Dungeon
2025-09-13 20:00 - 23:30 | Hell’s Dungeon, 3866 Linden Ave, Dayton, OH, 45432, United States
Opening Night at Hell’s Dungeon just got even more terrifying…ly awesome.

Before you run from the screams and face your sins… we’re asking you to do something good.

Something that might just make you a hero to a face you’ve never met—
a slobbery, stubborn, adorable Badass Bulldog in need.

Don’t scroll past this. Be the one who shows up. Be the one who makes a difference.

Even monsters have a soft spot for bulldogs. Let’s prove horror has a heart.

⸻

WHAT TO BRING:
(no chicken) treats • tuff toys • stuffy toys • Benebones (no rawhide)
pet wipes • Benadryl 600mg (plain w/ Guaifenesin only)
chlorhexidine wipes • Optixcare eye lube • blankets •
paper towels • disinfectant wipes

Hell’s Dungeon Haunted House – Dayton, OH
Opening Night – Sept. 13th, 2025
8PM – 1AM

Come for the horror. Stay for the heart.
Let’s fill the casket and help the bulldogs rise again

Puptoberfest Paw-ty
2025-09-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Eudora Brewing Company, 3022 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH, 45429, United States
It’s been too long since we’ve had a PAWty with our friends at Houndstown Dayton-Kettering. Join us on the patio September 14 between 3-5pm for a fun, floof-filled afternoon with your patio pup!
PAWTY DETAILS:
Pretzel Puzzle —> pay $1.00 to let your pup work their snoot & sniff out some delicious treats in a giant pretzel puzzle!
Doggie Beers —> let your dog get a taste of some true Oktoberfest joy with a pint of bone-broth beer!
DIY Pretzel Tug Toys —> make and take a DIY tug toy to enjoy at home!
Get a themed polaroid portrait courtest of the Houndstown photobooth!
Raffle Prize: be entered to win some awesome prizes from BOTH Houndstown and Eudora! Get 1 ticket for attending. Get 1 extra ticket for every person or pup in an Oktoberfest costume!
There is no cost to this event! Just come on over to the patio with your dog!
PLEASE NOTE: We LOVE dogs at Eudora, but cannot allow them inside for extended periods of time. All our food and drink is counter service. If you need to briefly go inside with your dog to order, that is okay. If it starts to rain or the patio becomes otherwise unsuitable, we cannot allow dogs to sit inside while you finish your drink/meal — plan accordingly!

Dunaways 2nd Annual Oktoberfest!
2025-09-19 16:00 - 23:59 | Dunaway’s Beef ‘N Ale, 508 W Main St, Troy, OH, 45373, United States
Welcome to Dunaways 2nd Annual Oktoberfest! The weekend will include:
– Special German Food Menu!– German Brew, Oktoberfest Craft Beers and your Favorite Domestics!– A Special Oktoberfest Cocktail!– LIVE MUSIC with the Freakquency at 5pm and Graveyard Daisies at 9pm– And much more!
Stay tuned for more information!

* Due to the special nature of this special event there will be a $5 Cover Charge for entrance to this event.

Haunted Castle of Carnage and Trail
2025-09-19 20:00 - 23:59 | Riverside Jaycees Haunted Castle, 1213 Harshman Rd, Riverside, OH, 45431, United States
The Riverside Jaycees have been operating this Haunt for 40 Seasons. We are the LONGEST RUNNING HAUNT IN THE MIAMI VALLEY. We are ran by 100% volunteers from our actors to the crew that builds. All proceeds are used to help children and families in our community. WE are a Non-Profit Organization and a 501(c)3 charitable organization.
Friday & Saturdays Dusk till Midnight, Sundays Dusk till 10pm (Sun. Must be in line by 9:30p)
🎃 This Haunt is not for the faint of heart. Concessions on site. Games and concessions available for an additional charge.
💡Lights On Kids Matinee October 18th, 2025 from noon-4pm
$20 per person | Free Parking. VIP/FAST PASS line for only $35 per person (no discounts allowed on VIP/FAST PASS admission)

The Oscar Wildes @ The Dublin Pub
2025-09-20 20:00 - 23:59 | Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OH, 45410, United States
Raise your glass and get ready to stomp your feet with The Oscar Wildes — the Irish folk/punk band bringing high-energy, whiskey-soaked anthems straight outta Cincinnati! With rowdy rhythms, gritty guitars, and sing-along choruses, they deliver the perfect blend of Celtic soul and punk rock fire. Whether you’re in it for the fiddle or the fury, this is a show you don’t want to miss!

Lederhosen Lunch @ DAI Oktoberfest
2025-09-26 11:00 - 13:30 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Raise your glass for the return of Oktoberfest, presented by Miller Lite, taking place September 26-28, 2025 on the museum grounds!
A Dayton tradition established in 1971, DAI’s Oktoberfest is southwest Ohio’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration and the museum’s largest annual fundraiser. Money raised by Oktoberfest helps support everything we do at the Dayton Art Institute.
Join us on Friday, September 26 as we kick off Oktoberfest weekend with the annual Lederhosen Lunch, followed by the Preview Party.
Oktoberfest Hours
Lederhosen Lunch: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.- free to attend
Preview Party: 7-11 p.m.
Oktoberfest – Saturday: Noon-11 p.m.
Oktoberfest – Sunday: Noon-7 p.m.
PARKING & SHUTTLES
Park for free at the University of Dayton parking lot on River Park Drive, between Patterson Blvd & Main St, behind the Dayton Marriott. From the lot, catch the free Oktoberfest shuttle directly to the event. The shuttle runs Friday evening for Preview Party and all day Saturday and Sunday for Oktoberfest.
Greater Dayton RTA will also provide free shuttles from downtown Dayton to Oktoberfest on Saturday and Sunday, as well as to Friday’s Lederhosen Lunch.
See our website for more details.
TICKETS
Saturday/Sunday General Admission
Advance Tickets: $12 adults; $8 seniors (60+) & youth (7-18); weekend pass $20
At the Gate: $15 adults; $10 seniors & youth; weekend pass $25
Children 6 and under admitted free
Tickets for Oktoberfest go on sale on August 6. Presale General Admission tickets for Saturday and Sunday are available online or at the Dayton Art Institute during regular museum hours. Please check our website for more details.
All proceeds from the event are to help benefit The Dayton Art Institute. This is one Dayton tradition you won’t want to miss!

Oktoberfest Preview Party 2025
2025-09-26 19:00 - 23:00 | Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, OH, 45405, USA
Oktoberfest Preview Party at the DAI
The annual Oktoberfest Preview Party takes place on the Friday of Oktoberfest weekend, 7-11 p.m. Preview Party guests enjoy great socializing in a casual, less-crowded atmosphere.
Oktoberfest includes a fully covered Main Stage area and Food Court, plus a TV Tent with four big-screen TVs for all the weekend sports action. Live music is featured on two stages throughout the weekend: traditional German music in the Food Court and a variety of bands on the Main Stage. The Oktoberfest Artisans will return in 2025, offering a wide range of unique items for sale.
Friday, September 26, 2025
7-11 p.m.
Tickets: Purchase early & save!
Advance tickets: $55 museum members; $75 non-members
All tickets purchased after 4 p.m. on September 26 are $95.

Geists & Ghosts Germantown Ghosts Tour!
2025-09-26 21:15 - 23:15 | Laff’s Germantown, 2 E Center St, Germantown, OH, 45327, United States
Our last tours vanished in days — grab your spot before they disappear!
Book now at P3paranormal.com

3rd Annual Oktoberfest at Long Shots
2025-09-27 11:00 - 22:00 | Long Shots Driving Range, 2315 South County Rd 25A, Troy, OH, 45373, United States
Our 3rd Annual Oktoberfest at Long Shots is coming in hot- and you don’t want to miss a second of it!
We’re pulling out all of the stops for another ultimate fall celebration!
Activities (times TBD):
Wiener Dog Races! (Stay tuned for more info/ ticket sales). Stein Hoisting Competitions Team Beer Relay
Live Music Schedule:
•Pete Presson (12-3pm)•Keaton Fout (3-6pm)•The Gage Thomas Full Band Performance (6-9pm)
Not to mention… We will be offering a specialty menu of authentic German classics with a Long Shots twist! German beer will be on tap as well, come on out & fill up your steins! PROST
Whether you’re here for the competitions, the music, cold beer, or just good vibes… Oktoberfest at Long Shots is going to be one for the books! STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION.

DAI Oktoberfest
2025-09-27 12:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-28 12:00 - 19:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Raise your glass for the return of Oktoberfest, presented by Miller Lite, taking place September 26-28, 2025 on the museum grounds!
A Dayton tradition established in 1971, DAI’s Oktoberfest is southwest Ohio’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration and the museum’s largest annual fundraiser. Money raised by Oktoberfest helps support everything we do at the Dayton Art Institute.
Join us on Friday, September 26 as we kick off Oktoberfest weekend with the annual Lederhosen Lunch, followed by the Preview Party.
Oktoberfest Hours
Lederhosen Lunch: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Preview Party: 7-11 p.m.
Oktoberfest – Saturday: Noon-11 p.m.
Oktoberfest – Sunday: Noon-7 p.m.
PARKING & SHUTTLES
Park for free at the University of Dayton parking lot on River Park Drive, between Patterson Blvd & Main St, behind the Dayton Marriott. From the lot, catch the free Oktoberfest shuttle directly to the event. The shuttle runs Friday evening for Preview Party and all day Saturday and Sunday for Oktoberfest.
Greater Dayton RTA will also provide free shuttles from downtown Dayton to Oktoberfest on Saturday and Sunday, as well as to Friday’s Lederhosen Lunch.
See our website for more details.
TICKETS
Saturday/Sunday General Admission
Advance Tickets: $12 adults; $8 seniors (60+) & youth (7-18); weekend pass $20
At the Gate: $15 adults; $10 seniors & youth; weekend pass $25
Children 6 and under admitted free
Tickets for Oktoberfest go on sale on August 6. Presale General Admission tickets for Saturday and Sunday are available online or at the Dayton Art Institute during regular museum hours. Please check our website for more details.
All proceeds from the event are to help benefit The Dayton Art Institute. This is one Dayton tradition you won’t want to miss!

Greene County Historical Society Ghost Walk South Tour
2025-09-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Greene County Ohio Historical Society, 74 West Church Street in, Xenia, OH, 45385, USA
Meet at the Greene County Historical Society
Brantley Carriage House
74 W Church St
Xenia, OH 45385
Join GCHS Board Member and fan of all things paranormal, Nick Shank, on the annual Ghost Walk! During the tour, enjoy the sights of the historical properties along the route, while Nick describes stories recorded from first-hand witnesses of ghostly encounters in these homes. With 3 tour routes to choose from, even returning attendees will get to hear something new each time! This ghost tour will begin with a brief tour with highlights of the Trebein-Flynn House, and then will proceed down King Street and cover a portion of Galloway and will create a circle back to where we began.
Reserve your ticket today as space is limited: gchsxo.org. $15 per person

Greene County Historical Society Ghost Walk NorthTour
2025-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Greene County Ohio Historical Society, 74 West Church Street in, Xenia, OH, 45385, USA
Greene County Historical Society
Brantley Carriage House
74 W Church St
Xenia, OH 45385
Join GCHS Board Member and fan of all things paranormal, Nick Shank, on the annual Ghost Walk! During the tour, enjoy the sights of the historical properties along the route,while Nick describes stories recorded from first-hand witnesses of ghostly encounters in these homes. With 3 tour routes to choose from, even returning attendees will get to hear something new each time! This ghost tour will begin with a brief tour with highlights of the Trebein-Flynn House, and then will jump approximately halfway down King Street to the Samuel Patterson House, continue down the street, cover one portion of Galloway, and end with the Halder’s residence toward the North end of King Street. This tour will require more walking than the South tour, and will not end back at GCHS.
Reserve your ticket today as space is limited: gchsxo.org. $15 per person.
