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BECAUSE YOU’RE TIRED OF THE SAME ROUTINE…
BE DOWNTOWN
Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.
There’s always something fun going on downtown! Below you’ll find a list of events scheduled for today. Use the filters at the top to find events by date, keyword, and more. You can also view the calendar by month or as a list of 20 events at a time.
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Oktoberfest Preview Party
September 26 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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The annual Oktoberfest Preview Party takes place on the Friday of Oktoberfest weekend, 7-11 p.m. 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. Tickets go on sale August 6. Advance tickets: $55 museum members; $75 non-members All tickets purchased after 4 p.m. on September 26 are $95.