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Family-Friendly Fun for Oktoberfest in Connecticut

Grab hold of fall fun with family-friendly Oktoberfest celebrations, with food, games, music, and more!
Grab hold of fall fun with family-friendly Oktoberfest celebrations, with food, games, music, and more!
10/4/24 - By Michael Del Llano

Autumn brings family-friendly Oktoberfest celebrations in Connecticut. The air is crisp, the apples are ripe, and the family is ready for some weekend fun. So break out your lederhosen and alpine horns, because these events will have your family celebrating like true Bavarians! With live music, games, fun food, and some really tasty beer for mom and dad, Connecticut's Octoberfest events are full of family fun. And pretzels. And schnitzel. And strudel. Get ready for an action-packed day of dancing and dining at the top Oktoberfest activities in Connecticut.

For more autumn events, check out the Best Harvest and Pumpkin Festivals in Connecticut for Fall Family Fun. And our picks for the top Family Friendly Breweries in Connecticut let you have a taste of Oktoberfest any time of year!

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Oktoberfest in Connecticut

Harvest Bounty Fest

Litchfield
Saturday, October 5, 2024
The Litchfield Community Center hosts the Harvest Bounty Fest, with craft beers and spirits, food trucks, music, fire pits, and lawn games. READ MORE

Craft-oberfest at Thimble Island Brewery

Branford
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Thimble Island Brewery combines the live music, food, and beer of Oktoberfest with a craft fair featuring the work of Connecticut artisans. Part of the event's proceeds will benefit Feed Branford Kids, a local charity. READ MORE

New Milford Riverfest

New Milford
October 5 & 6, 2024
Celebrate October on the banks of the Housatonic River with 2 days of family fun. Activities include music by the Blue Yodels and others, Bingo, mini golf, arts and crafts, balloon magic, food trucks, and beer & wine for mom and dad. READ MORE

Mason Street Oktoberfest in Greenwich

Greenwich
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Enjoy a day filled with Bavarian favorites, as well as BBQ and pizza. Family activities include a bounce house, face-painting, and live music. READ MORE

Harugari Oktoberfest

West Haven
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Join the Harugari German-American family and culture society for a celebration of Oktoberfest, with live music, dancers, and more. READ MORE

Oktoberfest at The Hops Company

Derby
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Bring your dancing shoes and maybe your stretchy thanksgiving pants, and your strong arm for the Stein holding contest. Oktoberfest at The Hops Company has good beer, good food, & live music, as well as Bavarian dancers.  READ MORE

Wakeman Town Farm Oktoberfest

Westport
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Wakeman Town Farm is celebrating Oktoberfest with a beer garden and a host of family-friendly activities, such as lawn games, pumpkin crafts, and animal encounters. Other attractions include live music and food trucks. READ MORE

CDHR Oktoberfest

East Hampton
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Join Connecticut Draft Hore Rescue for a day of celebration and family fun, with proceeds benefitting a good cause. Activities include hayrides, kids activities, and local vendors with food and more. READ MORE

Not So Spooky Movie Night in Groton

Groton
October 26 & 27, 2024
Prepare yourself free movie and S’mores and enjoy Hotel Translyvania. On the Back Lawn of the Zbierski house at Eastern Point Beach. READ MORE

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