Get your steins ready beer lovers, because Oktoberfest kicks off this weekend. Since the Boston area is filled to brim with great places to grab a brew, it’s no surprise that there are a ton of celebrations planned around the city. From rooftop parties to beer gardens and more, here are 10 Boston Oktoberfest 2018 events you don’t want to miss.
10 Boston Oktoberfest 2018 celebrations
Photo by OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
Boston Oktoberfest 2018: Aeronaut Brewing Company
Get a workout in and enjoy some suds at Aeronaut this Oktoberfest. The brewery is hosting a “Yoga Brewha,” where guests can work on their downward dogs before sipping on brews. Tickets include entry to the class and one beer. Oct. 6, 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Aeronaut Brewing Company, 14 Tyler St., Somerville, $30, aeronautbrewing.com
Boston Oktoberfest 2018: Cisco
The Cisco pop-up beer garden in the Seaport is getting into the Oktoberfest spirit with Acktobeerfest. Fans will get the chance to sip on Pumple Drumkin brews, bob for apples, take part in stein hoisting competitions and more. Sept. 26-29, Cisco beer garden, Seaport Blvd., Boston, ciscobrewers.com
Boston Oktoberfest 2018: City Tap House
Head to the Fort Point hotspot to celebrate with a two-day volksfest at the end of September. City Tap will turn its patio into a German-style beer garden, featuring food specials, specialty beers and swag by Jack’s Abby and Sam Adams, plus more than a dozen Oktoberfest-inspired brews on tap. Sam Adams will also host a stein hoisting competition during Saturday’s festivities. Sept. 29-30, 11 a.m., City Tap House, 10 Boston Wharf Rd., Boston, boston.citytap.com
Boston Oktoberfest 2018: Dorchester Brewing Company
Dorchester Brewing kicks off Oktoberfest with a day of music, food and, of course, brews. The festivities will include a live German band, traditional dishes, plus the first 300 people to swing and purchase an Oktoberfest beer will receive a free mug. Sept. 22, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Dorchester Brewing Company, 1250 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, dorchesterbrewing.com
Boston Oktoberfest 2018: Harpoon Brewery
The fan-favorite brewery has a ton of stuff happening to celebrate Oktoberfest this year. Harpoon is teaming up with Dunkin’ for a Dunktoberfest on Sept. 27, featuring games, live music, free coffee and bites, plus each ticket comes with a beer token, doughnut and a limited edition Dunkin’ glass. The main Oktoberfest bash will take over the brewery Sept. 28-29, with two days of fun, with each ticket coming with a beer ticket and a souvenir glass. And the party conitnues Sept. 30 with Dogtoberfest, where fans can bring their furry friends to celebrate with costume contests, food trucks, beer samples and more. Sept. 27-30, Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston, harpoonbrewery.com
Boston Oktoberfest 2018: Lulu’s Allston
Lulu’s and Jack’s Abby are teaming up on Sept. 22 in honor of Oktoberfest. Five Jack’s beers will be on tap, and chef Sarah Wade has crafted a special menu, including pretezel bites with cheese sauce and Jack’s Abby beer mustard, grilled bratwurst, cherry strudel and more. Sept. 22, Lulu’s Allston, 21 Cambridge St., Boston, lulusallston.com
Night Shift Brewing
Oktoberfest arrives at Night Shift on Sept. 22. The celebration will feature a beer garden, brass bands, food trucks, lawn games and a host of German-inspired beers on tap. Sept. 22, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Night Shift Brewin,g 87 Santilli Hwy., Everett, nightshiftbrewing.com
Boston Oktoberfest 2018: OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
The Back Bay hotspot is celebrating OAKtoberfest with a little help from the Green Mountain State. Vermont’s Zero Gravity Brewery will set up a pop-up beer garden, complete with picnic tables, giant patio games, snacks, as well as a beer list featuring feer special brews from the Burlington brewery, including its Oktoberfest beer. The festivities will run through Comlumbus Day, and a patio party is set to take place on Oct. 4. Sept. 21-Oct. 8, OAK Long Bar + Kitchen, 138 St. James Ave., Boston, oaklongbarkitchen.com
Boston Oktoberfest 2018: Olde Magoun’s Saloon
The Somerville saloon is hosting an all-day celebration, kicking off with a screening of the Bayern Munich match. German food will be on hand beginning at noon, and a ceremonial keg tap of Paulaner Weisn. Sept. 22, 9:30 a.m., Olde Magoun’s Saloon, 518 Medford St., Somerville, magounssaloon.com
Boston Oktoberfest 2018: Rooftop@Revere
Sip on Sam Adams OctoberFest brews at this rooftop celebration. Executive chef Sean Dutson will also serve mini bratwurst, Bavarian pretzel bites and more. Sept. 27, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Rooftop@Revere, 200 Stuart St., Boston, $20, reverehotel.com
