Prost, New York! Oktoberfest season is officially here, and the city — plus its neighbors across the river and out on the Island — is pouring steins through the end of October. From Manhattan beer gardens to Brooklyn halls, Queens patios, Hoboken riverfront parties, and Long Island festivals, there’s a celebration with your name on it just about every weekend from now through October 31.

What to Expect

However you do your Oktoberfest, the formula is a proven crowd-pleaser: giant pretzels, German food done right, steins of lager, live music with an oompah heartbeat, and Bavarian decorations that make every beer garden feel like a little slice of Munich. Many celebrations run across multiple weekends, so if you can’t make it this Saturday, there’s almost certainly another chance next week.

Manhattan

Manhattan’s beer gardens go all out for the season — long communal tables, blue-and-white bunting, and brass bands that get louder as the evening goes on. It’s the easiest version of Oktoberfest to stumble into: pick a beer garden, show up hungry, and let the steins keep coming.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn brings its own flavor to the festivities, with big halls and outdoor spaces hosting weekend-long celebrations. Expect live music, stein-holding contests, and some of the city’s best German food — the borough’s beer culture and Oktoberfest were basically made for each other.

Queens

Queens keeps things festive and neighborhood-y, with patios and beer gardens pouring through October. It’s a great option if you want the full Oktoberfest spread without the Manhattan crowds — plus some of the best-value steins in the five boroughs.

Hoboken

Just across the river, Hoboken’s waterfront bars and beer halls throw some of the region’s liveliest Oktoberfest parties. The skyline views don’t hurt either — there’s something about raising a stein with Manhattan glittering across the Hudson.

Long Island

Out on Long Island, Oktoberfest goes big: sprawling outdoor festivals with live bands, German food vendors, carnival-style games, and room to really spread out. If you want the full-day, bring-the-whole-crew version of the holiday, this is it.

Tips for the Season

Most celebrations run on weekends from now through October 31, and the popular ones fill up — check ahead for ticketed events versus walk-in beer gardens. Eat the pretzel. Pace yourself with the steins. And wear something you don’t mind getting a little festive.

Oktoberfest only comes once a year, and New York does it bigger than just about anywhere in America. Pick your weekend, gather your crew, and prost! For more fall fun around the city, don’t miss 20 haunted houses in and around NYC to visit this spooky season — and if you’re planning the whole weekend, here’s what’s happening in NYC this weekend.