FRIDAY
St. Louis Oktoberfest
When: Noon-11:30 p.m. Sept. 26-27, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 28
Where: Urban Chestnut Brewery in the Grove, 4465 Manchester Ave. (Sept. 26-27), Urban Chestnut Brewery in Midtown (Sept. 28)
How much: Free
More info: urbanchestnut.com
The region’s only traveling Oktoberfest begins in the Grove for two days before staggering over to Midtown. The live music will include traditional German (and polka) music; contests will be held to determine who can hold a beer stein for the longest time, plus, there will be a silent disco and Oktoberfest-themed craft vendors. By Daniel Neman
St. Charles Oktoberfest
When: 4-11 p.m. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 28
Where: Frontier Park, St. Charles
How much: Free
More info: saintcharlesokt