FESTIVALS

OKTOBERFEST: Deutsches Haus, 1700 Moss St. in New Orleans, hosts three weekends of food, music and family-friendly events on Bayou St. John Oct. 10-11, 17-18 and 24-25, with hours on Friday 4-11 p.m. and Saturday 1-11 p.m. The festival includes German food and drinks, oompah music, a 6K race, children’s activities and more. $10; free for children 12 and under. oktoberfestnola.com .

RENEGADE FEST: The free community festival takes place Oct. 10, 2-6 p.m., at RNGD Headquarters, 1450 L&A Road in Metairie. The event will feature live entertainment by Karma, food, and games, with proceeds supporting scholarships and career development programs in architecture, engineering, construction and skilled trades for New Orleans-area youth. www.palmisanofoundation.org .

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