Get autumnal near the water with skyline views at Watermark Bar on Pier 15. Watermark’s OktoberFest features steins of German beer, of course, with 1/2 liters available for $10 and if you buy two then you can fill a liter for $15. Also don't miss the brats and the supersized pretzels synonymous with the season in NYC, all in the open air from now through October 31. Lederhosen are encouraged and reservations are recommended.
Contrary to its moniker, Oktoberfest, the annual autumnal celebration anchored in Munich, Germany, with satellite festivities all over the globe, kicks off in September. Lucky for you, New York City hosts some of the best boozy, musical sausage fests in the world. This year’s events include weeks-long waterside parties and brewery bashes—all with plenty of German (and local!) beer to start your fall eating and drinking plans out right.
Though some of the festivities have already wrapped up by this point, there are still a bunch of fun ways to celebrate the season. Here's where to keep the party going in October.
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