Oktoberfest at the Garden

The final weekend of Shimmering Summer calls for a celebration.

Join us for a family-friendly Oktoberfest featuring traditional German fare, Oktoberfest beers, live music, lawn games, and hands-on activities for kids. Spend the day exploring Evanescent—our large “bubble” art installation—great food and drinks, and soaking up the last weekend of summer before the season begins to change.

Whether you're here for a stein, a pretzel, a polka band, or simply an afternoon outdoors with family and friends, there's plenty to enjoy all weekend long.

Standard Garden admission and parking fees apply.

Each day, you can visit the pub trailer featuring Oktoberfest beers and a food tent selling traditional German fare. 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Admission is discounted $2 for Cook County residents.