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Ridge Hill's Oktoberfest event features plenty of kid-pleasing fun. Photo courtesy of Ridge Hill
Ridge Hill's Oktoberfest event features plenty of kid-pleasing fun. Photo courtesy of Ridge Hill
9/26/25 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

It's that time of year, and Oktoberfest celebrations are popping up all over Westchester and the Hudson Valley. While family-friendly isn't what usually comes to mind when you think of Oktoberfest, there are lots of ways to celebrate this traditional Bavarian festival beyond just a pub crawl.  

We have rounded up our favorite Oktoberfest celebrations in Westchester and the Hudson Valley that also offer great activities for kids. From pumpkin painting and bounce houses to Bavarian dancing—and, of course, a great selection of beer, pretzels, and bratwurst—these Oktoberfests are fun for the whole family.

So don your best lederhosen and start the celebrations. Find more great autumn activities in our Westchester & Hudson Valley Kids Fall Guide.

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2025 Family-Friendly Oktoberfest Celebrations in Westchester

Croton Oktoberfest

Croton-on-Hudson – FREE
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Croton-on-Hudson's Oktoberfest will feature live music all day and over 60 amazing food, craft beer, and local retail vendors, plus a kinder-fest for the little ones, with music, food, and fun activities to keep them entertained! READ MORE

Sleepy Hollow Oktoberfest

Sleepy Hollow – FREE
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Feast on German food and beer from local eateries and dance to live Bavarian music at Sleepy Hollow’s annual Oktoberfest in beautiful Kingsland Point Park. There will be children’s activities at the Kathryn Davis River Walk Center.  READ MORE

Ridgetoberfest at Ridge Hill

Yonkers – FREE
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025
Enjoy an afternoon filled with family-friendly activities and exciting entertainment along Market Street and in Ridge Hill's newly renovated Park Plaza. Activities include live music, hayrides, face painting, and seasonal beer provided by Bronx Beer Hall. READ MORE

Bethany Arts Community's Annual ARToberfest

Yonkers
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025
Join Bethany Arts Community for music, crafts, food, and family fun. Activities throughout the day include pumpkin carving and demos, crafts including fairy house making, splatter paint, tie-dye, and more. READ MORE

Cross County Center's Oktoberfest with Yonkers Brewing Company

Yonkers – FREE
Saturday & Sunday, October 11-12, 2025
Cross County Center is hosting a Beer Garden for Oktoberfest, with live music, dancing, food, and fun. Come dressed in your best Lederhosen and Dirndl dresses for a true Oktoberfest experience! READ MORE

White Plains Oktoberfest

White Plains
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Join thousands of residents and visitors in the heart of Westchester County to celebrate the return of White Plains OktoberFest. Enjoy lively performances, free kids’ crafts, and plenty of games to keep everyone entertained. Visitors can also explore local vendors, play a round of mini golf, dance along with a dedicated DJ, and of course, savor delicious food throughout the day. READ MORE

Spooktacular Oktoberfest at Trailside Nature Museum

Pound Ridge
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Join Trailside Nature Museum for a Spooktacular Octoberfest! Enjoy hay rides, a haunted house, trick or treating, crafts, a birds of prey presentation, music, food for purchase, and more. READ MORE

2025 Family-Friendly Oktoberfest Celebrations in the Hudson Valley

Hunter Mountain Oktoberfest

Hunter
Weekends from September 27 - October 12, 2025
Grab your lederhosen and head to the Catskills for this Oktoberfest at Hunter Mountain. Enjoy Scenic SkyRides with sweeping autumn views, shop crafts and delicious food from local vendors, dance to live music, and take part in family-friendly fun for three beautiful weekends. READ MORE

Handcrafted Oktoberfest at Dutchess County Fairgrounds

Rhinebeck
Saturday & Sunday, October 4-5, 2025
This artfully reimagined Octoberfest is centered around the concept of handmade but also infused with harvest energy and Oktoberfest staples. Family activities include horse-drawn carriage rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, a master pumpkin carver, giant pumpkin weigh-off, and more. READ MORE

Social Island Oktoberfest

Goshen
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Social Island farm is hosting its own Oktoberfest. There will be farm activities, food and drinks all day, and live music from 2pm to 6pm.  READ MORE

Grateful Oktoberfest at Blue Arrow Farms

Pine Island
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Oktoberfest is coming back to Blue Arrow Farm! Enjoy a variety of Oktoberfest-themed food, beer, vendors, and a Grateful Dead tribute band. Plus, with everything from bounce houses and face painting to farm activities and "trackless train" rides, this will be an event for the whole family! READ MORE

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Katherine Dhurandhar
Katherine Dhurandhar is a Community Publisher for Mommy Poppins, representing the Westchester and Hudson Valley region of New York, and a freelance copyeditor for Westchester Publishing Company. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling with her husband and son.
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