Not to throw a wet blanket on Maria von Trapp's favorite things, but we don't break out the lederhosen for bright copper kettles. We save that level of excitement for Oktoberfest. Thanks to Antonio's rich German heritage, the fall will be filled with family friendly celebrations and raucous bar crawls. Sausage and steins and fresh-fried schnitzel. Now we're talking.

La Villita Oktoberfest
September 20-22. Free entry, $75-$100 for VIP upgrade.
This weekend event is one of San Antonio's largest, full of keg tappings, live music, and a vast food hall. Shop local artisans, stop by a culinary demo, or watch a river parade. The entertainment options are endless.

Oktoberfest Bar Crawl
September 28, check-in 4-6 pm. $24.99.
Dust off the dirndl for this boozy romp through Alamo City's hot spots. Though the owners did not specify all the spots with drink specials on the route, it all starts at Mad Dogs British Pub.

Oktoberfest Beer Tasting Cruise
September 13-27. $60.
Float on the San Antonio River while sipping Shiner beers paired with dinner crafted by chef Ron Mays of Zocca.

Oktoberfest at The Rock at La Cantera
October 11, 6-11pm. $17.50.
This brand-new development is hosting its first Oktoberfest event, bringing contests, live music, and street food to its grounds.

Parktoberfest
September 29, 4-7pm. Free, food available for purchase.
Although much of Brackenridge Park bans alcohol, the Pearl Brewery's first family, Emma and Otto Koehler, donated 11 acres for sudsy fun. For 13 years, that tract has been enjoyed with samples of local beers, live music, and plenty of German food. The fun takes place at the Koehler and Cypress Pavillions.

Postino Oktoberfest
September 22-October 31. $27.
Enjoy Oktoberfest in comfort at this new Broadway eatery. The special includes a draft pitcher of Sierra Nevada Brewery's limited-release Oktoberfest Festbier and a charcuterie spread with a soft pretzel.

SADDS Foundation Oktoberfest 5K Fun Walk/Run
October 5, 10 am-1 pm. $35.
Benefiting the San Antonio District Dental Society, this jog through McAllister Park is family and pet-friendly. The entrance fee includes a beer garden lunch, a commemorative t-shirt, and access to a costume contest.

Six Flags Oktoberfest
September 7-October 27, select weekend. Included with admission price.
Brat summer, but make it bratwurst. The amusement park's annual Oktoberfest food festival features tasty bites from soft pretzels to chicken schnitzel on a stick. Plus, it coincides with Fright Fest for more late-season fun.

Stable Stein Fest
October 5, doors at 1pm. Free with RSVP.
Level up on those curls. Stable Hall's Oktoberfest celebration includes a stein-holding contest along with Bavarian bites. Bexar Brass, Spies Like Us, and MacKenzie's Good Time Polka Band keep the gute zeiten alive.