Munich’s Oktoberfest begins this weekend, and numerous craft breweries and restaurants across Southern California are joining in the celebrations. Although their festivities may differ significantly from the traditional German event, there’s plenty to enjoy, including vegan food options, tiki drinks, and even family-friendly activities with swimming pools and pets allowed at various venues starting from September 19 and running through October.

These are some highlights from the planned events, many of which require admission tickets. It’s best to check individual event details ahead of time, as some may be restricted to adults only.

Los Angeles County

• Benny Boy Brewing & Cider House: Located at 1821 Daly St., Los Angeles; the brewery is hosting a three-day celebration featuring a vintage VW car show, live music, and dog races from September 19-21. bennyboybrewing.com
• Common Space Brewery: At 3411 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne; they will hold "VegToberfest," a vegan-themed Oktoberfest on September 28. commonspace.la
• Long Beach Beer Lab: Found at 518 W. Willow St., Long Beach; they’re offering "Tikitoberfest" with Hawaiian pizza and tropical cocktails on October 11. lbbeer.com
• SteelCraft Locations: In Bellflower (Oct. 10-11) and Long Beach (Sept. 27), these outdoor spaces will host various activities and celebrations. steelcraftlb.com
• Wurstküche Restaurant: Located at 625 Lincoln Blvd., Venice; they will celebrate on Saturdays from September 27 to October 25. Tickets start at $71.55 on Eventbrite. wurstkuche.com

Orange County

• Brewery X: At 191 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim; they’ll have food specials and live music from September 19-28. brewery-x.com
• Public Legacy: Located at 1547 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim; hosting a German dinner with two pints of beer and take-home glassware on September 19. public-legacy.com
• Radiant Beer Co.: This Anaheim brewery will have events running September 19-21. radiantbeer.com
• SteelCraft Garden Grove: At 12900 S. Euclid St., Garden Grove; enjoy polka music, a costume contest, and wiener dog races on October 4. steelcraftlb.com

Riverside County

• Europa Village: Located in Temecula at 41150 Via Europa; they’ll have a German dinner with beer tastings on October 5. europavillage.com
• Mission Inn Hotel & Spa: In Riverside at 3649 Mission Inn Ave.; Oktoberfest events with beer and a special menu will run from October 16-19. missioninn.com

San Bernardino County

• Hops and Spokes Brewing Co.: At 34324 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa; their Oktoberfest event on September 20 includes live music and a costume contest. hopsandspokes.com
• Yaamava’ Resort & Casino: Located at 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland; hosting a festive party on their pool deck with food and entertainment on September 20. yaamava.com/promotion/oktoberfest

Pub Crawls

For a more bar-hopping experience, check out PubCrawls.com which lists Oktoberfest-themed events across several Southern California locations on September 27, starting ticket prices at around $24.01.

Restaurant Chains

• BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse: They’ll offer a "Spookoberfest" dinner on October 6, featuring beer and pumpkin ale pairings. bjsrestaurants.com/new/homepage
• Dog Haus: Special dishes like Bratzel Sliders with bratwurst will be available from September 20 to October 26. They can be checked out at doghaus.com/oktoberfestival-2025.
• Polly’s Pies: Offering Oktoberfest specials, including bratwurst dishes and pumpkin maple desserts. pollyspies.com

For more information about Oktoberfest celebrations in Southern California, you can refer to the articles: Oktoberfest 2025: Where the parties are in Southern California.