Cheers to Oktoberfest!

Why is Oktoberfest celebrated in September? Who cares?! It’s a great excuse to get out and have some totally Teutonic fun! Even if you missed the super huge festival in Mt. Angel this past weekend, you can still find plenty of family-friendly Oktoberfest fun right here in Portland: Oaks Park. There will be plenty of oompah music and dancing, plus a pretzel toss, contests, wiener dog races and more. The Kinderplatz is open from noon to 5:30 pm Sept. 24 & 25. Festival runs from 3 pm to midnight Sept. 23, 11 am to midnight Sept. 24, and noon to 7 pm Sept 25. $5 adults, $2 ages 15 and under. 7805 SE Oaks Park Way. 503-233-5777. oakspark.com . Family Day at der Rheinlander. A special Family Day is set for Sept. 24 from noon to 5 pm, with family-friendly music and activities in a festive tent. $5 adults, $2 ages 4 to 12, free 3 and under. Part of the proceeds go to the Northwest Down Syndrome Association. Der Rheinlander Restaurant, 5035 NE Sandy Blvd. 503-249-0507. rheinlander.com . McMenamins. Two days at two locations, with special kids’ entertainment and activities throughout. FREE. Sept. 24 at the Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove, 503-992-9533; and Sept. 25 at the Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale, 503-669-8610. mcmenamins.com . Prost!

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Cheers to Oktoberfest!