What to Do in Manhattan This Week

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Oktoberfest 2019 at Watermark, starting September 13
It’s not October yet, but it’s always Oktoberfest somewhere. If you want to get ahead of the curve with your stein clinking and pretzel chomping, head to Watermark at Pier 15 for an Oktoberfest celebration in September. The festival bills itself as a slice of Munich in New York, with German beers, brats, and pretzels—plus the famous stein-holding contests. If you can take your eyes off the lederhosen, you’ll be rewarded with the Watermark’s panoramic views of the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges.
Watermark Pier 15, 78 South Street.