Please note: From May 26 through the end of June, the Aquarium will be making exciting updates to our lobby. Construction should not affect your visit. For guests with sensory needs, KultureCity Bags will now be available at the box office. Thank you for your understanding!

WHAT: A family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration at the New England Aquarium’s Dockside Beer Garden, in collaboration with the Aquarium’s hospitality partner, Sodexo Live!, and Sam Adams. Entry is free.
WHEN: Friday, October 3, through Sunday, October 5
WHERE: Dockside Beer Garden at the New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston
DETAILS: On Friday, October 3 from 2-5 p.m., Sam Adams will be onsite to kick off the festivities with games, giveaways, and a chance to raise a stein to their legendary Octoberfest beer. The celebration will continue Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 7 p.m. with limited release seasonal beers from Sam Adams, cranberry palomas, and apple cider sangria for sale.
Food for purchase includes special menu items such as bratwurst, butternut squash soup in a bread bowl, fall harvest salad, and churros with maple icing.
MEDIA CONTACT: Pam Bechtold Snyder—617-686-5068; psnyder@neaq.org