Berwyn’s Oktoberfest presented by Loyola Medicine and MacNeal Hospital is the western suburbs’ biggest party of the year taking place on Fri, Sept 20 from 6p.m., to 11p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 21st from Noon to 11p.m. The event’s mid-September kick-off coincides with the original Munich Oktoberfest, which starts on September 21st this year. The event boasts live music, an international food court, carnival and amusement rides, a family entertainment pavilion, crafters and vendors, and a Beer Garden for those 21 and over. Wristbands are required to purchase alcohol during the event; there will be a $1 fee per wristband to offset the cost of increased beer prices. The event takes place throughout Berwyn’s Depot District at the intersection of Windsor Ave and Grove Ave just off the Metra BNSF line’s “Berwyn” station. Free admission. Family-friendly. For more information, visit whyberwyn.com.