The children’s area at the St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest — aptly called KinderFest
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— returns this year to both days of this weekend’s festival (instead of Sunday only as in previous years).From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, kids can shake their lederhosen during dance parties and bounce around the inflatables, which include jousting, obstacle course and jump house. Need more to do? Emerald City Theatre oversees craft activities and storytime with special character appearances.
Outside KinderFest, a bevy of adult activities await for parents to enjoy, including craft beer nights, live music and, of course, plenty of bratwurst.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at St. Alphonsus church campus, 1429 W. Wellington Ave. (oktoberfestchicago.org). $5 Saturday, free Sunday.
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Amanda Sims, @asimsreport