A taste of Oktoberfest

Seasonal Festivities

Oktoberfest Celebration
Enjoy a taste of Bavaria at the Garden City Hotel’s Oktoberfest. The hotel’s Rein restaurant has planned a grand celebration to commemorate the German festival’s 200th year. An elegant three-hour buffet dinner will follow a one-hour pre-reception with unlimited offerings of authentic Oktoberfest cuisine, designed by Belgian Master Chef Steven De Bruyn. The festive atmosphere will be complete with autumnal decorations, lederhosen clad servers and live ensemble playing traditional German music. The evening begins in the hotel’s English garden, which, for one night, becomes a traditional biergarten. Guests will then move to the Grand Salon with entertainment by Bernie’s Oktoberfest Orchestra, complete with Alpine horn.
Friday, Oct. 1, 6-10 p.m. Tickets for the open-seated event are available by pre-booking through Thursday, Sept. 30 for $47 per person plus tax and 15 percent gratuity; $55 person, evening of event. Reservations suggested. Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh St., Garden City. (516) 877-9385.

Parrot Expo
See birds, birds and more birds at the annual Parrot Expo, presented by the Long Island Parrot Society. It’s billed as Long Island’s only major exotic bird event. There’s fun for all with educational presentations, interactive displays, “parrotphernalia,” children’s activities, and many birds.
Saturday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: $8, $3 seniors, $2 children under 12. Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport. (631) 957-1100 or
www.liparrots.org.

Autumn Delights

Wildflower Walk
Observe the vibrant colors and delicate scents of wildflowers during a hike through Muttontown Preserve’s miles of nature trails. See fall’s beauty with the help of an experienced guide, while strolling along paths and fields.
Sunday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. Registration required. Bill Paterson Nature Center, Muttontown Preserve, Muttowntown La., East Norwich. (516) 571-8500.