Oktoberfest for Kids (Holidays Around the World Collection)

How did a royal wedding become one of the world’s most famous festivals?

Travel to Munich, Germany, with Oktoberfest for Kids and discover the story behind this lively Bavarian celebration! Young readers will learn how the 1810 wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese inspired a festival that families still enjoy today.

Explore Oktoberfest’s history through its early horse race, colorful parades, traditional dirndls and lederhosen, cheerful folk music, exciting rides, and favorite foods like pretzels. Along the way, children will discover how people celebrate their culture and pass traditions from one generation to the next.

Written for ages 5–12 and grades K–6, Oktoberfest for Kids is an inviting introduction to German history and Bavarian culture. It’s a wonderful choice for family reading, classroom lessons about celebrations around the world, and young readers who love learning how traditions began.

Join the celebration and discover the history, sights, and sounds of Oktoberfest!