Abington Celebrates Oktoberfest Weekend 2026
Abington Celebrates Oktoberfest 2026: October 2–4
Get ready for a fun-filled fall weekend in Abington! Abington Celebrates Oktoberfest 2026 is happening October 2–4, 2026, with three days of family-friendly activities, Oktoberfest celebrations, local vendors, food, music, games, history, and plenty of fall fun.
Whether you’re looking for things to do in Abington MA this October, a family activity on the South Shore, or a festive way to kick off the fall season, there is something happening throughout the weekend.
🍂 Abington Celebrates Oktoberfest 2026 Schedule
🎃 Friday, October 2, 2026
Fall Trivia Night | 7–9 PM
Put your fall knowledge to the test at Fall Trivia Night, hosted by the Jeff Coombs Memorial Foundation.
📍 American Legion – Lewis V. Dorsey Post 112
1027 Washington St., Abington
💰 $25 per person
👥 Teams of up to 8 people
🎁 Prizes and raffles
🍪 Bring your own snacks
🍰 Desserts provided
🍺 Cash-only bar
Registration: jeffcoombsfnd@gmail.com
🍺 Oktoberfest Weekend Public Art Project
Throughout the Oktoberfest weekend, Abington’s utility boxes will get a colorful makeover as part of a Public Art Project sponsored by the Town of Abington and the Abington Cultural Council.
Local artists will transform 10 utility boxes throughout Oktoberfest Weekend, creating colorful public art for the community to enjoy.
🍁 Saturday, October 3, 2026
🍺 Oktoberfest Marketplace | 9 AM–2 PM
Start your Saturday with the Oktoberfest Marketplace hosted by Abington’s United Church of Christ.
📍 10 Bedford St. (Route 18), Abington
Shop local vendors and crafters while enjoying food, raffles and more. The church thrift shop will also be open with Christmas Room items.
🕵️ Fall Frolic! Abington Town-Wide Family Scavenger Hunt | 9 AM–4:30 PM
Grab the family and explore Abington during this town-wide scavenger hunt hosted by members of the Abington Select Board and Abington Lions Club.
📍 Registration & briefing: 9 AM at Abington Town Hall
💰 $40 per vehicle
🎁 Awards and Lions Club Happy Meal
To register: kcoyle1786@aol.com
🪦 Mt. Vernon Cemetery Guided History Tour | 10:30 AM
Take a step back in time with a guided history tour of Mt. Vernon Cemetery, hosted by Dyer Memorial Library.
📍 Meet the tour guides at the Garage Area.
📚 Dyer Memorial Library Open House | 12–3 PM
Visit the Dyer Memorial Library for an open house featuring the Cabinet of Oddities, the Dyer Collection, Warner Paranormal and local author John Gallagher.
📍 28 Center Ave. (Route 123), Abington
👻 Movie Night & Slightly Spooky Pirate Treasure Walk | 6–8 PM
The Halloween fun continues Saturday evening with a movie night and slightly spooky pirate-themed treasure walk.
Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas — 6 PM
📍 Island Grove Park, 200 Park Ave., by the garage bays
Blackbeard’s Slightly Spooky Treasure Walk: 7:30 PM
Meet by the garage bays following the movie.
🍻 Sunday, October 4, 2026
⛳ Strawberry Valley Town Appreciation Day | 8 AM–2 PM
Enjoy a morning of golf, coffee and donuts during Strawberry Valley Town Appreciation Day.
⛳ 9 holes of golf
☕ Coffee & donuts
📅 Tee times required
📞 Contact: 781-347-4877
🐾 Freaky Flea / Vendor Market | 9 AM–3 PM
Shop local vendors and check out the Freaky Flea Vendor Market hosted by Blackbeard, Inc.
📍 Beaver Brook Elementary School front lawn
There will also be a special appearance by “Back in the Day” DJ!
🎃 Trunk or Treat | 10 AM–12 PM
Bring the kids for a fun Trunk or Treat hosted by Pack 41 Cub Scouts.
📍 Beaver Brook Playground Parking Lot
🍺 Oktoberfest Family Celebration | 12–3 PM
The main family celebration takes place Sunday afternoon at the Frolio School / Memorial Field / Legion Building, located at 1027 Washington St. in Abington.
Enjoy:
🍔 Food & drinks
🍺 Beer garden
🎟️ Raffles
🎃 Kids’ fun
🎨 Pumpkin painting
🎲 Demos
🎵 Music
…and more!
🐶 HOWL-O-WEEN! Canine Costume Contest & Raffles | 12–3 PM
Four-legged friends can join the Oktoberfest fun during this dog-friendly celebration hosted by Friends of Abington Dog Park.
📍 Frolio School front lawn
Best Dressed Stuffed Friend Contest: 12 PM
👧 Ages 12 & under
💲 $1 to enter
Canine Costume Contest: 2 PM
💲 $3 to enter
🎭 Dr. Schlock’s Costume Parade | 12:15 PM
Meet at Memorial Field / Baseball Backstop and help Dr. Schlock kick off the Oktoberfest family celebration!
🎺 Double Eagle Oktoberfest German Band | 1–3 PM
Enjoy live German music from the Double Eagle Oktoberfest German Band during the afternoon celebration.
📍 Frolio School / Legion Building
1027 Washington St., Abington
Look for the BIG TENT next to the beer garden.
🍺 A Full Weekend of Fall Fun in Abington
Abington Celebrates Oktoberfest 2026 is more than just an Oktoberfest celebration. The weekend combines local history, family activities, live music, shopping, food, fall festivities, community events and plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy Abington.
From the Oktoberfest Marketplace and family scavenger hunt on Saturday to Trunk or Treat, the family Oktoberfest celebration, dog costume contest and German music on Sunday, it’s a busy weekend for families and visitors to the South Shore.
📅 October 2–4, 2026
📍 Abington, Massachusetts
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