It's Oktoberfest season in Central Texas, and events around San Antonio offer plenty of ways to mark the occasion starting this weekend. Why it matters: Despite its name, the German beer celebration begins in September.

Here's what's going on around the Alamo City this weekend. Thursday Get outside for the McNay Art Museum's beloved Second Thursday tradition, which offers free admission from 4-9pm, as well as an itinerary of family-friendly activities throughout the property.

Schroeder's on Front Street in San Francisco has been hosting Oktoberfest celebrations. But this year, the party is not just bigger - it's taken over the entire block.