Events

Runs until Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

Raise a stein and celebrate Oktoberfest at OBG! We’re bringing Bavarian-inspired food, seasonal beers, festive specials and plenty of fall beer garden vibes to the riverfront. Oktoberfest kicks off Saturday, September 19 at noon and runs through October 4.

Fall flavors have arrived at OBG. Join us as we roll out our new seasonal menu filled with cozy favorites, fresh fall-inspired dishes and cocktails made for cooler days by the river.

Spend your afternoon with a little Dolly! Join us for a fun tribute to the one and only Dolly Parton, featuring the songs you know and love alongside great food, drinks and riverfront views.

Grab your friends and get creative with The Painthouse Sips. You’ll create your own cozy seasonal frame while enjoying drinks, food and a relaxed night at OBG. No artistic experience required — just come ready to sip, paint and have fun. Register at square.link/u/4u0BSlgv

The Beer Olympics are back! Teams of two will compete in a series of beer garden challenges including the Case Race, Stein Hoist, Keg Toss, Blind Perfect Pour and Beer Garden Waiter Relay. Prizes, bragging rights and plenty of laughs are on the line. Rain date: September 27. Registration:  Third Annual Beer Olympics – Team Registration & Waiver

Sundays every week

Sundays are for good food, cold drinks and taking it easy. Join us every Sunday for Sunday Funday at OBG, with brunch, football and laid-back riverfront vibes.

Raise a glass to fall!

Join us at Octopus’ Beer Garden on Wednesday, September 30 at 5:30 PM for an intimate evening of great food, great beer and Michigan fall flavors as we welcome Bell’s Brewery for a special five-course beer pairing dinner.

We’ll begin the evening with a welcome pour of Oberon Eclipse, followed by five chef-created courses inspired by the flavors of fall and Oktoberfest season... each thoughtfully paired with a Bell’s beer.

THE MENU

WELCOME POUR Oberon Eclipse

FIRST COURSE Amber Ale French Onion Soup Rich caramelized onion soup made with Bell’s Amber Ale, toasted bread & melted cheese Paired with Bell’s Best Brown

SECOND COURSE Oktoberfest Potato Pancake Crispy potato pancake topped with bratwurst, apple-braised kraut & mustard crème fraîche Paired with Bell’s Oktoberfest

THIRD COURSE Chicken Schnitzel Crispy chicken schnitzel topped with blaukraut & lemon-dill mustard Paired with Change Of Heart IPA

FOURTH COURSE Porter Brisket-Stuffed Pepper Roasted pepper filled with smoked brisket burnt ends & white cheddar cheese curds, finished with Porter onion gravy & crispy onions Paired with Bell’s Porter

FIFTH COURSE Kalamazoo Beeramisu Our beer-inspired take on classic tiramisu featuring the deep, roasted flavors of Kalamazoo Stout Paired with Kalamazoo Stout

🎟️ TICKETS

$59 Early Bird Pricing through September 15 $65 beginning September 16

Your ticket includes the welcome beer, five-course dinner and all five accompanying beer pairings. Gratuity and Tax added at time of purchase. 

Seating is intentionally limited to just 48 guests, so advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended.

6 Bell’s beers. 5 fall-inspired courses. 1 special night at the Beer Garden.

PROST! 🍻

Come together for a night celebrating the music of John Lennon. Sing along to familiar favorites, enjoy dinner and drinks, and spend an evening filled with music, memories and good company at OBG.

Oktoberfest meets rock & roll. Rocktoberfest brings together live music, cold beer, great food and a full afternoon of fall fun at the beer garden. Come ready to raise a glass and turn up the volume.

We’re teaming up with Short’s Brewing for a special night at OBG. Details are still brewing, but expect great beer, great food and something special from one of Michigan’s favorite breweries. Stay tuned for the full lineup.

Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays every week

Get a head start on holiday gifting with a little Halloween twist. Our Nightmare Before Christmas Gift Card Sale runs October 22 through Halloween. Buy now, save Christmas later — and check back for full promotion details.

Dinner tastes better with a side of laughs. Join us for an evening of great food, drinks and live comedy at OBG. Grab your friends, settle in and let us handle dinner and the entertainment. Check back for more details!

The apocalypse has hit the riverfront.

Join us at OBG for a zombie-themed Halloween party featuring a 3 Floyds Brewing tap takeover, firepit activities, cold beer, spooky cocktails and a night full of undead fun.

Come dressed for the end of the world — zombie, survivor or whatever you’d want to be when civilization falls apart. Grab your crew, head to the beer garden and see if you can survive the night.

More details coming soon.

Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays every week

Penne Lane is taking over the OBG kitchen for a limited-time Italian-inspired pop-up. Expect comforting pasta dishes, familiar favorites and a fun change of pace for November. The pop-up begins November 5 at 3 PM and runs through November 22.

While the hunters are away, it’s time for a night out. Grab your girlfriends and head to OBG for Deer Widows Night Out — an evening built around good drinks, good food and a well-deserved night of fun. More details coming soon.

Start Thanksgiving weekend with dinner and a whole lot of laughs. Laughs Before Leftovers combines great food, drinks and live comedy for the perfect night out before the holiday madness begins. More details to come soon. 

Skip the cooking and spend Thanksgiving with us. Join OBG for our Thanksgiving Touchdown Feast featuring a special holiday meal, Detroit Lions football and a relaxed Thanksgiving by the river.