Agenda: 10/1 to 10/7

1. Oktoberfest celebration, featuring special Oktoberfest brews and free samples of German food, Wednesday, October 1, 6:00 p.m., at the Blind Tiger Ale House, 518 Hudson Street at West 10th Street (212.675.3848).
2. Harvest in the Square, Thursday, October 2, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at Union Square, tickets are $75, $90 at the door (telecharge or 212.239.6200).
3. Indigenous Spanish Varietals, wine and cheese tasting, Thursday, October 2, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Artisanal Cheese Center, 500 West 37th Street (at 10th Avenue), 2nd Floor. $75 (877.797.1200).
4. New York City Oyster Festival, 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (including the New York City Oyster Shucking Championship at 2:00 p.m.), Saturday, October 4, at Hanover Square and the Stone Street Historic District. Free admission. [via mug]
5. Waffles and Puppets at Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, New York, featuring live music, puppet show, Liege-style waffles, pig roast, corn, cider, and cave-aged beer, Saturday, October 4, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission. Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown (800.544.1809).