During the next two weeks, look for a dog-friendly gathering, tricycle race and schnitzel sliders and brews at the city's ping-pong bar, among other parties.

Munich's Oktoberfest, the world's biggest beer festival, opened Saturday under heightened security following a string of attacks in Germany attributed to jihadists.

At Pryes Brewing, it signals the arrival of PryesFest, three weekends of family-friendly Oktoberfest celebrations that include goat petting, live roaming musicians, wood-fired pizzas, and plenty of beer.