By: Kayla Williams / Asst. News Director

STACY, Minn. — The Wildlife Science Center will host its annual Oktoberfest celebration this upcoming Saturday, October 17, from 3 to 7:30 p.m.

The event will take place at 22830 Sunrise Road NE.

Visitors can see wolves, bears, and other resident animals and enjoy live music from The Workin’ Dogs.

Activities include cornhole and Hammerschlagen, a game where players take turns hammering a nail into a wooden log. Beer from OMNI Brewery and Taproom and food from WontonCreations will be available.

Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 5 to 17. Children 4 and younger get in free. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are also welcome.

Tickets can be purchased at wildlifesciencecenter.org/wsc-admission/oktoberfest-2026 or at the door with cash or a credit card. Visitors paying in cash should bring the exact amount because change will not be available.

For more information, contact Education Director Bob Ebsen at 651-464-3993 or Bob@wildlifesciencecenter.org.