Category: German

German-American Day Is October 6: How to Mark Heritage Month Beyond the Biergarten

German-American Day falls on October 6 every year. For many families, it’s more than a calendar note—it’s a chance to remember how German immigrants helped shape everyday American life, from churches and clubs to kitchens and classrooms. October is also observed as German-American Heritage Month. You don’t need a festival ticket or a beer tent Read more…

Aldi’s German Week and Lidl’s Alpenfest: Your At-Home Oktoberfest Grocery Run (September 2026)

September is when German grocery aisles get interesting again. Aldi’s fall German Week and Lidl’s Alpenfest land in the same mid-month window in 2026—just as many of us are planning an at-home Oktoberfest dinner, a casual snack board, or a weekend of German comfort food without booking a flight. Both chains lean into limited drops, Read more…