Oktoberfest Family Festivals

🐐✨ Get ready for the cutest day ever at **Kids Petting Zoo** at Shipgarten on **9/20**! Bring the little ones out for a hands-on day of furry friends, gentle farm animals, and family fun. It’s the perfect chance to pet, play, and snap the sweetest fall photos together 🐑📸🍂 Mark your calendars and join us for a day full of smiles, giggles, and adorable memories at Shipgarten! 💛 This hands-on event is perfect for animal lovers of all ages and makes for an easy, stress-free Sunday outing. Expect smiles, curiosity, and plenty of photo-worthy moments as little ones meet and learn about their new furry (and scaly!) friends. ⏰ 12 PM 📍 Shipgarten – McLean, VA 🚗 Free parking 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly | Free entry Event Schedule: 12:00 - 6:00 PM - Face Painting, Moonbounces, and Arts & Crafts 12:00 - 3:00 PM - Balloon animals and magic tricks by Jack the Great 1:00 PM - Live Magic Performance by Jake the Great 3:00 - 5:00 PM - Petting Zoo - A Fun & Furry Experience for the Whole Family! 2 Minutes per Round, Unlimited Turns! Come pet, play, and make memories at Shipgarten’s Petting Zoo! 🌿✨ ADDITIONALLY 2 Moon Bounces 2 Playground Sets Photo Booth with Accessories Kids’ Corner with Face Painting, Crafts, and More Outdoor Games & Activities Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes Dog-Friendly Atmosphere Bier & Samples Great Food

🐾🎃 It’s time for **Paw-toberfest** on **September 27th** at Shipgarten! Join us for a tail-wagging day of fall fun featuring your favorite heroes — **Spider-Man** 🕷️, **Chase** & **Skye** from PAW Patrol 🐶✨! Get ready for meet-and-greets, photo ops, festive vibes, and plenty of family-friendly excitement. Throw on your costumes, bring your best superhero moves, and get ready to paws and celebrate at the most pup-tastic festival of the season! 🐕🍂🎉

🎃✨ Get ready for a spooky-sweet dance party at the **Halloween Kiddo Rave** on **October 4th** at Shipgarten! We’re turning up the (not-so-scary) vibes with kid-friendly beats, glowing lights, and a monster mash dance floor perfect for little ghouls and goblins 👻🕺 Costumes are highly encouraged — whether they’re witches, superheroes, pumpkins, or pirates! Join us for a frightfully fun afternoon full of music, energy, and Halloween magic 🕸️🦇🎶 Event Schedule: 12-3pm: Balloon animals and magic tricks 1pm: Magic Show by Jake the Great 12-6pm Kiddo Rave with Bianca Diamond 12-6pm Face Paint, Arts & Crafts, Moon Bounces Bring your mini party crew and join us for a bright, happy rave made just for kids! ✨🕺💃

🏃‍♀️🎉 Let the games begin! **Kids’ Field Day** is happening on **October 11** at Shipgarten! Bring the little ones out for a high-energy day packed with friendly competition, outdoor fun, and tons of laughter. It’s the perfect chance for kids to run, play, and show off their team spirit 💪🍂 Grab your crew and join us for a day full of movement, smiles, and unforgettable fall memories! 🌟🏅 EVENT SCHEDULE: 12:00 - 3:00 PM - Live Magic Performance by Jake the Great 12:00 - 6:00 PM - Face Painting, Moonbounces, and Arts & Crafts 2:00 3-Legged Race 3:00 Marshmallow in Spoon Relay Race 4:00 Water Balloon Toss But that's not all! we offer (2) 155" TV Walls, 8 TVs, 2 outdoor projectors, and 3 indoor projectors, ensuring you won't miss any of the big games.Shipgarten Offers: 2 Moon Bounces 2 Playground Sets Photo Booth with Accessories Kids’ Corner with Face Painting, Crafts, and More Outdoor Games & Activities Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes Dog-Friendly Atmosphere Bier & Samples Great Food

🐐🍁 Fall fun is getting extra adorable at **Kids’ Petting Zoo** on **October 18** at Shipgarten! Bring the whole family out for a day of cuddly farm friends, hands-on animal encounters, and sweet autumn memories. It’s the perfect way to enjoy crisp fall weather, festive vibes, and plenty of photo-worthy moments 📸✨ ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 8 PM. The restaurant closes at 2 AM*** 🐐🍁 Fall fun is getting extra adorable at **Kids’ Petting Zoo** on **October 18** at Shipgarten! Bring the whole family out for a day of cuddly farm friends, hands-on animal encounters, and sweet autumn memories. It’s the perfect way to enjoy crisp fall weather, festive vibes, and plenty of photo-worthy moments 📸✨ ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 8 PM. The restaurant closes at 2 AM*** 🐐🍁 Fall fun is getting extra adorable at **Kids’ Petting Zoo** on **October 18** at Shipgarten! Bring the whole family out for a day of cuddly farm friends, hands-on animal encounters, and sweet autumn memories. It’s the perfect way to enjoy crisp fall weather, festive vibes, and plenty of photo-worthy moments 📸✨ ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 8 PM. The restaurant closes at 2 AM*** 🐐🍁 Fall fun is getting extra adorable at **Kids’ Petting Zoo** on **October 18** at Shipgarten! Bring the whole family out for a day of cuddly farm friends, hands-on animal encounters, and sweet autumn memories. It’s the perfect way to enjoy crisp fall weather, festive vibes, and plenty of photo-worthy moments 📸✨ ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 8 PM. The restaurant closes at 2 AM*** 🐐🍁 Fall fun is getting extra adorable at **Kids’ Petting Zoo** on **October 18** at Shipgarten! Bring the whole family out for a day of cuddly farm friends, hands-on animal encounters, and sweet autumn memories. It’s the perfect way to enjoy crisp fall weather, festive vibes, and plenty of photo-worthy moments 📸✨   Event Schedule: 12:00 - 6:00 PM - Face Painting, Moonbounces, and Arts & Crafts 12:00 - 3:00 PM - Balloon animals and magic tricks by Jack the Great 1:00 PM - Live Magic Performance by Jake the Great 3:00 - 5:00 PM - Petting Zoo - A Fun & Furry Experience for the Whole Family! 2 Minutes per Round, Unlimited Turns!   Don’t miss this baa-rilliant day of family fun — we’ll see you there! 🐑🍂