Kids and Family Festival

Stars, stripes, and family fun await at Shipgarten! 🇺🇸✨ Join us on **July 5th** for our **Family 4th of July Festival**, hosted by none other than **Uncle Sam** and his patriotic Eagle sidekick! Get ready for a red, white, and blue celebration packed with excitement for all ages. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 12 PM until 6 PM. Restaurants close at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: 12:00 - 6:00 PM - Face Painting, Moonbounces, and Arts & Crafts 12:00 - 3:00 PM - Live Magic Performance by Jake the Great 3:15PM - Live Performance by Uncle Sam and the Eagle 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 Throw on your stars and stripes and bring the whole crew out for a star-spangled celebration you won’t want to miss. Let freedom (and fun!) ring at Shipgarten! 🇺🇸

Bananaaa! 🍌💛 Get ready for a mischievous day of family fun at Shipgarten’s Kids & Family Festival featuring everyone’s favorite yellow troublemakers — the Minions and Gru! Join us on **July 12th** for laughs, photo ops, themed activities, music, and nonstop entertainment the whole family will love. EVENT SCHEDULE: 12:00 - 6:00 PM - Face Painting, Moonbounces, and Arts & Crafts 12:00 - 3:00 PM - Balloon animals and magic tricks 1:00 PM - Live Magic Performance by Jake the Great 3:15 PM - ★Gru and Minion Live Performance★ 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 From silly shenanigans to supervillain-sized fun, it’s going to be despicably awesome! 💙✨ Don’t miss out — we’ll see you at Shipgarten!

Set sail for adventure at Shipgarten’s Kids & Family Festival! 🌊✨ Join us on **July 19th** for a magical day with Moana and Maui as they bring island vibes, big laughs, and wayfinding fun to the whole family. Enjoy themed activities, music, photo opportunities, and plenty of excitement fit for explorers of all ages! 🏝️🌺 It’s going to be an ocean-sized celebration you won’t want to miss — see you at Shipgarten! 🌞

Come pet, play and celebrate at Shipgarten! Come pet, play, and celebrate with the whole family at Shipgarten! 🎉✨ We’re turning **FOUR** and celebrating in the cutest way possible — with a hands-on, animal-filled afternoon at Shipgarten’s Petting Zoo as part of our **4th Anniversary Celebration**! 🐐🐰🐢 Little ones will love meeting friendly farm animals up close in a safe, interactive setting designed for curiosity, smiles, and unforgettable memories — and this year, the fun is even bigger as we celebrate four amazing years of Shipgarten! 🥳 This relaxed, family-friendly anniversary event is perfect for animal lovers of all ages. While kids enjoy the petting zoo experience, parents can kick back with great food, cold drinks, and festive vibes in our spacious outdoor biergarten as we toast to 4 incredible years together. 🍻🎈 📅 **Sunday, July 26th** ⏰ 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 celebrate 4 amazing years with us at Shipgarten! 🌿🎊

Bring your mini party crew and join us for a bright, happy rave made just for kids! ✨ Get ready to dance, jump, and glow at Shipgarten’s Kiddo Rave! 🌈🎶 This daytime dance party is designed just for kids, featuring upbeat music, colorful lights, and nonstop fun in a family-friendly environment. Little ones can show off their best dance moves while parents relax nearby with food and drinks. It’s the perfect way to let kids burn off energy, laugh with friends, and enjoy a fun, music-filled afternoon—no late nights required! 📅 Sunday, August 2nd ⏰ 12 PM 📍 Shipgarten – McLean, VA 🚗 Free parking 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly | Free entry 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! ✨🕺💃

Get ready for a day of superhero action and icy magic at Shipgarten! ❄️🕷️✨ Join us on **August 9th** for a Kids & Family Festival featuring Spider-Man and your favorite Frozen friends! From heroic photo ops to magical moments, themed activities, music, and nonstop family fun, it’s the ultimate crossover event your little ones won’t want to miss. Whether you’re swinging into action or letting it go on the dance floor, this is one unforgettable summer celebration! 💙👑 Bring the whole crew and spend your Sunday the fun way — at Shipgarten! 🎉

Ready… set… FUN! ☀️🏁 Join us at Shipgarten on **August 16th** for an action-packed **Kid’s Field Day** filled with high-energy activities, team spirit, and plenty of chances to win bragging rights! 🏆✨ We’re bringing all the classic field day vibes — friendly competition, exciting challenges, and nonstop movement — perfect for kids who love to run, play, and celebrate summer with friends. 🎉 Interactive activities 🌟 Team fun & prizes 🎈 Family-friendly atmosphere 🍔 Great food & drinks for parents, too Grab your sneakers and bring the energy — it’s going to be a day full of smiles, sunshine, and unforgettable fun at Shipgarten! 🌈

Get ready for an action-packed day of heroes, pups, and pop-star power! 🌟🐾🦸 Join us at **Shipgarten’s Kids & Family Festival** on **August 23rd** for an unforgettable adventure featuring **Rumi from Kpop Demon Hunters, Chase from Paw Patrol, and Captain America**! Bring the whole family out for epic meet & greets, high-energy dance parties, interactive games, and tons of kid-friendly fun. Whether your little one is ready to save the day, go on a rescue mission, or dance like a K-pop star, this festival has something for every hero in training! 🎉 Character appearances & photo ops 🎶 Family dance party 🎨 Fun activities & games 🍔 Delicious eats & drinks for parents, too Mark your calendars — it’s going to be a super-powered Saturday you won’t want to miss! 💥✨

Come hang out with cute animals and make new furry friends at our fun Petting Zoo! Come pet, play, and make memories at Shipgarten’s Petting Zoo! ✨ Bring the whole family to Shipgarten for a fun-filled Petting Zoo experience! 🐐🐢🐑 Kids will love getting up close with friendly animals in a safe, interactive environment while parents enjoy the relaxed biergarten atmosphere. 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. 📅 Sunday, August 30th ⏰ 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! 🌿✨

Bring your mini party crew and join us for a bright, happy rave made just for kids! ✨ Get ready to dance, jump, and glow at Shipgarten’s Kiddo Rave! 🌈🎶 This daytime dance party is designed just for kids, featuring upbeat music, colorful lights, and nonstop fun in a family-friendly environment. Little ones can show off their best dance moves while parents relax nearby with food and drinks. It’s the perfect way to let kids burn off energy, laugh with friends, and enjoy a fun, music-filled afternoon—no late nights required! 📅 Sunday, September 6th ⏰ 12 PM 📍 Shipgarten – McLean, VA 🚗 Free parking 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly | Free entry 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! ✨🕺💃

Red, white, and brew! 🇺🇸🍻 Celebrate **Labor Day** in star-spangled style at Shipgarten with special appearances by **Uncle Sam** and his patriotic Eagle sidekick! Join us for a full day of festive fun, family-friendly entertainment, great food, cold drinks, and all-American vibes as we toast to the long weekend the right way. 🎉 Patriotic photo ops 🎶 Live entertainment 🍔 Delicious eats 🍺 Ice-cold drinks 🎈 Fun for the whole family Throw on your red, white, and blue and spend Labor Day celebrating with us at Shipgarten — where the freedom (and the fun) never stops! 🇺🇸✨

🍂👑 Hear ye, hear ye! The **Kids Fall Renaissance Festival** is coming to Shipgarten on **September 13th**! Step into a magical day of knights, princesses, fairies, and fall fun 🍁✨ Bring the whole family for an enchanted afternoon filled with themed entertainment, whimsical vibes, festive treats, and plenty of photo-worthy moments. Costumes are highly encouraged — whether your little one is royalty, a brave warrior, or a mystical creature of the forest 🏰🗡️🧚‍♀️ Join us for a day of medieval magic and autumn memories at Shipgarten! 🍂🎉