Kids and Family Festival

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! 🇺🇸✨