Kids and Family Festival

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! 🍂🎉

🎃🐶 Dog-O-Ween at Shipgarten 👻🍺 Creepin’ it real… with your canine crew. Join us for Dog-O-Ween, Shipgarten’s paw-some Halloween celebration made just for you and your four-legged besties. We’re turning the beer garden into a spooky (but friendly!) playground full of costumes, treats, and festive fun. Dress your pup in their cutest, funniest, or spookiest costume and get ready for a howlin’ good time. 🐾 What to Expect: 🎃 Dog costume contest with prizes🦴 Pup treats & dog-friendly vendors📸 Halloween-themed photo ops🍺 Spooky drink specials for the humans🎶 Music & festive fall vibes Whether your dog is a tiny taco, a superhero, or a classic ghost, Dog-O-Ween is the ultimate fall outing for pet lovers. Leashes required. Costumes encouraged. Tail wags guaranteed. Bring your pack and let’s make it a frightfully fun day at Shipgarten 🐕🍻