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  • Kids’ Field Day

    Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

    🏃‍♀️🎉 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

  • Petting Zoo

    Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

    🐐🍁 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! 🐑🍂

  • Dog-O-Ween at Shipgarten

    Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

    🎃🐶 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. DOG SCHEDULE: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Dog Trick-or-Treating (treats from bar-to-bar!) 2:00 PM - Smallest Dog Costume (Competition) 2:15 PM - Biggest Dog Costume (Competition) 3:00 PM - Best Trick Competition 3:30 PM - ★ Spider Man & Ariel Live Character Performance 4:00 PM - Owner & Pet Best Costume (Competition) 4:15 PM - Owner & Pet Funniest Costume (Competition) 5:00 PM - Group Dog Costume & Owner Picture   🐾 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 🐕🍻

  • Kids’ Halloween with Wicked

    Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

    🧙‍♀️✨ Something wickedly fun this way comes! Join us for the **Kids’ Halloween Festival featuring Wicked** on **October 25** at Shipgarten! Get ready for a spellbinding day filled with magical vibes, enchanting characters inspired by *Wicked*, festive activities, and plenty of not-so-scary Halloween fun 👻💚 Costumes are highly encouraged — whether you’re feeling Glinda glam or Elphaba energy! Grab your little witches and wizards and join us for a wickedly wonderful fall celebration 🎃🪄✨

  • Kids’ Halloween with Sanderson Sisters

    Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

    🧙‍♀️✨ It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus! Join us for the **Kids’ Halloween Festival featuring the Sanderson Sisters** on **November 1** at Shipgarten! Get ready for a spellbinding afternoon filled with magical mischief, not-so-scary fun, festive activities, and wickedly good photo ops 👻🎃 Costumes are highly encouraged — witches, goblins, and little spellcasters welcome! Don’t miss this frightfully fun celebration to wrap up Halloween season in style 🕸️🦇✨