The Perfect Christmas Date

Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

Free Tickets Here Join us for the most enchanting event of the season, The Perfect Christmas Date, on December 23rd from 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM. Get into the holiday spirit with a range of heartwarming activities designed to create cherished memories with your special someone. Wear your coziest scarves, hold hands, and let the magic of the holidays create timeless memories. Whether you’re a new couple savoring the magic of your first Christmas together or seasoned partners rekindling the flame, The Perfect Christmas Date promises an evening filled with love, laughter, and the spirit of the season. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM and the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. The restaurant closes at 2 AM*** Event Schedule: ♫ Tom Star (12:30-3:30pm) ♫ Summer and Eric Duo (4-7:30pm) ❄️ 1:00-6:00 PM – Couples' Handmade Gift Station - Christmas Love Letters & Make a Relationship Stocking ❄️ 2:00 PM – 3-Legged Race ❄️ 3:00 PM – Name That Holiday Scent ❄️ 4:00 PM – Jingle Bell Toss (Water Pong Competition) ❄️ 5:00 PM – Candy Cane Claw Machine ♫ Live DJ (8:00 PM-2:00 AM) PLUS Free Sports Watch Parties: 2:00 Anthony Joshua vs. Otto Wallin Boxing Match 3:30 JMU vs. Air Force Bowl Game WINTER WONDERLAND: ❄️ 40+ beer & and cider samples from local breweries to choose from ❄️ Photo Booth with Accessories ❄️ Great food ❄️ Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ❄️ Bratwursts, Pretzels, Wings, & Special of the Day! ❄️ Outdoor Games & Activities ❄️ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes ❄️ Kids Corner with Face Painting, Moon Bounce, Crafts and more! CLICK HERE FOR FESTIVAL MENU BEER Aslin Esperante Lager - Mexican / 4.5% ABV / 135 CAL / Alexandria, VA / 000 Here to improve the transition into your weekend is Esperante Mexican-style Lager. Slightly sweet, with notes of graham cracker, refreshing lemon-lime, & floral hints. A supreme pair with a slice of lime, & a meal straight off the grill. Aslin VelociRabbit IPA - American / 5.5% ABV / 165 CAL / Alexandria, VA / O The ancient ancestor of the modern-day Kangaroo, a VelociRabbit was notorious for herding large amounts of Beach Chickens to their demise. This lower ABV IPA is the little brother of Laser Raptors. Using the same amounts of Mosaic, Simcoe and Chinook as Laser Raptors, this beer has a powerful berry aroma and nice pine note. The oats and wheat maintain the creamy mouthfeel that Laser Raptors is known for lending the lower ABV the ability to make a crispy break just as the hops surprise your palate. Caboose Hobo Imperial Stout w/Vanilla Bean Stout - Imperial / 8% ABV / 24 IBU / 240 CAL / Vienna, VA / One of the first beers ever brewed at Caboose. Made with a blend of roasted, chocolate, black, and Munich malts, then aged on real Madagascar bourbon vanilla beans. Toffee and caramel notes give way to the smooth, yet rich flavors of coffee and vanilla. Where did the name come from? The name is a nod to the hobos who used to freight hop from town to town. Crooked Run Fermentation Scorpion IPA- American / 7% ABV / 60IBU / 210 CAL / Sterling, VA / West Coast Style IPA with Centennial, Colombus, & Amarillo Hops. Dank and piney hop character with a sharp clean finish. Delirium - Hughe Deliria Belgian Strong Golden Ale / 8.5% ABV / 32 IBU / 255 CAL / Melle, Vlaanderen / O Colour and appearance: a pale blonde colour and fine creamy-white head which clings to the glass. Flavour: A pleasant sparkling carbonate content produces a soft, full taste perception. The aroma is very balanced with a fruity, flowery background and an initial Chardonnay impression which evolves into a spicy, mild aroma of hops. Taste: Full-bodied and balanced with fruity tones of apple and Chardonnay grapes. Deliria has a fine, mild bitterness in its aftertaste and a splendid, round feel in the mouth which evolves well. Special beer brewed once a year to mark International Women's Day. Delirium - Hughe Delirium Nocturnum Belgian Strong Dark Ale / 8.5% ABV / 24 IBU / 255 CAL / Melle, Vlaanderen / O Color and Sight: Dark Chocolate Brown with a compact foam, white-yellow, stable and creamy. Odor Touches of caramel, mocca and chocolate. Spices such as licorice and coriander are also present. Taste: Initially a very pleasant sensation in the mouth of alcohol and softness. It is followed by a growing bitterness, which comes partly from hops, but also from roasted malt and chocolate malt. Towards the end, pleasant balance between bitter, sour and sweet notes. Mustang Sally Phreak Peach Tangerine MS Sour -Fruited / 6.2% ABV / 186 CAL / Chantilly, VA / Sour ale with peach & tangerine. A Phreak series sour. Old Ox Black Ox BLACK | Porter - Other / 6% ABV / 20 IBU / 180 CAL / Ashburn, VA / 1 A robust rye porter with hints of coffee and chocolate nicely balanced with a subtle hop influence. A substantial, malty ale, complex and flavorful with a medium body and a slightly roasty finish. The rich dark color is deceptively refreshing. The spice in the rye clears the palate. A sip will explain why we say this is a delightful combination of sweet and spicy! Right Proper Häxan Porter - Other / 7% ABV / 210 CAL / Washington, DC / ( Named after the silent era Scandinavian documentary on witchcraft, Haxan is brewed with an assortment of roasted malts and oats. Full bodied with round notes of coffee and dark chocolate. Right Proper Lil Wit Wheat Beer - Witbier / 5% ABV / 150 CAL / Washington, DC / Lil Wit is a refreshing Belgian-style White Ale brewed with an abundance of red wheat, white wheat, torrifed wheat, and oats. The beer was gently hopped with Tettnang and Perle then finished with juniper and the classic spices

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JMU Bowl Game Watch Party

Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

Free Tickets Here Join us at Shipgarten on December 23rd at 3:30 PM in celebrating a historic moment for James Madison University as they step onto the field for their first-ever Bowl Game at the Armed Forces Bowl! Calling all Dukes fans to showcase their purple and gold pride! Shipgarten is hosting a Best Dressed Fan contest, where creativity meets fandom. The more outrageous, the better your chances are for winning a $100 gift card! Let your Duke spirit shine! What better way to celebrate than with JMU's very own "Proud and True" beer? This special brew embodies the essence of JMU pride. Sip, savor, and raise a glass to our Dukes as they take the field in this historic moment! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM and the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. The restaurant closes at 2 AM*** Shipgarten offers 2-155" TV Walls, 8 TVs, 3 indoor Projectors & 3 outdoor projectors ADDITIONALLY: 40+ beer & cider samples from local breweries to choose from Photo Booth with Accessories Great food Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) Bratwursts, Pretzels, Wings, & Special of the Day! Outdoor Games & Activities Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes Kids Corner with Face Painting, Moon Bounce, Crafts and more!

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The DAY Before Christmas

Shipgarten, the top Tysons Corner Restaurant for families is having The DAY Before Christmas Kids & Family Festival on December 24th from 12-6 PM! Bring the entire family down to have a fun-filled Sunday! Enjoy Santa's workshop, moonbounces, face painting, and the great food and drinks we offer! Make sure to bring your furry family members as well, Shipgarten is 100% dog friendly, whether on-leash or in our off-leash dog park! We offer lots of treats such as Pup Cups and Kongs filled with peanut butter so the whole family can enjoy a treat. Have an unforgettable family-filled Sunday here at Shipgarten! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 12 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: 12-6 PM - Free Photos with Mrs. Claus and Santa 🎅🏻🤶🏻 12-6 PM - Free Admission to Santa's workshop where you can write letters to Santa and do various arts & crafts or play games with Santa's elves. 12-6 PM - FREE Face Painting, Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt and Moon Bounces 12-3 PM - Live Magical Performance by Jake the Great 2-4 PM Free photos with the Grinch GAMES 2:00 PM - 3-Legged Race 3:00 PM - Blindfolded Snowball Scoop 4:00 PM - Candy Cane Claw Machine 5:00 PM - Jingle Shake ALL DAY Family Football Shipgarten offers 2-155" TV Walls, 8 TVs, 2 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor Projectors to watch ALL the football games 🏈🏈 Winter Wonderland: ❅ Free Photos with Santa (dogs welcome) ❅ Hot Drinks Menu ❅ 3 Grand Christmas Trees ❅ Craft with Mrs.Claus in Santas Workshop ❅ Try Roasting S'mores at our Fire Pits ❅ Free Face Painting ❅ Photo Ops with Christmas Props ❅ 25+ Christmas Inflatables ❅ Holiday Music

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Request Friday’s

Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

Get ready to experience live music like never before! Choose from a catalogue of over 300 songs, and our talented musicians will perform your favorite tracks live. Whether you’re in the mood for classics, today’s hits, or something in between, we’ve got you covered. Scan the QR code below to explore our song list and request your top pick! Event Details:   When? Every Friday night from 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Host? Brought to you by the incredible Franklin Music. Admission? Free! No cover charge required. Food & Drink Specials:   Where to Park? We’ve got you covered with free parking and shuttle services available at 1700 Old Meadow Road.  

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Kids’ New Years Eve

Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

Free Tickets Here Celebrate Kids New Years Eve at Shipgarten! ★★★★★★Live Performance and Meet & Greet with Frozen's Elsa and Anna plus Spider-Man at 3:30pm★★★★★★ ★ 1PM Magic Show 🪄 ★ 2PM Balloon Drop 🎈 ★ Two Moon Bounces ★ Complimentary Party Favors *while supplies laast ★ FREE Facepainting ★ Kids Party ★ Sparkling Apple Cider Toast

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Shipgarten’s Second Annual New Year’s Masquerade Party

Shipgarten is hosting a Masquerade Ball this New Year's Eve! Break out the fancy clothes and dust off those masks, this party is going all night long (or, you know, until 2am). FREE TICKETS ★★★DJ Maskell: Dance, Top 40s, Hip-hop & more★★★ ★ Midnight Champagne toast ★ Complimentary party favors ★ Balloon Drop ★ Live broadcast of New York city on all TVs, projectors and TV Walls ★ Midnight Countdown ★ 4 Massive tents of heated space ★ 5 full service bars ★ Live Broadcast of Time Square ★ VIP Tables for $500 (email info@shipgarten.com) Dress Code: Business casual/ Dress to Impress. No baggy jeans, no timbs, etc This event is strictly 21+ FREE TICKETS

Event Series Request Fridays

Request Friday’s

Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

Get ready to experience live music like never before! Choose from a catalogue of over 300 songs, and our talented musicians will perform your favorite tracks live. Whether you’re in the mood for classics, today’s hits, or something in between, we’ve got you covered. Scan the QR code below to explore our song list and request your top pick! Event Details:   When? Every Friday night from 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Host? Brought to you by the incredible Franklin Music. Admission? Free! No cover charge required. Food & Drink Specials:   Where to Park? We’ve got you covered with free parking and shuttle services available at 1700 Old Meadow Road.  

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Doggy New Years

Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

FREE TICKETS Join us Saturday January 6th for our very first DOGGY New Years Party! Bring your friends and family, especially the furry ones for and unFurgettable party. We have a special Hot Drinks Menu, Dog Menu, and much more! Don't miss our one of a kind bone drop. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: 2:00 PM - Best Handshake 3:00 PM - Pie Eating Contest 4:00 PM - Best Dressed Dog 5:00PM - Bone Drop ♫ 12:30-3:30PM Holly Montgomery ♫ 4:00-7:30PM The Frontier Duo Shipgarten offers 2-155" TV Walls, 8 TVs, 3 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor to watch ALL the games! ADDITIONALLY: ➳40+ beer & cider samples from local breweries to choose from ➳ Photo Booth with Accessories ➳Great food ➳Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ➳ Bratwursts, Pretzels, Wings, & Special of the Day! ➳ Outdoor Games & Activities ➳ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes ➳ Kids Corner with Face Painting, Moon Bounce, Crafts and more! Click Here for Festival Menu BEER Ardent Craft Ales Dark Rye Stout - Imperial / 9.8% ABV / 45 |BU / 294 CAL / Richmond, VA / Dark Rye is an American imperial stout brewed with rye and chocolate malts. Notes of dark chocolate and a roasty malt base balance an earthy, spicy character from the rye addition in this big, full-bodied stout. Armed Forces Preamble Lager - American / 4.2% ABV / 126 CAL / Norfolk, VA / Basic City Beer Lost Jewel of Orion IPA - New England / 6% ABV / 180 CAL / Waynesboro, VA / 00 Approachable Hazy IPA brewed with Citra, Nelson, and Rakau BrewDog 5AM Saint Red Ale - American Amber / 5% ABV / 35 IBU / 150 CAL / Ellon, Aberdeenshire / Buy the ticket, take the ride. 5AM Red Ale is 5 malts, 5 hops and 5% abv. But that's where the order ends. Jump in and you'll find berry bouncing off marmalade clashing with caramel cosying up to chocolate buzzing off spice sizzling with toast laced with lychee and colliding with biscuit. As malty as it is hoppy. As anarchic as it is structured. Bitterness and sweetness, all neatly messed up in a triumph of pure chaos. Perfect, baffling symmetry. Go fathom 5AM. Malts: Maris Otter, Caramalt, Munich Malt, Crystal and Dark Crystal Malts Hops: Nelson Sauvin, Amarillo Dry Hops: Simcoe, Cascade, Centennial, Ahtanum, Nelson Sauvin BrewDog Jack Hammer IPA - American / 7.2% ABV / 250 IBU / 216 CAL / Elon, Aberdeenshire Press the button, go ahead. What are you waiting for? Your mama's not coming this time. Don't slow down. Hammer it. Start with huge grapefruit aroma. Pile on more bitterness than the human palate (or nipple) can detect, ride the anarchy and caramel craziness and let the devastatingly bitter finish drill straight through your taste buds. Put a bullet in the head of mediocrity, raise hell and revel in bitter craft awesomeness. This beer is the end of the line. The hopped-up, puckered mouthed extreme of craft brewing. This beer is bitter. Very bitter. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Malt: Extra Pale Hops: Amarillo, Centennial, Citra, Columbus, Simcoe BrewDog USA Choco Cherry Stout -American / 7% ABV / 210 CAL / Canal Winchester, OH Chocolate Cherry Stout BrewDog USA Sorry I'm Latte Stout -Coffee / 7% ABV / 210 CAL / Canal Winchester, OH Vanilla Espresso Stout Brothers Craft Dukes IPA IPA -American / 6% ABV / 180 CAL / Harrisonburg, VA Calvert Black Eyed Susan Lager -Dark / 6% ABV / 180 CAL / Upper Marlboro, MD This T'Mave is a soft, yet full bodied Czech Black Lager with hints of coffee and dark, roasted malts. Calvert El Coquito Stout -American / 8.7% ABV / 261 CAL / Upper Marlboro, MD El Coquito is a 8.7% blonde stout that pours golden and has a full body to resemble the Puerto Rican holiday drink. From the aroma and the initial taste, El Coquito is bursting with coconut and pairs well with the cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. The milk sugar helps with the body to leave just the right amount of residual sugar and a mouthfeel of the creamy coconut drink. Captain Lawrence Peach Cobbler Brown Ale - Other / 8.56 ABV / 255 CAL / Elmsford, NY Imperial Brown Ale brewed with peach and graham cracker. Cigar City Brewing® Florida Man™ IPA - Imperial / 8.5% ABV / 50 |BU / 255 CAL / Tampa, FL The world needs heroes, and in our home state of Florida only a very special hero will do. A hero with a shark tooth around his neck, a Grim Reaper tattoo on his arm, and a rap sheet longer than his mama’s mustache. A hero who’s forgotten more about amateur taxidermy and alligator rasslin’ than you’ll ever know. What better way to pay tribute to our beloved Florida Man than with a big ol’ Double India Pale Ale brewed with a nearly-criminal amount of hops and a moderate bitterness that just about matches Florida Man’s general disposition. This hopped-up whopper of a beer is big in character and guaranteed to sear itself into your memory, just like “the world’s worst superhero,” Florida Man. Cigar City Brewing® Maduro Brown Ale Brown Ale - English / 5.5% ABV / 25 IBU / 200 CAL / Tampa, FL Maduro is a Northern English-style brown ale with some American affectations. Maduro is higher in alcohol than the common English brown ale and features flaked oats in the malt bill which imparts a silky body and works to mesh the roasted, toasted and chocolate components together in Maduro’s complex malt profile. The end result is a remarkably full-flavored yet approachable and sessionable brown ale that pairs well with mild to medium cigars. Crooked Run Fermentation Scorpion IPA - American / 7% ABV / 60 IBU /

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