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Santa, Mrs. Claus, & The Grinch Kids & Family Festival Shipgarten DC Princess Parties Free Entry Santa, Mrs. Claus, and The Grinch on a Wooden floor with red blurred Christmas lights in the background

Santa, Mrs. Claus, & The Grinch Kids & Family Festival

Celebrate the Magic of the Holidays at Shipgarten’s Kids & Family Festival! Step into a winter wonderland of family-friendly fun at Shipgarten, Tysons Corner’s top family destination! Join us on Sunday, December 22nd, from 12 PM to 6 PM, for a jolly day of festive excitement hosted by Santa, Mrs. Claus, and The Grinch. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable holiday experience! Let your little ones’ imaginations sparkle with FREE face painting and arts & crafts. The holiday cheer continues with live music, great drinks, moon bounces, and a full outdoor playground—fun for everyone! Shipgarten loves your furry friends, too! Whether they prefer being on-leash or playing in our dog park, we’ve got Pup Cups and peanut butter-filled Kongs to spread some joy to your pups. — Event Details Shipgarten opens at 11 AM, with the festival running from 12 PM to 6 PM. Restaurants stay open until 2 AM—so stick around and keep the holiday vibes going! — Festival Schedule 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Face Painting, Moon Bounces, and Arts & Crafts 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Live Magic Show by Jake the Great 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM: Meet & Greet with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and The Grinch — Holiday Fun & Festivities at Shipgarten 2 Moon Bounces 2 Playground Sets Photo Booth with Festive Props Kids’ Corner with Face Painting & Crafts Outdoor Games & Holiday Competitions with Prizes Dog-Friendly Atmosphere with Special Treats for Pups Giveaways, Contests & Prizes Beer & Tasting Samples Delicious Food for All — Plus, we’ve got **two 155″ TV walls, 8 TVs, 2 outdoor projectors, and 3 indoor projectors** to make sure you don’t miss a single moment of the big games! Come celebrate the holidays at Shipgarten—where family, friends, and furry companions come together for a day filled with joy and cheer! 🎅🎄

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Frozen and Spiderman Host Kids and Family Festival

Step into a world of family-friendly fun at Shipgarten, Tysons Corner top restaurant for families! Join us on Sunday, Novemeber17th, from 12PM to 6 PM, as we invite you to enjoy a day of excitement as we are having Spiderman and Frozen Host the Kids and Family Festival. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience! For your little ones Shipgarten has FREE face painting and arts & crafts, allowing their creativity to shine. The fun doesn’t stop there – we’ve got live music, great drinks, moonbounces, and a full outdoor playground to ensure everyone has a blast. Dogs are more than welcome at Shipgarten, whether on-leash or in our off-leash dog park. Treat your furry friends to Pup Cups and Kongs filled with peanut butter for a delightful family treat. ***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- Super Hero Training with Spiderman & Live Performance by Elsa and Anna 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 Shipgarten is a small business created by a few local guys, not a large corporation with multiple locations! Despite our size, we have always stuck to offering a variety of entertainment, including a day of the week specifically for families (Sundays), aways FREE OF CHARGE!. As a result, we simply ask our guests for a little understanding, patience, and cooperation in the following ways:- Please do not bring outside food, we have 4 restaurants for you and children to choose from.- During certain hours of the day, our number of guests can increase faster than normal, which can unfortunately lead to longer than normal wait times for food and/or drinks. Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated! Negative reviews really hurt us, we are offering these events for FREE. Please have some patience and understanding.

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Kids and Family Festival: Kiddo Rave

Shipgarten is bringing a new kind of FAMILY FUN to Tysons with it’s very own KIDDO RAVE! On Sunday, November 3rd from 12-6PM, DJ SAAM will be playing the best kids dance songs and remixes. DJ SAAM has perfomed at Echostage, Soundcheck, Flash, and more over the years! Bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience dancing to your favorite songs with bubbles, glow sticks, glow in the dark tattoos, face painting, and arts & crafts kids can enjoy. We also have moonbounces and a full playground so everyone can have a blast! Dogs are welcome at Shipgarten too, 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. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 12 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: 12-3pm: Magic Show by Jake the Great 12-6pm Kiddo Rave with DJ SAAM 12-6pm Face Paint, Arts & Crafts, Moon Bounces ALL DAY Family Football Shipgarten offers 2-155″ TV Walls, 8 TVs, 2 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor Projectors to watch ALL the football games ADDITIONALLY: ★ 2 Brand NEW 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 (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Mocktails ★ Great food ★ Glow in the dark tattoos ★ Bubbles everywhere ★ Glow Sticks ★ Hopscotch What to expect: • Strollers should not be taken onto the dance floor in case of tripping. Strollers must be parked outside. • Slings or baby carriers are recommended. • Please note parents remain responsible for children at all times. Children must remain under adult supervision and we kindly request no running. • Shoes must be kept ON at all times except when in the moonbounce. • Music is kept at safe levels at all times in line with our risk assessment guidelines. Please note it is still loud so bring ear defenders if you wish. • Expect kid-friendly club lighting in a festival style environment. • No external food or drink is permitted on site, we have tons of kid friendly food options Attire: Whatever you like to dance in! Costumes are welcome but not required.

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Petting Zoo and Moana Kids and Family Festival

Step into a world of family-friendly fun at Shipgarten, Tysons Corner top restaurant for families! Join us on Sunday, December 15th, from 12PM to 6 PM, as we invite you to enjoy a day of excitement as we are having the Petting Zoo Host the Kids and Family Festival. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience! For your little ones Shipgarten has FREE face painting and arts & crafts, allowing their creativity to shine. The fun doesn’t stop there – we’ve got live music, great drinks, moonbounces, and a full outdoor playground to ensure everyone has a blast. Dogs are more than welcome at Shipgarten, whether on-leash or in our off-leash dog park. Treat your furry friends to Pup Cups and Kongs filled with peanut butter for a delightful family treat. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM. Festival runs from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Restaurants close at 12 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 2:00 – 3:00 PM – Live Performance by Moana 3:00 – 5:00 PM – Petting Zoo – A Fun & Furry Experience for the Whole Family! 2 Minutes per Round, Unlimited Turns! ————————————————————————————————- 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

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Kids and Family Festival Hosted by Petting Zoo

Step into a world of family-friendly fun at Shipgarten, Tysons Corner top restaurant for families! Join us on Sunday, November 10th, from 12PM to 6 PM, as we invite you to enjoy a day of excitement as we are having the Petting Zoo Host the Kids and Family Festival. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience! For your little ones Shipgarten has FREE face painting and arts & crafts, allowing their creativity to shine. The fun doesn’t stop there – we’ve got live music, great drinks, moonbounces, and a full outdoor playground to ensure everyone has a blast. Dogs are more than welcome at Shipgarten, whether on-leash or in our off-leash dog park. Treat your furry friends to Pup Cups and Kongs filled with peanut butter for a delightful family treat. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM. Festival runs from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Restaurants close at 12 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 3:00 – 5:00 PM – Petting Zoo – A Fun & Furry Experience for the Whole Family! 2 Minutes per Round, Unlimited Turns! ————————————————————————————————- 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 Shipgarten is a small business created by a few local guys, not a large corporation with multiple locations! Despite our size, we have always stuck to offering a variety of entertainment, including a day of the week specifically for families (Sundays), aways FREE OF CHARGE!. As a result, we simply ask our guests for a little understanding, patience, and cooperation in the following ways:- Please do not bring outside food, we have 4 restaurants for you and children to choose from.- During certain hours of the day, our number of guests can increase faster than normal, which can unfortunately lead to longer than normal wait times for food and/or drinks. Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated! Negative reviews really hurt us, we are offering these events for FREE. Please have some patience and understanding.

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Shipgarten and Princess Parties DC Paw Patrol & Taylor Swift Kids & Family Festival Free Entry Shipgarten December 29th 12 - 6 PM Taylor Swift and Paw Patrol Character in front of a Blue Glittery Background

Paw Patrol & Taylor Swift Kids & Family Festival

Step into a world of family-friendly fun at Shipgarten, Tysons Corner top restaurant for families! Join us on Sunday, December 29th, from 12PM to 6 PM, as we invite you to enjoy a day of excitement as we are having Paw Patrol and Taylor Swift (lookalike) Host the Kids and Family Festival. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience! For your little ones Shipgarten has FREE face painting and arts & crafts, allowing their creativity to shine. The fun doesn’t stop there – we’ve got live music, great drinks, moonbounces, and a full outdoor playground to ensure everyone has a blast. Dogs are more than welcome at Shipgarten, whether on-leash or in our off-leash dog park. Treat your furry friends to Pup Cups and Kongs filled with peanut butter for a delightful family treat. ***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- Meet and Greet with Paw Patrol and Live Performance by Taylor Swift lookalike 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

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Encanto Kids & Family Festival November 24th 12 - 6 PM Free Entry Encanto Background with the house and jungle and Mirabel, Isabela, and Louisa Encanto Characters

Encanto Kids & Family Festival

Join us at Shipgarten, the top Tysons Corner Restaurant for families, for our Kids & Family Festival on November 24th from noon to 6 PM! Bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience, face painting, and arts & crafts that kids can enjoy. We also have live music, moonbounces, and a full playground so everyone can have a blast! Dogs are welcome at Shipgarten too, 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. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 12 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 12 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: 12-3 PM – Live Magical Performance by Jake the Great 12-6 PM – FREE Face painting plus Arts & Crafts 3:15PM – Live Performance by Encanto characters ALL DAY Family Football Shipgarten offers 2-155″ TV Walls, 8 TVs, 3 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor Projectors to watch ALL the football games ADDITIONALLY: ★ 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 (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★ Great food

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Petting Zoo Presents Kids and Family Festival June 4th at Noon

Petting Zoo Hosts Kids & Family Festival at Tysons Corner Restaurant

Shipgarten, the top Tysons Corner Restaurant for families, is hosting a Petting Zoo for kids on Sunday, June 4th from noon to 6PM! Bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience meeting friendly, furry creatures along with face painting and arts & crafts kids can enjoy. We also have live music, moonbounces, and a full playground so everyone can have a blast! Dogs are welcome at Shipgarten too, 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. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 12 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: ♫ 12-3PM TBD 3:15 PM ★ Special Activity Hosted by Petting Zoo ★ 5-7PM Music Bingo ADDITIONALLY: ★ 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 (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★ Great food [raw] [/raw]

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The Great Zucchini Hosts Mother’s Day Festival

Come to Shipgarten on Mother’s Day!! A place where the adults can relax and the kids can have fun. Join us on May 14th from 12-6 PM for our Kids and Family Mother’s Day Festival! We will have a full blown special Mother’s Day Arts and Crafts table set up for the children to make their mom a special gift; we will have bracelet making kits, matching temporary tattoos, and picture making for mom! We will also have face painting, live music, games, a dog park and a special live performance by The Great Zucchini! It will be the best place to be this weekend. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 12 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: ♫ 12-3PM School of Rock House Band 12-6 PM ★Make A Gift For Mom★ Bracelet Making Kits, Matching Temporary Tattoos & Picture Making for Mom! 3:15 PM ★ Special Guest Performance by The Great Zucchini★ 5-7 PM Music Bingo ADDITIONALLY: ★ 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 (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★Great food

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Encanto Hosts Cinco De Mayo Kids & Family Festival

To round out the weekend of festivities we have our Kids Festival hosted by Encanto! Look forward to a full song and dance show performed by your favorite characters, Bruno, Mirabel & Louisa. Bonus, they will stay after for your children to get a photo with the characters! There will also be a scavenger hunt for them to enjoy and if they complete it they will get a special gift. We will have a craft table on site for them to make some fun art or they can get a colorful design painted on their face at our face painting table. Let them let loose in our two moon bounces or watch them climb to new heights on our jungle gym. If your dog is your child, no worries there! Our whole venue is dog friendly and we even have a fenced in dog park for them to play in. If you’re looking for a fun, family friendly place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Shipgarten is your spot! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 12 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: ♫ 12-3PM School of Rock House Band 3:15 PM – ★ Live Character Performance by Encanto★ ♫ 4-6 PM McLean Jazz Band 5-7 PM Music Bingo 7 PM Comedy Show ADDITIONALLY: ★ 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 (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★Great food

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Jake the Great Hosts Kids & Family Festival

Magician ‘Jake The Great’ is making a special appearance at Shipgarten! Come out to Shipgarten April 30th from 1-6pm for our Family Festival. There will be vendors, playgrounds, two moon bounces, and crafts in the kids corner. Enjoy playing games, or take pictures in our photo booth- there’s something for everyone! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: ♫ Live Music (12-3PM) ♫ 12-3 PM TBD 3-4:30 PM ★Special Guest Performance by Magician ‘Jake The Great’★ 5-7 PM Music Bingo ADDITIONALLY: ★ 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 (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★Great food

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Balloon Artist & Magician Hosts Kids and Paws Festival

Our Kids & Paws events are always so much fun! This event is going to be even more special with special guest performer Patti Bailey! She is a magician, balloon artist and more who will be creating a live show that is sure to be memorable. On top of that special performance, expect dog games, dog vendors, face painting, crafts, moon bounces and music bingo!! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: ♫ Live Music (12-3PM) ♫ 12-3PM School of Rock House Band 2:00 PM DogContest 3:15 PM – ★ Live Character Performance by Balloon Artist & Magician Patti Bailey★ 4:30 PM Dog Contest ♫ Live DJ (8:00 PM-2:00 AM) 5-7PM Music Bingo ADDITIONALLY: ★ 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 (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★Great food

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Frozen & Spiderman Host Kids & Family Spring Festival

Frozen and Spiderman are making a special guest appearance to host our Kids & Family Spring Festival from 12-6pm on April 16th. We will have face painting, crafts, moon bounces, a dog park, lawn games, and so much more! It will be a day that the whole family can enjoy. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 12 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: ♫ 12-3PM School of Rock House Band 3:15 PM – ★ Live Character Performance by Frozen & Spiderman★ 5-7 PM Music Bingo ADDITIONALLY: ★ 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 (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★Great food

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Easter Bunny Hosts Easter Family Festival

The Easter Bunny is making a special appearance at Shipgarten! Come out to Shipgarten April 2nd from 1-6pm for our Easter Family Festival. We will be hosting 3 rounds of easter egg hunts for your children, along with our other resident activities of crafts, face painting and playing on the playground and moon bounces. Enjoy playing games or taking FREE photos with the Easter Bunny- there’s something for everyone! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: ♫ Live Music (12– 3PM) ♫ 12-3 PM Adam K 🍭1PM Easter Egg Hunt 2-3 yr. olds 🍭2PM Easter Egg Hunt 4-6 yr. olds 🍭3PM Easter Egg Hunt 7-12 yr. olds 5-7 PM Music Bingo ADDITIONALLY: ★ 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 (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★Great food

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Magician ‘Jake The Entertainer’ Hosts Kids & Family Festival

Magician ‘Jake The Entertainer’ is making a special appearance at Shipgarten! Come out to Shipgarten March 26th from 1-6pm for our Family Festival. There will be vendors, playgrounds, two moon bounces, and crafts in the kids corner. Enjoy playing games, or take pictures in our photo booth- there’s something for everyone! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: ♫ Live Music (12-3PM) ♫ 12-3 PM School of Rock Ashburn House Band 3-4:30 PM ★Special Guest Performance by Magician ‘Jake The Entertainer’★ 5-7 PM Music Bingo ADDITIONALLY: ★ 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 (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★Great food

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Merida, Darth Vader & Princess Tiana Host St. Patrick’s Family Festival

DAY 3 of our 3 day weekend festival is dedicated to our family’s with kids! Our St. Paddy’s Kids Festival will be hosted by Merida, Darth Vader & Princess Tiana! You’ll recognize Merida by her flaming red hair and Scottish accent. Merida will also be performing a bow demonstration for the kids and they can even release a suction cup, ended arrow into the sky! Tell your little ones that there is a pot of gold hidden somewhere on our venue and if they find it, they get a special prize. There will also be a scavenger hunt for them to enjoy and if they complete it they will get a gift bag. We will have a crafts table on site for them to make some fun Irish art or they can get a four leaf clover painted on their face at our face painting table. Let them run free in our two moon bounces or watch them climb to new heights on our jungle gym. If your dog is your child, no worries there! Our whole venue is dog friendly and we even have a fenced in dog park for them to play in. If you’re looking for a fun, family friendly place to celebrate St. Paddy’s, Shipgarten is your spot!

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Tinkerbell, Rapunzel & Captain America Host Kids & Paws Fest

Tinkerbell, Captain America & Rapunzel are making a special appearance at Shipgarten! Come out to Shipgarten March 11th from 1-6pm for our Family Festival. Try deluxe homemade treats from our doggie vendors, play on the playground or two moon bounces, or do crafts in the kids corner. Enjoy competing in festival events for prizes, or take pictures in our photo booth- there’s something for everyone! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: ♫ Live Music (12:30 PM – 7:30PM) ♫ 12:30-3:30 Chuck Darden 2:00 PM Tallest Dog Standing Up (For Small Dogs & Big Dogs) Contest 3:15 PM – ★ Live Character Performance by Tinkerbell, Captain America, & Rapunzel★ 4:30 PM Best Play Dead (Dog) Contest ♫ 4-7:30 PM Even Ross ♫ Live DJ (8:00 PM-2:00 AM) ADDITIONALLY: ★ 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 (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★Great food

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Batman, Cinderella, and Spiderman Host Family Festival

Batman, Cinderella, and Spiderman are making a special appearance at Shipgarten! Come out to Shipgarten February 18th from 1-6pm for our family festival. Try deluxe homemade treats from our doggie vendors, play on the playground or two moon bounces, or do crafts in the kids corner. Enjoy competing in festival events for prizes, or take pictures in our photo booth- there’s something for everyone! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: ♫ Live Music (12:30 PM – 7:30PM) ♫ 12:30-3:30 Nick Tierra 2:00 PM Treat Catch (Dog) Contest 3:15 PM – ★ Live Character Performance by Batman, Cinderella & Spiderman★ 4:30 PM Best Puppy Love (Dog) Contest ♫ 4-7:30 PM Bethany Gates ♫ Live DJ (8:00 PM-2:00 AM) ADDITIONALLY: ★ 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 (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★Great food

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Barks and Brews- Puppy Love Festival

This February we’re all about puppy love! Show your pup a little extra love and bring them out to Shipgarten February 18th from 1-6pm for our Barks and Brews festival 🍻🐾 Try deluxe homemade treats from our doggie vendors, play in our dog park, or give your pup something from our special dog menu. Enjoy sampling over 40 breweries, compete in festival events for prizes, or take pictures in our photo booth- there’s something for everyone! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: ♫ Live Music (12:30 PM – 7:30 PM) ♫ 12:30-3:30 PM Nick Tierra 2:00 PM Treat Catch (Dog) Contest 3:15 PM – ★ Live Character Performance by Batman, Cinderella & Spiderman★ 4:30 PM Best Puppy Love (Dog) Contest ♫ 4-7:30 PM Bethany Gates ♫ Live DJ (8:00 PM-2:00 AM) 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! ★We plan on adding another 25+ beers to this menu the week of the event★ ★We will also be serving samples of all our regular draft beers from Tysons Biergarten and Waffles & Tacos. To see Beer Sampling menu, click here… To see Tysons Biergarten’s list, click here… To see Waffles & Tacos’ list, click here…

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Black Panther & Beauty and the Beast Host Family Festival

This Valentine’s Day keep it cozy with hot drink specials from our winter menu! February 11th from 1-6pm come out to Shipgarten for our Valentine’s Family Festival. Try taking photos in our photo booth, or compete for prizes with the fam! We have games, activities and competitions for all ages. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: 2:00 PM Oreo Roll (Pairs)Contest 3:15 PM – ★ Live Character Performance by Black Panther & Beauty and the Beast★ 4:00 PM- Lovers 3-Legged Race (Pairs)Contest 5:00 PM- Don’t Break My Heart (Pairs) Contest ♫ Live Music by School of Rock Performers(11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) ♫ CBGB 11:00 AM ♫ SMASHING PUMPKINS 12:30 PM ♫ MOTOWN 2:00 PM ♫ QUEEN 3:30 PM ♫ NU METAL 5:30 PM ♫ Live DJ (8:00 PM-2:00 AM) ADDITIONALLY: ★ 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 (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★Great food

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Encanto Hosting Winter Family Festival

During the winter months- Shipgarten keeps it cozy! Come out for our winter family festival Saturday January 28th from 1-6pm. Grab a hot drink from our special winter menu and check out our games and activities for all ages. Enjoy live music and festival events, keep cozy with our fire pits, or browse vendor tables. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: 2:00 PM Stein Hoisting Contest 3:00 PM – ★ Live Character Performance with Encanto’s Bruno, Mirabel & Luisa★ 4:00 PM- Hot Dog Eating Contest 5:00 PM- Find the Snowflake Contest ♫ Live Music (12:30 PM – 7:30 PM) ♫ Torrey B from 12:30-3:30pm ♫ Derek Critzer from 4pm-7:30pm ♫ Live DJ (8:00 PM-2:00 AM) ★ 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 (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★Great food

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Frozen and Spiderman Hosting Winter Family Festival

Looking to unwind from the stress of the holidays and have someone else host for a change? Shipgarten’s got you covered! Join us Saturday January 14th from 1-6pm for our Winter Family Festival. It’s National “Dress Up Your Dog” Day and we’re going all out! Try guided sampling from 40+ breweries, compete with your pup for prizes, or stay warm and cozy around our fire pits. Browse tables from local dog vendors, play in the dog park, or treat your pup from our special dog menu. There’s activities for adults, kids and pups of all ages! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: 2:00 PM – Smallest and Biggest Dog Competition 2:30 PM – Best Trick and Best Dressed Competition 3:00 PM – ★ Live Character Performance with Elsa, Anna, and Spiderman★ 4:00 PM – Hold for Treat Competition ♫ Live Music (12:30 PM – 7:30 PM) ♫ Adam K Performing from 12:30-3:30pm ♫ Billy T Wilde from 4pm-7:30pm ★Local dog vendors ★ 2 Moon Bounces ★ 2 Playground sets ★ Dog Agility Course ★ Photo Booth with Accessories for you and your pup(s)! ★ Dog Spa ★ Kissing Booth ★ Bubble Chase ★ Outdoor Games & Activities ★ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes ★Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★Kid Friendly (Playground, face painting, crafts corner) ★ Bier & Samples ★Great food

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Noon-Years Eve

Celebrate Noon-Years Eve at Shipgarten! ★★★★★★Just announced Live Performance and Meet & Greet with Frozen’s Elsa and Anna with Spider-Man at 1:30pm★★★★★★ ★ Noon Balloon Drop ★ Two Moon Bounces ★ Complimentary Party Favors ★ Facepainting ★ Kids Party ★ Sparkling Apple Cider Toast

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Winter Festival – Family & Kids

Join us on Saturday, December 10th, for our Winter Festival! We will have live music, live character performances from Princess Parties DC featuring Frozen(Elssa and Anna), Captain America, as well as various activities, crafts and games throughout the day! For Adults, there will be 50+ beers to sample from as well as various other adult competitions and activities. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 8 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** WINTER EVENT SCHEDULE: 2:00 PM – ‘Snowball’ Toss 3:00 PM – Marshmallow-Run-Relay AND MORE!!!… ♫ Live Music (12:30 PM – 7:30 PM) ♫ Live DJ (8:00 PM – 2:00 AM) ★ Live Frozen Character Performance @ 3:30 PM ➳ Bratwursts, Pretzels, Wings, Special of the Day ➳ Outdoor Games & Activities ➳ Pet Friendly ➳ Giveaways, Competitions, & Prizes ➳ Kids’ Corner with Face Painting, Moon Bounce, Crafts, and More ➳ Photo Booth We will also have a ton of activities for adults including beer samplings, brewery reps meet and greet and more. For more info on that please go to www.TysonsFestivals.com PARKING: 1700 Old Meadow Road, McLean, VA 22102 Parking is conveniently located five minutes away by foot and we offer a completely free, pet friendly, and complimentary Shuttle Bus service that runs on a continuous loop to and from the venue and parking lot! Another alternative is our $20 valet service. We are also conveniently located steps away from the McLean Metro Station. Uber Drop Off: 7581 Colshire Dr., McLean, VA 22102 Below is a map on how to get to us from the parking lot and/or the McLean Metro Station.

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Encanto Hosting Thanksgiving Barks & Brews Festival

Join us on Saturday, November 26th, for our Thanksgiving Barks & Brews Festival! We will have live music, live character performances from Princess Parties DC featuring Encanto (Bruno, Mirabel and Isabella) as well as various activities, crafts and games throughout the day! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENTS: ★ Encanto Live Character Performance ★Live Music ★Local vendors ★Great food ★Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★Kid Friendly (Playground, face painting, crafts corner) ★Yard Games ★Bratwursts, Pretzels, Wings, and more! ★Swag giveaways We will also have a ton of activities for adults including beer samplings, brewery reps meet and greet and more. For more info on that please go to www.TysonsFestivals.com PARKING: 1700 Old Meadow Road, McLean, VA 22102 Parking is conveniently located five minutes away by foot and we offer a completely free, pet friendly, and complimentary Shuttle Bus service that runs on a continuous loop to and from the venue and parking lot! Another alternative is our $20 valet service. We are also conveniently located steps away from the McLean Metro Station. Uber Drop Off: 7581 Colshire Dr., McLean, VA 2210

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