Holiday in Mclean

Saturday, Oct 17

Oktoberfest Renaissance Festival

Shipgarten

Oktoberfest Renaissance Festival at Shipgarten ⚔️🍺 Where Bavarian beer hall meets medieval revelry. Raise your stein and step into a world of knights, competition and Oktoberfest spirit at Shipgarten’s Oktoberfest Renaissance Festival on Saturday, October 17. We’re bringing together Bavarian traditions and Renaissance-style fun for an afternoon featuring jousting, axe throwing, arrow shooting, stein hoisting, costumes, beer, food and more. Dress the part in your lederhosen, dirndl, corset, crown or cloak and join the revelry. 📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026⏰ 1–6 PM📍 Shipgarten | McLean, VA🎟️ FREE ENTRY ⚔️ Festival Schedule 🏹 1:30–3 PM — Arrow Shooting ⚔️ 2–3 PM — Jousting 🪓 3–4:30 PM — Axe Throwing 🍺 4:30 PM — Stein Hoisting CompetitionLongest endurance wins a $25 Shipgarten Gift Card. 👑 5 PM — Costume Contest 🥇 1st Place — $100 Shipgarten Gift Card🥈 2nd Place — $50 Shipgarten Gift Card🥉 3rd Place — $25 Shipgarten Gift Card Come dressed in your best Bavarian or medieval-inspired look. 🍺 Oktoberfest Meets Medieval Revelry The competition is only part of the experience. Enjoy: 🍺 Oktoberfest beer selections & stein specials🥨 German-inspired eats🔥 Outdoor Grill Station🍺 Beer Rep Meet & Greet🛍️ Local Vendors⚔️ Renaissance games & competitions👑 Costumes and themed fun Whether you’re here for the beer, the competition or the costumes, grab your crew and make a day of it at Shipgarten. 🌙 The Party Continues After Dark When the festival ends, Saturday night keeps going. 🎧 Shipgarten After Dark featuring DJ Bianca Diamond⏰ 8 PM–2 AM Come for Oktoberfest. Stay for Saturday night. 📍 Event Details Saturday, October 17, 2026Festival: 1–6 PM Shipgarten7581 Colshire DrMcLean, VA 22102 🎟️ FREE ENTRY Raise your stein. Choose your kingdom. Join the revelry. 🍺⚔️ Prost & Huzzah! Meet. Eat. Drink. Repeat.

Wednesday, Oct 21

Boos, Brews & Brains: Halloween Trivia

Shipgarten

🎃 Boos, Brews & Brains: Halloween Trivia Your scariest competition might be the next table. 🧠👻 Gather your sharpest friends for a Halloween edition of trivia at Shipgarten on Wednesday, October 21. We’re putting your team’s knowledge to the test with questions covering movies, music, pop culture, and spooky facts. Have a friend who knows every horror movie? Another who recognizes a song in seconds? Bring them together and see how your team stacks up. 🎃 Your Wednesday Night Lineup Halloween trivia covering movies, music, pop culture, and spooky facts. Team competition with plenty of reasons to debate your answers. Food and drinks available to make a night of it. Whether you’re a trivia regular or joining for the Halloween fun, bring your team and give those brains a workout. 📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026⏰ 7–9 PM🎟️ Free to play📍 Shipgarten | 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA 22102 Round up your team and join us for Boos, Brews & Brains! Alcoholic beverages are for guests 21+ only. Meet. Eat. Drink. Repeat.

Thursday, Oct 22

SCARAOKE: Zombies, Shots & Karaoke

Shipgarten

🎤 SCARAOKE: Zombies, Shots & Karaoke The undead take the mic. You pick the song. 🧟 Join us at Shipgarten on Thursday, October 22, for a special Thursday edition of SCARAOKE! Bring your crew, break out your zombie look, and bring your favorite songs back to life. Whether you’re taking on a solo, recruiting a duet partner, or cheering from the crowd, get ready for a Halloween night of costumes and sing-alongs. 🧟 Zombies, Shots & KaraokeGo all out with zombie makeup and an outfit straight out of the apocalypse. Grab a bite, order a drink, and get ready for your turn at the mic. 🏆 Costume ContestPut your Halloween look in the spotlight for a chance to win:• 1st place: $100 gift card• 2nd place: $50 gift card• 3rd place: $25 gift card 📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026⏰ 5 PM–Midnight🎟️ Free admission📍 Shipgarten | 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA 22102 Our regular karaoke night is on Fridays, but this special Halloween edition takes the mic on Thursday! Bring your crew and your favorite song—we’ll see you at SCARAOKE. Dress up. Grab the mic. Alcoholic beverages are for guests 21+ only. Meet. Eat. Drink. Repeat.

Friday, Oct 23

DJ de los Muertos

Shipgarten

💀 DJ de los Muertos at Shipgarten Dance until the dead rise. Your Friday plans start with your crew and end on the dance floor. Join us at Shipgarten on October 23 for DJ de los Muertos—a Día de los Muertos-inspired night of music, dancing, and getting together. From 5 PM until 2 AM, leave the workweek behind and make room for a night out with your favorite people. 🎶 Let the Music LeadMeet up early or join us later in the evening. Come ready to move, catch up with friends, and let your Friday unfold to the music. 🌼 Bring Your CrewMake this the plan everyone finally says yes to. Whether you’re gathering your usual group or catching up with friends you haven’t seen in a while, there’s a whole night ahead of you. 📅 Friday, October 23, 2026⏰ 5 PM–2 AM📍 Shipgarten | McLean / Tysons, VA Send this to your crew and make a date for the dance floor. Alcoholic beverages are for guests 21+ only. Meet. Eat. Drink. Repeat.

Saturday, Oct 24

Dog-O-Ween Halloween Festival

Shipgarten

Dog-O-Ween at Shipgarten 🎃🐶 Halloween is going to the dogs. Bring your pup and celebrate spooky season at Dog-O-Ween, Shipgarten’s Halloween party made for dogs and the people who love them. Join us on Saturday, October 24 for an afternoon of dog trick-or-treating, games, a dog costume contest, pup treats, vendors, Halloween photo ops and more. Dress your pup in their cutest, funniest or spookiest costume and come ready for a frightfully fun afternoon. 📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026⏰ 12–3 PM📍 Shipgarten | McLean, VA🎟️ FREE ENTRY 🐾 Dog-O-Ween Schedule 🍬 12–3 PM — Dog Trick-or-Treating Treats from bar to bar for your four-legged trick-or-treater. 🐶 1 PM — Doggy Games Head to Shipgarten’s off-leash dog park for competitions including: Biggest Dog Smallest Dog Best Dressed Best Trick 🏆 Winning owners receive a $25 Shipgarten Gift Card, plus a free Pup Cup for the winning dogs. 🎃 1:30 PM — Dog & Owner Obstacle Race Team up with your pup and race through the obstacle course featuring a hula hoop, slide and treat challenge. 🏆 Fastest team wins a $25 Shipgarten Gift Card. 👻 2 PM — Doggy Halloween Costume Contest Bring your pup’s best Halloween look and compete for a $25 Shipgarten Gift Card. 🎃 What to Expect 🐶 Dog costume contest & prizes🍬 Dog trick-or-treating🦴 Pup treats & dog-friendly vendors📸 Halloween-themed photo opportunities🍹 Spooky drink specials for the humans🎶 Music & festive fall vibes🔥 Outdoor Grill Station Whether your dog is a tiny taco, superhero, ghost or something completely original, Dog-O-Ween is an afternoon built for dogs, dog lovers and Halloween fun. Leashes required. Costumes encouraged. Tail wags expected. 🎶 Keep the Celebration Going Starting at 3 PM, the day continues with the DMV Filipino Festival with DJs until 8 PM. 📍 Event Details Saturday, October 24, 2026Dog-O-Ween: 12–3 PM Shipgarten7581 Colshire DrMcLean, VA 22102 🚗 Free Parking: 1651

Sunday, Oct 25

Halloween Throwback Bash: 90s & 2000s

Shipgarten

🎃 Halloween Throwback Bash: 90s & 2000s You still know every word. Now give those songs a night out. Join us at Shipgarten on Saturday, October 24, starting at 8 PM for a Halloween Throwback Bash packed with nostalgic ’90s and 2000s music, costumes, and dancing. Bring the friends who remember your old playlists—and the ones who will sing along like they were there. We’re giving your favorite musical eras a Halloween twist. 💿 Nostalgic Music. Costumes. Dancing.Revisit the songs that take you straight back to burned CDs, mixtapes, and getting ready for a night out. Hit the dance floor with your crew and let the throwbacks do the rest. 🧛 Give Your Costume a Throwback TwistChannel a ’90s icon, embrace a full Y2K look, or show up in your favorite Halloween costume. Pick your era and make it yours. 📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026⏰ Starts at 8 PM📍 Shipgarten | McLean / Tysons, VA Send this to your throwback-loving friends and get your Halloween plans out of the group chat. Dress up. Throw it back. Meet. Eat. Drink. Repeat.

Wednesday, Oct 28

The Ultimate Halloween Movie Trivia

Shipgarten

🎃 The Ultimate Halloween Movie Trivia at Shipgarten All those Halloween movie marathons? Time to put them to use. 🎬 Our Wednesday trivia night gets a cinematic Halloween twist on October 28! Gather your movie-loving friends and test your team’s knowledge of the films you quote, rewatch, and still watch through your fingers. From slashers to supernatural scares and spellbinding favorites, this edition brings your Halloween watchlist to the trivia table. 🎞️ Featured Movies• Halloween• Scream• Hocus Pocus• Beetlejuice• The Conjuring• And more! 🧠 Build Your Movie Trivia TeamBring the friend who remembers every character, the one who quotes every scene, and the horror fan who always spots the twist. Whether you’re a regular at our Wednesday trivia or joining us for the theme, it’s your chance to put that movie knowledge to the test. Make an evening of it with food, drinks, and a little friendly competition at Shipgarten. 📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026⏰ 7–9 PM🎟️ Free to play📍 Shipgarten | 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA 22102 Gather your team and join us for The Ultimate Halloween Movie Trivia! Alcoholic beverages are for guests 21+ only. Meet. Eat. Drink. Repeat.

Thursday, Oct 29

SCARAOKE: Halloween Karaoke & Costume Contest

Shipgarten

🎤 SCARAOKE: Halloween Karaoke & Costume Contest You’ve got the costume. Now pick your song. 👻 Join us at Shipgarten on Thursday, October 29, for SCARAOKE—a special Thursday edition of our karaoke night with a Halloween twist. Bring your friends, show off your Halloween look, and turn your favorite song into the group’s next great memory. Take on a solo, recruit a duet partner, or cheer on the friend who never needs convincing to grab the mic. 🎃 Costumes. Cocktails. Karaoke.Get your crew together for an evening of sing-alongs, cocktails, and costumes. From spooky looks to funny outfits and creative group costumes, bring your personality to the party—and to your performance. 🏆 Costume ContestYour outfit could earn more than compliments! Enter our costume contest for a chance to win:• 1st place: $100 gift card• 2nd place: $50 gift card• 3rd place: $25 gift card 📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026📍 Shipgarten | McLean / Tysons, VA Our regular karaoke night is on Fridays, but this Halloween edition takes the mic on Thursday! Send this to your karaoke crew and start planning your costumes. Dress up. Grab the mic. Alcoholic beverages are for guests 21+ only. Meet. Eat. Drink. Repeat.

Friday, Oct 30

REGGAETON SEXXX Halloween Party

Shipgarten

🔥 REGGAETON SEXXX Halloween PartyPresented by Migo Productions at Shipgarten Your costume. Your crew. Reggaeton on the dance floor. Kick off Halloween weekend with REGGAETON SEXXX at Shipgarten on Friday, October 30, starting at 9 PM. We’re teaming up with Migo Productions for a night of reggaeton, Halloween looks, and dancing with your favorite people. 🎶 Come Ready to MoveBring the friends who never sit out their favorite song. Let the rhythm take over, sing along with your crew, and make the dance floor your Friday night destination. 🎃 Make Your Halloween EntranceGo spooky, playful, or coordinate a group look. Whatever costume you choose, bring your personality and come ready to dance. 📅 Friday, October 30, 2026⏰ Starts at 9 PM📍 Shipgarten | McLean / Tysons, VA🎶 Presented by Migo Productions Send this to your group chat, pick your costumes, and join us for REGGAETON SEXXX. Dress up. Bring your crew. Alcoholic beverages are for guests 21+ only. Meet. Eat. Drink. Repeat.

Saturday, Oct 31

Bier-O-Ween Halloween Festival

Shipgarten

🎃 Bier-O-Ween at ShipgartenFamily fun by day. Halloween party by night. One Halloween. A whole day of reasons to dress up. Join us on Saturday, October 31, for Shipgarten’s annual Bier-O-Ween celebration! Bring your family—and your pets—in costume for trick-or-treating, magic, live entertainment, and a chance for the kids to show off their Halloween looks. As the evening arrives, enjoy live music before the celebration becomes a 21+ party at 8 PM. Stay for dancing, late-night Halloween fun, and our midnight costume contest with $600 in prizes. 🎟️ Admission is FREE! 👻 Family Halloween Schedule 🍬 12–2 PM | Kids’ Trick-or-TreatingExplore more than 10 trick-or-treating stations with your little monsters, superheroes, and princesses. 🎩 1 PM | Jake the GreatEnjoy a live magic performance with the family. 🎭 2 PM | Halloween Costume ParadeBring your Halloween look and join the parade! 📸 3 PM | Kids’ Costume Fashion ShowGive your child’s costume its moment on our main stage! A professional photographer will take photos for free. No registration required—just show up and get in line. 🧙 4 PM | Live Performance by Hocus PocusGather the family for a little Halloween magic with Hocus Pocus. 🎸 5–8 PM | Nick, Ian & The MachineKeep the celebration going with a live performance by Nick, Ian & The Machine. 🍺 Afternoon Beer Trick-or-Treating | 21+ 1–6 PM | Chocolate, Beer & Candy PairingsExplore the sweeter side of Bier-O-Ween with beer trick-or-treating featuring chocolate, beer, and candy pairings. For guests 21+ only. 🌙 Bier-O-Ween After Dark | 21+ 8 PM–2 AM | Halloween Party with Bianca DiamondGet your crew together for a night of music, dancing, and Halloween looks. Late-night adult trick-or-treating kicks off at 8 PM, and the party continues until 2 AM. 🏆 Midnight Costume Contest | $600 in Prizes Bring your most creative, spooky, or outrageous costume for a chance to win: 🥇 1st Place — $300 Cash🥈 2nd Place — $200 S

Sunday, Nov 1

Boos, Brews & Touchdowns: NFL Sunday

Shipgarten

🏈 Boos, Brews & Touchdowns at Shipgarten Your Halloween costume has one more game to play. Join us on Sunday, November 1, for an NFL Sunday with a Halloween twist! Bring your football crew to Shipgarten for BBQ, games, halftime giveaways, and costume competitions before the Eagles take on the Washington Commanders that evening. Dress as a player, coach, referee, or mascot—or give your team colors a spooky makeover. There’s more than one way to show your team spirit. 🎃 Your Sunday Lineup 12:30 PM | Pumpkin Touchdown TossWarm up your throwing arm! Toss mini footballs into pumpkin-shaped targets and see who in your crew has the best aim. 1 PM | BBQ BeginsMake BBQ part of your game-day plans as the afternoon football action gets underway. Halftime of the 1 PM Game | Halloween GiveawaysStick around during the break for Halloween halftime giveaways. 4 PM | Best NFL Costume ContestBring your best player, coach, referee, or mascot look for a chance to win:🥇 1st Place — $100 Gift Card🥈 2nd Place — $50 Gift Card🥉 3rd Place — $25 Gift Card 🏈 Sunday Night Football 8:20 PM ET | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington CommandersKeep the rivalry going into the evening and watch the matchup with fellow fans at Shipgarten. Halftime of Eagles vs. Commanders | Best Dressed Fan CompetitionCombine Halloween creativity with NFL team spirit for another chance to win:🥇 1st Place — $100 Gift Card🥈 2nd Place — $50 Gift Card🥉 3rd Place — $25 Gift Card That’s two costume competitions with $175 in gift card prizes each—$350 in total! 📍 Plan Your Visit 📅 Sunday, November 1, 2026⏰ Activities begin at 12:30 PM🍖 BBQ starts at 1 PM📍 Shipgarten | McLean / Tysons, VA Get your costume ready, rally your football crew, and make Shipgarten your Sunday destination. Dress up. Cheer loud. Bring your crew. Alcoholic beverages are for guests 21+ only. NFL kickoff times are subject to change; halftime activities follow the games. Meet. Eat. Drink. Repeat.

Saturday, Nov 14

Thanksgiving Wine Pairing: What to Pour with the Feast – with John Tato

Wine Junction Shop and Bar

Discover Thanksgiving wine pairings at Wine Junction in McLean. Great for those preparing for the holiday feast.

Saturday, Dec 19

Champagne & Sparkling Wine: Pop, Fizz & Celebrate – with John Tato

Wine Junction Shop and Bar

Discover the world of Champagne and sparkling wines in this festive workshop. Perfect for wine lovers and holiday celebrations.