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SCHEDULE – PARKS & REC CHARLES COUNTY
Date: Daily Programming
Location: Charles County Parks & Rec
Details: From Open Swim to Dance Classes and Special Events to Drop in Programs Charles County Parks and Recreation offers so much. Be sure to see their schedule.
Cost: Some programs are free or cost money but all programs are affordable for families on a budget.
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
COMMUNITIY FAMILY FESTIVAL
Date: Sept 30, 2023
Time: 9AM-1PM
Location: Waldorf Senior Rec Center
Details: Bring your family and friends to celebrate at the Community Family Festival a community yard and bake sale, engaging family activities and entertainment, community resources, and various food vendors. Free admission to shop and find unbelievable bargains!
Cost: FREE
LEPRECHAUN LILY CONSIGNMENT SALE
Dates: September 29-30, 2023
Times: Fri, Sep 29, 9AM-8PM – Public Sale, No Registration Required
Sat, Sep 30, 9AM-2PM – Half Price Day, No Registration Required
Location: St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds
Details: Nearly 20,000 gently used and new items at bargain prices! Opportunity to both sell and buy clothing.
LITTLE LEAPERS
Date: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s and now Saturday’s
Time: Weekdays 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Saturday’s 9:00 AM -11:00 AM)
Details: Toddler time is back with a new program now known as Little Leapers! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play adventure, created for parents and little ones to enjoy together. You’ll love watching your child bounce, climb, and explore in a safe environment while interacting with similar age children and learning about sharing, teamwork, and other important social skills. Bond, make memories, and watch your Little Leaper thrive.
Age Group: Children 5 years old and under.
Cost: $10
IMAGINARIUM OPEN PLAY HOURS
Dates:
Location: Imaginarium Indoor Play Space- 13360 HG Trueman Road. Solomons, MD
Details: Enjoy open play at this creative and inspiring indoor play space
Cost: $
SOMD COMIC CON
Date: Sept 30, 2023
Time: 10AM-4PM
Location: Capitol Club House- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl. Waldorf, MD
Details: Southern Maryland Comic-Con is a celebration of comics, toys, TV, film, art, cosplay, games, and all things nerdy. For info about exhibiting, go to: https://www.nerdstreetusa.com/somdexhibitors
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Cost: $
CALVERT COUNTY FAIR
Date: September 27- October 1, 2023
Location: 140 Calvert Fair Drive, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Information: Cost- $5
COUNTS SPOOKTACULAR- BUSCH GARDENS
Date: September 23, 2023 – October 29, 2023 (Weekends)
Time: Open to Dusk
Location: Busch Gardens- Williamsburg, VA
Details: Celebrate not-too-spooky daytime family fun at Busch Gardens’ Halloween Spooktacular in the Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™. On Saturdays & Sundays from Sept. 23 – Oct. 29, kids (ages nine and under) are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and enjoy our ALL-NEW Trick-or-Treat Trail in the Wild Reserve. Plus, join in the fun with the Countdown to Halloween Show, dance parties, a festive hay maze and a costume parade alongside favorite Sesame Street friends. New themes every weekend, unique activities and special photo opportunities offer a different experience with every visit.
GREAT PUMPKIN & HALLWEEN HAUNT – KINGS DOMINION
Date: Sept 23-October 29, 2023 (Weekend Only-Day)
Time:
Location: Kings Dominion – Doswell, VA
Details: Guests of all ages can join the PEANUTS gang for amazing fall fun at The Great Pumpkin Fest! From pumpkin painting, hay mazes, ghostly games, not-so-scary live entertainment and more, this scare-free festival makes for the perfect fall and Halloween activity for kids and everyone in the family.
The Great Pumpkin Fest is a kids’ Halloween event you and your family won’t want to miss!
BOO FEST
Dates: September 16, 2023 -October 29, 2023 (Weekends)
Time: 10AM – Dusk
Location: Six Flags America- Bowie, MD
Details: Kids BOO Fest features family friendly trick-or-treating, unique fall festivities, fun character photo opportunities & delicious treats. Experience the best parts of fall at Six Flags America!
FRIGHT FEST
Dates: September 16, 2023 -October 2023 (Weekends-Day)
Time: Dusk
Location: Six Flags America- Bowie, MD
Details: Get ready for the best Halloween event of the season, featuring family-friendly thrills by day and the scariest frights by night! Presented by SNICKERS®
MARYLAND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Date: August 26-October 22, 2023 (Weekend Only)
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Maryland Renaissance Festival – 1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Details: Every one of the nine weekends of the Maryland Renaissance Festival is filled with more than 200 performers entertaining on ten stages, joust tournament field and streets of the 16th century English village. Seven weekends include additional performers or special guests to create additional themed Special Event Weekends. Adult $24/Child (8-16 yo) $12/Under 7 FREE
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