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The Playful Parent

The Playful Parent was created in 2016 as a blog to share the joys and craziness of parenting. The founder of The Playful Parent is a full time domestic energizer and has a Bachelors from Marymount University and a Masters in Clinical Counseling from Johns Hopkins University.

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  • 01

    TODDLER TIME - SKYZONE SCHEDULE

    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    10/01/2020

    TODDLER TIME – SKYZONE  SCHEDULE

    Date:  Every Tuesday & Thursday

    Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Location: Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Crain Highway, White Plains, MD

    Details: Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the joy of being active, bouncing under the supervision of their parents, and without interference from the big kids. Visit their website or Facebook Page to find out about special seasonal Toddler Time Events. Keep in mind the last Thursday of the month is a glow jump. You will need to purchase a glow shirt for the glow jump dates.

    Event Type: Parent/child

    Age Group: Walking to 5 years old

    Registration: In advanced or day of

    Cost: $10 Toddler, $8 Additional Toddler, $7 Parent

    SKYZONE TODDLER TIME LINK

  • 01

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    10/01/2020

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    Date: Daily

    Time: All Day

    Host: Calvert Marine Museum

    Details: See the otters live at Calvert Marine Museum on the camera.

    Event Type: Educational

    Age Group: All Ages

    Cost: Free

    Link- In Door Cam

    Link – Out Door Cam

  • 01

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    10/01/2020

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: James E Richmond Science Center

    Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!

    Cost: FREE

    Link

  • 01

    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    9:00 AM-7:00 PM
    10/01/2020

    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: Charles County Public Library

    Details: Visit the library from the comfort of your couch. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your  local library while at home or on the go. ​Check out the children’s section for recommended books, educational resources, activity ideas and virtual events.

    Cost: FREE

    Link

  • 01

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    10:00 AM-6:00 PM
    10/01/2020

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    Date: Daily

    Host: Southern Maryland Regional Library

    Details: FREE tutoring and educational resources! All you need is a library card.

    LINK

  • 01

    FREE MEALS FOR KIDS

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM
    10/01/2020

    FREE MEALS FOR KIDS

    Date: Monday-Friday

    Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Most days

    Location: Public Schools Through Out Charles County

    Details: Bring child, ID or report card to receive bagged meals including breakfast, lunch, super and a snack. View the full months menu here

    Link

  • 01

    FREE LUNCH - CCPS MOBILE MEALS

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM
    10/01/2020

    FREE MEALS FOR KIDS

    Date: Monday-Friday

    Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Most days

    Location: Public Schools Through Out Charles County

    Details: Bring child, ID or report card to receive bagged. Available at school or mobile pick up in communities. See flier or  View the full months menu here

    Link

  • 02

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    10/02/2020

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    Date: Daily

    Time: All Day

    Host: Calvert Marine Museum

    Details: See the otters live at Calvert Marine Museum on the camera.

    Event Type: Educational

    Age Group: All Ages

    Cost: Free

    Link- In Door Cam

    Link – Out Door Cam

  • 02

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    10/02/2020

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: James E Richmond Science Center

    Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!

    Cost: FREE

    Link

  • 02

    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    9:00 AM-7:00 PM
    10/02/2020

    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: Charles County Public Library

    Details: Visit the library from the comfort of your couch. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your  local library while at home or on the go. ​Check out the children’s section for recommended books, educational resources, activity ideas and virtual events.

    Cost: FREE

    Link

  • 02

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    10:00 AM-6:00 PM
    10/02/2020

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    Date: Daily

    Host: Southern Maryland Regional Library

    Details: FREE tutoring and educational resources! All you need is a library card.

    LINK

  • 02

    FAMILY OUTDOOR ART LAB

    10:00 AM-11:00 AM
    10/02/2020

    FAMILY OUTDOOR ART LAB

    Dates: Wednesdays and Fridays
    Time: 10 AM – 11 AM
    Location:  Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
    Tickets- annmariegarden.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx
    Details: Missing the artLAB? Join us outside for a lightly guided upcycled art project! We’ll guide 10 family groups through a step by step project, while being properly distanced, outdoors, and providing individual tool kits to eliminate shared materials. A great way to customize your family visit to Annmarie!
    Family groups can choose to work on one project together or purchase additional project kits so everyone works on their own. An adult must participate with children.
    Limit 10 families. Pack a picnic and stay and play afterwards!
    This week’s project: Pirate ships!
    Registration required. Click the TICKETS link for more information and to register
  • 02

    STORY TIME WITH MS PAT

    10:30 AM-11:30 AM
    10/02/2020

    STORY TIME

    Date: Friday’s
    Time:10:30 AM – 11 AM
    Location: White Rabbit Books and Gifts
    Details: Come in for open story-time with Ms. Pat. Social Distancing compliance and masks required. Attendees choose books from Ms. Pat’s selection of the day.
    Link
  • 02

    FREE MEALS FOR KIDS

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM
    10/02/2020

    FREE MEALS FOR KIDS

    Date: Monday-Friday

    Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Most days

    Location: Public Schools Through Out Charles County

    Details: Bring child, ID or report card to receive bagged meals including breakfast, lunch, super and a snack. View the full months menu here

    Link

  • 02

    FREE LUNCH - CCPS MOBILE MEALS

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM
    10/02/2020

    FREE MEALS FOR KIDS

    Date: Monday-Friday

    Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Most days

    Location: Public Schools Through Out Charles County

    Details: Bring child, ID or report card to receive bagged. Available at school or mobile pick up in communities. See flier or  View the full months menu here

    Link

  • 02

    VIRTUAL PHOTO CONTEST

    All day
    10/02/2020

    VIRTUAL PHOTO CONTEST

    Date: October 2020

    Time: All Day

    Location: Comfort of your home

    Details: Join us on Friday, October 30th for a Facebook Live announcement of “Peoples’ Choice” winners in real time beginning at 6:30 pm.  The voting ends at 7:00 pm and our winners will be announced then (you need not be present to win).

    Let’s have some FUN!!!

    Prizes
    Peoples’ Choice
    1. $50 cash prize for top winner in each category: Cutest, Most Creative, Creepiest, Best Resemblance- (comes closest to representing a book/movie/tv or other character(s))
    2. Texas Roadhouse “Dinner for Two” coupon for runner up in each category (value: $30)
    Judges’ Choice
    1. $100 cash prize for “Best Overall” winner
    2. Texas Roadhouse “Dinner for Two” coupon for runner up (value: $30)

    Link

  • 02

    DRIVE IN MOVIE

    5:30 PM-7:00 PM
    10/02/2020

    DRIVE IN MOVIE

    Date: Friday, October 2, 2020 
    Time: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Location: Running Hare Vineyard
    Tickets · $25
    Link: www.eventbrite.com/e/drive-in-movie-at-the-vineyard-the-addams-family-tickets-120287439971
    Details:  Join us for a Drive-In movie – The Addams Family!
    Tickets are $25 per vehicle.
    Gates Open at 5:30 pm – Movie Begins after sundown around 7:00pm.
    Audio for the film will be broadcast over radio waves to your car, tune in to FM Radio 89.9 and enjoy!
    We will have wine, slushees, beer, and food options on site.
    Theatre Rules:
    You are allowed to bring your own food if you’d like, however, no outside alcohol is allowed.
    Headlights and vehicles must be turned off for the show.
    Please arrive no later than 6:45pm. Gates will close at 6:45pm.
    Tickets are non-refundable.
    *Social distancing rules need to be followed – Please maintain safe distances in line. Sitting in the bed of a pick up truck is permitted. Pets are welcome.
  • 02

    WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE

    7:00 PM-10:00 PM
    10/02/2020
    WALDORF SKATE CENTER
    3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601

    WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE

    Dates/Times:

    Tuesday & Thursday Evening 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Friday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Saturday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Saturday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Sunday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Roller-skating is one way for kids to get some exercise and it’s something the whole family can do. Waldorf Roller Skating Center Roller and Inline Skating Rink offers open skating, where the rink is open to the public, as well as private access to the skating rink for events such as a birthday party. The rink offers rentals for regular roller skates and you are free to bring your own regular or inline skates. For beginners, skating classes are available for kids and adults of all ages. ***Always call first or check site before attending event***

    Cost:

    Family Night (Tuesday & Thursday  Night)

    $4.00 for Admission + $1.00 Skate Rental

    Afternoon Skate Sessions
    $7.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental

    Evening Skate Session
    $8.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental

    Contact us at:
    http://www.waldorfskatingcenter.com

  • 03

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    10/03/2020

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    Date: Daily

    Time: All Day

    Host: Calvert Marine Museum

    Details: See the otters live at Calvert Marine Museum on the camera.

    Event Type: Educational

    Age Group: All Ages

    Cost: Free

    Link- In Door Cam

    Link – Out Door Cam

  • 03

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    10/03/2020

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: James E Richmond Science Center

    Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!

    Cost: FREE

    Link

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The Playful Parent was created by Kristy a mother of three energetic boys. She has a Bachelors degree with a interest in Education and Masters in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. “I believe that children learn through play! I love to do fun things with my children and hope that sharing our adventures provides other families with inspiration and resources that lead to quality time together and a love for learning!” This non profit 501c3 organization was started so parents would have a family friendly place to come to, feel supported and leave with information that is useful. This site is kept advertisement and influence free in order to keep the page from clutter and bias opinion. Your support, feedback, likes and comments are essential; this site was designed to connect the community. The Playful Parent offers resources such as guides, calendars and ideas for making learning fun. In addition, TPP is present in the community and hosts a handful of events to support SOMD in raising healthy families.

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