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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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    LETS GO FISHING- FREE FISHING

    12:00 AM
    06/22/2018
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lets-go-fishing-free-fishing/

    Free Fishing

    ​Options for fishing in Maryland without a fishing license

    1. Normally a license is required to Fish in Maryland but there are a few exceptions to this requirement.
      The first option is there are specific areas in Maryland that are designated License Free Fishing Areas throughout the tidal portions of the Chesapeake Bay and one nontidal location. You are required to observe all fishing laws and regulations. A free MD/PRFC angler registration is also required for anglers fishing without a license in designated tidal license free fishing areas, you may register online. You can see a list of license free locations on the following page: License Free Fishing Areas – 
    2. CHARLES COUNTY LOCATION IS –
      Friendship Landing Park-4705 Friendship Landing Road Nanjemoy, MD 20662
    3. The second option is that Maryland hosts Free Fishing Days. During a free fishing day, a person may catch and possess finfish in the tidal and nontidal waters of the State for recreational purposes without an angler’s license, Chesapeake Bay sportfishing license, or any fishing stamp normally required by the State, but shall otherwise observe all fishing laws and regulations. Maryland’s free fishing days are the first two Saturdays in June and July 4.
    4. Lastly, all those folks under 16 years of age are allowed to fish without a license.

    TAKING CHILDREN FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME GUIDE

    INDOOR PLAY IDEAS

    9:00 AM-7:00 PM
    06/22/2018-06/23/2018
    JBA COMMUNITY COMMONS
    1442 Concord Ave, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland 20762
    https://www.facebook.com/AndrewsCAC/

    INDOOR PLAYGROUND IDEAS
    Date: OPEN DAILY
    Time: ALL DAY
    Location: VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGH OUT SOUTHERN MARYLAND
    Details: SEE INDOOR PLAY GUIDE LINK
    Event Type: INDOOR PLAY
    Age Group: All Ages
    Cost: VARIES
    Registration: Drop-In

    CAMP CREATIVITY - MICHAELS CRAFTS

    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    06/22/2018
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/camp-creativity-friends-forever/

    Camp Creativity -7 Week Summer Camp

    Date: Monday, Wednesday & Friday’s

    Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Details: 7 Weeks of fun starting June 11 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10AM – Noon  with projects of different topics each week. Register now. Space is limited. Parent or guardian must remain on premises.  Learn more at michaels.com/campcreativity
    Week 1- Friends Forever
    Week 2- Outdoors
    Week 3- Classic Camp Crafts
    Week 4- Under The Stars
    Week 5- Summer Souvenir
    Week 6- Jam-Bor-Ee
    Week 7- Camp Fire
    Cost: $2 per class
    Age Group 3+, $5, ages 6+, Supplies included
    http://www.michaels.com/camp-creativity

    FREE BOWLING LORD CALVERT BOWL

    10:00 AM-4:00 PM
    06/22/2018
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-bowling-lord-calvert-bowl/

    FREE BOWLING

    Date: June 1, 2018- August 31, 2018

    Time: All Day 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Location: Lord Calvert Bowl, Huntingtown, MD

    Details: Lord Calvert Bowl is dedicated to kids and ensuring they have a
    safe and fun place to be themselves.
    Our Say No To Drugs program offers FREE bowling for kids!
    Simply register your kids in the program and receive
    one FREE game every day all Summer long. That’s it!
    Subsequent games and shoes are only $2.50 each.
    Remember to bring your Say No To Drugs card with you
    if you are already registered. Ages 2-18 Call 410-535-3560 for more information.

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    OPEN PLAY EVERY DAY

    10:00 AM-8:00 PM
    06/22/2018
    FAMILY PLACE TO PLAY
    3443 Rockefeller Ct, Waldorf, MD 20602
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/open-play-every-day-3/

    Date: FRIDAYS
    Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Location: Family Place to Play, Waldorf, MD (now two locations)
    Details:  Family Place to Play Fun Center is a large indoor playground that can accommodate private parties and also is a great place to bring kids to play. Open Play provides many different ways for kids to be stimulated both physically and mentally.
    Event Type: Free Play
    Age Group: All Ages
    Cost: $11 (2 Hours)/ 2 and under $6.60
    Registration: Drop- In Welcome
    https://familyplacetoplay.com/ways-to-play/

    LADY BUGS ALIVE - COUPON

    12:00 PM-8:00 PM
    06/22/2018
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lady-bugs-alive-coupon/

    LADYBUGS ALIVE

    JUNE 21- JULY 3

    Hours: Wednesday-Friday 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM/ Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM

    Address: 37260 Manor Rd, Chaptico, Maryland

    Phone: (240) 925-4415

    Website: https://www.facebook.com/LadybugsAlive/

    Pricing: Kids ages 6 and under FREE/Ages 7 and up $10

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    https://theplayfulparent.org/2017/07/01/ladybugs-alive-sunflower-maze-playful-parent-guide/

     

    LEISURE (CHILDREN’S) POOL HOURS 

    12:00 PM-9:00 PM
    06/22/2018
    EDWARD T HALL AQUATIC CENTER
    130 Auto Dr, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
    http://www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=397

    LEISURE (CHILDREN’S) POOL HOURS
    Weekend Hours: Saturday 12:00pm – 9:00pm, Sunday 8:00am – 8:00pm

    Weekly hours:  Monday – Friday 12:00pm – 9:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm – 9:00pm, Sunday 8:00am – 8:00pm

    Location: Edward T Hall Aquatic Center, Prince Frederick, MD
    Details: Enjoy this special children’s pool that features a zero depth entry up to 3 feet depth heated pool with slides, climbing features, and water drop buckets.

    **Leisure pool will close from 4:00pm – 7:00pm for swim lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays**

    Website: http://www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=397

    Playful Parent Guide:https://theplayfulparent.org/2017/01/22/edward-t-hall-aquatic-center-our-little-trip-to-paradise/

    SHOW TIME- LIBRARY SUMMER PROGRAM

    2:00 PM-4:00 PM
    06/22/2018
    PD BROWN LIBRARY
    50 Village St, Waldorf, MD 20602
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/show-time-library-summer-program/

    SHOW TIME – LIBRARY SUMMER PROGRAM

    Date: June 22, 2018

    Time: 2:00 PM

    Location: PD BROWN

    Details: Watch the movie Sing!

    Age Group:

    Registration: Walk-in

    Cost: FREE

    GREAT NAVY CAMP OUT-SOLOMONS

    5:00 PM-11:00 AM
    06/22/2018-06/23/2018
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/great-navy-camp-out-solomons/

    GREAT NAVY CAMP OUT

    ***BASE ACCESS ONLY***

    Dates: Friday, June 22 – Sunday, June 24

    Times: Check-in at 5 p.m. on Friday | Check-out by 11 a.m. on Sunday

    Location: Navy Getaways – Solomons (Driving Directions)

    Eligibility: All base entitled personnel and their families.  Please contact your Ticket & Travel Office for eligibility questions.

    Activities Include:

    How to Set-up a Tent
    How to Build a Campfire
    Arts & Crafts
    Tie Dye
    Smores
    Outdoor Movie
    Stand-up Paddle Board Lessons
    and more!

    Cost of the event includes tent, lantern, meals, activities and leisure pass for Saturday, per person.

    EVENT DETAILS

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    MCFAMILY FUN NIGHTS

    5:00 PM-7:00 PM
    06/22/2018
    MCDONALDS (MALL CIRCLE)
    11025 Mall Cir, Waldorf, MD 20603
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/mcfamily-fun-nights/

    MCFAMILY FUN NIGHT
    Date: Every Friday
    Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Location: Waldorf, 11025 Mall Circle, Waldorf, MD 20603
    Details: McDonalds hosts a great kids night every Friday Night. Most of the kids night are themed for the holidays or to go with the kids meal offered that month. (Check your mobile App for deals! Most Friday’s there are amazing diner specials.)
    Event Type: Kids Night
    Age Group: All Ages
    Information: HAPPY MEAL MENU LINK

    FREE PERFORMANCES EVERYDAY- KENNEDY CENTER

    6:00 PM-7:00 PM
    06/22/2018
    KENNEDY CENTER
    2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566
    https://www.kennedy-center.org/video/upcoming

    FREE PERFORMANCES EVERYDAY- KENNEDY CENTER
    Date: Monday – Friday
    Time: 6:00 PM
    Location: Kennedy Center- Millenium Stage
    Details: See link for schedule of performances. Different musicians, actors, singers and dances each night.
    Event Type: Performance/Concert
    Age Group: All Ages
    Cost: FREE
    Registration: No Ticket RequiredMILLENIUM STAGE EVENT LINK

    FREE CONCERTS ON THE BEACH- NORTH BEACH

    6:00 PM-8:00 PM
    06/22/2018
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-concerts-on-the-beach-north-beach/

    During the summer season, FREE concerts are held on the pavilion in North Beach, Maryland. You can hear a wide variety of music including rock and roll, country, jazz and oldies to name a few. Concert goers: grab a bench on the boardwalk, put a chair in the sand or dance on the pavilion to some of the best local musical talent. On the Beach will be held on Friday evenings starting at 6:00 pm. Information for concerts at the beach can be found at Concerts on the Pavilion Link  or Calendar Link . Schedule:

    May 25- Fat Whiskey
    June 29- Southern Maryland Concert Band
    July 20- Forrester Band
    August 24 – Wesley Spangler

    BLUE CRABS BACKFIN BUDDIES SCHEDULE

    6:30 PM-9:00 PM
    06/22/2018
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/blue-crabs-backfin-buddies-schedule/

    BLUE CRABS BACKFIN BUDDIES  GAME SCHEDULE

    Dates: NOT ALL FRIDAYS SEE SCHEDULE

    • April 27, 2018
    • May 11, 2018
    • May 25, 2018
    • June 8, 2018
    • June 15, 2018
    • July 6, 2018
    • July 20, 2018
    • July 27, 2018
    • August 10, 2018
    • August 17, 2018
    • August 31, 2018
    • September 14, 2018

    Times: 6:35 PM

    Location: Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (Regency Stadium) Piney Church Road, Waldorf, MD

    For just $15, your child will get tickets to EVERY Blue Crabs Sunday home game, a sweatshirt drawstring backpack, plus tons of other perks that are only available to Backfin Buddies. Kits include:

    • TICKET TO EVERY FRIDAY HOME GAME (12 GAMES)
    • Chick-fil-a BACKFIN BUDDIES T-SHIRT – T-SHIRT SIZES ARE YOUTH SMALL – YOUTH EXTRA LARGE (SIZES ARE NOT GUARANTEED)
    • PINCH PENCIL POUCH KIT
    • Chick-fil-A KIDS MEAL COUPON
    • FREE ICE CREAM AT FRIDAY GAMES
    • PLAY ON THE PLAYGROUND FOR FREE ON FRIDAYS

    BACKFIN BUDDIES LINK

    SALUTE THE SUNSET- FREE CONCERTS AT NATIONAL HARBOR

    7:00 PM-8:00 PM
    06/22/2018
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/salute-the-sunset-free-concerts-at-national-harbor/

    There’s nothing more patriotic than spending the evening under the stars listing to the Nations Armed Forces bands over looking the nations capital. Visitors and local residents are invited to enjoy fFREE outdoor musical performances on Saturday nights from 7 to 8 pm. For more information visit http://www.nationalharbor.com/events/list/

    May 12 – ARMY Downrange
    May 19 – ARMY Downrange
    May 25 – US ARMY Concert Band
    June 2 – US Air Force Singing Sergeants
    June 9 –Airmen of Note
    June 16 – US  Navy Commodores
    June 23 – US Air Force Max Impact
    June 30 – US Navy Sea Chanters
    July 7 – US Air Force Singing Sergeants
    July 14 – Navy Country Current
    July 21 –  US Air Force  Max Impact
    July 28 – US Air Force  Max Impact
    August 4 –  257th Army Band
    August 11 –  Navy Cruisers
    August 18 – US Air Force Singing Sergeants
    August 25 – US Air Force Band Airmen of Note
    Sept 15 – US Air Force Singing Sergeants
    Sept 22 – US ARMY Downrange

    SUMMER CONCERT SERIES- TOWN OF LAPLATA

    7:00 PM-9:00 PM
    06/22/2018
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/summer-concert-series-town-of-laplata/

    The Town of La Plata is hosting summer concerts May-September every Friday at 7PM weather permitting. The weekly concerts take place outside on the lawn at La Plata Town Hall; so bring your lawn chairs or blankets for sitting. Feel free to pack a cooler (no alcohol permitted) or enjoy concession from local vendors.  Your little ones will have a ball in the kid’s zone which allows parents to enjoy the concert while keeping an eye on the kiddos. The town provides bubbles, chalk, hula hoops and balls. Don’t forget to bring a bathing suit or extra change of clothes since the splash pad is turned on. With a variety of music styles ranging from oldies to country or jazz to classic rock there is something for everyone. For more details visit: Town of LaPlata link. Check out the 2018 schedule:

    Friday May 25th: 7 PM to 9 PM- Drivin’ Muzzy
    Friday June 1st: 7 PM to 9 PM- Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Show
    Friday June 8th: 7 PM to 9 PM- Three Days of Rain
    Friday June 15th: 7 PM to 9 PM- Trilogy
    Friday June 22nd: 7 PM to 9 PM- Bye Felicia
    Friday June 29th: 7 PM – U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact
    Friday July 6th: 7 PM to 9 PM- Ryan Forrester Band
    Friday July 13th: 7 PM- U.S. Navy Band The Commodores
    Friday July 20th: 7 PM to 9 PM- Bucket List 
    Friday July 27th: 7 PM- U.S. Naval Academy Band Superintendent’s Combo
    Friday August 3rd: 7 PM- 257th Army Band
    Friday August 10th: 7 PM to 9 PM- The Muddy Crows
    Friday August 17th: 7 PM to 9 PM- Band of Gold
    Friday August 24th: 7 PM to 9 PM- Southern Maryland Concert Band
    Friday August 31st: 7 PM to 9 PM- BackFin
    Friday September 7th: 7 PM- U.S. Navy Band The Sea Chanters
    Friday September 14th: 7 PM to 9 PM- Funkzilla
    Friday September 21st: 7 PM to 9 PM- Pork Donut
    Friday September 28th: 7 PM to 9 PM- John Luskey Band

    FREE RIVER CONCERT SERIES- ST MARYS COLLEGE

    7:00 PM-9:00 PM
    06/22/2018
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-river-concert-series-st-marys-college/

    The 20th annual River Concert Series runs each Friday from June 22 – July 20 with the final concert on Saturday, July 21. Concerts are free and open to the public, beginning at 7 p.m.  at St. Mary’s College on the Townhouse Green. Vendors for food and drink are on site. Grounds open at 5 p.m. Concerts feature the Chesapeake Orchestra directed by Jeffrey Silberschlag. For more information visit River Concert Link

    • Friday – June 22
    • Friday – June 29
    • Friday – July 6
    • Friday – July 13
    • Friday – July 20
    • Saturday – July 21

    CAMPFIRE PROGRAM- OWLS

    7:30 PM-8:30 PM
    06/22/2018
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/campfire-program-owls/

    Smallwood State Park hosts a Campfire Program: Owls

    Date: June 22, 2018

    Time: 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

    Location: Campground Amphitheater, 2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury

    Details: Join in this family fun event featuring information about owls.

    Event Type: Educational

    Age Group: School Age

    Cost: FREE

    For more information or to register, call 301-743-7613

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    ASTRONOMY NIGHT

    8:30 PM-11:00 PM
    06/22/2018
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/astronomy-night-2/

    ASTRONOMY NIGHT- STARS PARTY

    Date: June 22, 2018

    Time: 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM

    Location: Village Green Pavilion, Indian Head, MD
    Details: FREE community event for all ages! Free Popcorn & Glow Stick. The Southern Maryland Astronomical Society will have telescopes set-up and extends an invitation to stop by, gaze at the stars, and learn more about Astronomy.

    For more information – www.smas.us

    Cost: FREE

    Information: Event Link

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The Playful Parent was created by Kristy a mother of two energetic boys. She has a Bachelors degree with a interest in Secondary 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 site 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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