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		1 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/01/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-01/ 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 FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/01/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-01/ 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 SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/01/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-01/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/01/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-01/ 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 FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/01/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-01/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/01/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-01/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/01/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-01/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/01/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-01/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/01/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-01/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/01/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-01/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.	2 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/02/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-02/ 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 YOUTH DROP OFF- AR WORKSHOP 10:00 AM-12:00 PM 12/02/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/morning-out-kids-project-ar-workshop-3/2020-12-02/ YOUTH DROP OFF- AR WORKSHOP Date: Wednesday’s Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Location: AR Workshop in La Plata, MD Details: Join AR for a kid-friendly or family-friendly DIY Craft at AR Workshop! November 4, 2020- Canvas Workshop November 11, 2020- Wood Board Game or Plank Workshop November 18, 2020- String Art Sign November 25, 2020- Canvas Pillow December 2, 2020- Holiday Ornament December 9, 2020- Holiday Sign REGISTRATION REQUIRED to guarantee your spot and allow us time to prepare your design! Website Link ANIMALS IN THE WATER 10:00 AM-11:00 AM 12/02/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/help-take-care-of-the-animals-2-2-3-2/2020-12-02/ ANIMALS IN THE WATER Date: December 2, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Calvert Nature Society – Flags Pond Details: Explore the park looking for evidence of winter animal life. Dress for a seasonal walk outdoors, and be prepared to use your senses as we explore! Registration: Required (Limited Spots) Cost: $8 Link PLAYHOUSE PLAY GROUP 10:00 AM-11:00 AM 12/02/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/artclub-tweens/2020-12-02/ PLAY HOUSE PLAY GROUP Date: WEDNESDAYS Time: 10AM-11AM Location: ARTful PLAYhouse Details: Playhouse Playgroup is for children walking to five years old. Perfect for families with children of multiple ages to attend class together! Parents/Caregivers are responsible for their child at all times. Play group is not an instructed class. Invitations to create and play are set up for you and your child to explore at their own pace. This is a caregiver participation class.COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety: -Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up -Sanitize upon arrival -Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure -Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class Cost: $ Registration: Required Link FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/02/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-02/ 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 SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/02/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-02/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/02/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-02/ 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 FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/02/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-02/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/02/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-02/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. MINI MAKER 2:00 PM-3:00 PM 12/02/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/artclub-tweens-2/2020-12-02/ PLAY HOUSE PLAY GROUP Date: WEDNESDAYS Time: 2PM Location: ARTful PLAYhouse Details: Mini Makers meets an hour each week for child-led, hands on explorations of process art, tinkering and sensory play. Preschoolers will work with a variety of materials including but not limited to various paints, chalks, doughs, clays, sculpture, and mixed media. COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety: -Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up -Sanitize upon arrival -Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure -Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class Cost: $ Registration: Required Link WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/02/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-02/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/02/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-02/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/02/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-02/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/02/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-02/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/02/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-02/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.	3 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/03/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-03/ 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 FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/03/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-03/ 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 MINI MAKER 10:00 AM-11:00 AM 12/03/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/artclub-tweens-2-2/2020-12-03/ PLAY HOUSE PLAY GROUP Date: THURSDAY Time: 10:00 AM Location: ARTful PLAYhouse Details: Mini Makers meets an hour each week for child-led, hands on explorations of process art, tinkering and sensory play. Preschoolers will work with a variety of materials including but not limited to various paints, chalks, doughs, clays, sculpture, and mixed media. COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety: -Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up -Sanitize upon arrival -Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure -Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class Cost: $ Registration: Required Link SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/03/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-03/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/03/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-03/ 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 FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/03/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-03/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/03/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-03/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/03/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-03/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/03/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-03/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/03/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-03/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/03/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-03/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/03/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-03/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.	4 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/04/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-04/ 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 LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/04/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-04/ 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 AVIATION HISTORY 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/04/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/aviation-history/2020-12-04/ AVIATION HISTORY Dates/Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays 12 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays Location: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park. Details: Come out and explore a flight Line with more than 22 one-of-a-kind aircraft and Test and Evaluation Hall open. Cost: $ Admission paxmuseum.org SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/04/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-04/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/04/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-04/ 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 ART CLUB 10:00 AM-11:00 AM 12/04/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/artclub-tweens-3/2020-12-04/ ART CLUB Date: FRIDAYS Time: 10AM-11AM Location: ARTful PLAYhouse Details: Art Club Kids meets an hour each week for child-led, hands on explorations of process art, tinkering and technique. Elementary kids will have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials including but not limited to various paints, chalks, doughs, clays, sculpture, and mixed media. COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety: -Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up -Sanitize upon arrival -Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure -Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class Cost: $ Registration: Required Link FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/04/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-04/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/04/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-04/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/04/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-04/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/04/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-04/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. HOLIDAY LIGHT TRAIN RIDE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/04/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/holiday-light-train-ride/2020-12-04/ B&O RAILROAD – HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF TRAINS Date: November 27 – December 19, 2020 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday’s & Saturday’s Only Place: B&O Railroad – Baltimore, MD Price: $30 Adults, Senior $25, Kid $20 and Members $10 Information: Each evening, tour through Santa’s Winter Village shops, model train layouts, enjoy a visit from Santa and share cookies with spiced cider or spiked cider for the grown-ups. The train ride includes child-size light-up reindeer antlers to wear on the Reindeer Railway to help light the way for Santa! CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARM 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/04/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-at-montpelier-farm/2020-12-04/ CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARMS Date: November 27, 2020 – December 20, 2020 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) Place: Montpelier Farms- MD Price: $7 Per Person Information: Glide through the woods and cornfields on a peaceful Wagon Ride while enjoying our delightful trimmings, lights and holiday decorations (unlimited rides)! A blazing bonfire is available all evening to roast s’mores and to warm your tootsies & footsies! Receive one FREE steaming cup of hot chocolate, coffee or hot apple cider, as well as a complimentary candy cane for everyone! Enjoy a different Holiday Movie Screening each night. Ho, Ho, Ho! Bring your cameras for FREE (Social Distanced) pictures with “Santa”! WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/04/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-04/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/04/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-04/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/04/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-04/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show. DRIVE IN MOVIES 5:30 PM-8:00 PM 12/04/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/drive-in-movies/2020-12-04/ DRIVE IN MOVIES Dates: December 4, 2020- Polar Express 5:30 December 4, 2020- Noelle 8:00 December 5, 2020- Save Santa 5:30 December 5, 2020- National Lampoon Christmas Vacation Time: 5:30 PM & 8:00 PM Location: Charles County Fair Grounds Details: SOMD Drive-up movie at Charles County Fairgrounds will be presenting a different movie each week 5:30pm. Tickets will be sold for $25 per vehicle. Concessions will be available for purchase. Come to the Charles county fair ground for old fashion fun! Cost: $25 Registration/Ticket Link LINK WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE 7:00 PM-10:00 PM 12/04/2020 WALDORF SKATE CENTER 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2-2/2020-12-04/ WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE Dates/Times: 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 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	5 FREE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 9:00 AM-11:00 AM 12/05/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-breakfast-with-santa/2020-12-05/ BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Date: December 5, 2020 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Accokeek VFD Details: See flier Cost: FREE Link CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/05/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-05/ 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 READ & MAKE 9:45 AM-11:00 AM 12/05/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/artclub-tweens-3-2/2020-12-05/ READ & MAKE Date: SATURDAY Time: 9:45 AM Location: ARTful PLAYhouse Details: Art Club Kids meets an hour each week for child-led, hands on explorations of process art, tinkering and technique. Elementary kids will have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials including but not limited to various paints, chalks, doughs, clays, sculpture, and mixed media. COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety: -Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up -Sanitize upon arrival -Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure -Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class Cost: $ Registration: Required Link SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/05/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-05/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/05/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-05/ 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 AVIATION HISTORY 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/05/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/aviation-history/2020-12-05/ AVIATION HISTORY Dates/Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays 12 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays Location: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park. Details: Come out and explore a flight Line with more than 22 one-of-a-kind aircraft and Test and Evaluation Hall open. Cost: $ Admission paxmuseum.org LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/05/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-05/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/05/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-05/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/05/2020 WALDORF SKATE CENTER 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2/2020-12-05/ WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE Dates/Times: 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 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 WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/05/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-05/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARM 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/05/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-at-montpelier-farm/2020-12-05/ CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARMS Date: November 27, 2020 – December 20, 2020 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) Place: Montpelier Farms- MD Price: $7 Per Person Information: Glide through the woods and cornfields on a peaceful Wagon Ride while enjoying our delightful trimmings, lights and holiday decorations (unlimited rides)! A blazing bonfire is available all evening to roast s’mores and to warm your tootsies & footsies! Receive one FREE steaming cup of hot chocolate, coffee or hot apple cider, as well as a complimentary candy cane for everyone! Enjoy a different Holiday Movie Screening each night. Ho, Ho, Ho! Bring your cameras for FREE (Social Distanced) pictures with “Santa”! HOLIDAY LIGHT TRAIN RIDE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/05/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/holiday-light-train-ride/2020-12-05/ B&O RAILROAD – HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF TRAINS Date: November 27 – December 19, 2020 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday’s & Saturday’s Only Place: B&O Railroad – Baltimore, MD Price: $30 Adults, Senior $25, Kid $20 and Members $10 Information: Each evening, tour through Santa’s Winter Village shops, model train layouts, enjoy a visit from Santa and share cookies with spiced cider or spiked cider for the grown-ups. The train ride includes child-size light-up reindeer antlers to wear on the Reindeer Railway to help light the way for Santa! WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/05/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-05/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/05/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-05/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. DRIVE IN MOVIES 5:30 PM-8:00 PM 12/05/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/drive-in-movies/2020-12-05/ DRIVE IN MOVIES Dates: December 4, 2020- Polar Express 5:30 December 4, 2020- Noelle 8:00 December 5, 2020- Save Santa 5:30 December 5, 2020- National Lampoon Christmas Vacation Time: 5:30 PM & 8:00 PM Location: Charles County Fair Grounds Details: SOMD Drive-up movie at Charles County Fairgrounds will be presenting a different movie each week 5:30pm. Tickets will be sold for $25 per vehicle. Concessions will be available for purchase. Come to the Charles county fair ground for old fashion fun! Cost: $25 Registration/Ticket Link LINK SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/05/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-05/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/05/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-05/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE 7:00 PM-10:00 PM 12/05/2020 WALDORF SKATE CENTER 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2-2/2020-12-05/ WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE Dates/Times: 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 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
6 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/06/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-06/ 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 FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/06/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-06/ 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 SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/06/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-06/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/06/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-06/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/06/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-06/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/06/2020 WALDORF SKATE CENTER 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2/2020-12-06/ WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE Dates/Times: 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 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 WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/06/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-06/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. DRIVE THRU CHRISTMAS TABLEAU 4:30 PM-5:30 PM 12/06/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/drive-thru-christmas-tableau/2020-12-06/ DRIVE THRU CHRISTMAS STORY Date: December 6, 2020 Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Location: First Baptist Church of Waldorf Details: First Baptist Church of Waldorf’s Childrens Ministry has a special treat for you this Christmas Season! Join us for a family-friendly, socially distant, drive-thru Christmas experience. Enjoy the story of the birth of Jesus and the beginning of Christmas performed by adorable costumed actors and live animals. Location: The parking lot of First Baptist Church of Waldorf. We will have volunteers directing traffic in the parking lot. For safety and traffic flow please use the lower (western) entrance to Bunker Hill Road at the stoplight. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/06/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-06/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARM 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/06/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-at-montpelier-farm/2020-12-06/ CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARMS Date: November 27, 2020 – December 20, 2020 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) Place: Montpelier Farms- MD Price: $7 Per Person Information: Glide through the woods and cornfields on a peaceful Wagon Ride while enjoying our delightful trimmings, lights and holiday decorations (unlimited rides)! A blazing bonfire is available all evening to roast s’mores and to warm your tootsies & footsies! Receive one FREE steaming cup of hot chocolate, coffee or hot apple cider, as well as a complimentary candy cane for everyone! Enjoy a different Holiday Movie Screening each night. Ho, Ho, Ho! Bring your cameras for FREE (Social Distanced) pictures with “Santa”! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/06/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-06/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/06/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-06/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/06/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-06/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.	7 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/07/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-07/ 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 FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/07/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-07/ 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 SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/07/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-07/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/07/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-07/ 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 FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/07/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-07/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/07/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-07/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/07/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-07/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/07/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-07/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/07/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-07/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/07/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-07/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/07/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-07/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.	8 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/08/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-08/ 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 FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/08/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-08/ 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 TIME TRAVELING KIDS 10:00 AM-11:00 AM 12/08/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/time-traveling-kids-2-2/2020-12-08/ TIME TRAVELING KIDS Date: 2nd Tuesday of the Month Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Jefferson Patterson Details: This free program for Pre-K kids features stories that transport participants into the past! In addition to reading a story, participants will join in on activities related to the story’s setting. For more information call 410-586-8501 or email jef.pat@maryland.gov The in-person Time Traveling Kids Storytime events have been suspended for the foreseeable future. Please join us on Facebook every 2nd Tuesday of the month for virtual Time Traveling Kids Storytime. Event Type: Educational Age Group: 2-5 Cost: FREE Registration: Required, click here to register. Event Link SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/08/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-08/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/08/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-08/ 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 FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/08/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-08/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/08/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-08/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/08/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-08/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/08/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-08/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/08/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-08/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/08/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-08/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/08/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-08/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.	9 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/09/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-09/ 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 PLAYHOUSE PLAY GROUP 10:00 AM-11:00 AM 12/09/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/artclub-tweens/2020-12-09/ PLAY HOUSE PLAY GROUP Date: WEDNESDAYS Time: 10AM-11AM Location: ARTful PLAYhouse Details: Playhouse Playgroup is for children walking to five years old. Perfect for families with children of multiple ages to attend class together! Parents/Caregivers are responsible for their child at all times. Play group is not an instructed class. Invitations to create and play are set up for you and your child to explore at their own pace. This is a caregiver participation class.COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety: -Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up -Sanitize upon arrival -Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure -Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class Cost: $ Registration: Required Link YOUTH DROP OFF- AR WORKSHOP 10:00 AM-12:00 PM 12/09/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/morning-out-kids-project-ar-workshop-3/2020-12-09/ YOUTH DROP OFF- AR WORKSHOP Date: Wednesday’s Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Location: AR Workshop in La Plata, MD Details: Join AR for a kid-friendly or family-friendly DIY Craft at AR Workshop! November 4, 2020- Canvas Workshop November 11, 2020- Wood Board Game or Plank Workshop November 18, 2020- String Art Sign November 25, 2020- Canvas Pillow December 2, 2020- Holiday Ornament December 9, 2020- Holiday Sign REGISTRATION REQUIRED to guarantee your spot and allow us time to prepare your design! Website Link FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/09/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-09/ 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 SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/09/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-09/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/09/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-09/ 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 FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/09/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-09/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/09/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-09/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. MINI MAKER 2:00 PM-3:00 PM 12/09/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/artclub-tweens-2/2020-12-09/ PLAY HOUSE PLAY GROUP Date: WEDNESDAYS Time: 2PM Location: ARTful PLAYhouse Details: Mini Makers meets an hour each week for child-led, hands on explorations of process art, tinkering and sensory play. Preschoolers will work with a variety of materials including but not limited to various paints, chalks, doughs, clays, sculpture, and mixed media. COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety: -Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up -Sanitize upon arrival -Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure -Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class Cost: $ Registration: Required Link WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/09/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-09/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/09/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-09/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/09/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-09/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/09/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-09/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/09/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-09/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.	10 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/10/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-10/ 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 FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/10/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-10/ 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 MINI MAKER 10:00 AM-11:00 AM 12/10/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/artclub-tweens-2-2/2020-12-10/ PLAY HOUSE PLAY GROUP Date: THURSDAY Time: 10:00 AM Location: ARTful PLAYhouse Details: Mini Makers meets an hour each week for child-led, hands on explorations of process art, tinkering and sensory play. Preschoolers will work with a variety of materials including but not limited to various paints, chalks, doughs, clays, sculpture, and mixed media. COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety: -Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up -Sanitize upon arrival -Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure -Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class Cost: $ Registration: Required Link SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/10/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-10/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/10/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-10/ 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 FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/10/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-10/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/10/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-10/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/10/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-10/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/10/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-10/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/10/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-10/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/10/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-10/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/10/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-10/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.	11 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/11/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-11/ 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 LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/11/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-11/ 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 AVIATION HISTORY 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/11/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/aviation-history/2020-12-11/ AVIATION HISTORY Dates/Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays 12 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays Location: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park. Details: Come out and explore a flight Line with more than 22 one-of-a-kind aircraft and Test and Evaluation Hall open. Cost: $ Admission paxmuseum.org SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/11/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-11/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/11/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-11/ 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 ART CLUB 10:00 AM-11:00 AM 12/11/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/artclub-tweens-3/2020-12-11/ ART CLUB Date: FRIDAYS Time: 10AM-11AM Location: ARTful PLAYhouse Details: Art Club Kids meets an hour each week for child-led, hands on explorations of process art, tinkering and technique. Elementary kids will have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials including but not limited to various paints, chalks, doughs, clays, sculpture, and mixed media. COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety: -Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up -Sanitize upon arrival -Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure -Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class Cost: $ Registration: Required Link FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/11/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-11/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/11/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-11/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/11/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-11/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/11/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-11/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. HOLIDAY LIGHT TRAIN RIDE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/11/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/holiday-light-train-ride/2020-12-11/ B&O RAILROAD – HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF TRAINS Date: November 27 – December 19, 2020 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday’s & Saturday’s Only Place: B&O Railroad – Baltimore, MD Price: $30 Adults, Senior $25, Kid $20 and Members $10 Information: Each evening, tour through Santa’s Winter Village shops, model train layouts, enjoy a visit from Santa and share cookies with spiced cider or spiked cider for the grown-ups. The train ride includes child-size light-up reindeer antlers to wear on the Reindeer Railway to help light the way for Santa! CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARM 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/11/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-at-montpelier-farm/2020-12-11/ CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARMS Date: November 27, 2020 – December 20, 2020 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) Place: Montpelier Farms- MD Price: $7 Per Person Information: Glide through the woods and cornfields on a peaceful Wagon Ride while enjoying our delightful trimmings, lights and holiday decorations (unlimited rides)! A blazing bonfire is available all evening to roast s’mores and to warm your tootsies & footsies! Receive one FREE steaming cup of hot chocolate, coffee or hot apple cider, as well as a complimentary candy cane for everyone! Enjoy a different Holiday Movie Screening each night. Ho, Ho, Ho! Bring your cameras for FREE (Social Distanced) pictures with “Santa”! WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/11/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-11/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/11/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-11/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/11/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-11/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show. DRIVE IN HOLIDAY MOVIE AT RUNNING HARE 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/11/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/drive-in-movie-at-running-hare-3-3/2020-12-11/ DRIVE IN MOVIE AT RUNNING HARE Date: November 28, 2020- National Lampons Christmas Vacation December 11, 2020 – Elf December 12, 2020- How the Grinch Stole Christmas December 13- Polar Express Time: 6:00 PM Location: Running Hare Vineyard Details: Join us for a Drive-In movie Tickets are $25 per vehicle. Gates Open at 6:00 pm – Movie Begins at 7:30 pm. 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, hot drinks 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. Gates will close when the movie starts. 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. Link WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE 7:00 PM-10:00 PM 12/11/2020 WALDORF SKATE CENTER 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2-2/2020-12-11/ WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE Dates/Times: 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 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	12 PICTURES WITH SANTA 8:00 AM-11:00 AM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/pictures-with-santa/2020-12-12/ PICTURES WITH SANTA Date: December 12, 2020 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Focus Performance Facility- 44010 Commerce Ave. Hollywood, MD Details: Pictures with Santa , cookies and more! Cost: FREE LINK LOWES BUILD & GROW – HOLIDAY TRAIN 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lowes-build-grow-2-2/2020-12-12/ LOWES BUILD AND GROW *EVENT FULL – CLOSED* Date: December 12, 2020 Time: 9:00 – 12:00 Location: Lowe’s (Clinton, Waldorf, LaPlata , St Mary’s- California and others in local area!) Details: Lowe’s Build & Grow, is a free community educational program. Kids make wooden kit projects that are a lot of fun. This program is great for learning how to use tools and building confidence. December is a Christmas Train. This is a take and make project. Bring your registration form to costumer service to get your kit to take home and build. Event Type: Educational / Fun Age Group: Recommended 3 and up Cost: FREE Registration: FULL, NO SPOTS LEFT! MUST REGISTER: link *NO WALK INS* CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-12/ 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 READ & MAKE 9:45 AM-11:00 AM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/artclub-tweens-3-2/2020-12-12/ READ & MAKE Date: SATURDAY Time: 9:45 AM Location: ARTful PLAYhouse Details: Art Club Kids meets an hour each week for child-led, hands on explorations of process art, tinkering and technique. Elementary kids will have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials including but not limited to various paints, chalks, doughs, clays, sculpture, and mixed media. COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety: -Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up -Sanitize upon arrival -Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure -Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class Cost: $ Registration: Required Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-12/ 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 SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-12/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link BETTER TOGETHER- COMMUNITY PROJECT 10:00 AM-12:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/better-together-community-project/2020-12-12/ BETTER TOGETHER Date: December 12, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Location: Free Gospel Church- Bryans Road Details: We’re glad to host another Community Resource Drive-Through to provide FREE resources to the community on Saturday, December 12th! Giveaway items are on a first-come, first-served basis. Produce boxes will also be given away! Link WINTER HOLIDAY MARKET 10:00 AM-2:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-holiday-market/2020-12-12/ WINTER HOLIDAY MARKET Date: December 12, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Turkey Hill Park Details: Enjoy shopping for unique crafts and handmade goods at our outdoor Winter Holiday Market. Just in time for those special last-minute Christmas gifts! Make sure to bundle up, this event is held outdoors on the soccer field at Turkey Hill Park! Shoppers are admitted at 10:00 a.m. Shoppers are limited to two per household, must wear a mask, and adhere to social distancing during the event. Market area limited to 25 shoppers at a time. Free to shop and find those special gifts! Rain Date: December 19th Link FREE CRAFT- ANNUAL GIFT FAIR 10:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-craft-annual-gift-fair/2020-12-12/ Date: December 12, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sponsor: Neighborhood Creative Arts Center Location: Christ Episcopal Church- 112 Charles St. La Plata, MD 20646 Details: NCAC is hosting a FREE gift fair on December 12, 2020 from 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM. They will be giving away 1,000 craft kits to kids! Must register to attend. This is a take and make style event. Registration: Required Link DRIVE BY SANTA 10:00 AM-12:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/drive-by-santa/2020-12-12/ DRIVE BY SANTA Date: December 12, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Town Hall, LaPlata , MD Details: Drive by to wave to Santa and pick up a craft. Cost: FREE RSVP: Non needed FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-12/ 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 AVIATION HISTORY 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/aviation-history/2020-12-12/ AVIATION HISTORY Dates/Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays 12 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays Location: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park. Details: Come out and explore a flight Line with more than 22 one-of-a-kind aircraft and Test and Evaluation Hall open. Cost: $ Admission paxmuseum.org CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-12/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/12/2020 WALDORF SKATE CENTER 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2/2020-12-12/ WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE Dates/Times: 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 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 MEET THE GRINCH 3:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/meet-the-grinch/2020-12-12/ MET THE GRINCH Date: December 12, 2020 Time: 3-4 PM Location: a2o Fit- 10406 Southern Maryland Blvd. Dunkirk, MD Details: “Maybe Christmas” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas … perhaps … means a little bit more!” -Dr. Seuss- 👋🏼 Come and MEET THE GRINCH at the facility THIS SATURDAY from 3-4PM! 💵 FREE (donations accepted for Calvert Family Advocates) 📸 Photos by Lynn Benning Photography (available for free online early next week) 👤 The Grinch: Jason Townsend Masks and social distancing required. It’s going to be 60 degrees on Saturday, so we will have plenty of space to wait outside in our parking lot with one entry door and a different exit door. The facility is located in Dunkirk BEHIND Petsmart and Mr. Tire (inside the white fenced area). Link WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-12/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. CHRISTMAS IN LAUREL GROVE 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-in-laurel-grove/2020-12-12/ CHRISTMAS IN LAUREL GROVE Date: December 12, 2020 Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church – 27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd. Mechanicsville, MD Details: First responders and healthcare workers honored at tree lighting ceremony at 5:00. Santa arrives in a carriage drawn by Clydesdale horses – bring your camera! Free: hayrides, carolers, live Nativity, fire-pit, and children’s games with prizes. Vendors: crafts, food, and drinks. OUTDOOR EVENT- MASK REQUIRED Cost: FREE Registration: Not Required Link WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-12/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARM 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-at-montpelier-farm/2020-12-12/ CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARMS Date: November 27, 2020 – December 20, 2020 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) Place: Montpelier Farms- MD Price: $7 Per Person Information: Glide through the woods and cornfields on a peaceful Wagon Ride while enjoying our delightful trimmings, lights and holiday decorations (unlimited rides)! A blazing bonfire is available all evening to roast s’mores and to warm your tootsies & footsies! Receive one FREE steaming cup of hot chocolate, coffee or hot apple cider, as well as a complimentary candy cane for everyone! Enjoy a different Holiday Movie Screening each night. Ho, Ho, Ho! Bring your cameras for FREE (Social Distanced) pictures with “Santa”! HOLIDAY LIGHT TRAIN RIDE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/holiday-light-train-ride/2020-12-12/ B&O RAILROAD – HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF TRAINS Date: November 27 – December 19, 2020 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday’s & Saturday’s Only Place: B&O Railroad – Baltimore, MD Price: $30 Adults, Senior $25, Kid $20 and Members $10 Information: Each evening, tour through Santa’s Winter Village shops, model train layouts, enjoy a visit from Santa and share cookies with spiced cider or spiked cider for the grown-ups. The train ride includes child-size light-up reindeer antlers to wear on the Reindeer Railway to help light the way for Santa! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-12/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-12/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-12/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. BOAT PARADE 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/boat-parade/2020-12-12/ LIGHTS UP THE NIGHT- BOAT PARADE Date: December 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM Place: St. Michaels Price: Free Information: Our Christmas in St. Michaels elves will be lighting up the harbor area too so be sure to check that out! DRIVE IN HOLIDAY MOVIE AT RUNNING HARE 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/drive-in-movie-at-running-hare-3-3/2020-12-12/ DRIVE IN MOVIE AT RUNNING HARE Date: November 28, 2020- National Lampons Christmas Vacation December 11, 2020 – Elf December 12, 2020- How the Grinch Stole Christmas December 13- Polar Express Time: 6:00 PM Location: Running Hare Vineyard Details: Join us for a Drive-In movie Tickets are $25 per vehicle. Gates Open at 6:00 pm – Movie Begins at 7:30 pm. 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, hot drinks 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. Gates will close when the movie starts. 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. Link CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/12/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-spectacular/2020-12-12/ CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Date: December 12 & 13, 2020 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Lexington Baptist Church 46855 S Sangri La Lexington Park, MD Details: Christmas Spectacular is a Christmas walk thru event at Lexington Park Baptist Church. There will be fun for the entire family as we celebrate the birth of Jesus with a live nativity, music entertainment, pictures with St. Nick, kids zone with a slide, balloons, puppets and coloring, along with a food court with pop corn, hot chocolate, cider, and coffee….and it is FREE!!!! There will be a FINALE at 7:45 p.m. each night with several drawings for gifts and the story of Mary and Joseph and St. Nick. Must be present to win the drawing. Come celebrate Christmas with. The Grinch stole Christmas in Whooville, but we won’t let COVID steal Christmas in Lexington Park. LINK WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE 7:00 PM-10:00 PM 12/12/2020 WALDORF SKATE CENTER 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2-2/2020-12-12/ WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE Dates/Times: 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 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
13 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/13/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-13/ 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 FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/13/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-13/ 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 SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/13/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-13/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/13/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-13/ 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 BABY SHOWER FOR MARY AND JOSEPH 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 12/13/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/baby-shower-for-mary-and-joseph/2020-12-13/ BABY SHOWER FOR MARY AND JOSEPH Date: December 13, 2020 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Christ Christ, La Plata Details: We will celebrate the biblical parents of Jesus with a “Baby Shower” during our Sunday worship. You can join us online or in person (pre-registration, masks and distancing required). All are welcome to drop off at the church (M-F, 9am – 1pm) an unwrapped gift of baby clothes or supplies. We will get these to Angels Watch, which provides shelter and support for homeless mothers with infants. Jesus’ parents could relate! Register for attending in-person (required due to Covid) here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdn…/viewform Attend online here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6093594889…, or by watching Facebook Live. CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/13/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-13/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/13/2020 WALDORF SKATE CENTER 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2/2020-12-13/ WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE Dates/Times: 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 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 SNOWMAN SHOWDOWN- CRAFT EVENT 4:00 PM-6:00 PM 12/13/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/snowman-showdown-craft-event/2020-12-13/ SNOWMAN SHOWDOWN Date: December 13, 2020 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Fun Virtual Family Craft Event! Crafts for the whole family. Create some fun Christmas 2020 memories. Mom get some quiet while the kids craft. Registration Link WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/13/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-13/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/13/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-13/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARM 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/13/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-at-montpelier-farm/2020-12-13/ CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARMS Date: November 27, 2020 – December 20, 2020 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) Place: Montpelier Farms- MD Price: $7 Per Person Information: Glide through the woods and cornfields on a peaceful Wagon Ride while enjoying our delightful trimmings, lights and holiday decorations (unlimited rides)! A blazing bonfire is available all evening to roast s’mores and to warm your tootsies & footsies! Receive one FREE steaming cup of hot chocolate, coffee or hot apple cider, as well as a complimentary candy cane for everyone! Enjoy a different Holiday Movie Screening each night. Ho, Ho, Ho! Bring your cameras for FREE (Social Distanced) pictures with “Santa”! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/13/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-13/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/13/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-13/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/13/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-13/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show. CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/13/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-spectacular/2020-12-13/ CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Date: December 12 & 13, 2020 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Lexington Baptist Church 46855 S Sangri La Lexington Park, MD Details: Christmas Spectacular is a Christmas walk thru event at Lexington Park Baptist Church. There will be fun for the entire family as we celebrate the birth of Jesus with a live nativity, music entertainment, pictures with St. Nick, kids zone with a slide, balloons, puppets and coloring, along with a food court with pop corn, hot chocolate, cider, and coffee….and it is FREE!!!! There will be a FINALE at 7:45 p.m. each night with several drawings for gifts and the story of Mary and Joseph and St. Nick. Must be present to win the drawing. Come celebrate Christmas with. The Grinch stole Christmas in Whooville, but we won’t let COVID steal Christmas in Lexington Park. LINK DRIVE IN HOLIDAY MOVIE AT RUNNING HARE 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/13/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/drive-in-movie-at-running-hare-3-3/2020-12-13/ DRIVE IN MOVIE AT RUNNING HARE Date: November 28, 2020- National Lampons Christmas Vacation December 11, 2020 – Elf December 12, 2020- How the Grinch Stole Christmas December 13- Polar Express Time: 6:00 PM Location: Running Hare Vineyard Details: Join us for a Drive-In movie Tickets are $25 per vehicle. Gates Open at 6:00 pm – Movie Begins at 7:30 pm. 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, hot drinks 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. Gates will close when the movie starts. 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. Link	14 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/14/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-14/ 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 FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/14/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-14/ 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 SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/14/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-14/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/14/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-14/ 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 FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/14/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-14/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/14/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-14/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/14/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-14/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/14/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-14/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/14/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-14/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/14/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-14/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/14/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-14/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show. LIVING NATIVITY 6:30 PM-7:30 PM 12/14/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/living-nativity/2020-12-14/ LIVING NATIVITY Date: December 14, 2020 Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Location: St. Jospehs- 4590 St Joseph’s Way. Pomfret, MD Details: Living scenes from the Gospel. Bring hats/gloves/mittens/new socks for our mitten tree, Enjoy a stroll through the displays, and grab a cup of Hot Cocoa. All proceeds go to Lifestyles of Maryland and the Religious Education Program at St. Joseph. Live animals and yes, there will be a camel! LINK	15 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/15/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-15/ 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 FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/15/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-15/ 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 SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/15/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-15/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/15/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-15/ 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 FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/15/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-15/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/15/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-15/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/15/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-15/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/15/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-15/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/15/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-15/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/15/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-15/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/15/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-15/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.	16 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/16/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-16/ 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 FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/16/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-16/ 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 SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/16/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-16/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/16/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-16/ 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 FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/16/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-16/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/16/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-16/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/16/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-16/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/16/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-16/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/16/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-16/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/16/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-16/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/16/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-16/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.	17 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/17/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-17/ 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 FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/17/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-17/ 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 SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/17/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-17/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/17/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-17/ 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 FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/17/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-17/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/17/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-17/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/17/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-17/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/17/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-17/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/17/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-17/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. DRIVE THRU LIGHT- PAX 5:30 PM-9:00 PM 12/17/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/drive-thru-light-pax/2020-12-17/ DRIVE THRU CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DISPLAY Date: December 17-19, 2020 (5:30 PM – 8:00 PM) Place: Goose Creek Camp Grounds, PAX River, MD Price: FREE Information: Come enjoy a Holiday event from the comfort of your car. (MILITARY /BASE ACCESS ONLY!) LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/17/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-17/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/17/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-17/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.	18 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/18/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-18/ 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 LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/18/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-18/ 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 AVIATION HISTORY 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/18/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/aviation-history/2020-12-18/ AVIATION HISTORY Dates/Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays 12 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays Location: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park. Details: Come out and explore a flight Line with more than 22 one-of-a-kind aircraft and Test and Evaluation Hall open. Cost: $ Admission paxmuseum.org SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/18/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-18/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/18/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-18/ 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 FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/18/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-18/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/18/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-18/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/18/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-18/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. HOLIDAY LIGHT TRAIN RIDE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/18/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/holiday-light-train-ride/2020-12-18/ B&O RAILROAD – HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF TRAINS Date: November 27 – December 19, 2020 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday’s & Saturday’s Only Place: B&O Railroad – Baltimore, MD Price: $30 Adults, Senior $25, Kid $20 and Members $10 Information: Each evening, tour through Santa’s Winter Village shops, model train layouts, enjoy a visit from Santa and share cookies with spiced cider or spiked cider for the grown-ups. The train ride includes child-size light-up reindeer antlers to wear on the Reindeer Railway to help light the way for Santa! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/18/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-18/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARM 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/18/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-at-montpelier-farm/2020-12-18/ CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARMS Date: November 27, 2020 – December 20, 2020 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) Place: Montpelier Farms- MD Price: $7 Per Person Information: Glide through the woods and cornfields on a peaceful Wagon Ride while enjoying our delightful trimmings, lights and holiday decorations (unlimited rides)! A blazing bonfire is available all evening to roast s’mores and to warm your tootsies & footsies! Receive one FREE steaming cup of hot chocolate, coffee or hot apple cider, as well as a complimentary candy cane for everyone! Enjoy a different Holiday Movie Screening each night. Ho, Ho, Ho! Bring your cameras for FREE (Social Distanced) pictures with “Santa”! WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/18/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-18/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! DRIVE THRU LIGHT- PAX 5:30 PM-9:00 PM 12/18/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/drive-thru-light-pax/2020-12-18/ DRIVE THRU CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DISPLAY Date: December 17-19, 2020 (5:30 PM – 8:00 PM) Place: Goose Creek Camp Grounds, PAX River, MD Price: FREE Information: Come enjoy a Holiday event from the comfort of your car. (MILITARY /BASE ACCESS ONLY!) SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/18/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-18/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/18/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-18/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. DRIVE-IN CHRISTMAS 6:30 PM-9:30 PM 12/18/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/drive-in-christmas/2020-12-18/ DRIVE IN CHRISTMAS Date: December 18, 2020 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Location: Spider Hall Farm – 3915 Hallowing Point Rd. Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Details: “Stay at Home” for the holidays is a seasonal drive in concert experience for the whole (immediate) family to enjoy from the safety of your car. This year has definitely been an interesting one. With so many of our holiday traditions being cancelled, we look forward to hosting a new tradition for your family this year that we hope can be carried on for years to come. So join us December 18th to deck the halls, wish you a merry little Christmas, and get ready to be home for the holidays! LINK WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE 7:00 PM-10:00 PM 12/18/2020 WALDORF SKATE CENTER 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2-2/2020-12-18/ WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE Dates/Times: 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 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	19 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-19/ 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 LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-19/ 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 SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-19/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-19/ 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 AVIATION HISTORY 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/aviation-history/2020-12-19/ AVIATION HISTORY Dates/Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays 12 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays Location: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park. Details: Come out and explore a flight Line with more than 22 one-of-a-kind aircraft and Test and Evaluation Hall open. Cost: $ Admission paxmuseum.org CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-19/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/19/2020 WALDORF SKATE CENTER 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2/2020-12-19/ WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE Dates/Times: 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 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 RC HELICOPTER 1:30 PM-3:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/rc-helicopter/2020-12-19/ RC HELICOPTER December 19, 2020 1:30 PM It is never too early to learn how to fly… an RC Helicopter that is! Join us as we take over the skies indoors at Elite Gymnastics. Your child will choose their own RC Helicopter to test their flying and maneuvering skills through and around various obstacles in the gym. The fun does not stop when the program ends…your child takes home their helicopter! All supplies included and will be presorted prior to arrival. Supplies will not be shared between participants. Pre-registration is required; no walk-ins will be accepted. Online registration only. Ages: 8-14 Registration Fee: $40 Online Registration: http://bit.ly/35oaJx6 WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-19/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-19/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARM 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-at-montpelier-farm/2020-12-19/ CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARMS Date: November 27, 2020 – December 20, 2020 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) Place: Montpelier Farms- MD Price: $7 Per Person Information: Glide through the woods and cornfields on a peaceful Wagon Ride while enjoying our delightful trimmings, lights and holiday decorations (unlimited rides)! A blazing bonfire is available all evening to roast s’mores and to warm your tootsies & footsies! Receive one FREE steaming cup of hot chocolate, coffee or hot apple cider, as well as a complimentary candy cane for everyone! Enjoy a different Holiday Movie Screening each night. Ho, Ho, Ho! Bring your cameras for FREE (Social Distanced) pictures with “Santa”! HOLIDAY LIGHT TRAIN RIDE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/holiday-light-train-ride/2020-12-19/ B&O RAILROAD – HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF TRAINS Date: November 27 – December 19, 2020 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday’s & Saturday’s Only Place: B&O Railroad – Baltimore, MD Price: $30 Adults, Senior $25, Kid $20 and Members $10 Information: Each evening, tour through Santa’s Winter Village shops, model train layouts, enjoy a visit from Santa and share cookies with spiced cider or spiked cider for the grown-ups. The train ride includes child-size light-up reindeer antlers to wear on the Reindeer Railway to help light the way for Santa! KIDS NIGHT OUT – HOLIDAY STEM 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/kids-night-out-holiday-stem/2020-12-19/ KIDS NIGHT OUT – HOLIDAY STEM Date: December 19, 2020 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Elite – GYM Waldorf, MD Details: Drop your little Elves off for a small Christmas celebration with us. Enjoy some time off this holiday season while your child participates in a fun-filled evening of holiday-themed crafts, projects, and STEAM-related games and activities. The evening will include a light dinner and refreshments individually wrapped for each participant and a holiday movie on our big screen! All participants and activities will be socially distanced. Space is limited and pre-registration is required; no walk-ins will be accepted. Online registration only. LINK WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-19/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-19/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-19/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. DRIVE THRU LIGHT- PAX 5:30 PM-9:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/drive-thru-light-pax/2020-12-19/ DRIVE THRU CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DISPLAY Date: December 17-19, 2020 (5:30 PM – 8:00 PM) Place: Goose Creek Camp Grounds, PAX River, MD Price: FREE Information: Come enjoy a Holiday event from the comfort of your car. (MILITARY /BASE ACCESS ONLY!) MEET THE GRINCH 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/19/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/meet-the-grinch-2/2020-12-19/ Meet the Grinch – Calvert Date: December 19, 2020 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Neptune’s Seafood Pub8800 Chesapeake Ave. North Beach, MD 20714410-257-7899 Details: Come meet the Grinch at Neptune’s Seafood Pub on Saturday, December 19th at 6:00 PM. This is a family event and don’t forget your cameras. LINK WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE 7:00 PM-10:00 PM 12/19/2020 WALDORF SKATE CENTER 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2-2/2020-12-19/ WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE Dates/Times: 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 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
20 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/20/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-20/ 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 FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/20/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-20/ 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 NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE 10:00 AM-12:00 PM 12/20/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/north-pole-experience/2020-12-20/ NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE Date: December 20, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Location: Imaginarium Playspace Details: Imaginarium will be hosting our first ever “North Pole” event this season, which will follow a Polar Express Theme. Families will enjoy 2 hours of holiday fun while at Imaginarium! Golden tickets will be mailed out and delivered to your home for your children to receive, we will have individual hot chocolate bars set up (and the opportunity to upgrade to some amazing hot cocoa bombs made by Nostalgia Cookie Creations!), children will engage in holiday and Polar Express themed crafts, Open Play, and will receive their very own “Believe” bell as a parting gift. There will only be 20 TICKETS sold! IF (and only if) we sell out of our first timeslot we will open another 2 hour block from 1:00-3:00pm. REGISTRATION REQUIRED SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/20/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-20/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/20/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-20/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/20/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-20/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/20/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-20/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. DRIVE THRU CHILDRENS PARTY 5:00 PM-7:00 PM 12/20/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/drive-thru-childrens-party/2020-12-20/ DRIVE THROUGH CHILDREN’S PARTY Date: December 20, 2020 Time: 5-7 PM Location: Mechanicsvile VFD Details: Come wave at Santa & his Elves as you drive-thru our firehouse! Stockings with goodies will be provided. Due to Covid-19, Santa is requesting that when you drive-thru, you drop off your wish list in his mailbox so he can take it back to the North Pole to get ready for Christmas! This is a free event for the entire family. Donations can be made through PayPal via the following link: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VBBH4SWQNNPUY&source=url For more information please visit www.mvfd.com LINK DRIVE THRU CHRISTMAS PARTY 5:00 PM-7:00 PM 12/20/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/drive-thru-christmas-party/2020-12-20/ DRIVE THRU CHRISTMAS PARTY Date:December 20, 2020 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Mechanicsville VFD Details: Come wave at Santa & his Elves as you drive-thru our firehouse! Stockings with goodies will be provided. Due to Covid-19, Santa is requesting that when you drive-thru, you drop off your wish list in his mailbox so he can take it back to the North Pole to get ready for Christmas! This is a free event for the entire family. Donations can be made through PayPal via the following link: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VBBH4SWQNNPUY&source=url For more information please visit www.mvfd.com Event Link WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/20/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-20/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARM 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/20/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-at-montpelier-farm/2020-12-20/ CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARMS Date: November 27, 2020 – December 20, 2020 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) Place: Montpelier Farms- MD Price: $7 Per Person Information: Glide through the woods and cornfields on a peaceful Wagon Ride while enjoying our delightful trimmings, lights and holiday decorations (unlimited rides)! A blazing bonfire is available all evening to roast s’mores and to warm your tootsies & footsies! Receive one FREE steaming cup of hot chocolate, coffee or hot apple cider, as well as a complimentary candy cane for everyone! Enjoy a different Holiday Movie Screening each night. Ho, Ho, Ho! Bring your cameras for FREE (Social Distanced) pictures with “Santa”! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/20/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-20/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/20/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-20/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/20/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-20/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.	21 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/21/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-21/ 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 FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/21/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-21/ 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 SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/21/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-21/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/21/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-21/ 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 FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/21/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-21/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/21/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-21/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/21/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-21/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/21/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-21/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/21/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-21/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/21/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-21/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/21/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-21/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.	22 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/22/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-22/ 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 FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/22/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-22/ 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 SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/22/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-22/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/22/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-22/ 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 FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/22/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-22/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/22/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-22/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/22/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-22/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/22/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-22/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/22/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-22/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/22/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-22/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/22/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-22/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.	23 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/23/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-23/ 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 FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/23/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-23/ 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 SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/23/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-23/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/23/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-23/ 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 FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/23/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-23/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/23/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-23/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/23/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-23/ WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends) Place: Mount Vernon, VA Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment. WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – WATKINS 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/23/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/2020-12-23/ WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online. Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/23/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/2020-12-23/ ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25) Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette. LIGHTS ON THE BAY 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/23/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/2020-12-23/ LIGHTS ON THE BAY Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2, 2021 (5pm – 10pm) Including holidays Place: Sandy Point State Park Price: $20 Per Car Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing. SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 5:30 PM-10:00 PM 12/23/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/2020-12-23/ SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM) Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online) Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.	24 CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 12/24/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/2020-12-24/ 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 FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 12/24/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/2020-12-24/ 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 SCIENCE AT HOME 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/24/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/2020-12-24/ SCIENCE AT HOME Date: Daily Host: James E Richmond Science Center Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level! Cost: FREE Link LIVE OTTER CAM 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12/24/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/2020-12-24/ 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 FREE LUNCH – CCPS MOBILE MEALS 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 12/24/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/2020-12-24/ 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 CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 12/24/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/2020-12-24/ CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas) Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under. Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more. WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON 4:00 PM-8:00 PM 12/24/2020 https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/2020-12-24/