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The Playful Parent

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

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    INDOOR PLAYGROUND HOURS- AAFB

    7:00 AM-8:00 PM
    04/19/2018-04/20/2018
    JBA COMMUNITY COMMONS
    1442 Concord Ave, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland 20762
    https://www.facebook.com/AndrewsCAC/

    INDOOR PLAYGROUND HOURS- ANDREWS AIRFORCE BASE JBA (BASE ACCESS ONLY)
    Date: OPEN DAILY
    Time: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Location: JBA Community Commons, 1442 Concord Ave, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland 20762
    Details: Did you miss the Grand Opening ribbon-cutting ceremony?! No problem you can still visit daily. The hours of the indoor playground will be the same as the normal JBA Community Commons hours (Monday to Saturday 7 am. to 8 p.m.) except in the case of reservations by private parties. Please reach out to their page directly for more details. This is for base access DOD and Military ID families.
    Event Type: Grand Opening
    Age Group: All Ages
    Cost: FREE
    Registration: Drop-In

    WEE-SALE CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE

    9:00 AM-2:00 PM
    04/19/2018-04/22/2018
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/wee-sale-childrens-consignment-sale/

    WEE-SALE CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE

    April 19- 22, 2018

    Time: Different Each day

    Location: 8001 Sheriff Rd, Hyattsville, Maryland 20785

    Details: Thursday April 19th 9am-8pm, 2018
    (***NO CHILDREN before 12 noon on Thursday opening day, children are allowed after noon****)
    Friday, April 20th 9am-8pm, 2018
    Saturday, April 21st 8am-5pm, 2018 (25% off day)
    Sunday, April 22nd 9am-2pm, 2018 (50% off day)
    Please bring a non-perishable pantry item for the food pantry at the Mission of Peace.

    Event Link

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    CUDDLE TIME- CCPL LAPLATA

    9:00 AM-9:30 AM
    04/19/2018
    LA PLATA LIBRARY
    2 Garrett Ave, La Plata, MD 20646
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/cuddle-time-ccpl-laplata-2/

    CUDDLE TIME
    Date: Thursdays
    Time: 9:00 AM – 9:30AM
    Location: La Plata Library
    Details: Storytime for children BIRTH-2 years old. Each week has a theme that features fun stories, songs, and a craft at the end!
    Event Type: Story time
    Age Group: 2 – 5
    Cost: FREE
    Registration: Drop-In
    Information: http://host.evanced.info/charles/evanced/eventcalendar.asp?ag=&et=&dt=mo&df=calendar&cn=0&private=0&ln=ALL

    PRESCHOOL STORY TIME- CCPL LAPLATA

    10:00 AM-11:00 AM
    04/19/2018
    LA PLATA LIBRARY
    2 Garrett Ave, La Plata, MD 20646
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/preschool-story-time-ccpl-laplata-3/

    STORYTIME
    Date: THURSDAYS
    Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
    Location: La Plata Library
    Details: Storytime for children 2-5 years old. Each week has a theme that features fun stories, songs, and a craft at the end!
    Event Type: Story time
    Age Group: 2 – 5
    Cost: FREE
    Registration: Drop-In
    Information: http://host.evanced.info/charles/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

    TINY PAWS CLUB

    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    04/19/2018
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/paws-club-2-2/

    ***CALL FIRST TO MAKE SURE THIS EVENT IS OCCURING***

    PAWS CLUB

    Date: Every other Thursday

    Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00PM

    Locaiton: Humane Society of Charles County

    Details: This is a great program that supports and encourages young animal lovers.

    Event Link

    OPEN PLAY EVERY DAY

    10:00 AM-3:00 PM
    04/19/2018
    FAMILY PLACE TO PLAY
    3443 Rockefeller Ct, Waldorf, MD 20602
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/open-play-every-day/

    Date: Monday – Thursday
    Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Location: Family Place to Play, Waldorf, MD
    Details:  Family Place to Play Fun Center is a large indoor playground that can accommodate private parties and also is a great place to bring kids to play. Open Play provides many different ways for kids to be stimulated both physically and mentally.
    Event Type: Free Play
    Age Group: All Ages
    Cost: $11 (2 Hours)/ 2 and under $6.60
    Registration: Drop- In Welcome
    https://familyplacetoplay.com/ways-to-play/
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    BABY WEARING SOMD- SPRING MEETING SCHEDULE

    10:00 AM-11:30 AM
    04/19/2018
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/baby-wearing-somd-spring-meeting-schedule/

    BABYWEARING INTERNATIONAL SOMD- MEETINGS

    Spring Schedule:

    Lexington Park- 2/3, 2/16, 3/3, 4/7, 4/20  (10:00 am)

    Calvert- 2/7, 3/5, 4/4, 5/14 (10:00 am)

    Charlotte Hall- 2/8, 3/8 (10:30 am)

    Odenton- 2/10, 3/3, 4/7 (9:30)

    LaPlata- 2/17, 3/17, 4/21, 5/19 (10:00 am)

    Details: Attend the free babywearing informational meeting in Lexington Park. ALL are welcome! Bring a carrier that you’d like to work with or try some of ours from the carrier lending library. If you try one you like, and want to join BWI ($30 per year), you can even take a carrier home to try it out for a month. Membership is only required to borrow, not to attend meetings.
    Event Type: Mom Support

    Cost: FREE

    Information: http://bwisomd.org/

    TODDLER TIME - SKYZONE

    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    04/19/2018
    SKYZONE
    4390 Crain Hwy, White Plains, MD 20695
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/toddler-time-skyzone/

    Date:  Every Tuesday & Thursday
    Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location: Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Crain Highway, White Plains, MD
    Details: Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the joy of being active, bouncing under the supervision of their parents, and without interference from the big kids. Visit their website or Facebook Page to find out about special seasonal Toddler Time Events
    Event Type: Parent/child
    Age Group: Walking to 5 years old
    Registration: Walk-in welcome!
    Cost: $10 Toddler, $8 Additional Toddler, $7 Parent
    Information: SKYZONE TODDLER TIME LINK

    ART EXPLORATION- CCPL POTOMAC

    10:30 AM-12:00 PM
    04/19/2018
    POTOMAC LIBRARY
    3225 Ruth B Swann Dr, Indian Head, MD 20640
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/art-exploration-ccpl-potomac-2/

    Art Exploration

    Date: 3rd Thursday

    Time: 10:30 AM

    Location: CCPL – Potomac Branch

    Details: Join us for an afternoon of art history and a hands-on art project. Attendees will learn about a different artist each month and what made why their art is so unique and then get to create to make your own one of a kind art inspirations.

    Event Type: Art

    Age Age Group: 6 -14

    Registration: Must sign- up prior to class

    Contact: Laura Johnson Contact Number: 301-375-7375

    Information: http://host.evanced.info/charles/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

    PRESCHOOL STORY TIME- CCPL LAPLATA

    11:00 AM-12:00 PM
    04/19/2018
    LA PLATA LIBRARY
    2 Garrett Ave, La Plata, MD 20646
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/preschool-story-time-ccpl-laplata-2-2/

    STORYTIME
    Date: THURSDAYS
    Time: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
    Location: La Plata Library
    Details: Storytime for children 2-5 years old. Each week has a theme that features fun stories, songs, and a craft at the end!
    Event Type: Story time
    Age Group: 2 – 5
    Cost: FREE
    Registration: Drop-In
    Information: http://host.evanced.info/charles/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

    LEISURE (CHILDREN’S) POOL HOURS 

    12:00 PM-9:00 PM
    04/19/2018
    EDWARD T HALL AQUATIC CENTER
    130 Auto Dr, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
    http://www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=397

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

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

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

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

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

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

    ART EXPLORATION- CCPL POTOMAC

    2:00 PM-3:30 PM
    04/19/2018
    POTOMAC LIBRARY
    3225 Ruth B Swann Dr, Indian Head, MD 20640
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/art-exploration-ccpl-potomac/

    Art Exploration

    Date: 3rd Thursday

    Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

    Location: CCPL – Potomac Branch

    Details: Join us for an afternoon of art history and a hands-on art project. Attendees will learn about a different artist each month and what made why their art is so unique and then get to create to make your own one of a kind art inspirations.

    Event Type: Art

    Age Age Group: 6 -14

    Registration: Must sign- up prior to class

    Contact: Laura Johnson Contact Number: 301-375-7375

    Information: http://host.evanced.info/charles/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

    FREE PERFORMANCES EVERYDAY- KENNEDY CENTER

    6:00 PM-7:00 PM
    04/19/2018
    KENNEDY CENTER
    2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566
    https://www.kennedy-center.org/video/upcoming

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

    FULL DOME SHOW AT THE JAMES E RICHMOND SCIENCE CENTER

    6:00 PM-8:00 PM
    04/19/2018
    JAMES E RICHMOND SCIENCE CENTER
    5305 Piney Church Rd, Piney Church Rd, Waldorf, MD 20602
    http://www.ccboe.com/ScienceCenter/

    Date: WEDNESAY & THURSDAY NIGHTS
    Time: 6:00 PM
    Location: James E.Richmond Science Center
    Description: James E. Richmond Science Center previews a full dome show every Wednesday & Thursday night and Saturday day.

    WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS

    Doors Open» 6:00 p.m.
    Fulldome Show» 6:45 p.m.
    Exploration Stations» 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

    FIRST & THIRD SATURDAYS

    Doors Open» 9:00 a.m.
    Fulldome Shows» 9:30 a.m. | 10:45 a.m. | 12:00 p.m.
    Exploration Stations» 9:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

    Event Type: Family
    Age Group(s): All Ages
    Cost: Tickets $8 per person (Ages 4-Up), 3 & under free
    Registration: Purchase tickets online

    NEWTOWNE PLAYERS PRESENTS "GODS FAVORITE"

    8:00 PM-10:00 PM
    04/19/2018
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/newtowne-players-presents-gods-favorite/

    NEWTOWNE PLAYERS TO PRESENT
    NEIL SIMON COMEDY “GOD’S FAVORITE”
    The Newtowne Players will present Neil Simon’s comedy “God’s Favorite,”
    starting Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 22 at Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South
    Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
    Curtain times are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.
    Tickets may be purchased online at www.newtowneplayers.org. Reservations may be
    made by calling 301-737-5447 and leaving a message with your name and phone number,
    number of tickets desired and date of performance. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for
    seniors/students/military, and $10 for children age 12 and under. Thursdays only all
    tickets are $10.
    “God’s Favorite” is based on the Biblical story of Job, and centers on Joe
    Benjamin, a carboard box magnate who has everything: a flourishing business, loving
    wife, three children, and loyal servants. He attributes all his good fortune to God’s will,
    and lives his life as a generous and devout servant of God. Then one midnight, who
    appears into all this but a near-sighted movie buff named Sidney Lipton, a messenger
    from God who informs Joe that God has named Joe to be His favorite person, which has
    prompted Satan to bet that he can make Joe’s life so miserable that Joe will renounce
    God.
    Event Link
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Welcome to The Playful Parent! My name is Kristy and I am a mother of two energetic boys. I believe that children learn through play! I love to do fun things with my children and hope that sharing our adventures provides other families with inspiration and resources that lead to quality time together and a love for learning! I started this site so parents would have a family friendly place to come to, feel supported and leave with information that is useful. This site is kept advertisement and influence free in order to keep the site from clutter and non-bias opinion. since it is non-monetized and profit free; your feedback, likes and comments on social media is how I get support from other companies to provide the community with free events and information.

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