Search

The Playful Parent

PLAY, LEARN, GROW

Skip to content
  • Home
  • CONTESTS
  • CALENDAR
  • AROUND TOWN
    • RESOURCES
    • ARTICLES
  • TRAVEL
    • MARYLAND
    • VIRGINIA
    • DC
    • PENNSYLVANIA
    • BEYOND
  • PLAYFUL PARENTING
    • ACTIVITIES
    • ADVICE
    • PRODUCT REVIEWS
    • EASY MEAL MONDAYS
  • CONTACT
Open Search

Park

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.

Author archive
August 13, 2017
Previous post

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

<
< 2019 >
July 20
>
Day
Month
List
Week
Day
  • 20

    LA PLATA FARMS MARKET- SHOP LOCAL/FRESH

    8:00 AM-6:00 PM
    07/20/2019
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/la-plata-farms-market-spring-hours/

    LA PLATA FARMS MARKET- SHOP LOCAL/FRESH

    Date: Wednesdays and Saturdays April – November

    • 8-6 pm pm Wednesdays
    • 8-3 on Saturdays
    Location: Courthouse Parking Lot, La Plata, MD
    Details: The La Plata Farmers Market is a great way to shop locally. You will find local and family owned farms and businesses selling: produce, meat, eggs, homemade goodies, plants & flowers.  My favorite parts of the farmers market are grabbing fresh cup of coffee from Wee Bean Roasting Company and meat from Hancock Family Farms. Touring the market with littles is a wonderful idea; research shows that kids who shop or help cook their food are more likely to try new things. 

    Event Link

     

    TODDLER HAPPY HOUR- CCPR FREE SWIM

    9:15 AM-11:45 AM
    07/20/2019
    ST CHARLES HIGH SCHOOL
    5305 Piney Church Road, Waldorf, MD 20603
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/toddler-happy-hour-3-2/

    TODDLER HAPPY HOUR SWIM- CCPR FREE SWIM

    Date: SUMMER SCHEDULE- Saturdays

    •  Lackey Pool- Saturday’s June 15- August 3, 2019 (9:15 AM -10:15 AM)
    • Wade Pool (St.Charles High)-  Saturday’s June 15- August 3, 2019 (10:45 AM -11:45 AM )

    Details: Enjoy time with your little fish in the zero-depth entry area. Adult required to be in the water with their children. Keep in mind weather contingent. If Charles County Schools are closed so is the pool.

    Age: 3 months – 5 years

    Cost: Resident Fee- FREE ages 3-5/ $2 per adult

    Event Link

     

    FREE BOWLING LORD CALVERT BOWL

    10:00 AM-4:00 PM
    07/20/2019
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-bowling-lord-calvert-bowl-2/

    FREE BOWLING

    Date: June 1, 2019- August 31, 2019

    Time: All Day 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Location: Lord Calvert Bowl, Huntingtown, MD

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

    TIE DYE- SOLOMONS MWR

    11:00 AM-12:00 PM
    07/20/2019
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/candy-sushi-naf-indian-head-2-2-2-2-2-2/

    TIE DYE

    *Base Access Only*

    Date: Almost Every Saturday- See Flyer

    Time: 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM

    Location:  SOLOMONS MWR

    Details: Arts & Craft activity

    Event Type:Military/ Family Fun

    Age: All

    Cost: FREE

    Link

    SATURDAY ART EXPLORATION

    11:00 AM-12:00 PM
    07/20/2019
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/saturday-art-exploration/

    Saturday Art Exploration: Jackson Polock

    Date: Saturday, July 20, 2019 –

    Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location : Library – Potomac Branch
    Details: Join us for a morning of art history and a hands on art project. Attendees will learn about Jackson Polock, what made his art so unique, and create their own one-of-a-kind art inspired by Polock.

    Age Group: All Ages

    Cost: Free

     

    FREE CONCERTS - RUNNING HARE VINEYARD

    12:00 PM-2:00 PM
    07/20/2019
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-concerts-running-hare-vineyard/

    FREE CONCERTS AT RUNNING HARE VINEYARDS

    Date: Saturday’s May 4, 2019- July 27, 2019

    Time: 12:00 PM

    Location: Running Hare Vineyard

    Details: Every Saturday May 4, 2019 – July 27, 2019 at 12PM, catch a live concert at Running Hare Vineyard. Taste their award winning wine today! A Running Hare Vineyard wine tasting is $10. Bring a picnic or enjoy a rockin’ pizza from Pizza di Vigna’s brick ovens, or enjoy the tacos and pulled pork from the Hungry Hare! From 1-5, get ready to tap, dance and sing along with a Southern Maryland favorite, John Luskey! He is straight-ahead, good-time fun for all! Come early for a good seat. See their calendar to see who’s playing each week.

    LEISURE (CHILDREN’S) POOL HOURS 

    12:00 PM-8:00 PM
    07/20/2019
    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/

    COLOR CHANGING SLIME

    2:00 PM-3:00 PM
    07/20/2019
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/saturday-art-exploration-2/

    COLOR CHANGING SLIME

    Date: Saturday, July 20, 2019 –

    Time: 2:00 PM
    Location : Library – Potomac Branch
    Details: Junior scientists will get to make super fun slime that changes color with heat or cold! Learn about what causes the color change and take your slime home with you afterward!

    Age Group: 6-11

    Cost: Free

     

    SUMMER MUSICAL FESTIVAL

    5:00 PM-8:00 PM
    07/20/2019
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/summer-musical-festival-2-2-2-2-2/

    SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

    Dates: May 18th – September 7th, 2019

    Location: Various locations throughout Leonardtown

    • Leonardtown Square:22670 Washington Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650
    • Leonardtown Wharf:State Hwy 326, Leonardtown, MD 20650
    • Church of the Nazarene:22730 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650

    Music Festival Details:
    The Commissioners of Leonardtown and the Leonardtown Business Association have partnered with the St. Mary’s Arts Council and James LePore Productions to present the Leonardtown Summer Music Festival.

    This new series features great artists like The Ryan Forrester Band, Higher Standards, The Lucky Few, Latrice Carr Music Group, Six Gun South, Wesley Spangler and Robbie Boothe, and will kick off with a concert on the Square with U.S. Navy Band Country Current in celebration of Armed Forces Day
    Saturday, May 18th.

    The majority of the concerts will be held on Saturday evenings between May and September with a few concerts taking place on Monday, Thursday or Friday evenings. The series will conclude with the Bushwoodstock Music Festival at the Wharf on Saturday, September 7th. Bushwoodstock will feature a number of bands from the area (TBA) and will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival.

    Leonardtown Summer Music Festival Concert Schedule:
    All concerts are FREE except where noted.

    Saturday, May 18th
    U.S. Navy Band Country Current in Square for Armed Forces Day on the Square
    6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Thursday, May 23rd
    LHS Jazz Ensemble @ the Wharf
    6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Rain Date: Thursday, May 30th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Monday, May 27
    SMYOC Concert @ the Wharf
    5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Saturday, June 1st
    The Lucky Few on the Square
    6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Friday, June 7th
    HydraFX
    Crabfest First Friday
    5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Sunday, June 2nd
    Concert at the Church of Nazarene
    1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Saturday, June 22nd
    Six Gun South on the Square
    6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Friday, July 5th
    Red, White and Blues and Jazz First Friday with Bob Schaller and Friends on the Square
    5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Saturday, July 6th
    Latrice Carr on the Square
    6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Friday, July 12th
    Chesapeake Swingband on the Square
    Jazz Era Kickoff Party for the
    Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival Weekend
    The evening will be a celebration of jazz throughout the 20’s (jazz age), the 30’s-40s (swing era), and the 50’s-90’s (modern and Latin jazz).
    There will be a special performance from Ballet Caliente.
    6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Saturday, July 20th
    Ryan Forrester Band on the Square
    6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Friday, August 2nd
    The Josh Riley Band
    First Responders First Friday
    5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Saturday, August 3rd
    Funkzilla at Beach Party on the Square
    5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    (full event time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
    Saturday, August 17th
    Wesley Spangler on the Square
    6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Saturday, August 31st
    Robbie Booth on the Square
    6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Saturday, September 7th
    Bushwoodstock III @ the Wharf
    Scholarship Fundraiser ($ entrance fee)
    Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock
    2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

     

     

    KIDS NIGHT AT ELITE

    5:30 PM-9:30 PM
    07/20/2019
    ELITE GYM
    2745 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/kids-night-elite-2-2-3/

    KIDS NIGH AT ELITE GYM

    Date: THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

    • May 18
    • June 15
    • July 13
    • August 17

    Time: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

    Location: Kids Night Out at Elite!
    Wouldn’t you like to enjoy a quiet night out while your children have
    a ball bouncing at Elite? Well here is your chance! Our fun filled nights
    will include gymnastics, games, and refreshments! Each child will get 2
    pieces of pizza, a juice box, and 2 snacks. Pre-registration is required.

    Event Type: Kids Night

    Age Group: Age 5-14

    Cost: Resident Fee $15; Non Resident: $17 Registration: Online Information: https://www.charlescountyparks.com/sites/charlescountyparks.com/files/recreation/guide/guide.pdf?pdf=Guide

    Image may contain: text

    DOWNTOWN TUNES- LEONARDTOWN FREE CONCERTS

    6:00 PM-8:00 PM
    07/20/2019
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/downtown-tunes-leonardtown-free-concerts-2-2/

    DOWNTOWN TUNES

    Dates/Times:

    • Saturday, June 22 @6:00 pm-9:00 pm
    • Saturday, July 6 @6:00 pm-9:00 pm
    • Saturday July 20 @6:00 pm-9:00 pm

    Location: Leonardtown Square- 22735 Washington St. Leonardtown, MD 20650.

    Details: Downtown Tunes is a FREE concert series that features a variety of music genres including jazz, country, bluegrass, acoustic and rock-n-roll performed by local artists.  Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music on the square in Leonardtown. Concert-goers are invited to bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Explore downtown restaurants and shops. Rain dates are always the day after the originally scheduled date. ​Downtown restaurants will be open before and during the shows, and many of the surrounding local businesses will stay open until 6:00 p.m. to allow for browsing and buying before the concerts start.

    Event Type: Entertainment

    Age Group: All Ages

    Cost: FREE

    SOMD BLUE CRABS GAMES

    6:30 PM-9:00 PM
    07/20/2019
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/somd-blue-crabs-games-3-2-2-2/

    SOMD BLUE CRABS PROMOTIONAL GAMES

    Date: Daily- July 19-24, 2019

    Time: Weekday & Saturday Games 6:30/ Sunday 2:00 PM

    Location: Regency Stadium

    Details:

    Friday, Jul. 19 – Blue Crabs VS Sugar Land

    • You Ain’t Nothing but a Hound Dog – Elvis Presley Night
    • Elvis Presley Appearance
    • Dollar Dog Night
    • Remember Everyone Deployed (R.E.D.) presented by Fairway Independent Mortgage Company
    • MyEyeDr. Backfin Buddies Night

    Saturday, Jul. 20 – Blue Crabs VS Sugar Land

    • Christmas in July
    • Stan Cliburn Snow Globe Giveaway
    • Southern Maryland Summer Reading Night presented by Southern Maryland Regional Library Association
    • Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza

    Sunday, Jul. 21 – Blue Crabs VS Sugar Land

    • Summer Splash Day presented by Asbury Solomons
    • Kid’s Day presented by Waldorf Orthodontics
    • Pre-Game Full Team Autograph Session
    • Kids Run the Bases Post-Game

    Tuesday, Jul. 23 – Blue Crabs VS High Point

    • Summer of ’69: Anniversary of Woodstock and Moon Landing
    • Silver Slugger Night presented by the Charleston Senior Center

    Wednesday, Jul. 24 – Blue Crabs VS High Point

    • Wined Up Wednesday Presented by Cove Point Winery

    Event Type: Sports

    Age Group: All Ages

    Cost: Tickets Pricing on Website

    Event Link

    TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL

    6:30 PM-11:00 PM
    07/20/2019
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/truck-tractor-pull/

    TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL

    Date: July 20, 2019

    Time: 6:30 PM -11:00 PM

    Location: Charles County Fair Grounds- La Plata, MD

    Details: Come on out for good food, fun, and power on the track. July 20th at 6:30pm. Get there early and walk the pits. The East Coast Classes classes will be:
    Super Modified 2WD Trucks
    Pro Stock/Super Stock Tractors
    Multi-Engine Modified Tractors
    466 Hot Farm Tractors

    Event Type: Family Fun

    Age Group: All Ages

    Cost:

    Link

    UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS

    7:00 PM-8:00 PM
    07/20/2019
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/universoul-circus/

    UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS

    Date June 20-July 28, 2019
    Location: National Harbor | Oxon Hill, MD
    Details: The world-class, live entertainment attraction that has captured the hearts and imaginations of a new generation of families is celebrating its 24th year of FUN. UniverSoul connects with progressive, upwardly mobile, urban pop cultures from around the world, embracing and celebrating the unique and familiar aspects of global cultures and ethnicities into a stellar production that blends circus arts, theater and music. A fresh, cool, and hip approach to live family entertainment!

    Event Type: Entertainment

    Age Group: All

    Cost: $18+

    UniverSoul Circus

     

    SALUTE THE SUNSET- FREE CONCERTS AT NATIONAL HARBOR

    7:00 PM-8:00 PM
    07/20/2019
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/salute-the-sunset-free-concerts-at-national-harbor/

    SALUTE SUNSET CONCERTS

    Date: Saturday’s

    Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM

    Location: National Harbor Lawn

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

    MOVIES ON THE BEACH- NORTH BEACH

    8:00 PM-10:00 PM
    07/20/2019
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/movies-on-the-beach-north-beach-2/

    MOVIES ON THE BEACH- NORTH BEACH

    Movies on the Beach are projected onto a large, inflatable screen in the sand. Movies are free, bring your beach chair or blanket and get comfy on the beach! In addition to movies on the beach. Don’t miss out on Town a “drive-in” movie in the Fall in the visitor parking. Movies start at dusk.

    • June 15: Bumblebee
    • July 20: Ralph Breaks the Internet
    • August 17: The Incredibles 2
    • September 21: Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom (Drive-In Movie)

    North Beach Movie Link

     

    CAMP FIRE N HAYRIDE- SOLOMONS MWR

    8:00 PM-10:00 PM
    07/20/2019
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/candy-sushi-naf-indian-head-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2/

    CAMP FIRE & HAY RIDES

    *Base Access Only*

    Date: Select FRIDAYS

    Time: 8-10 PM

    Location:  SOLOMONS MWR

    Details: Join in this fun summer activity

    Event Type:Military/ Family Fun

    Age: All

    Cost: FREE

    Link

Follow Blog via Email

Enter your email address to follow The Playful Parent and receive notifications for new posts by email. This is a great way to stay connected and get information.

JOIN The Playful Parent on Facebook

JOIN The Playful Parent on Facebook

ABOUT THE CREATOR OF THE PLAYFUL PARENT

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

***Home Page/Cover Photo Credit to MARIZABETH PHOTOGRAPHY***

Recent Posts

  • ANNMARIE GARDEN IN LIGHTS: 2019 GUIDE & GIVEAWAY
  • 2019 ELF WORKSHOP: GUIDE & GIVEAWAY
  • AROUND TOWN TUESDAY: SOMD MARTIAL ARTS
  • ENCHANT CHRISTMAS: 2019 GUIDE & GIVEAWAY
  • 2019 SOMD HOLIDAY EVENTS & SANTA SIGHTING GUIDE

Social

  • View PlayfulParent’s profile on Facebook
  • View @playful_parent’s profile on Twitter
  • View theplayfulparent’s profile on Instagram
  • View playful_parent’s profile on Pinterest
  • View UCj1ym2SsjbL45OUi5IIgUCA’s profile on YouTube

Blogroll

  • Discover New Voices
  • Discuss
  • Get Inspired
  • Get Mobile
  • Get Polling
  • Get Support
  • Great Reads
  • Learn WordPress.com
  • Theme Showcase
  • WordPress.com Blog

Powered by WordPress.com.

Up ↑