As a parent I truly understand how expensive eating out can get. This list was created to help parents find deals that make eating out more affordable and fun. The following restaurants offer kids nights, free meals or discounted prices for the kids! Keep in mind almost all of these restaurants require an adult entrée purchase. Promotions are subject to change! I will do my best to continue updating this as the year progresses. Restaurant events and kids night activities are also kept on the CALENDAR LINK Thank you for following The Playful Parent! Last updated May 2023.

CHARLES COUNTY RESTAURANTS

THE ALL AMERICAN STEAKHOUSE

Kids eat FREE Tuesdays all day, with purchase of adult meal
35 St Patricks Dr, Waldorf, MD 20603
240-222-3327
ALL AMERICAN MENU LINK

BOB EVANS

Kids eat FREE Tuesdays after 4 PM
3345 Crain Hwy. Waldorf, MD 20603
301-885-2144
BOB EVAN KIDS MENU LINK

BRUSTERS REAL ICECREAM

Kids 40″ or shorter get a free cone
1276 Smallwood Dr, Waldorf, MD 20603
301-705-5726
BRUSTERS LINK

CHICK-FIL-A

Chick-fil-A often has kids events that are lots of fun. Be sure to check monthly for activities like Breakfast with Santa Cow, Pajama Party’s, Cow Appreciation Day & more!
3365 Crain Hwy. Waldorf, MD 20603
107 Drury Dr, La Plata, MD 20646 301-932-3822
CFA WALDORF LINK
CFA LAPLATA LINK

DENNY’S

Kids eat FREE Tuesday and Thursday’s 4- 10 PM
2975 Crain Hwy
Waldorf, MD 20603
301-843-8280
DENNYS KIDS EAT FREE LINK

GALAZIOS

Kids eat FREE Thursday nights, with the purchase of an adult meal.
6223 Crain Hwy. La Plata, MD
301-392-9500

Link

GREEN TURTLE

Every Tuesday kids eat FREE with purchase of adult entrée. Special kids events hosted a few times each year, I will post on calendar.
6 St Mary’s Ave
La Plata, MD 20646
301-392-9119
GREEN TURTLE LINK

IHOP

Kids 12 and under eat free from 4pm until 8pm every day. (Check in the Spring the LaPlata locations hopes to start Kids nights with activity’s on Tuesday’s)
116 Rosewick Rd
La Plata, MD
301-539-7373
IHOP LINK

TEXAS ROAD HOUSE

Kids Night every Tuesday enjoy fun crafts, balloon artist and face painting, kids get to make their own FREE ice cream Sunday with purchase of meal ($1.99 Kids Meals Tuesday special.)
103 Drury Dr. La Plata, MD 20646
301-392-9471
TEXAS RH LINK

ROY ROGERS

Family Night FREE kids meal with purchase of adult entrée on Thursday’s 5-8 PM
2690 Crain Hwy. Waldorf, MD 20601
301-632-6111
ROY KIDS NIGHT LINK

CALVERT COUNTY RESTAURANTS

BOB EVANS

Kids eat free after 4pm on Tuesday.
60 Commerce Lane
Prince Frederick, 20678
410-414-3265

FIREHOUSE SUBS

Every Wednesday kids eat FREE all day
641 Solomons Island Rd N #18
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
443-432-3442

IHOP

Kids 12 and under eat free from 4pm until 8pm every day.
680 Prince Frederick Blvd
Prince Frederick, 20678
410-535-3555

MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL

Kids eat free from 4pm until 9 pm on Tuesday with purchase of an adult meal
182 Village Center Drive
Lusby, 20657
410-326-4500

ROD-N-REEL

Kids 12 and under eat FREE every Tuesday after 5 PM.
4165 Mears Ave
Chesapeake Beach, 20732
410-257-2735

RUBY TUESDAY

Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult meal on Tuesday’s after 4 PM.
815 Prince Frederick Blvd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-414-5797

RUDDY DUCK

Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult meal every Sunday after 3PM.

13200 Dowell Rd. Dowell, MD

ST MARYS COUNTY RESTAURANTS

BOB EVANS

Kids eat free on Tuesdays after 4pm everyday.
45144 First Colony Blvd
California, MD 20619
301-866-1677

FIREHOUSE SUBS

Kids eat free all day on Wednesdays.
22755 Maple Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-862-1221

GOLDEN CORRAL

Kids 10 and under eat foronly $2.99 on TUESDAY (This location only)
22606 Three Notch Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
240-258-2404

IHOP

Kids eat free everyday after 4pm
21991 Three Notch Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-862-5209

TEXAS ROAD HOUSE

Kids Night every Monday enjoy fun crafts, balloon artist and face painting, kids get to make their own FREE ice cream Sunday with purchase of meal ($1.99 Kids Meals Tuesday special.)
45255 Abell House Ln
California, MD 20619
301-737-6052

IMPORTANT CHANGES FROM FALL 2018 AND BEYOND

* Restaurants from the past that are no longer participating: CAFE RIO (Closed Permanently) Wow Café (Closed permanently), Genghis Grill (Closed Permanently), Apple Bees (Changed program), Maries Diner (No longer participating) Bob Evans Waldorf by Sams (Closed) and Fudruckers in Brandywine (Closed Permanently) If you have a restaurant to add please email me at theplayfulparent(at)yahoo(dot)com. All content of this article was created by and intellectual property of The Playful Parent. *

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CHERRY BLOSSOMS DOWNTOWN DC
12:00 AM
03/27/2022
CHERRY BLOSSOMS DOWNTOWN DC
- March 20- April 17, 2022- National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC (free)
CCPR EVENT CALENDAR
12:00 AM
03/27/2022
CCPR EVENT CALENDAR
Date: Daily
Location: Charles County Maryland Parks & Rec Facilities
Details: From open gym to dance classes and family friendly events to kids courses; Charles County Parks and Recreation has many options.
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Most Activities have a fee
CCPR Event Calendar Link
INDOOR MINI GOLF AT SCARY STROKES
10:00 AM-8:00 PM
03/27/2022
INDOOR MINI GOLF: SCARY STROKES
Dates/Times:
- Mondays – Closed (Except on Holidays or School Breaks Open for Family Fun)
- Tuesday – Thursday – 3pm – 9pm
- Friday – 2pm – 12am
- Saturday – 10am – 12am
- Sundays: 10am – 8pm
Location: Scary Strokes – Waldorf , MD
Details: Enjoy indoor mini golf and arcade.
Event Type: Family Fun
Age: All
Cost: Vary Depending on age/Price range $5-10 per person/ Military Discounts!
Link
CHARLES COUNTY INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE
12:00 PM-6:00 PM
03/27/2022
CHARLES COUNTY INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE
Dates/Time: Open Swim Hours:
- Monday-Friday, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
  Saturdays and Sundays, Noon-6:00 p.m. (Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center only)
Details: Both the Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center, North Point and Lackey Indoor Pool are currently open to the public with open swim hours. Visit http://bit.ly/3ptgLVa for more information and to plan your visit today!
The Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center and Lackey Indoor Pool are currently open with the following policies in place:
- Only Charles County residents will be permitted.
- Open Swim Hours:
  Monday-Friday, 5:30-8:00 p.m. (Lackey) , 7:09-9:00 pm (North Point & Wade) ,
  Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-12pm (Lackey) Noon-6:00 p.m. (Donald M. Wade & North Point)
- General Guidelines:
  Maximum 70 patrons permitted into the facility.
  General pool admission is limited to 2 hours.
  Patrons will be admitted on a first come, first serve basis.
  Swim lessons, pool rentals, lane rentals, and birthday parties are not available at this time.
- Lap Swimming:
  During open swim hours, 2 lanes will be reserved for lap swimming.
  During our high school swim clinic, only 1 lane will be reserved for lap swimming.
  Lap swimming only hours will be Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – Noon. at Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center
  During this time, all 6 lanes will be available
  Lap swimming will run on a windowed cycle. For example, if the first window starts at 4:00 p.m., that window will close at 5:00 p.m. The next window would run from 5:00-6:00 p.m. and the windows would proceed in that cycle for the duration of open swim hours.
  Lap lanes will be limited to 1 person per lane, unless a member of the same household.
- Water Aerobics at Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center:
  Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
  Classes are limited to 20 participants
  Walk-in Fee: $8/class
- Prior to Arrival and Admission:
  Please follow all recommendations on COVID-19 – if you are feeling sick, please stay home.
  Patrons will check-in upon arrival.
  Accepted forms of payment: cash, credit card, punch card, and RecPASS.
  Daily admission fees:
  Ages 2 and Younger – Free
  Youth (Ages 3-12) and Seniors (60+) – $5
  Adults (Ages 13-59) – $6
  Patrons are encouraged to wear their bathing suits to/from the facility.
  All personal belongings should remain with you during your visit. Items left behind will be discarded daily.
  Patrons are encouraged to bring a water bottle. No other drinks or outside food will be permitted into the facility.
- Masks and Social Distancing:
  Masks are required for patrons over the age of 5 when entering the facility, on the pool deck, in the restrooms, and when social distancing is not possible.
  Masks are not required to be worn in the water unless participating in shallow water exercise such as water aerobics
  Patrons sitting on the pool deck with their feet in the water will not be considered to be in the water and must wear a mask.
  All patrons are required to maintain a distance of 6 feet between themselves and anyone (including our staff) who is not a member of their household. Social distancing guidelines also apply in the water and our staff will be enforcing social distancing throughout the facility.
- Pool Furniture and Equipment:
  Bleachers will be marked with 6 feet of distance between sections.
  Sections may not be shared with a member of a different household.
  Sections will be sanitized by staff after each use. Outside furniture is not permitted.
  General pool equipment (kickboards, pool noodles, life jackets, etc) will not be available for public use.
  The water basketball hoop will not be available.
PICTURES WITH THE BUNNY
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
03/27/2022
March 27, 2022 1PM – Spring into Pictures With The Bunny at Remax in Hughesville (free)
SUNDAY MAKEBREAK : SPRING CRAFT TIME SCHEDULE
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
03/27/2022
SUNDAY MAKEBREAK : SPRING CRAFT TIME SCHEDULE
Date:
March 13, 2022- Bunny Clay Pot
March 20, 2022- Easter Wood Bead Tassel
March 27, 2022- Empowerment Rock
April 3, 2022- Craft Eggs
April 10, 2022- Floral Lama Canvas
April 24, 2022- Colorful Pom Pom Garland
May 1, 2022- Mini Canvas Card Holder
May 8, 2022- Mother’s Day Frame
May 15, 2002- Resin Bracelet
Time: 2-4pm Local
Location: Michaels – Waldorf
Details: Head over to Michaels Craft Store for a fun makebreak! Some dates there are Kids Club Take & Make craft available as well.
Cost: Site doesn’t specify (In the past fee for supplies/lesson free)
Registration: Sign Up Not Required/See You In Store!
Link
OPEN PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
2:30 PM-3:30 PM
03/27/2022
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Dates/Times:
Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 PM
Friday 8:10 PM (Double check this slot changes)
Saturday 12:05 PM
Sunday 2:30 PM
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
Details: Open Skate schedule for Capital Club House changes so be sure to check their online calendar before attending. Please keep in mind that this is a recurring event; always check the Capital Club House calendar first before attending. Schedule Link
Cost: Admission $10 Rentals $5
Event Link
AMF BOWLING
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
03/27/2022
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
- Monday Mayhem- Make Monday your favorite day! Roll in for unlimited bowling and arcade card deals starting at 8pm.
  $14.99 UNLIMITED BOWLING PER PERSON
  SHOES INCLUDED
  $3 FOR A $6 ARCADE CARD
- Tuesday- Tuesday night, enjoy $2.99 Games, $2.99 Tacos, $2.99 drink specials, and get $5 arcade cards for just $2! Roll in, have fun, and save a ton starting at 8pm!
  $2.99 GAMES OF BOWLING
  $2.99 TACOS
  $2.99 DRINK SPECIALS
  $2 FOR A $5 ARCADE CARD
- Wednesday- Get DOUBLE the arcade play—ALL DAY, every Wednesday!
  OUR BEST ARCADE DEAL
  50% OFF THE PRICE OF EACH GAME
  HALF-PRICE GAMES = DOUBLE THE ARCADE PLAY!
- Sunday-Discover the most entertaining way to end your weekend—with $3.79 games and arcade card deals after 6pm.
  $3.79 GAMES OF BOWLING
  $3 FOR A $6 ARCADE CARD
LINK

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