WHAT YOU WILL NEED
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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.
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
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
LITTLE LEAPERS
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays and now (Saturday’s 9:00 AM -11:00 AM)
Time: Week Days 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Saturday’s 9:00 AM -11:00 AM)
Details: Toddler time is back with a new program now known as Little Leapers! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play adventure, created for parents and little ones to enjoy together. You’ll love watching your child bounce, climb, and explore in a safe environment while interacting with similar age children and learning about sharing, teamwork, and other important social skills. Bond, make memories, and watch your Little Leaper thrive.
Age Group: Children 5 years old and under.
Cost: $10
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
INDOOR MINI GOLF: SCARY STROKES
Dates/Times:
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!
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
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
HOME SCHOOL FRIENDS WEEKLY MEET UP
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location: Various different parks in Charles County (Join the group for schedule)
Details: This group is designed to share the weekly schedule of Homeschool Friends of Southern MD, a fully inclusive homeschool group designed to facilitate friendships among our children. Group meets up to play at a different play ground each week. Join the Facebook group for details.
Registration: Not required
Age Group: 1-16
Cost: FREE
INDOOR MINI GOLF: SCARY STROKES
Dates/Times:
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!
DROP IN PLAY TIME- UNIQUE SPORTS
Date: Wednesday’s
Time: 10AM-11AM
Location: Unique Sport Academy- Post Office Rd. Waldorf, MD
Details:
Age Group: Designed for kids 1-5 (All Ages Welcome)
Cost: $5 Per Child (CASH ONLY)
JER DOME SHOW SCHEDULE
Dates/Times:
Location: James E Richmond Science Center- St. Charles High School- Waldorf, MD
Details: All March shows include a short planetarium show and a short NASA movie about Mars called NASA Mars. Movie Specifics – Animalopolis- MAR. 5 | 10:45 AM & MAR. 9 | 6:30 PM. Accidental Astronaut – MAR. 2 | 6:30 PM , MAR. 5 | 9:30 AM, MAR. 19 | 10:45 AM & MAR. 23 | 6:30 PM
Cost: Adults & Children (4+) » $8/Members » Free /CCPS Staff (1 per ID) » Free/3 & Under » Free * Admission subject to change
WEEKLY STORY TIME – LA PLATA BRANCH
Date: Thursday’s
Times:
Description: Story Time is a weekly “must” for children ages 0 to 5. Each program includes book reading, dancing & music, flannel board activities, and tons of fun!
Library: Charles County Public Library- La Plata
Event Type: Library
Age Group: 0 – 5 Years Old
Registration: None/Walk-ins Welcome
Event Link
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
LITTLE LEAPERS
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays and now (Saturday’s 9:00 AM -11:00 AM)
Time: Week Days 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Saturday’s 9:00 AM -11:00 AM)
Details: Toddler time is back with a new program now known as Little Leapers! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play adventure, created for parents and little ones to enjoy together. You’ll love watching your child bounce, climb, and explore in a safe environment while interacting with similar age children and learning about sharing, teamwork, and other important social skills. Bond, make memories, and watch your Little Leaper thrive.
Age Group: Children 5 years old and under.
Cost: $10
CALVERT MARINE MUSEUM CHILDRENS PROGRAMMING
Date: Thursday’s
Time: 10:15 AM & 11:15 AM
Location: Calvert Marine Museum- Solomons, MD
Details: Attend a fun and educational program put on by Calvert Marine Museum every Thursday. The first two Thursday’s of the month are Sea Squirts and the last two Thursday’s of the month are Little Minnows Program. See Calendar for details.
Cost: Free with museum admission
Age Group: Young Children
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
INDOOR MINI GOLF: SCARY STROKES
Dates/Times:
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!
JER DOME SHOW SCHEDULE
Dates/Times:
Location: James E Richmond Science Center- St. Charles High School- Waldorf, MD
Details: All March shows include a short planetarium show and a short NASA movie about Mars called NASA Mars. Movie Specifics – Animalopolis- MAR. 5 | 10:45 AM & MAR. 9 | 6:30 PM. Accidental Astronaut – MAR. 2 | 6:30 PM , MAR. 5 | 9:30 AM, MAR. 19 | 10:45 AM & MAR. 23 | 6:30 PM
Cost: Adults & Children (4+) » $8/Members » Free /CCPS Staff (1 per ID) » Free/3 & Under » Free * Admission subject to change
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
HOMESCHOOL LEGO STEM CLUB
Date: Friday Meetings
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Varies between virtual and park meet up
Details: Lego STEAM of Charles County is a homeschooling group that meets at
the local Playground on Fridays at noon. In preparation for each event,
students complete the “Home-build Challenge,” which is announced at the
beginning of each week. During the event, students participate in a surprise
“Instant-build Challenge” which they complete in 7-minutes using loose Legos
brought from home. Students present their Lego builds to their colleagues and
adults
The Playful Parent was created by Kristy a mother of three energetic boys. She has a Bachelors degree with a interest in 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 page from clutter and bias opinion. Your support, feedback, likes and comments are essential; this site was designed to connect the community. The Playful Parent offers resources such as guides, calendars and ideas for making learning fun. In addition, TPP is present in the community and hosts a handful of events to support SOMD in raising healthy families.
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