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.
ACTION JAXX OPEN PLAY SCHEDULE
Date & Time:
Location: 3443 Rockefeller CT. Waldorf, MD 20602
Details: This this family entertainment center is full of fun!
Cost: $15
FAMILY SKATE
Details: Bring the family and have some old-fashioned fun at Family Skate at the newly renovated Leonard Hall! Listen to some tunes on R&P’s new speaker system! Activity Code 323608-A
Cost: $5
MONDAY STORY TIME AT WALDORF WEST- SCHEDULE
Date: Every Monday
Time:
Location: Charles County Public Library- Waldorf West
Description: Story Time is a weekly “must” for children. Each program includes book reading, dancing & music, flannel board activities, and tons of fun!
Event Type: Library
Age Group: 0 – 5 Years Old
Cost: Free
Event Link
OPEN GYM/HOMESCHOOL ELITE DROP-IN HOURS
Date: Monday – Friday
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Elite Gym – 2745 Old Washington Rd. Waldorf, MD
Details: Good news the usual weekly homeschool open free play open Monday through Friday 11AM-3PM. Always call first before attending, especially on holidays.
Cost: $5 per kid, Free for Rec Pass holders
TUESDAY STORY TIME AT POTOMAC- SCHEDULE
Date: Every Tuesday
Time:
Location: Charles County Public Library- Potomac Branch
Description: Story Time is a weekly “must” for children. Each program includes book reading, dancing & music, flannel board activities, and tons of fun!
Event Type: Library
Age Group: 0 – 5 Years Old
Cost: Free
Date: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s Weekly
Time: 10:00AM- 12:00 PM
Location: Skyzone Waldorf- 4390 Crain Hwy. White Plains, MD
Details: 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
OPEN GYM/HOMESCHOOL ELITE DROP-IN HOURS
Date: Monday – Friday
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Elite Gym – 2745 Old Washington Rd. Waldorf, MD
Details: Good news the usual weekly homeschool open free play open Monday through Friday 11AM-3PM. Always call first before attending, especially on holidays.
Cost: $5 per kid, Free for Rec Pass holders
HOMESCHOOL HOP
Date: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Sky Zone – Waldorf MD
Details: 60 Minute Jump time, $1 Fuel drinks, Add a daily dose of active play to your lesson plan this year!
Cost: $15 Per Jumper
WEDNESDAY STORY TIME -PD BROWN BRANCH
Date: Wednesday’s
Times:
Location: Charles Coutny Pyblic Library- PD Brown Branch
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- PD Brown
Event Type: Library
Age Group: 0 – 5 Years Old
Registration: None/Walk-ins Welcome
Event Link
ACTION JAXX OPEN PLAY SCHEDULE
Date & Time:
Location: 3443 Rockefeller CT. Waldorf, MD 20602
Details: This this family entertainment center is full of fun!
Cost: $15
OPEN GYM/HOMESCHOOL ELITE DROP-IN HOURS
Date: Monday – Friday
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Elite Gym – 2745 Old Washington Rd. Waldorf, MD
Details: Good news the usual weekly homeschool open free play open Monday through Friday 11AM-3PM. Always call first before attending, especially on holidays.
Cost: $5 per kid, Free for Rec Pass holders
HOMESCHOOL ARTCLUB
Dates: Wednesdays/Thursdays
Time: 2:00 PM-3:00PM
Location: Potomac Branch & La Plata Branch
Details: STEM Club and ART Club alternate each week at Potomac and La Plata Branch each Wednesday and Thursday at 2PM. Each week is a different topic. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. See the Charles County Public Library Calendar for complete details and to sign-up. Must register for each weeks club date.
Registration: REQUIRED!
Age Group: 7-15
Cost: FREE
THURSDAY STORY TIME -LA PLATA
Date: THURSDAY’S
Times:
Location: Charles County Public Library- PD Brown Branch
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- PD Brown
Event Type: Library
Age Group: 0 – 5 Years Old
Registration: None/Walk-ins Welcome
READ ACROSS AMERICA
Date: March 7, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Locations: Calvert Parks & Rec Community Centers
Feel free to come dressed as your favorite Dr. Seuss character!
Cost : FREE
LINK- Link
ACTION JAXX OPEN PLAY SCHEDULE
Date & Time:
Location: 3443 Rockefeller CT. Waldorf, MD 20602
Details: This this family entertainment center is full of fun!
Cost: $15
Date: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s Weekly
Time: 10:00AM- 12:00 PM
Location: Skyzone Waldorf- 4390 Crain Hwy. White Plains, MD
Details: 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
OPEN GYM/HOMESCHOOL ELITE DROP-IN HOURS
Date: Monday – Friday
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Elite Gym – 2745 Old Washington Rd. Waldorf, MD
Details: Good news the usual weekly homeschool open free play open Monday through Friday 11AM-3PM. Always call first before attending, especially on holidays.
Cost: $5 per kid, Free for Rec Pass holders
HOMESCHOOL HOP
Date: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Sky Zone – Waldorf MD
Details: 60 Minute Jump time, $1 Fuel drinks, Add a daily dose of active play to your lesson plan this year!
Cost: $15 Per Jumper
HOMESCHOOL ARTCLUB
Dates: Wednesdays/Thursdays
Time: 2:00 PM-3:00PM
Location: Potomac Branch & La Plata Branch
Details: STEM Club and ART Club alternate each week at Potomac and La Plata Branch each Wednesday and Thursday at 2PM. Each week is a different topic. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. See the Charles County Public Library Calendar for complete details and to sign-up. Must register for each weeks club date.
Registration: REQUIRED!
Age Group: 7-15
Cost: FREE
ACTION JAXX OPEN PLAY SCHEDULE
Date & Time:
Location: 3443 Rockefeller CT. Waldorf, MD 20602
Details: This this family entertainment center is full of fun!
Cost: $15
HOME SCHOOL DAY
Date: Monthly Event – 2nd Friday of the Month
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Humane Society
Details: Register for the following homeschool days that include educational programming and lunch.
Event Type: Educational
Age Group: K-8th Grade
Cost: $15 Per Child
AWESOME CON
Dates:
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center- 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW
Washington, DC 20001
Tickets: There are a variety of ticketing packages. This year there is a special kids pass that provides 3- Day admission for children aged 3 to 10 years old, for only $16. Daily admission price for adults start at $48 depending on which day you want to go or you can get a weekend 3-Day Pass for $95. Tickets must be purchased online in advanced. See link to purchase a pass.
OPEN GYM/HOMESCHOOL ELITE DROP-IN HOURS
Date: Monday – Friday
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Elite Gym – 2745 Old Washington Rd. Waldorf, MD
Details: Good news the usual weekly homeschool open free play open Monday through Friday 11AM-3PM. Always call first before attending, especially on holidays.
Cost: $5 per kid, Free for Rec Pass holders
FAMILY GLOW JUMP
Date: Most Friday Nights
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Skyzone Waldorf
Details: Enjoy a family friendly glow jump.
Event Type: Family Friendly
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Jump Fee, Sock Fee ($3)
ACTION JAXX OPEN PLAY SCHEDULE
Date & Time:
Location: 3443 Rockefeller CT. Waldorf, MD 20602
Details: This this family entertainment center is full of fun!
Cost: $15
AWESOME CON
Dates:
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center- 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW
Washington, DC 20001
Tickets: There are a variety of ticketing packages. This year there is a special kids pass that provides 3- Day admission for children aged 3 to 10 years old, for only $16. Daily admission price for adults start at $48 depending on which day you want to go or you can get a weekend 3-Day Pass for $95. Tickets must be purchased online in advanced. See link to purchase a pass.
KIDS ZONE – JCPENNEY’S FREE CRAFT
Dates: 2nd Saturday of every month
Time: 11:00 AM –12:00 PM
Location: JcPenney at St. Charles Towne Center (Waldorf, MD)
Details: Free Craft- Monthly seasonal theme. This is not a drop-off, kids must be accompanied by an adult. Pick-Up craft to be completed at home.
Event Type: Kids Program
Age Group: Most enjoyable for kids ages 2 and Up
Cost: FREE
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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