Last year my craft editor Heather took on a major project for the holiday season; she wrote 12 articles on making ornaments that are simple and durable. From the experience of both having curious cats and kids in the house; she wanted to make affordable ornaments that wouldn’t break easy or cost a fortune to make or replace. So here is a compilation article with links to all 12 ornaments… happy Homemade Monday!
COFFEE FILTER CHRISTMAS BULB ORNAMENT
CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME
Date: Daily
Host: Charles County Public Library
Details: Visit the library from the comfort of your couch. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your local library while at home or on the go. Check out the children’s section for recommended books, educational resources, activity ideas and virtual events.
Cost: FREE
STRAWBERRY PICKING
Date: May- June 2020
Time: All Day
Location: Various Farms in SOMD (Charles County Shlagel)
Details: On of the great things about living in Southern Maryland is the strawberry picking opportunities. We have been picking strawberries for over 20 years in SOMD and know all the best places! See the guide for details by county. Keep in mind to check with the farm before going; especially towards the end of the season as the crop closes.
***Always check with farm before going, dates, times subject to change by weather or crop availability***
8TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOK FAIR
Date: June 27, 2020
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Details: THIS IS NOW A VIRTUAL EVENT. See the schedule below for the day’s activities.
Our annual African American Children’s Book Fair returns on Saturday, June 27! Bring the whole family for a day of storytelling, workshops, author talks and art-making activities!
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CHARLES COUNTY PARKS & REC SUMMER PROGRAMS
Dates: Daily Activities
Times: All Day
Location: Varies
Details: Our Recreation division is pleased to bring you and your family a variety of outdoor offerings this summer. We are taking extra steps to ensure the safety of participants and staff, such as health screening and temperature checks, social distancing, modified arrival and pick-up processes, etc. Click here to learn more about our summer programs expectations and requirements.
BENEFICIAL BUGS PROGRAM
Dates: June 22-28, 2020
Time: All Day
Location: Jefferson Patterson Museum
Details: Celebrate National Pollinator Week with us! Families are invited to explore the weird and wonderful world of beneficial insects with us from June 22-28th.
-Monday, June 22 – Summertime Kick-off with Insect Investigation kits
-Our first 12 registered participants* pick up kits and begin self-guided exploration.
-One kit per family. Supplies are limited, sign up right away!
-Pick-up instructions will be provided.
During the week, use your kits to explore and look for our pollinator posts online to learn more!
-Saturday, June 27 – Insect Q&A and Pollinator Prizes raffle
-Participants* who answer a question or share pollinator photos will be entered in our raffle to win pollinator prizes!
-We will be hosting a Google Meet online.
This is a free family activity. The FREE! Insect Investigation kits and Pollinator Prizes are courtesy of a Calvert Environmental Trust for Youth grant.
*All are welcome to participate, but only locals who can pick-up on site are eligible for kits and prizes.
Click on the link to register.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0bNhniLKFaGm52Eoxhp7fYyjBC8Fzd-ph18NgenNCcT-psA/viewformCelebrate National Pollinator Week with us! Families are invited to explore the weird and wonderful world of beneficial insects with us from June 22-28th.
OFFICIAL OPENING
July 15, 2020
NORMAL HOURS
OPEN DAYS + HOURS
Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays)
10am-8:30pm
*stay tuned for weather-related changes and Firefly Blitz night announcements*
LOCATION
LOCATION MAZE #2 “Walking on Sunshine”
37260 Manor Road, Chaptico, MD 20621
BLOOM STATUS
The maze is blooming nicely and we should start seeing peak bloom around 7/18. Weather-permitting, they hope to be in peak bloom for several weeks. The cut-flower garden is busting and ready for you to take blooms home!
ADMISSION COST
Standard: $10 per, age 7+
Kiddos 6 and under are free
Active Military w/ID: $9 per
Groups of 10+: $8 per
Don’t forget to say you’re with The Playful Parent and get 20% off your admission! They take cash, credit and debit cards / Admission paid on-site / Dogs are allowed if well-behaved, leashed and cleaned-up after.
Website:www.goldpetalfarms.com
Date: June 12, 2020 – September 7, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: Suggested donation $7 per car (Follow LINK to Donate today)
Details: It’s a magical summer at Annmarie Sculpture Garden this year! Everyone’s favorite events (Fairy & Gnome Home Festival, Insectival and Green Life Festival) have all been combined into one special program. This summer’s event, Enchanted Summer at the Garden running June 12, 2020 through September 7, 2020; provides the perfect outdoor activity for people of all ages that is both safe and engaging. The garden has been transformed into an enchanted forest full of surprises. Elements of fairies, insects and flowers can be discovered and explored through low-touch/no touch activity stations and multi-media experiences as your frolic through the forest.
Phone: 410-326-4640
Website: www.annmariegarden.org
Guide: https://theplayfulparent.org/2020/06/09/enchanted-summer-at-annmarie-garden-playful-parent-guide/
FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP
Date: Daily
Host: Southern Maryland Regional Library
Details: FREE tutoring and educational resources! All you need is a library card.
SCIENCE AT HOME
Date: Daily
Host: James E Richmond Science Center
Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!
Cost: FREE
LIVE OTTER CAM
Date: Daily
Time: All Day
Host: Calvert Marine Museum
Details: See the otters live at Calvert Marine Museum on the camera.
Event Type: Educational
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Free
STORY TIME IN SPACE
Date: Daily
Host: Story Time From Space
Details: Listen to an astronaut read a variety of different stories.
Event Type:Story time
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
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