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FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS & FREE FOOD GUIDE
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STRAWBERRY PICKING SEASON
Date: Prime Strawberry picking dates range between Mid May to Early July
Details: The warm weather has arrived and berry picking season is upon us! Check out the BERRY PICKING GUIDE for information on pick your own farms in Southern Maryland, as well as fun crafts and recipes.
Cost: Varies by location
INDOOR PLAYGROUND IDEAS
Date: OPEN DAILY
Time: ALL DAY
Location: VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGH OUT SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Details: SEE INDOOR PLAY GUIDE LINK
Event Type: INDOOR PLAY
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: VARIES
Registration: Drop-In
FREE BOWLING
Date: June 1, 2018- August 31, 2018
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.
FATHERS DAY CRAFT
Date: June 14, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Potomac Library
Details: Join Moms Club of Charles County South for a fun Father’s Day craft.
Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Crain Highway, White Plains, MD
Details: Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the joy of being active, bouncing under the supervision of their parents, and without interference from the big kids. Visit their website or Facebook Page to find out about special seasonal Toddler Time Events
Event Type: Parent/child
Age Group: Walking to 5 years old
Registration: Walk-in welcome!
Cost: $10 Toddler, $8 Additional Toddler, $7 Parent
Information: SKYZONE TODDLER TIME LINK
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/
SUMMER READING KICK OFF- INDIAN HEAD
Date: JUNE 14, 2018
Time: 5:30 pm
Details: Thursday, Jun. 14, 5:30 pm, Build a model car kit with that special man in your life. Registration required, model car kits are limited. Please call 301-744-4850 for more details and to register.
Cost: FREE
Information: Event Link
FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Date: 6/14
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: PD Brown Library
Details: Create a unique bracelet for a friend. Learn mulitple styles and enjoy your creation or give it to someone you care about.
Age Group: 6-11
Registration: Ticketed Event
THE SCIENCE OF COLOR- CCPL SUMMER PROGRAMMING
Date: June 14, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: CCPL- Waldorf West
Details: WE will explore the science of color and make wax paper and melted crayon lanterns, blending primary colors to make new colors.
Age Group: 6-11
Registration: Ticketed
BLOCK PARTY
Date: SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Details: Create awesome things with Lego blocks! Work together on teams or on your own to create something amazing then share your creations with the group!
Library: CCPL / POTOMAC BRANCH
Event Type: All Ages
Age Group(s): All Ages
Link: CCPL CALENDAR LINK
FREE PERFORMANCES EVERYDAY- KENNEDY CENTER
Date: Monday – Friday
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Kennedy Center- Millenium Stage
Details: See link for schedule of performances. Different musicians, actors, singers and dances each night.
Event Type: Performance/Concert
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
Registration: No Ticket RequiredMILLENIUM STAGE EVENT LINK
READY FOR LIFE
Date: June 14, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: 75 Industrial Park Dr. La Plata, MD 20646
Details: Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will hold Ready for Life class for middle and high school age youth 6:30-7:30 p.m. June 14 at 75 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Youth will learn what resources are available to assist them with managing their finances, completing their education, and preparing for employment.
For more information, call 301-645-1837.
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.
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