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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
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
WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE
Dates/Times:
Friday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Saturday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Roller-skating is one way for kids to get some exercise and it’s something the whole family can do. Waldorf Roller Skating Center Roller and Inline Skating Rink offers open skating, where the rink is open to the public, as well as private access to the skating rink for events such as a birthday party. The rink offers rentals for regular roller skates and you are free to bring your own regular or inline skates. For beginners, skating classes are available for kids and adults of all ages. ***Always call first or check site before attending event***
Cost:
Family Night (Tuesday Night)
$4.00 for Admission + $1.00 Skate Rental
Afternoon Skate Sessions
$7.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental
Evening Skate Session
$8.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental
Contact us at:
http://www.waldorfskatingcenter.com
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
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
FREE MEALS FOR KIDS
Date: Monday-Friday
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Most days
Location: Public Schools Through Out Charles County
Details: Bring child, ID or report card to receive bagged. Available at school or mobile pick up in communities. See flier or View the full months menu here
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
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
FREE MEALS FOR KIDS
Date: Monday-Friday
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Most days
Location: Public Schools Through Out Charles County
Details: Bring child, ID or report card to receive bagged. Available at school or mobile pick up in communities. See flier or View the full months menu here
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
TODDLER NATURE WALK
Date: November 25, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Calvert Nature Society – Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
Details: Let’s go out for a walk and see what colors nature has to offer us. How many colors can we find? What is the most colorful thing we can find. We will have a story, craft, and a short walk.
Registration: Required (Limited Spots)
Cost: $8
YOUTH DROP OFF- AR WORKSHOP
Date: Wednesday’s
Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Location: AR Workshop in La Plata, MD
Details: Join AR for a kid-friendly or family-friendly DIY Craft at AR Workshop!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED to guarantee your spot and allow us time to prepare your design!
Website Link
PLAY HOUSE PLAY GROUP
Date: WEDNESDAYS
Time: 10AM-11AM
Location: ARTful PLAYhouse
Details: Playhouse Playgroup is for children walking to five years old. Perfect for families with children of multiple ages to attend class together! Parents/Caregivers are responsible for their child at all times. Play group is not an instructed class. Invitations to create and play are set up for you and your child to explore at their own pace.
This is a caregiver participation class.COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety:
-Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up
-Sanitize upon arrival
-Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure
-Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class
Cost: $
Registration: Required
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
FREE MEALS FOR KIDS
Date: Monday-Friday
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Most days
Location: Public Schools Through Out Charles County
Details: Bring child, ID or report card to receive bagged. Available at school or mobile pick up in communities. See flier or View the full months menu here
PLAY HOUSE PLAY GROUP
Date: WEDNESDAYS
Time: 2PM
Location: ARTful PLAYhouse
Details: Mini Makers meets an hour each week for child-led, hands on explorations of process art, tinkering and sensory play. Preschoolers will work with a variety of materials including but not limited to various paints, chalks, doughs, clays, sculpture, and mixed media.
COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety:
-Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up
-Sanitize upon arrival
-Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure
-Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class
Cost: $
Registration: Required
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
PLAY HOUSE PLAY GROUP
Date: THURSDAY
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: ARTful PLAYhouse
Details: Mini Makers meets an hour each week for child-led, hands on explorations of process art, tinkering and sensory play. Preschoolers will work with a variety of materials including but not limited to various paints, chalks, doughs, clays, sculpture, and mixed media.
COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety:
-Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up
-Sanitize upon arrival
-Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure
-Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class
Cost: $
Registration: Required
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
FREE MEALS FOR KIDS
Date: Monday-Friday
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Most days
Location: Public Schools Through Out Charles County
Details: Bring child, ID or report card to receive bagged. Available at school or mobile pick up in communities. See flier or View the full months menu here
CROODS NEW AGE
Date: Coming to theaters November 26, 2020
The Croods sequel is full of laughter, fun and family. We were able to attend the virtual premier and it was exactly what we needed. This hilarious must see movie is released just in time for some family fun this Thanksgiving holiday. Croods 2 hits the theaters November 26.
Check your local theaters schedule for showing.
RC Lexington Exchange- California, MD
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
AVIATION HISTORY
Dates/Times:
Location: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park.
Details: Come out and explore a flight Line with more than 22 one-of-a-kind aircraft and Test and Evaluation Hall open.
Cost: $ Admission
ART CLUB
Date: FRIDAYS
Time: 10AM-11AM
Location: ARTful PLAYhouse
Details: Art Club Kids meets an hour each week for child-led, hands on explorations of process art, tinkering and technique. Elementary kids will have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials including but not limited to various paints, chalks, doughs, clays, sculpture, and mixed media.
COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety:
-Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up
-Sanitize upon arrival
-Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure
-Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class
Cost: $
Registration: Required
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
FREE MEALS FOR KIDS
Date: Monday-Friday
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Most days
Location: Public Schools Through Out Charles County
Details: Bring child, ID or report card to receive bagged. Available at school or mobile pick up in communities. See flier or View the full months menu here
CROODS NEW AGE
Date: Coming to theaters November 26, 2020
The Croods sequel is full of laughter, fun and family. We were able to attend the virtual premier and it was exactly what we needed. This hilarious must see movie is released just in time for some family fun this Thanksgiving holiday. Croods 2 hits the theaters November 26.
Check your local theaters schedule for showing.
RC Lexington Exchange- California, MD
WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK
Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021
Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online.
Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree!
CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARMS
Date: November 27, 2020 – December 20, 2020 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Place: Montpelier Farms- MD
Price: $7 Per Person
Information: Glide through the woods and cornfields on a peaceful Wagon Ride while enjoying our delightful trimmings, lights and holiday decorations (unlimited rides)! A blazing bonfire is available all evening to roast s’mores and to warm your tootsies & footsies! Receive one FREE steaming cup of hot chocolate, coffee or hot apple cider, as well as a complimentary candy cane for everyone! Enjoy a different Holiday Movie Screening each night. Ho, Ho, Ho! Bring your cameras for FREE (Social Distanced) pictures with “Santa”!
B&O RAILROAD – HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF TRAINS
Date: November 27 – December 19, 2020
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday’s & Saturday’s Only
Place: B&O Railroad – Baltimore, MD
Price: $30 Adults, Senior $25, Kid $20 and Members $10
Information: Each evening, tour through Santa’s Winter Village shops, model train layouts, enjoy a visit from Santa and share cookies with spiced cider or spiked cider for the grown-ups. The train ride includes child-size light-up reindeer antlers to wear on the Reindeer Railway to help light the way for Santa!
ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS
Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25)
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly
Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD
Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person
Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette.
SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS
Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM)
Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland
Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online)
Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.
WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE
Dates/Times:
Friday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Saturday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Roller-skating is one way for kids to get some exercise and it’s something the whole family can do. Waldorf Roller Skating Center Roller and Inline Skating Rink offers open skating, where the rink is open to the public, as well as private access to the skating rink for events such as a birthday party. The rink offers rentals for regular roller skates and you are free to bring your own regular or inline skates. For beginners, skating classes are available for kids and adults of all ages. ***Always call first or check site before attending event***
Cost:
Family Night (Tuesday Night)
$4.00 for Admission + $1.00 Skate Rental
Afternoon Skate Sessions
$7.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental
Evening Skate Session
$8.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental
Contact us at:
http://www.waldorfskatingcenter.com
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
READ & MAKE
Date: SATURDAY
Time: 9:45 AM
Location: ARTful PLAYhouse
Details: Art Club Kids meets an hour each week for child-led, hands on explorations of process art, tinkering and technique. Elementary kids will have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials including but not limited to various paints, chalks, doughs, clays, sculpture, and mixed media.
COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety:
-Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up
-Sanitize upon arrival
-Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure
-Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class
Cost: $
Registration: Required
AVIATION HISTORY
Dates/Times:
Location: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park.
Details: Come out and explore a flight Line with more than 22 one-of-a-kind aircraft and Test and Evaluation Hall open.
Cost: $ Admission
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
CROODS NEW AGE
Date: Coming to theaters November 26, 2020
The Croods sequel is full of laughter, fun and family. We were able to attend the virtual premier and it was exactly what we needed. This hilarious must see movie is released just in time for some family fun this Thanksgiving holiday. Croods 2 hits the theaters November 26.
Check your local theaters schedule for showing.
RC Lexington Exchange- California, MD
WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE
Dates/Times:
Friday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Saturday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Roller-skating is one way for kids to get some exercise and it’s something the whole family can do. Waldorf Roller Skating Center Roller and Inline Skating Rink offers open skating, where the rink is open to the public, as well as private access to the skating rink for events such as a birthday party. The rink offers rentals for regular roller skates and you are free to bring your own regular or inline skates. For beginners, skating classes are available for kids and adults of all ages. ***Always call first or check site before attending event***
Cost:
Family Night (Tuesday Night)
$4.00 for Admission + $1.00 Skate Rental
Afternoon Skate Sessions
$7.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental
Evening Skate Session
$8.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental
Contact us at:
http://www.waldorfskatingcenter.com
WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK
Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021
Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online.
Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree!
CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARMS
Date: November 27, 2020 – December 20, 2020 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Place: Montpelier Farms- MD
Price: $7 Per Person
Information: Glide through the woods and cornfields on a peaceful Wagon Ride while enjoying our delightful trimmings, lights and holiday decorations (unlimited rides)! A blazing bonfire is available all evening to roast s’mores and to warm your tootsies & footsies! Receive one FREE steaming cup of hot chocolate, coffee or hot apple cider, as well as a complimentary candy cane for everyone! Enjoy a different Holiday Movie Screening each night. Ho, Ho, Ho! Bring your cameras for FREE (Social Distanced) pictures with “Santa”!
B&O RAILROAD – HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF TRAINS
Date: November 27 – December 19, 2020
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday’s & Saturday’s Only
Place: B&O Railroad – Baltimore, MD
Price: $30 Adults, Senior $25, Kid $20 and Members $10
Information: Each evening, tour through Santa’s Winter Village shops, model train layouts, enjoy a visit from Santa and share cookies with spiced cider or spiked cider for the grown-ups. The train ride includes child-size light-up reindeer antlers to wear on the Reindeer Railway to help light the way for Santa!
ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS
Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25)
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly
Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD
Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person
Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette.
SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS
Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM)
Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland
Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online)
Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.
DRIVE IN MOVIE AT RUNNING HARE
Date:
November 13, 2020- Lion King
November 21, 2020- Wizard of Oz
November 28, 2020- National Lampons Christmas Vacation
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Running Hare Vineyard
Details: Join us for a Drive-In movie
WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE
Dates/Times:
Friday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Saturday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Roller-skating is one way for kids to get some exercise and it’s something the whole family can do. Waldorf Roller Skating Center Roller and Inline Skating Rink offers open skating, where the rink is open to the public, as well as private access to the skating rink for events such as a birthday party. The rink offers rentals for regular roller skates and you are free to bring your own regular or inline skates. For beginners, skating classes are available for kids and adults of all ages. ***Always call first or check site before attending event***
Cost:
Family Night (Tuesday Night)
$4.00 for Admission + $1.00 Skate Rental
Afternoon Skate Sessions
$7.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental
Evening Skate Session
$8.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental
Contact us at:
http://www.waldorfskatingcenter.com