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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
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!
CHARLES COUNTY INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE
Dates/Time: Open Swim Hours:
Details: Both the Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center, North Point and Lackey Indoor Pool are currently open to the public with open swim hours. Visit http://bit.ly/3ptgLVa for more information and to plan your visit today!
The Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center and Lackey Indoor Pool are currently open with the following policies in place:
MONSTER JAM
Location: Capital One Arena | 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Dates:
Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 1 PM & 7 PM
Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 1 PM
Tickets: Ticket prices based on market demand and subject to change. Visit the Arena Box office or visit www.ticketmaster.com to purchase tickets.
Pit Party Details: The Monster Jam Pit Party will be held on Saturday and Sunday. At the Monster Jam Pit Party, fans can see the massive trucks up close, meet their favorite drivers and crews, take pictures and enjoy other family-friendly fun. This unique experience is the only place that allows people to get up close access to the Monster Jam teams and get an insider’s look at how these trucks are built to stand up to the competition.
For more information on a Monster Jam near you, please log onto MonsterJam.com or follow us via our social channels: Facebook, Twitter,Instagram and YouTube.
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
MACBETH
Dates: January 28-February 13 , 2022
Times:
Location: Port Tobacco Players- Charles St. La Plata , MD
Details: (Classic Drama) William Shakespeare’s dark tale of the bloody rise to power of a Scottish lord and the price that must be paid to keep that power. Upon receiving a prophecy that he will one day become king, Macbeth with the spurring of his wife, sets forth to fulfill the prophecy only to be consumed by madness and guilt.
Behind every great man is a strong woman but behind every monster is something much more sinister. “By the pricking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes.”
Reservation: Advanced Tickets Required
Cost: $
COVID Requirements: Proof of vaccination or negative PCR
LINK
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
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
TEENSPIRATIONAL TAKE & MAKE
Date: Monday-Saturday during January 2022
Location: Charles County Public Library- La Plata Branch
Details: Make a Curbside Appointment to receive your free Teenspirational Take & Make during the month of January! Come on in to receive your free Teenspirational Take & Make during the month of January! Each kit includes all the materials you will need along with any needed instructions. Kits can only be picked up from the La Plata Branch beginning on January 3. All kits must be picked up by the end of the month.
Limited Availability – kits available only while supplies last. For more information on this program, please contact: laplataref@ccplonline.org or call us at 301-934-9001.
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
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
CCPL- FUN AT HOME
Date: Daily February 2022
Time: All Day
Location: Charles Count Public Library – Waldorf West Branch
Details: Library Fun at Home – Take and make an Optical Illusion Weaving Mat during the month of February. The Optical Illusion Mat Take & Make Kit can be picked up during regular business hours at the Waldorf West branch during the month of February. Curbside pickup is also available upon request. To make a curbside request, please call the Waldorf West Library at 301-645-1395. One hour advance notice is needed for curbside kit requests. Each kit contains the materials needed and an instruction sheet. You will only need to supply scissors and glue (or tape). These kits are only available at the Waldorf West branch. Limited availability- kits available only while supplies last.
CCPL- FREE MONTHLY CRAFT
Date: Month of February
Time: All Day
Location: Charles County Public Library – Waldorf West Branch
Details: Stop by the Waldorf West branch to receive your free Shrinky Dink Keychain Kit during the month of February! Stop by the Waldorf West Branch to receive your free kit during the month of February! Kits can only be picked up from the Waldorf West Branch, Teen Central beginning February 1st. Can’t make it into the branch? You can make your own keychain at home. Materials TBD. Limited Availability – kits available only while supplies last. For more information on this program, please contact: westref@ccplonline.org or call us at 301-645-1395.
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!
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
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 TREASURES PLAY GROUP
Date: Wednesday in February
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: The Family Support Center of Southern Maryland – 8395 Old Leonardtown Road Hughesville, MD 20637.
Details: Join us for our Little Treasures Playgroup this Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 10am-12pm.
Cost: FREE
Age Group: 0-5
Registration: If you are interested in joining us, please fill out this form: https://loom.ly/x1JTc8g
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)
CCPL- FUN AT HOME
Date: Daily February 2022
Time: All Day
Location: Charles Count Public Library – Waldorf West Branch
Details: Library Fun at Home – Take and make an Optical Illusion Weaving Mat during the month of February. The Optical Illusion Mat Take & Make Kit can be picked up during regular business hours at the Waldorf West branch during the month of February. Curbside pickup is also available upon request. To make a curbside request, please call the Waldorf West Library at 301-645-1395. One hour advance notice is needed for curbside kit requests. Each kit contains the materials needed and an instruction sheet. You will only need to supply scissors and glue (or tape). These kits are only available at the Waldorf West branch. Limited availability- kits available only while supplies last.
CCPL- FREE MONTHLY CRAFT
Date: Month of February
Time: All Day
Location: Charles County Public Library – Waldorf West Branch
Details: Stop by the Waldorf West branch to receive your free Shrinky Dink Keychain Kit during the month of February! Stop by the Waldorf West Branch to receive your free kit during the month of February! Kits can only be picked up from the Waldorf West Branch, Teen Central beginning February 1st. Can’t make it into the branch? You can make your own keychain at home. Materials TBD. Limited Availability – kits available only while supplies last. For more information on this program, please contact: westref@ccplonline.org or call us at 301-645-1395.
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!
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
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
CCPL- FUN AT HOME
Date: Daily February 2022
Time: All Day
Location: Charles Count Public Library – Waldorf West Branch
Details: Library Fun at Home – Take and make an Optical Illusion Weaving Mat during the month of February. The Optical Illusion Mat Take & Make Kit can be picked up during regular business hours at the Waldorf West branch during the month of February. Curbside pickup is also available upon request. To make a curbside request, please call the Waldorf West Library at 301-645-1395. One hour advance notice is needed for curbside kit requests. Each kit contains the materials needed and an instruction sheet. You will only need to supply scissors and glue (or tape). These kits are only available at the Waldorf West branch. Limited availability- kits available only while supplies last.
CCPL- FREE MONTHLY CRAFT
Date: Month of February
Time: All Day
Location: Charles County Public Library – Waldorf West Branch
Details: Stop by the Waldorf West branch to receive your free Shrinky Dink Keychain Kit during the month of February! Stop by the Waldorf West Branch to receive your free kit during the month of February! Kits can only be picked up from the Waldorf West Branch, Teen Central beginning February 1st. Can’t make it into the branch? You can make your own keychain at home. Materials TBD. Limited Availability – kits available only while supplies last. For more information on this program, please contact: westref@ccplonline.org or call us at 301-645-1395.
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
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
CCPL- FUN AT HOME
Date: Daily February 2022
Time: All Day
Location: Charles Count Public Library – Waldorf West Branch
Details: Library Fun at Home – Take and make an Optical Illusion Weaving Mat during the month of February. The Optical Illusion Mat Take & Make Kit can be picked up during regular business hours at the Waldorf West branch during the month of February. Curbside pickup is also available upon request. To make a curbside request, please call the Waldorf West Library at 301-645-1395. One hour advance notice is needed for curbside kit requests. Each kit contains the materials needed and an instruction sheet. You will only need to supply scissors and glue (or tape). These kits are only available at the Waldorf West branch. Limited availability- kits available only while supplies last.
CCPL- FREE MONTHLY CRAFT
Date: Month of February
Time: All Day
Location: Charles County Public Library – Waldorf West Branch
Details: Stop by the Waldorf West branch to receive your free Shrinky Dink Keychain Kit during the month of February! Stop by the Waldorf West Branch to receive your free kit during the month of February! Kits can only be picked up from the Waldorf West Branch, Teen Central beginning February 1st. Can’t make it into the branch? You can make your own keychain at home. Materials TBD. Limited Availability – kits available only while supplies last. For more information on this program, please contact: westref@ccplonline.org or call us at 301-645-1395.
The Playful Parent, Landon’s Ices & Creams, Keep La Plata Beautiful and Town of La Plata have parented to host a community art project “Collaborative Black History Quilt.” Please join us in this educational and fun community art project. You can pick up a free quilt pack with everything you need; paper quilt square and crayons from Landon’s Ices & Creams February 4-8, 2022. After you’ve taken your packet home, read over your hero and learn something new. Color all three hexagons and place them back in the bag. (No need to cut or glue, this part will be done once all the pieces are collected.) Please drop your work of art off at the La Plata Town Hall between February 9-11th in the designated drop box located in the front. The quilt will be on display for all to see at Landon’s by February 16th. If you have questions in regard to the project please send an email to theplayfulparent@yahoo.com.
PICK UP INFORMATION
DROP OFF INFORMATION
QUILT DISPLAY INFORMATION
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
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!
FAIR FOOD DRIVE THRU
Date: February 4-6, 2022
Time: Friday 5PM-8PM/ Saturday & Sunday 12PM-3PM
Location: Charles County Fair Grounds
Details: The Fair Food Drive-Thru is BACK for one weekend only Charles County! Come out and enjoy some of your favorite Fair Foods Drive-Thru style from the warmth of your car Feb 4th-6th 2022 at the Charles County Fairgrounds! We will have local food and drink vendors to choose from offering tons of fair food favorites! The official menu will be posted closer to the event on their Facebook Page.
MACBETH
Dates: January 28-February 13 , 2022
Times:
Location: Port Tobacco Players- Charles St. La Plata , MD
Details: (Classic Drama) William Shakespeare’s dark tale of the bloody rise to power of a Scottish lord and the price that must be paid to keep that power. Upon receiving a prophecy that he will one day become king, Macbeth with the spurring of his wife, sets forth to fulfill the prophecy only to be consumed by madness and guilt.
Behind every great man is a strong woman but behind every monster is something much more sinister. “By the pricking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes.”
Reservation: Advanced Tickets Required
Cost: $
COVID Requirements: Proof of vaccination or negative PCR
LINK
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
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
CCPL- FUN AT HOME
Date: Daily February 2022
Time: All Day
Location: Charles Count Public Library – Waldorf West Branch
Details: Library Fun at Home – Take and make an Optical Illusion Weaving Mat during the month of February. The Optical Illusion Mat Take & Make Kit can be picked up during regular business hours at the Waldorf West branch during the month of February. Curbside pickup is also available upon request. To make a curbside request, please call the Waldorf West Library at 301-645-1395. One hour advance notice is needed for curbside kit requests. Each kit contains the materials needed and an instruction sheet. You will only need to supply scissors and glue (or tape). These kits are only available at the Waldorf West branch. Limited availability- kits available only while supplies last.
CCPL- FREE MONTHLY CRAFT
Date: Month of February
Time: All Day
Location: Charles County Public Library – Waldorf West Branch
Details: Stop by the Waldorf West branch to receive your free Shrinky Dink Keychain Kit during the month of February! Stop by the Waldorf West Branch to receive your free kit during the month of February! Kits can only be picked up from the Waldorf West Branch, Teen Central beginning February 1st. Can’t make it into the branch? You can make your own keychain at home. Materials TBD. Limited Availability – kits available only while supplies last. For more information on this program, please contact: westref@ccplonline.org or call us at 301-645-1395.
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!
FAIR FOOD DRIVE THRU
Date: February 4-6, 2022
Time: Friday 5PM-8PM/ Saturday & Sunday 12PM-3PM
Location: Charles County Fair Grounds
Details: The Fair Food Drive-Thru is BACK for one weekend only Charles County! Come out and enjoy some of your favorite Fair Foods Drive-Thru style from the warmth of your car Feb 4th-6th 2022 at the Charles County Fairgrounds! We will have local food and drink vendors to choose from offering tons of fair food favorites! The official menu will be posted closer to the event on their Facebook Page.
The Playful Parent, Landon’s Ices & Creams, Keep La Plata Beautiful and Town of La Plata have parented to host a community art project “Collaborative Black History Quilt.” Please join us in this educational and fun community art project. You can pick up a free quilt pack with everything you need; paper quilt square and crayons from Landon’s Ices & Creams February 4-8, 2022. After you’ve taken your packet home, read over your hero and learn something new. Color all three hexagons and place them back in the bag. (No need to cut or glue, this part will be done once all the pieces are collected.) Please drop your work of art off at the La Plata Town Hall between February 9-11th in the designated drop box located in the front. The quilt will be on display for all to see at Landon’s by February 16th. If you have questions in regard to the project please send an email to theplayfulparent@yahoo.com.
PICK UP INFORMATION
DROP OFF INFORMATION
QUILT DISPLAY INFORMATION
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
CHARLES COUNTY INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE
Dates/Time: Open Swim Hours:
Details: Both the Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center, North Point and Lackey Indoor Pool are currently open to the public with open swim hours. Visit http://bit.ly/3ptgLVa for more information and to plan your visit today!
The Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center and Lackey Indoor Pool are currently open with the following policies in place:
VALENTINES DAY CARD MAKING
Date: February 5, 2022
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: white Rabbit Book Store- California, MD
Details: Reserve your spot to make “old school” flat Valentines of your design. Penny Post designer Terri Van Asdlen will provide supplies and Instruction. Participants will learn paper-crafting and stamping techniques.
Cost: Supply and Workshop Fee is $20
MACBETH
Dates: January 28-February 13 , 2022
Times:
Location: Port Tobacco Players- Charles St. La Plata , MD
Details: (Classic Drama) William Shakespeare’s dark tale of the bloody rise to power of a Scottish lord and the price that must be paid to keep that power. Upon receiving a prophecy that he will one day become king, Macbeth with the spurring of his wife, sets forth to fulfill the prophecy only to be consumed by madness and guilt.
Behind every great man is a strong woman but behind every monster is something much more sinister. “By the pricking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes.”
Reservation: Advanced Tickets Required
Cost: $
COVID Requirements: Proof of vaccination or negative PCR
LINK
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