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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
SCARECROW STROLL – LEONARDTOWN
Date: October 7-31, 2022
Time: All Day
Location: Town Square in Downtown Leondardtown, MD
Details: Stroll through town and enjoy the Scarecrow displays
Cost: FREE –
COUNTS SPOOKTACULAR
Date: October 2022 (Weekends)
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA
Details: Celebrate not-too-spooky family fun during the day at The Count’s Spooktacular, on Saturdays & Sundays from Sept. 24 – Oct. 30, in the Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™ in Busch Gardens®. Kids (under the age of nine) are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the entire park, dance parties, a festive hay maze and costume parade alongside their favorite Sesame Street friends. New themes every weekend, unique activities and special photo opportunities offer a different experience with every visit.
Cost: $
FUN ON THE FARM
Date: Weekends September-October 2022
Time: All Day
Details: Visit a farm to pick a pumpkin, get lost in a corn maze or take a wagon ride.
ACTION JAXX- SCHEDULE
Dates/Time:
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
Playful Parent Guide
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!
TRUNK OR TREAT SCHEDULE 10/30
BOO FEST
Date: September-October 2022 (Weekends)
Location: Six Flags America, Bowie MD
Details: Enjoy the family-friendly classic adventure of trick-or-treating in Looney Tunes Spooky Town!
Cost: $
THE GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Date: September-October 31, 2022 (Weekends)
Time: 11AM-5PM
Location: Kings Dominion – Doswell, VA
The Great Pumpkin Festival at Kings Dominion offers fun rides, activities and photo opportunities with favorite characters.
$
FALL KIDS BINGO
October 30, 2022- Fall Kids Bingo 1PM-3PM at Ridge Volunteer Fire Department-$20 Per Kid
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
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
ACTION JAXX- WEEK DAY SCHEDULE
Dates: Monday-Friday
Time: 3PM-8PM
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
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
WEEKLY STORY TIME – POTOMAC BRANCH
Date: Every Tuesday
Times:
Location: Charles County Library- Potomac 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- Potomac
Event Type: Library
Age Group: 0 – 5 Years Old
Registration: None/Walk-ins Welcome
Event Link
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
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
ACTION JAXX- WEEK DAY SCHEDULE
Dates: Monday-Friday
Time: 3PM-8PM
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
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
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
OPEN PLAY
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Unique Sports Academy- Post Office Rd. Waldorf MD
Details: Open gym toddler time.
Age Group: 1-5 years old
Cost: $5
ACTION JAXX- SCHEDULE
Dates/Time:
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
Playful Parent Guide
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
LAPLATA FARMERS MARKET- SCHEDULE
ACTION JAXX- WEEK DAY SCHEDULE
Dates: Monday-Friday
Time: 3PM-8PM
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
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
ACTION JAXX- SCHEDULE
Dates/Time:
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
Playful Parent Guide
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
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
ACTION JAXX- WEEK DAY SCHEDULE
Dates: Monday-Friday
Time: 3PM-8PM
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
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
ACTION JAXX- SCHEDULE
Dates/Time:
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
Playful Parent Guide
ACTION JAXX- WEEK DAY SCHEDULE
Dates: Monday-Friday
Time: 3PM-8PM
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
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
HOME DEPOT BUILD
Date: 1st Saturday of each month
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: HOME DEPOT – WALDORF
Details: Create your own wooden project each month. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
Event Type: Educational
Age Group: Kids/All Ages
Cost: FREE
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
The weekend of November 5 and 6, 2022 will once again witness American militia forces at Point Lookout during the War of 1812. The event is sponsored by Point Lookout State Park, Maryland Park Service and hosted by The Friends of Point Lookout, Inc. Saturday is open to the public 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Civilian and military volunteers will interpret life and events during the
War of 1812 in St. Mary’s County. Small arms and cannon firing demonstrations of the period will be included along with other exhibits.
Event Hours
Saturday, November 5, 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, November 6, 10 am to 3pm
Service Charges
Standard park service charge to enter the Park, but the event is free.
Maryland residents $3 per vehicle
Out-of-State residents $5 per vehicle.
Pass holders, Active duty military, Veterans, and Children in baby or booster seats free.
Park Hours
8:00 am to sunset
FALL BAZAAR
Date: November 5
Time: 10AM-2PM
Location: St James Episcopal Church- Indian Head, MD
HOUSE OF NERF
Date: September 24, 2022
Time: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Charles County Fair Grounds- La Plata, MD
Details: Southern Maryland House of Nerf LLC is back hosting nerf battle in 2022 and we want you to be there for the foam flinging fun. So gather up your nerf blasters and bring the kids (7 years old and up) to fling some foam. Tickets are $15 at the door or you can order early online and save some money using our ticketing site. And fill out our digital release of liability form as well.
Ages: 7 and up ONLY!
Cost: $15
Registration Details:
https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/smdhonliability/
ACTION JAXX- SCHEDULE
Dates/Time:
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
Playful Parent Guide
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!
AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE DAY
Date: November 5, 2022
Time: 11AM-4PM
Location: Jefferson Patterson
Details: Join us as we celebrate 10,000 of history and culture! This free event features local native dancers, educational demonstrations, and tons of activities! Crafts
COMMUNITY CARNIVAL
Date: November 5
Time: 12PM-6PM
Location: Kings Christian Academy – Callaway
Details:
Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! Join us from 12 pm – 6 pm for a day of FUN!
Check out some of our featured attractions below. T-Bone and Heather from Star 98.3 will broadcast live from 2–4 pm. Come meet and get an autograph signed by former Redskin Kicker Mark Moseley, NFL MVP 1982.
This is definitely an event you won’t want to miss! 🤩
KIDS BINGO
Date: November 5
Time: 12PM
Location: St Leonard VFD
Tickets are now available online. Go to www.slvfd.org
DOORS OPEN AT NOON
GAMES START AT 1PM
Cost: $20 per kid
Age: 5-12
FALL FESTIVAL
Date: November 12, 2022
Time: 1PM-5PM
Location: 37840 Penn Meade Ln. Mechanicsville, MD