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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
LA PLATA SPRAY PAD OPEN
Date: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Time: 10AM-9PM
Location: Town Hall – La Plata, MD 20646
Details: This free resource is available to the community every day of the week June through September 10 AM to 9 PM. If you live near by you can walk or if you need to drive, you can use the side street parking or park in the back parking lot of the Town Hall – 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, MD 20646.
Age Group: All Ages (best for ages 2-8)
Cost: FREE
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!
SUNDAY MAKE BREAK
Date: July 31, 2022
Time: 2PM-4PM
Location: Michaels – Festival Way. Waldorf, MD
Details: Come in for a free and fun craft! Do you have a little one going back to school soon? Want to make a sign for first day photo ops? Come in and make a free back to school sign!
CHILDRENS THEATER – CHILDREN OF EDEN
Date:
Location: Greatmills High School – Lexington Park, MD
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
NATIONAL THEATER – SIX
Dates: July 5 – September 4, 2022 (Check Site for specific date and time)
Times: 7:30 PM
Location: National Theater- Washington DC
Details: *This is a date night or moms night out idea! Not for kids.* About the show- From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! Featuring an all-woman cast and all-woman band, SIX has won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. SIX opens July 5, 2022. The show runs approximately 80 minutes with no intermission.
Age Group: Recommended for ages 12 and up. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre but Don’t Lose Ur Head; we love our Queens of all ages!
For more information visit: https://www.broadwayatthenational.com/show/sixInstagram: @broadwaynatdc Twitter: @BroadwayNatDC Facebook: @BroadwayAtTheNational
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
LA PLATA SPRAY PAD OPEN
Date: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Time: 10AM-9PM
Location: Town Hall – La Plata, MD 20646
Details: This free resource is available to the community every day of the week June through September 10 AM to 9 PM. If you live near by you can walk or if you need to drive, you can use the side street parking or park in the back parking lot of the Town Hall – 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, MD 20646.
Age Group: All Ages (best for ages 2-8)
Cost: FREE
FREE LUNCH
Beginning Monday, July 18, almost all Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Lunch on Us meal sites will no longer serve hot meals that must be consumed onsite. A time change will also go into effect on Monday for curbside distribution. Adults can pick up meals between 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at eight curbside sites.
Read the full summer meals update here: https://tinyurl.com/2p9xtnk4.
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
NATIONAL THEATER – SIX
Dates: July 5 – September 4, 2022 (Check Site for specific date and time)
Times: 7:30 PM
Location: National Theater- Washington DC
Details: *This is a date night or moms night out idea! Not for kids.* About the show- From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! Featuring an all-woman cast and all-woman band, SIX has won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. SIX opens July 5, 2022. The show runs approximately 80 minutes with no intermission.
Age Group: Recommended for ages 12 and up. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre but Don’t Lose Ur Head; we love our Queens of all ages!
For more information visit: https://www.broadwayatthenational.com/show/sixInstagram: @broadwaynatdc Twitter: @BroadwayNatDC Facebook: @BroadwayAtTheNational
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
FREE SUMMER MOVIE
Date: Monday- Thursday June- August
Time: 9:30 ( Doors open at 9:00 AM)
Location: Xscape Brandywine Movie Theater
Details: Enjoy watching a FREE movie with the kiddos this summer! Each week is a different movie.
Event: Summer Program
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
Registration: Walk-In Welcome (daycares/camps/large groups please register by contacting theater)
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
SUMMER MOVIE- LEXINGTON EXCHANGE
Date: June – July
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Lexington Exchange Theater- Lexington Park, MD
Details: The RC Exchange in California Maryland has great summer line up for $1 movies! Movies show Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s at 10:00 AM. To learn more about the RC Exchange summer movie program visit their site. Here’s a look at the movies playing in St. Mary’s County:
RC EXCHANGE- FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES LINK
LA PLATA SPRAY PAD OPEN
Date: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Time: 10AM-9PM
Location: Town Hall – La Plata, MD 20646
Details: This free resource is available to the community every day of the week June through September 10 AM to 9 PM. If you live near by you can walk or if you need to drive, you can use the side street parking or park in the back parking lot of the Town Hall – 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, MD 20646.
Age Group: All Ages (best for ages 2-8)
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
FREE LUNCH
Beginning Monday, July 18, almost all Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Lunch on Us meal sites will no longer serve hot meals that must be consumed onsite. A time change will also go into effect on Monday for curbside distribution. Adults can pick up meals between 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at eight curbside sites.
Read the full summer meals update here: https://tinyurl.com/2p9xtnk4.
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!
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT LOCATIONS
Date: August 2, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Locations: Locations all over us locator to find a event. Here’s a few I found on FB:
Bryans Road Shopping Center – Link
Indian Head, Tenth District VFD –Link
Details: Join your local community for National Night Out. Most locations are offering free food, and fun activities for the kids.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement. Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other events. To see what events are in your community visit:
https://natw.org/map. This weekend I will add a detailed list of locations to the calendar 📆 at http://www.theplayfulparent.org
#nationalnightout #communityresource #familyfun
NATIONAL THEATER – SIX
Dates: July 5 – September 4, 2022 (Check Site for specific date and time)
Times: 7:30 PM
Location: National Theater- Washington DC
Details: *This is a date night or moms night out idea! Not for kids.* About the show- From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! Featuring an all-woman cast and all-woman band, SIX has won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. SIX opens July 5, 2022. The show runs approximately 80 minutes with no intermission.
Age Group: Recommended for ages 12 and up. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre but Don’t Lose Ur Head; we love our Queens of all ages!
For more information visit: https://www.broadwayatthenational.com/show/sixInstagram: @broadwaynatdc Twitter: @BroadwayNatDC Facebook: @BroadwayAtTheNational
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
SUMMER MOVIE- LEXINGTON EXCHANGE
Date: June – July
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Lexington Exchange Theater- Lexington Park, MD
Details: The RC Exchange in California Maryland has great summer line up for $1 movies! Movies show Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s at 10:00 AM. To learn more about the RC Exchange summer movie program visit their site. Here’s a look at the movies playing in St. Mary’s County:
RC EXCHANGE- FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES LINK
LA PLATA SPRAY PAD OPEN
Date: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Time: 10AM-9PM
Location: Town Hall – La Plata, MD 20646
Details: This free resource is available to the community every day of the week June through September 10 AM to 9 PM. If you live near by you can walk or if you need to drive, you can use the side street parking or park in the back parking lot of the Town Hall – 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, MD 20646.
Age Group: All Ages (best for ages 2-8)
Cost: FREE
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.
FREE SPRAYGROUND ADMISSION DAY
Date: Memorial Day- Labor Day
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Nicolet Park- Splash Pad- Lexington Park, MD
Details: Mark your calendar, free admission Wednesdays at the Sprayground at Nicolet Park from Memorial Day to Labor Day from 12-4pm.
FREE LUNCH
Beginning Monday, July 18, almost all Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Lunch on Us meal sites will no longer serve hot meals that must be consumed onsite. A time change will also go into effect on Monday for curbside distribution. Adults can pick up meals between 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at eight curbside sites.
Read the full summer meals update here: https://tinyurl.com/2p9xtnk4.
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
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!
NATIONAL THEATER – SIX
Dates: July 5 – September 4, 2022 (Check Site for specific date and time)
Times: 7:30 PM
Location: National Theater- Washington DC
Details: *This is a date night or moms night out idea! Not for kids.* About the show- From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! Featuring an all-woman cast and all-woman band, SIX has won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. SIX opens July 5, 2022. The show runs approximately 80 minutes with no intermission.
Age Group: Recommended for ages 12 and up. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre but Don’t Lose Ur Head; we love our Queens of all ages!
For more information visit: https://www.broadwayatthenational.com/show/sixInstagram: @broadwaynatdc Twitter: @BroadwayNatDC Facebook: @BroadwayAtTheNational
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
FREE SUMMER MOVIE
Date: Monday- Thursday June- August
Time: 9:30 ( Doors open at 9:00 AM)
Location: Xscape Brandywine Movie Theater
Details: Enjoy watching a FREE movie with the kiddos this summer! Each week is a different movie.
Event: Summer Program
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
Registration: Walk-In Welcome (daycares/camps/large groups please register by contacting theater)
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
LA PLATA SPRAY PAD OPEN
Date: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Time: 10AM-9PM
Location: Town Hall – La Plata, MD 20646
Details: This free resource is available to the community every day of the week June through September 10 AM to 9 PM. If you live near by you can walk or if you need to drive, you can use the side street parking or park in the back parking lot of the Town Hall – 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, MD 20646.
Age Group: All Ages (best for ages 2-8)
Cost: FREE
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
FREE LUNCH
Beginning Monday, July 18, almost all Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Lunch on Us meal sites will no longer serve hot meals that must be consumed onsite. A time change will also go into effect on Monday for curbside distribution. Adults can pick up meals between 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at eight curbside sites.
Read the full summer meals update here: https://tinyurl.com/2p9xtnk4.
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!
NATIONAL THEATER – SIX
Dates: July 5 – September 4, 2022 (Check Site for specific date and time)
Times: 7:30 PM
Location: National Theater- Washington DC
Details: *This is a date night or moms night out idea! Not for kids.* About the show- From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! Featuring an all-woman cast and all-woman band, SIX has won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. SIX opens July 5, 2022. The show runs approximately 80 minutes with no intermission.
Age Group: Recommended for ages 12 and up. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre but Don’t Lose Ur Head; we love our Queens of all ages!
For more information visit: https://www.broadwayatthenational.com/show/sixInstagram: @broadwaynatdc Twitter: @BroadwayNatDC Facebook: @BroadwayAtTheNational
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
National Lighthouse Weekend at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
August 6-7, 2022
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
44720 Lighthouse Road Piney Point, MD 20674
Phone: 301-994-1471
Web: Facebook.com/1836Light
More info (for online posting): https://www.facebook.com/events/1237423790075414
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LA PLATA SPRAY PAD OPEN
Date: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Time: 10AM-9PM
Location: Town Hall – La Plata, MD 20646
Details: This free resource is available to the community every day of the week June through September 10 AM to 9 PM. If you live near by you can walk or if you need to drive, you can use the side street parking or park in the back parking lot of the Town Hall – 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, MD 20646.
Age Group: All Ages (best for ages 2-8)
Cost: FREE
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
SUMMER ROLLER SKATING
Date: Every Friday
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: St. Mary’s Rec Center- Leonardtown, MD
Details: Come join us for SUMMER Family Skate at Leonard Hall Recreation Center on FRIDAYS from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
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!
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Date: July 8 – August 7 2022
Location: Port Tobacco Players- Charles St. La Plata , MD 20646
Details: Come “Be Our Guest” and purchase tickets for our summer musical! Go to ptplayers.com today to pick up your tickets for this can’t miss musical spectacular!
NATIONAL THEATER – SIX
Dates: July 5 – September 4, 2022 (Check Site for specific date and time)
Times: 7:30 PM
Location: National Theater- Washington DC
Details: *This is a date night or moms night out idea! Not for kids.* About the show- From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! Featuring an all-woman cast and all-woman band, SIX has won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. SIX opens July 5, 2022. The show runs approximately 80 minutes with no intermission.
Age Group: Recommended for ages 12 and up. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre but Don’t Lose Ur Head; we love our Queens of all ages!
For more information visit: https://www.broadwayatthenational.com/show/sixInstagram: @broadwaynatdc Twitter: @BroadwayNatDC Facebook: @BroadwayAtTheNational
LAPLATA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Date: Friday’s starting May 27th
Time: 7:00 PM
2022 Concert Schedule
Summer Concert
Friday May 27th: 7 PM to 9 PM
The Revival Band
A modern Country band with a hint of Rock and touch of Blues
Summer Concert
Friday June 3rd: 7 PM to 9 PM
Justin Taylor Band
Rock n’ Roll & a Pop Country influence – covers & original music
Summer Concert
Friday June 10th: 7 PM to 9 PM
The Hometown Band
Your favorite local musicians playing Blues, Classic Rock, Soul, and Country hits
Summer Concert
Friday June 17th: 7 PM to 9 PM
Motown Butta
Motown
Summer Concert
Friday June 24th: 7 PM to 9 PM
Flippin’ Eyelids
Classic Rock, Modern Rock, Oldies and Dance
Summer Concert
Friday July 1st: 7 PM to 9 PM
Water’s Edge
Rock, Classic Rock, Pop and Contemporary Country
Summer Concert
Friday July 8th: 7 PM
US Navy Band Country Current
Country-bluegrass ensemble
Summer Concert
Friday July 15th: 7 PM to 9 PM
TBD
Summer Concert
Friday July 22nd: 7 PM to 9 PM
Taboo
Top 40, Rock, Pop, Funk, Blues and a little Country too!
Summer Concert
Friday July 29th: 7 PM to 9 PM
Hey Baby with the Who’s Your Daddy Horns
High energy rhythm section with phat horns playing classic rock
Summer Concert
Friday August 5th: 7 PM to 9 PM
Girl Crush
Hits from the 70’s to today
Summer Concert
Friday August 12th: 7 PM to 9 PM
Quiet Fire
Old School Soul, Jazz and Pop
Summer Concert
Friday August 19th: 7 PM
US Navy Band The Sea Chanters
Traditional Choral music, Sea Chanteys, Patriotic Fare, Opera, Broadway and Contemporary music
Summer Concert
Friday August 26th: 7 PM to 9 PM
Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Show
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
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
NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY
Date: August 6-7, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Piney Point Lighthouse in Piney Point, and Blackistone Lighthouse on St. Clement’s Island, near Colton’s Point
Details: The Department of Recreation & Parks’ Museum Division will celebrate some of St. Mary’s County’s most significant lighthouses during National Lighthouse Weekend Saturday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, at Piney Point Lighthouse in Piney Point, and Blackistone Lighthouse on St. Clement’s Island, near Colton’s Point.
Tours will be available at both locations during the entire weekend. At Colton’s Point, check out the St. Clement’s Island Museum before taking a boat ride out to St. Clement’s Island. Visitors can experience a free tour of Blackistone Lighthouse from the St. Clement’s Hundred Blackistone Lighthouse volunteers. The lighthouse is a replica of the original lighthouse that stood near the same location on the island.
Cost: Admission rates at St. Clement’s Island Museum are $3.00 for adults, $1.50 for children (6-18), and $2.00 for seniors and military, five and under are free. The St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi is $7.00 per person (all ages) for a boat ride, which includes museum admission.
National Lighthouse Weekend at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
August 6-7, 2022
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
44720 Lighthouse Road Piney Point, MD 20674
Phone: 301-994-1471
Web: Facebook.com/1836Light
More info (for online posting): https://www.facebook.com/events/1237423790075414
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LA PLATA SPRAY PAD OPEN
Date: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Time: 10AM-9PM
Location: Town Hall – La Plata, MD 20646
Details: This free resource is available to the community every day of the week June through September 10 AM to 9 PM. If you live near by you can walk or if you need to drive, you can use the side street parking or park in the back parking lot of the Town Hall – 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, MD 20646.
Age Group: All Ages (best for ages 2-8)
Cost: FREE
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
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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!
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Date: July 8 – August 7 2022
Location: Port Tobacco Players- Charles St. La Plata , MD 20646
Details: Come “Be Our Guest” and purchase tickets for our summer musical! Go to ptplayers.com today to pick up your tickets for this can’t miss musical spectacular!
NATIONAL THEATER – SIX
Dates: July 5 – September 4, 2022 (Check Site for specific date and time)
Times: 7:30 PM
Location: National Theater- Washington DC
Details: *This is a date night or moms night out idea! Not for kids.* About the show- From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! Featuring an all-woman cast and all-woman band, SIX has won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. SIX opens July 5, 2022. The show runs approximately 80 minutes with no intermission.
Age Group: Recommended for ages 12 and up. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre but Don’t Lose Ur Head; we love our Queens of all ages!
For more information visit: https://www.broadwayatthenational.com/show/sixInstagram: @broadwaynatdc Twitter: @BroadwayNatDC Facebook: @BroadwayAtTheNational
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