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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
SOMD CAR SHOW
Date: August 7, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Food Lion -Charlotte Hall, MD
Details: Car Show!
Food and 50/50 Raffle
Trophies Awarded at 3pm
Rain Date Aug 14th
Cost: $1 Admission – Help Lakelyn with her fight against cancer!
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.
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:
August 7- Lunch Box
August 14- Rainbow Yarn Pull Art
August 21- Painted Rocks
August 28- Water Color Bookmark
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!
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
KIDS SUMMER SHOW
Date: See Schedule
Time: All shows start at 10 AM
Location: La Plata Town Hall
Details: The Town of La Plata will host five summer shows for kids at Town Hall. The shows are geared towards preschool and elementary age children and are approximately 45 minutes long. The shows are free and open to the public. Shows will be held outdoors on the West lawn where the Friday night concerts take place (weather permitting – shows will not be moved indoors). Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for sitting. No concessions will be available, but you are welcome to bring drinks and snacks along.
2022 Schedule
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
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!
BACK TO SCHOOL WORKSHOP
Date: August 9-11, 2022
Time: 6PM-7PM
Location: Local Library
Details: MCF is hosting a All About Me Workshop for families returning to school. See more on details below….
Charles County
Tuesday, August 9
6:00 – 7:00
Waldorf West Library
10405 O’Donnell Place
Waldorf, Maryland 20603
Register: https://mdcoalition.force.com/s/detail/7012M000002DPfu
Calvert County
Wednesday, August 10
6:00 – 7:00
Prince Frederick Library
850 Costley Way
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Register: https://mdcoalition.force.com/s/detail/7012M000002GiZ4
St. Mary’s County
Thursday, August 11
6:30 – 7:30
Lexington Park Library
21671 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd.
Lexington Park, MD 20653
Register: https://mdcoalition.force.com/s/detail/7012M000002GiZ5
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
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
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.
TEDDY BEAR TEA
Date: August 10, 2022
Time: 11:30 Train Departure – 34 West Pennsylvania Ave.
Location: Walkersville Southern Railroad-
Details: Bring your favorite Teddy Bear and meet Goldilocks during the train ride! Train departs at 11:30 AM and returns at approximately 2 PM, with a stop in the park for BYO lunch and a Teddy Bear themed story time presented by the Frederick County Public Library. Reservations recommended. RAIN or SHINE!
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!
BACK TO SCHOOL WORKSHOP
Date: August 9-11, 2022
Time: 6PM-7PM
Location: Local Library
Details: MCF is hosting a All About Me Workshop for families returning to school. See more on details below….
Charles County
Tuesday, August 9
6:00 – 7:00
Waldorf West Library
10405 O’Donnell Place
Waldorf, Maryland 20603
Register: https://mdcoalition.force.com/s/detail/7012M000002DPfu
Calvert County
Wednesday, August 10
6:00 – 7:00
Prince Frederick Library
850 Costley Way
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Register: https://mdcoalition.force.com/s/detail/7012M000002GiZ4
St. Mary’s County
Thursday, August 11
6:30 – 7:30
Lexington Park Library
21671 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd.
Lexington Park, MD 20653
Register: https://mdcoalition.force.com/s/detail/7012M000002GiZ5
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!
BACK TO SCHOOL WORKSHOP
Date: August 9-11, 2022
Time: 6PM-7PM
Location: Local Library
Details: MCF is hosting a All About Me Workshop for families returning to school. See more on details below….
Charles County
Tuesday, August 9
6:00 – 7:00
Waldorf West Library
10405 O’Donnell Place
Waldorf, Maryland 20603
Register: https://mdcoalition.force.com/s/detail/7012M000002DPfu
Calvert County
Wednesday, August 10
6:00 – 7:00
Prince Frederick Library
850 Costley Way
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Register: https://mdcoalition.force.com/s/detail/7012M000002GiZ4
St. Mary’s County
Thursday, August 11
6:30 – 7:30
Lexington Park Library
21671 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd.
Lexington Park, MD 20653
Register: https://mdcoalition.force.com/s/detail/7012M000002GiZ5
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
MOPS (MOMS OF PRESCHOOLERS) WALDORF FIRST BAPTIST
Date: 2nd Friday of the month (Except November held November 19, 2021)
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: First Baptist Church – 10045 Bunker Hill Rd. Waldorf, MD 20603
Details: Join other moms for food, fellowship and support.
Event Type: Support
Cost: Small Group Registration Fee for members
Group Page: http://www.mops.org/groups/mopsofwaldorf
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!
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
DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Date: August 13, 2022
Time: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: Solomon’s Island
Details: The Solomons Dragon Boat Festival is a fun filled event of friendly competition and team building while raising funds for much needed programs for SMCR, Inc. Race day will be filled with intense, heart-pounding action and the sounds of Chinese drums will fill the air. A variety of entertainment, food, crafts and kid- friendly activities will round out the event.
Event Type: Fundraiser/Family Fun
Age Group: 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
PURE PLAY EVERYDAY – AT THE MARKET
Date: August 13, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: La Plata Farmers Market
Details: Pure Play Every Day, Inc. will be at La Plata Farmer’s Market on Wednesday, May 25. We will provide a dedicated play space for your children, and we will also be collecting donations if you have items to drop off. To see a list of accepted materials, visit https://bit.ly/3xMAc1Y
Registration: Not REquired- Drop – In Welcome
Cost: FREE
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
KIDMANIA
Date: August 13, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Cedarville Assembly of God
Details: COME SEE “THE EXTREME BALLOON MAN” STEVE GAMBRILL” MAGICIAN & VENTRILOQUIST!!! LOTS OF FUN AND FREE BACKPACKS WILL BE GIVEN OUT ON A FIRST COME BASIS
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!
SENSORY HIKE
Date: August 13, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
For more information and tickets please visit:
tinyurl.com/sensehike
COMMUNITY DAY EVENT
Date: August 13, 2022
Time: 11AM-2PM
Location: 12102 Piscataway Rd Clinton , MD
Details: Come for a time of Fun, Games, Face Painting, Free School Supplies, Free Food, Horses,-Crafts and MORE!!
Cost: FREE
JESSE JAMES DAY – WSR
Date: August 13, 2022
Time: 11:00 Train Departure –
Location: Walkersville Southern Railroad- 34 West Pennsylvania Ave. Walkersville, MD
Details:
KIDS ZONE – JCPENNEY’S FREE CRAFT
Dates: 2nd Saturday of every month
Time: 11:00 AM –12:00 PM
Location: JcPenney at St. Charles Towne Center (Waldorf, MD)
Details: Free Craft- Monthly seasonal theme. This is not a drop-off, kids must be accompanied by an adult. Pick-Up craft to be completed at home.
Event Type: Kids Program
Age Group: Most enjoyable for kids ages 2 and Up
Cost: FREE
Date : August 13, 2022
Time: 12PM-2PM
Location: Smallwood Village Center – 11 King Street Waldorf MD
Details: All are welcome! We will distribute book bags with supplies between the hours of 12pm – 2pm
Cost: FREE
BLOCK PARTY
Date: August 13, 2022
Time: 12-3pm
Details: LPPD’s 9th Annual Kent Avenue Corridor Block Party is Saturday, August 13th from noon-3 p.m. at Caroline Park. Waterslide, Ice Cream Truck, Games, Cornhole, Food, Pet Supplies, School Supplies, Health Screening, COVID Vaccinations, Meet Local Elected Officials, Expungement Information, & More.
Cost: FREE
YOUTH SHARK TANK
Date: August 13, 2022
Time: 12-4PM
Location: 3003 Festival Way Waldorf MD
Details:: Join us for our 2nd annual Youth Shark Tank & Vendor Event! This event is a place for our youth to explore their entrepreneurial interests and promote their goods and services. Let’s join together to support our future leaders! This is a FREE outdoor event for the community to attend.
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Noon-2PM
All Ages
St. Clement’s Island, weather permitting
Explore nature and the outdoors through curiosity and play with St. Clement’s Island Museum. Modeled loosely after “Forest School” learning styles in Denmark and Sweden, our Nature & Forest Play for All Ages Series encourages exploring nature through hands-on, tactile, “no right or wrong way to play” experiences. Age is not a factor; adults need to connect with nature in relaxing, simple ways, just as much as children do. So come; look under a rock, build a fort with us or listen to a story while you craft a stick gnome. Nature is calling you!
Nature and Forest Play for All – The Art of the Forest: Crafting Nature
Option may include – Leaf rubbings, natural paint brushes, found natural pigments, chlorophyll coloring, tree ring prints, pressed post cards (with added museum stamp), mud painting, magnolia leaf and metallic sharpie mandala drawing, and more.
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Noon-3PM
Families and children (babies to pre-teens)
St. Clement’s Island Museum – on St. Clement’s Island, weather permitting
Nature and Forest Play for All – Outdoor Autumn Play Skills and Forest Stories
Options include: shelter building with sticks and rope, conkers (playing with acorns, twigs, sweet gum seed balls, and other sensory natural items), stick gnome whittling and painting, fall item treasure collection in egg cartons, fall leaf collage weaving and leaf threading, twig crowns, oatmeal and apple pie spice sensory bin with wooden measuring tools, and more. Stories: Stickman, Room on the Broom, The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child
More Information:
-Registration is not required but encouraged for material gathering purposes. Please call ahead at 301-769-2222 to the museum and let our staff know which session(s) you would like to attend.
-All Nature and Forest Play for All events are included with museum admission
-Play is rain or shine, as long as there are no safety concerns (heat advisory, heavy winds, lightning, blizzard conditions, etc.) -Call museum for more information on weathering-out policy
AUGUST WALK CHARLES COUNTY
Date: August 13, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM- 5:00PM
Location: Laurel Springs
Details: Walk at your own pace; rain or shine with a group of friends.
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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