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The Playful Parent

The Playful Parent was created in 2016 as a blog to share the joys and craziness of parenting. The founder of The Playful Parent is a full time domestic energizer and has a Bachelors from Marymount University and a Masters in Clinical Counseling from Johns Hopkins University.

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    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    9:00 AM-7:00 PM
    11/29/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/

    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: Charles County Public Library

    Details: Visit the library from the comfort of your couch. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your  local library while at home or on the go. ​Check out the children’s section for recommended books, educational resources, activity ideas and virtual events.

    Cost: FREE

    Link

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    10:00 AM-6:00 PM
    11/29/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    Date: Daily

    Host: Southern Maryland Regional Library

    Details: FREE tutoring and educational resources! All you need is a library card.

    LINK

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    11/29/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: James E Richmond Science Center

    Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!

    Cost: FREE

    Link

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    11/29/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    Date: Daily

    Time: All Day

    Host: Calvert Marine Museum

    Details: See the otters live at Calvert Marine Museum on the camera.

    Event Type: Educational

    Age Group: All Ages

    Cost: Free

    Link- In Door Cam

    Link – Out Door Cam

    CROODS: NEW AGE IN THEATERS

    12:00 PM-8:00 PM
    11/29/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/croods-new-age-in-theaters/

    CROODS NEW AGE

    Date: Coming to theaters November 26, 2020

    The Croods sequel is full of laughter, fun and family. We were able to attend the virtual premier and it was exactly what we needed. This hilarious must see movie is released just in time for some family fun this Thanksgiving holiday. Croods 2 hits the theaters November 26.

    Check your local theaters schedule for showing.

    AMC- Waldorf

    Xscape- Brandywine

    Flagship- Prince Frederick 

    RC Lexington Exchange- California, MD

    WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE

    1:00 PM-4:00 PM
    11/29/2020
    WALDORF SKATE CENTER
    3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2/

    WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE

    Dates/Times:

    Friday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    Saturday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Saturday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    Sunday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Roller-skating is one way for kids to get some exercise and it’s something the whole family can do. Waldorf Roller Skating Center Roller and Inline Skating Rink offers open skating, where the rink is open to the public, as well as private access to the skating rink for events such as a birthday party. The rink offers rentals for regular roller skates and you are free to bring your own regular or inline skates. For beginners, skating classes are available for kids and adults of all ages. ***Always call first or check site before attending event***

    Cost:

    Family Night (Tuesday Night)

    $4.00 for Admission + $1.00 Skate Rental

    Afternoon Skate Sessions
    $7.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental

    Evening Skate Session
    $8.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental

    Contact us at:
    http://www.waldorfskatingcenter.com

    WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - WATKINS

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    11/29/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/

    WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK
    Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021
    Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
    Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online.
    Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree!

    CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARM

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    11/29/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-at-montpelier-farm/

    CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARMS
    Date: November 27, 2020 – December 20, 2020 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
    Place: Montpelier Farms- MD
    Price: $7 Per Person
    Information: Glide through the woods and cornfields on a peaceful Wagon Ride while enjoying our delightful trimmings, lights and holiday decorations (unlimited rides)! A blazing bonfire is available all evening to roast s’mores and to warm your tootsies & footsies! Receive one FREE steaming cup of hot chocolate, coffee or hot apple cider, as well as a complimentary candy cane for everyone! Enjoy a different Holiday Movie Screening each night. Ho, Ho, Ho!  Bring your cameras for FREE (Social Distanced) pictures with “Santa”!

    GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    11/29/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/

    ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS
    Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25)

    Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM  Nightly

    Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD
    Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person
    Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette.

    SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS

    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
    11/29/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/

    SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS
    Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM)
    Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland
    Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online)
    Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.

  • 30

    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    9:00 AM-7:00 PM
    11/30/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/

    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: Charles County Public Library

    Details: Visit the library from the comfort of your couch. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your  local library while at home or on the go. ​Check out the children’s section for recommended books, educational resources, activity ideas and virtual events.

    Cost: FREE

    Link

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    10:00 AM-6:00 PM
    11/30/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    Date: Daily

    Host: Southern Maryland Regional Library

    Details: FREE tutoring and educational resources! All you need is a library card.

    LINK

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    11/30/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: James E Richmond Science Center

    Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!

    Cost: FREE

    Link

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    11/30/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    Date: Daily

    Time: All Day

    Host: Calvert Marine Museum

    Details: See the otters live at Calvert Marine Museum on the camera.

    Event Type: Educational

    Age Group: All Ages

    Cost: Free

    Link- In Door Cam

    Link – Out Door Cam

    FREE LUNCH - CCPS MOBILE MEALS

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM
    11/30/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/

    FREE MEALS FOR KIDS

    Date: Monday-Friday

    Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Most days

    Location: Public Schools Through Out Charles County

    Details: Bring child, ID or report card to receive bagged. Available at school or mobile pick up in communities. See flier or  View the full months menu here

    Link

    WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - WATKINS

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    11/30/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/

    WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK
    Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021
    Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
    Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online.
    Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree!

    GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    11/30/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/

    ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS
    Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25)

    Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM  Nightly

    Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD
    Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person
    Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette.

    SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS

    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
    11/30/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/

    SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS
    Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM)
    Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland
    Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online)
    Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.

  • 01

    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    9:00 AM-7:00 PM
    12/01/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/

    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: Charles County Public Library

    Details: Visit the library from the comfort of your couch. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your  local library while at home or on the go. ​Check out the children’s section for recommended books, educational resources, activity ideas and virtual events.

    Cost: FREE

    Link

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    10:00 AM-6:00 PM
    12/01/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    Date: Daily

    Host: Southern Maryland Regional Library

    Details: FREE tutoring and educational resources! All you need is a library card.

    LINK

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    12/01/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: James E Richmond Science Center

    Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!

    Cost: FREE

    Link

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    12/01/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    Date: Daily

    Time: All Day

    Host: Calvert Marine Museum

    Details: See the otters live at Calvert Marine Museum on the camera.

    Event Type: Educational

    Age Group: All Ages

    Cost: Free

    Link- In Door Cam

    Link – Out Door Cam

    FREE LUNCH - CCPS MOBILE MEALS

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM
    12/01/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/

    FREE MEALS FOR KIDS

    Date: Monday-Friday

    Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Most days

    Location: Public Schools Through Out Charles County

    Details: Bring child, ID or report card to receive bagged. Available at school or mobile pick up in communities. See flier or  View the full months menu here

    Link

    CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT

    12:00 PM-4:00 PM
    12/01/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/

    CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS
    Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas)

    Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD
    Price:  $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under.
    Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more.

    WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON

    4:00 PM-8:00 PM
    12/01/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/

    WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON
    Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends)
    Place: Mount Vernon, VA
    Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment.

    WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - WATKINS

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    12/01/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/

    WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK
    Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021
    Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
    Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online.
    Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree!

    GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    12/01/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/

    ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS
    Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25)

    Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM  Nightly

    Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD
    Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person
    Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette.

    SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS

    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
    12/01/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/

    SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS
    Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM)
    Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland
    Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online)
    Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.

  • 02

    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    9:00 AM-7:00 PM
    12/02/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/

    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: Charles County Public Library

    Details: Visit the library from the comfort of your couch. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your  local library while at home or on the go. ​Check out the children’s section for recommended books, educational resources, activity ideas and virtual events.

    Cost: FREE

    Link

    YOUTH DROP OFF- AR WORKSHOP

    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    12/02/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/morning-out-kids-project-ar-workshop-3/

    YOUTH DROP OFF- AR WORKSHOP

    Date: Wednesday’s 

    Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM

    Location: AR Workshop in La Plata, MD

    Details: Join AR for a kid-friendly or family-friendly DIY Craft at AR Workshop!

    • November 4, 2020- Canvas Workshop
    • November 11, 2020- Wood Board Game or Plank Workshop
    • November 18, 2020- String Art Sign
    • November 25, 2020- Canvas Pillow
    • December 2, 2020- Holiday Ornament
    • December 9, 2020- Holiday Sign

    REGISTRATION REQUIRED to guarantee your spot and allow us time to prepare your design!

    Website Link

    ANIMALS IN THE WATER

    10:00 AM-11:00 AM
    12/02/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/help-take-care-of-the-animals-2-2-3-2/

    ANIMALS IN THE WATER

    Date: December 2, 2020

    Time: 10:00 AM

    Location: Calvert Nature Society – Flags Pond

    Details: Explore the park looking for evidence of winter animal life. Dress for a seasonal walk outdoors, and be prepared to use your senses as we explore!

    Registration: Required (Limited Spots)

    Cost: $8

    Link

    PLAYHOUSE PLAY GROUP

    10:00 AM-11:00 AM
    12/02/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/artclub-tweens/

    PLAY HOUSE PLAY GROUP

    Date: WEDNESDAYS

    Time: 10AM-11AM

    Location: ARTful PLAYhouse

    Details: Playhouse Playgroup is for children walking to five years old. Perfect for families with children of multiple ages to attend class together! Parents/Caregivers are responsible for their child at all times. Play group is not an instructed class. Invitations to create and play are set up for you and your child to explore at their own pace.
    This is a caregiver participation class.COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety:
    -Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up
    -Sanitize upon arrival
    -Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure
    -Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class

    Cost: $

    Registration: Required

    Link

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    10:00 AM-6:00 PM
    12/02/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    Date: Daily

    Host: Southern Maryland Regional Library

    Details: FREE tutoring and educational resources! All you need is a library card.

    LINK

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    12/02/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: James E Richmond Science Center

    Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!

    Cost: FREE

    Link

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    12/02/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    Date: Daily

    Time: All Day

    Host: Calvert Marine Museum

    Details: See the otters live at Calvert Marine Museum on the camera.

    Event Type: Educational

    Age Group: All Ages

    Cost: Free

    Link- In Door Cam

    Link – Out Door Cam

    FREE LUNCH - CCPS MOBILE MEALS

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM
    12/02/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/

    FREE MEALS FOR KIDS

    Date: Monday-Friday

    Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Most days

    Location: Public Schools Through Out Charles County

    Details: Bring child, ID or report card to receive bagged. Available at school or mobile pick up in communities. See flier or  View the full months menu here

    Link

    CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT

    12:00 PM-4:00 PM
    12/02/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/

    CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS
    Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas)

    Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD
    Price:  $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under.
    Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more.

    MINI MAKER

    2:00 PM-3:00 PM
    12/02/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/artclub-tweens-2/

    PLAY HOUSE PLAY GROUP

    Date: WEDNESDAYS

    Time: 2PM

    Location: ARTful PLAYhouse

    Details:  Mini Makers meets an hour each week for child-led, hands on explorations of process art, tinkering and sensory play. Preschoolers will work with a variety of materials including but not limited to various paints, chalks, doughs, clays, sculpture, and mixed media.
    COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety:
    -Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up
    -Sanitize upon arrival
    -Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure
    -Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class

    Cost: $

    Registration: Required

    Link

    WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON

    4:00 PM-8:00 PM
    12/02/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/

    WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON
    Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends)
    Place: Mount Vernon, VA
    Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment.

    WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - WATKINS

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    12/02/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/

    WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK
    Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021
    Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
    Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online.
    Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree!

    GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    12/02/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/

    ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS
    Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25)

    Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM  Nightly

    Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD
    Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person
    Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette.

    LIGHTS ON THE BAY

    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
    12/02/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/

    LIGHTS ON THE BAY
    Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2,  2021 (5pm – 10pm) *Including holidays*
    Place: Sandy Point State Park
    Price: $20 Per Car
    Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing.

    SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS

    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
    12/02/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/

    SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS
    Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM)
    Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland
    Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online)
    Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.

  • 03

    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    9:00 AM-7:00 PM
    12/03/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/

    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: Charles County Public Library

    Details: Visit the library from the comfort of your couch. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your  local library while at home or on the go. ​Check out the children’s section for recommended books, educational resources, activity ideas and virtual events.

    Cost: FREE

    Link

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    10:00 AM-6:00 PM
    12/03/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    Date: Daily

    Host: Southern Maryland Regional Library

    Details: FREE tutoring and educational resources! All you need is a library card.

    LINK

    MINI MAKER

    10:00 AM-11:00 AM
    12/03/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/artclub-tweens-2-2/

    PLAY HOUSE PLAY GROUP

    Date: THURSDAY

    Time: 10:00 AM

    Location: ARTful PLAYhouse

    Details:  Mini Makers meets an hour each week for child-led, hands on explorations of process art, tinkering and sensory play. Preschoolers will work with a variety of materials including but not limited to various paints, chalks, doughs, clays, sculpture, and mixed media.
    COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety:
    -Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up
    -Sanitize upon arrival
    -Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure
    -Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class

    Cost: $

    Registration: Required

    Link

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    12/03/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: James E Richmond Science Center

    Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!

    Cost: FREE

    Link

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    12/03/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    Date: Daily

    Time: All Day

    Host: Calvert Marine Museum

    Details: See the otters live at Calvert Marine Museum on the camera.

    Event Type: Educational

    Age Group: All Ages

    Cost: Free

    Link- In Door Cam

    Link – Out Door Cam

    FREE LUNCH - CCPS MOBILE MEALS

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM
    12/03/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/

    FREE MEALS FOR KIDS

    Date: Monday-Friday

    Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Most days

    Location: Public Schools Through Out Charles County

    Details: Bring child, ID or report card to receive bagged. Available at school or mobile pick up in communities. See flier or  View the full months menu here

    Link

    CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT

    12:00 PM-4:00 PM
    12/03/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/

    CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS
    Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas)

    Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD
    Price:  $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under.
    Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more.

    WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON

    4:00 PM-8:00 PM
    12/03/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/

    WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON
    Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends)
    Place: Mount Vernon, VA
    Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment.

    WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - WATKINS

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    12/03/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/

    WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK
    Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021
    Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
    Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online.
    Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree!

    GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    12/03/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/

    ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS
    Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25)

    Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM  Nightly

    Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD
    Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person
    Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette.

    LIGHTS ON THE BAY

    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
    12/03/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/

    LIGHTS ON THE BAY
    Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2,  2021 (5pm – 10pm) *Including holidays*
    Place: Sandy Point State Park
    Price: $20 Per Car
    Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing.

    SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS

    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
    12/03/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/

    SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS
    Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM)
    Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland
    Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online)
    Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.

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    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    9:00 AM-7:00 PM
    12/04/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/

    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: Charles County Public Library

    Details: Visit the library from the comfort of your couch. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your  local library while at home or on the go. ​Check out the children’s section for recommended books, educational resources, activity ideas and virtual events.

    Cost: FREE

    Link

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    12/04/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    Date: Daily

    Time: All Day

    Host: Calvert Marine Museum

    Details: See the otters live at Calvert Marine Museum on the camera.

    Event Type: Educational

    Age Group: All Ages

    Cost: Free

    Link- In Door Cam

    Link – Out Door Cam

    AVIATION HISTORY

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    12/04/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/aviation-history/

    AVIATION HISTORY

    Dates/Times:

    • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays
    • 12 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays

    Location: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park.

    Details: Come out and explore a flight Line with more than 22 one-of-a-kind aircraft and Test and Evaluation Hall open.

    Cost: $ Admission

    paxmuseum.org

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    12/04/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: James E Richmond Science Center

    Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!

    Cost: FREE

    Link

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    10:00 AM-6:00 PM
    12/04/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    Date: Daily

    Host: Southern Maryland Regional Library

    Details: FREE tutoring and educational resources! All you need is a library card.

    LINK

    ART CLUB

    10:00 AM-11:00 AM
    12/04/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/artclub-tweens-3/

    ART CLUB

    Date: FRIDAYS

    Time: 10AM-11AM

    Location: ARTful PLAYhouse

    Details: Art Club Kids meets an hour each week for child-led, hands on explorations of process art, tinkering and technique. Elementary kids will have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials including but not limited to various paints, chalks, doughs, clays, sculpture, and mixed media.
    COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety:
    -Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up
    -Sanitize upon arrival
    -Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure
    -Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class

    Cost: $

    Registration: Required

    Link

    FREE LUNCH - CCPS MOBILE MEALS

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM
    12/04/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/

    FREE MEALS FOR KIDS

    Date: Monday-Friday

    Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Most days

    Location: Public Schools Through Out Charles County

    Details: Bring child, ID or report card to receive bagged. Available at school or mobile pick up in communities. See flier or  View the full months menu here

    Link

    CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT

    12:00 PM-4:00 PM
    12/04/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/

    CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS
    Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas)

    Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD
    Price:  $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under.
    Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more.

    WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON

    4:00 PM-8:00 PM
    12/04/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/

    WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON
    Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends)
    Place: Mount Vernon, VA
    Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment.

    GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    12/04/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/

    ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS
    Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25)

    Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM  Nightly

    Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD
    Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person
    Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette.

    HOLIDAY LIGHT TRAIN RIDE

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    12/04/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/holiday-light-train-ride/

    B&O RAILROAD – HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF TRAINS
    Date: November 27 – December 19, 2020

    Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday’s & Saturday’s Only

    Place: B&O Railroad – Baltimore, MD
    Price: $30 Adults, Senior $25, Kid $20 and Members $10
    Information: Each evening, tour through Santa’s Winter Village shops, model train layouts, enjoy a visit from Santa and share cookies with spiced cider or spiked cider for the grown-ups. The train ride includes child-size light-up reindeer antlers to wear on the Reindeer Railway to help light the way for Santa!

    CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARM

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    12/04/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-at-montpelier-farm/

    CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARMS
    Date: November 27, 2020 – December 20, 2020 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
    Place: Montpelier Farms- MD
    Price: $7 Per Person
    Information: Glide through the woods and cornfields on a peaceful Wagon Ride while enjoying our delightful trimmings, lights and holiday decorations (unlimited rides)! A blazing bonfire is available all evening to roast s’mores and to warm your tootsies & footsies! Receive one FREE steaming cup of hot chocolate, coffee or hot apple cider, as well as a complimentary candy cane for everyone! Enjoy a different Holiday Movie Screening each night. Ho, Ho, Ho!  Bring your cameras for FREE (Social Distanced) pictures with “Santa”!

    WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - WATKINS

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    12/04/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/

    WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK
    Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021
    Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
    Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online.
    Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree!

    LIGHTS ON THE BAY

    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
    12/04/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/

    LIGHTS ON THE BAY
    Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2,  2021 (5pm – 10pm) *Including holidays*
    Place: Sandy Point State Park
    Price: $20 Per Car
    Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing.

    SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS

    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
    12/04/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/

    SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS
    Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM)
    Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland
    Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online)
    Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.

    DRIVE IN MOVIES

    5:30 PM-8:00 PM
    12/04/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/drive-in-movies/

    DRIVE IN MOVIES

    Dates:

    • December 4, 2020- Polar Express 5:30
    • December 4, 2020- Noelle 8:00
    • December 5, 2020- Save Santa 5:30
    • December 5, 2020- National Lampoon Christmas Vacation

    Time: 5:30 PM & 8:00 PM

    Location: Charles County Fair Grounds

    Details: SOMD Drive-up movie at Charles County Fairgrounds will be presenting a different movie each week 5:30pm. Tickets will be sold for $25 per vehicle. Concessions will be available for purchase. Come to the Charles county fair ground for old fashion fun!

    Cost: $25

    Registration/Ticket Link

    LINK

     

    WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE

    7:00 PM-10:00 PM
    12/04/2020
    WALDORF SKATE CENTER
    3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2-2/

    WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE

    Dates/Times:

    Friday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    Saturday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Saturday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    Sunday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Roller-skating is one way for kids to get some exercise and it’s something the whole family can do. Waldorf Roller Skating Center Roller and Inline Skating Rink offers open skating, where the rink is open to the public, as well as private access to the skating rink for events such as a birthday party. The rink offers rentals for regular roller skates and you are free to bring your own regular or inline skates. For beginners, skating classes are available for kids and adults of all ages. ***Always call first or check site before attending event***

    Cost:

    Family Night (Tuesday Night)

    $4.00 for Admission + $1.00 Skate Rental

    Afternoon Skate Sessions
    $7.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental

    Evening Skate Session
    $8.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental

    Contact us at:
    http://www.waldorfskatingcenter.com

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    FREE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

    9:00 AM-11:00 AM
    12/05/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-breakfast-with-santa/

    BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

    Date: December 5, 2020

    Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Location: Accokeek VFD

    Details: See flier

    Cost: FREE

    Link

    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    9:00 AM-7:00 PM
    12/05/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-public-library-at-home/

    CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: Charles County Public Library

    Details: Visit the library from the comfort of your couch. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your  local library while at home or on the go. ​Check out the children’s section for recommended books, educational resources, activity ideas and virtual events.

    Cost: FREE

    Link

    READ & MAKE

    9:45 AM-11:00 AM
    12/05/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/artclub-tweens-3-2/

    READ & MAKE

    Date: SATURDAY

    Time: 9:45 AM

    Location: ARTful PLAYhouse

    Details: Art Club Kids meets an hour each week for child-led, hands on explorations of process art, tinkering and technique. Elementary kids will have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials including but not limited to various paints, chalks, doughs, clays, sculpture, and mixed media.
    COVID-19 Protocols are in place for safety:
    -Masks are required for anyone ages 2 & up
    -Sanitize upon arrival
    -Handwashing in between activities and prior to departure
    -Surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized throughout class

    Cost: $

    Registration: Required

    Link

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    12/05/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: James E Richmond Science Center

    Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!

    Cost: FREE

    Link

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    10:00 AM-6:00 PM
    12/05/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-tutoring-and-homework-help/

    FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

    Date: Daily

    Host: Southern Maryland Regional Library

    Details: FREE tutoring and educational resources! All you need is a library card.

    LINK

    AVIATION HISTORY

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    12/05/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/aviation-history/

    AVIATION HISTORY

    Dates/Times:

    • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays
    • 12 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays

    Location: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park.

    Details: Come out and explore a flight Line with more than 22 one-of-a-kind aircraft and Test and Evaluation Hall open.

    Cost: $ Admission

    paxmuseum.org

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    12/05/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/live-otter-cam/

    LIVE OTTER CAM

    Date: Daily

    Time: All Day

    Host: Calvert Marine Museum

    Details: See the otters live at Calvert Marine Museum on the camera.

    Event Type: Educational

    Age Group: All Ages

    Cost: Free

    Link- In Door Cam

    Link – Out Door Cam

    CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT

    12:00 PM-4:00 PM
    12/05/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/

    CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT AT ST CLEMENTS
    Date: December 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 (Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas)

    Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD
    Price:  $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under.
    Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Learn more.

    WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE

    1:00 PM-4:00 PM
    12/05/2020
    WALDORF SKATE CENTER
    3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2/

    WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE

    Dates/Times:

    Friday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    Saturday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Saturday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    Sunday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Roller-skating is one way for kids to get some exercise and it’s something the whole family can do. Waldorf Roller Skating Center Roller and Inline Skating Rink offers open skating, where the rink is open to the public, as well as private access to the skating rink for events such as a birthday party. The rink offers rentals for regular roller skates and you are free to bring your own regular or inline skates. For beginners, skating classes are available for kids and adults of all ages. ***Always call first or check site before attending event***

    Cost:

    Family Night (Tuesday Night)

    $4.00 for Admission + $1.00 Skate Rental

    Afternoon Skate Sessions
    $7.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental

    Evening Skate Session
    $8.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental

    Contact us at:
    http://www.waldorfskatingcenter.com

    WINTER GLOW- MT VERNON

    4:00 PM-8:00 PM
    12/05/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-glow-mt-vernon/

    WINTER GLOW AT MT VERNON
    Date: November 27, 2020 – December 28, 2020 (Select Weekends)
    Place: Mount Vernon, VA
    Price: Experience an enchanting evening of winter lights at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. See the estate illuminated with soft lights and holiday patterns as you listen to Christmas carolers and visit an 18th-century winter encampment.

    CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARM

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    12/05/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-at-montpelier-farm/

    CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER FARMS
    Date: November 27, 2020 – December 20, 2020 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
    Place: Montpelier Farms- MD
    Price: $7 Per Person
    Information: Glide through the woods and cornfields on a peaceful Wagon Ride while enjoying our delightful trimmings, lights and holiday decorations (unlimited rides)! A blazing bonfire is available all evening to roast s’mores and to warm your tootsies & footsies! Receive one FREE steaming cup of hot chocolate, coffee or hot apple cider, as well as a complimentary candy cane for everyone! Enjoy a different Holiday Movie Screening each night. Ho, Ho, Ho!  Bring your cameras for FREE (Social Distanced) pictures with “Santa”!

    HOLIDAY LIGHT TRAIN RIDE

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    12/05/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/holiday-light-train-ride/

    B&O RAILROAD – HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF TRAINS
    Date: November 27 – December 19, 2020

    Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday’s & Saturday’s Only

    Place: B&O Railroad – Baltimore, MD
    Price: $30 Adults, Senior $25, Kid $20 and Members $10
    Information: Each evening, tour through Santa’s Winter Village shops, model train layouts, enjoy a visit from Santa and share cookies with spiced cider or spiked cider for the grown-ups. The train ride includes child-size light-up reindeer antlers to wear on the Reindeer Railway to help light the way for Santa!

    WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - WATKINS

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    12/05/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/

    WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK
    Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021
    Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
    Price: Tickets range from $8 per car or van to $30 per bus, see website for details. (Free November 30 & December 25.) Pre-Purchase Tickets online.
    Information: Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree!

    GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE

    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    12/05/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/

    ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS
    Date: November 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021 (Closed November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 24, 25)

    Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM  Nightly

    Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center- Solomons, MD
    Price: Advance tickets required – Members free; Non-members $10-12/person (depending on night), kids 2 & under free; Museums for All $3/person
    Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette.

    DRIVE IN MOVIES

    5:30 PM-8:00 PM
    12/05/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/drive-in-movies/

    DRIVE IN MOVIES

    Dates:

    • December 4, 2020- Polar Express 5:30
    • December 4, 2020- Noelle 8:00
    • December 5, 2020- Save Santa 5:30
    • December 5, 2020- National Lampoon Christmas Vacation

    Time: 5:30 PM & 8:00 PM

    Location: Charles County Fair Grounds

    Details: SOMD Drive-up movie at Charles County Fairgrounds will be presenting a different movie each week 5:30pm. Tickets will be sold for $25 per vehicle. Concessions will be available for purchase. Come to the Charles county fair ground for old fashion fun!

    Cost: $25

    Registration/Ticket Link

    LINK

     

    SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS

    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
    12/05/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/

    SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS
    Date: November 25, 2020 -January 2, 2021 (5:30 PM-10PM)
    Place: Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia, Maryland
    Price: Wed.-Fri. and Sun. $20, Sat. $25 (Purchase Tickets Online)
    Information: The Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. This family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more than 100 larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations, made up of more than 250,000 bulbs. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County General Hospital. Lots of new elements this year to include: new course design, new displays, 100% LED lighting, laser show.

    LIGHTS ON THE BAY

    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
    12/05/2020
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/

    LIGHTS ON THE BAY
    Date: November 2, 2020 – January 2,  2021 (5pm – 10pm) *Including holidays*
    Place: Sandy Point State Park
    Price: $20 Per Car
    Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 19th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available to make your experience even more amazing.

    WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE

    7:00 PM-10:00 PM
    12/05/2020
    WALDORF SKATE CENTER
    3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601
    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2-2/

    WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE

    Dates/Times:

    Friday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    Saturday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Saturday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    Sunday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Roller-skating is one way for kids to get some exercise and it’s something the whole family can do. Waldorf Roller Skating Center Roller and Inline Skating Rink offers open skating, where the rink is open to the public, as well as private access to the skating rink for events such as a birthday party. The rink offers rentals for regular roller skates and you are free to bring your own regular or inline skates. For beginners, skating classes are available for kids and adults of all ages. ***Always call first or check site before attending event***

    Cost:

    Family Night (Tuesday Night)

    $4.00 for Admission + $1.00 Skate Rental

    Afternoon Skate Sessions
    $7.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental

    Evening Skate Session
    $8.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental

    Contact us at:
    http://www.waldorfskatingcenter.com

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The Playful Parent was created by Kristy a mother of three energetic boys. She has a Bachelors degree with a interest in Education and Masters in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. “I believe that children learn through play! I love to do fun things with my children and hope that sharing our adventures provides other families with inspiration and resources that lead to quality time together and a love for learning!” This non profit 501c3 organization was started so parents would have a family friendly place to come to, feel supported and leave with information that is useful. This site is kept advertisement and influence free in order to keep the page from clutter and bias opinion. Your support, feedback, likes and comments are essential; this site was designed to connect the community. The Playful Parent offers resources such as guides, calendars and ideas for making learning fun. In addition, TPP is present in the community and hosts a handful of events to support SOMD in raising healthy families.

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