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WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE
Dates/Times:
Tuesday & Thursday Evening 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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 & Thursday 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
MAJESTIC LAND SCHEDULE
Date/Time:
Location: St. Charles Towne Center- Waldorf, MD (Lower Level)
Details: Visit the kingdom of family fun. Majesticland is a safe, fun, and a uniquely different one-stop-shop of family entertainment that offers a world of new excitement and creates memories to last a lifetime. Geared towards children 12-years-old and under, our family entertainment center offers a variety of entertainment activities that will have your little ones never wanting to leave! Featuring indoor play area for young kids and arcade type games for older kids.
INDOOR MINIATURE GOLF SCHEDULE
Hours:
Location: Scary Strokes- Technology Dr. Waldorf, MD
Details: Our center provides entertainment at affordable prices for the entire family. Play a round of indoor miniature golf under our blacklights and immerse yourself in an experience unlike you’ve never played before. Lots of fun arcade games available as well.
OPEN JUMP & GLOW JUMP AT SKY ZONE WALDORF
Date: Most Friday’s
Time:
Location: Sky Zone Waldorf – 4390 Crain Hwy. White Plains MD 20695
LEGACY FARM LAWNSCAPES
Date: Friday, Saturday & Sunday (September 18- October 31, 2021)
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 5190 Leonardtown Rd. Waldorf MD 20601
Phone: (301) 861-8414
Details: Middleton’s Legacy Farm Lawnscapes welcomes you to their fall festival. This years grand opening is Friday September 18, 2021. The farm will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 10AM-6PM. The entrance fee is $10/per person. Children ages 2 and under are free. The entrance fee includes access to; farm animals, 3+ acre corn maze, three bounce houses, hay ride, pumpkin patch (pumpkins are available for an additional price) and games. Games include corn hole, pumpkin tic tac toe, pumpkin bowling, bean bag toss and soccer. New this 2020 season- Pumpkin Slingshot, kiddie sorghum maze, sound garden and climbing tire pile.
BELVEDERE PLANTATION SCHEDULE
Date: Open Tuesday-Sunday (September 18, 2021 – October 31, 2021)
Time: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location: 1410 Belvedere Dr. Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Phone: 540-373-4478
Website: www.belvedereplantation.com
Information: Belvedere Plantation is a 645 acre heritage farm, built in the 1760s on the historic Rappahannock River near Fredericksburg, Virginia. You are sure to have hours of fun with attractions like a zipline, straw jump, trike track, pumpkin mountain slide, pedal carts, barrel train and jumping pillow. Check out their website for information on events like the Final Flashlight Maze and Pumpkin Pounding Event. Their 2021 season starts September 18th. Open every days except Monday. The only Monday the farm is open is on Columbus Day.
HORSMON FARM SCHEDULE
Location: 1865 Horsmon Farm Lane, St. Leonard, MD
Phone: 443-532-5761
Website: www.horsmonfarm.com
Information: Horsmon Farm will open September 24, 2021-October 31, 2021 this year. Fall festivities include hay rides, petting zoo, corn box and straw maze. Don’t forget to check out their website for special events each weekend including; scarecrow making, tractor weekend and more. If you are looking for a place to pick up beautiful flowers this is the place, their mums are gorgeous and home grown. Purchase your tickets in advanced online. Hours are Fridays 11AM-5PM, Saturdays & Sundays 10AM-5PM. Admission is $9 (Ages two and under are free.)
BOWLES FARM
Location: 22880 Budd’s Creek Rd. Clements, MD
Phone: 301-475-2139
Website: www.bowlesfarms.com
Information: Bowles Farm is set to open September 25, 2021 and will run their annual fall festivities through October 31st. Hours of operation are Friday’s 9:30AM-1:30AM, Saturdays 10AM-6PM and Sundays 10AM-5PM. Admission is $10 per person, free for children ages 3 and younger. Kids of all age will enjoy the amazing corn maze, pumpkin patch, straw jumping pit, children’s play area, wagon rides and more. The farm is open Tuesday-Friday for scheduled school, daycare and play groups.See the flier below for special event days.
COX FARM SCHEDULE
Location: 15621 Braddock Rd Centreville, VA
Phone: 703-830-4121
Website: www.coxfarms.com
Information: Cox Farm Fall Festival was closed last year, so I’m happy to announce they are back in business! Cox Farm is celebrating its 45th annual Fall Festival which runs the weekend of September 18-19 than daily from Sept. 25– Nov. 7 from 10 AM -6 PM. With a map full of outdoor activities, goat village, and Cornundrum Cornfield Adventure you will need more than one visit to see and do everything. This farm features the awesome six lane wide, 150 foot long dinosaur of a slide. Be sure to check out their website for events and live entertainment schedule.
CALVERT COUNTY FAIR
Date: September 30-October 3, 2021
Location: 140 Calvert Fair Drive, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Information: Cost- $5
MONTPELIER FARMS
Location: 1720 North Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, MD
Phone: 410-320-0464
Website: www.montpelierfarms.com
Information: Montpelier Farms is open September 18, 2021 – November 7, 2021. September hours- Saturdays 9AM-11PM, Sundays 9AM-7PM. October Fridays 9AM-5PM, Saturday 9AM-11PM and Sundays 9AM-7PM. November Saturday 10AM-9PM and Sunday 11AM-6PM. It’s recommended to purchase tickets online in advanced. Admissions prices are $12 per person, Kids 2 and under are Free! Fall Festival activities include: 7 acre corn maze, “Jack and the Beanstalk” corn maze, hay rides, petting zoo, pedal karts, cow belly bounce house, pumpkin bounce house, hay & play, kiddie corral, corn tepee, roping range, farm football lounge, “Spookley the square pumpkin” movie screening and bonfires.
WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE
Dates/Times:
Tuesday & Thursday Evening 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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 & Thursday 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
MAJESTIC LAND SCHEDULE
Date/Time:
Location: St. Charles Towne Center- Waldorf, MD (Lower Level)
Details: Visit the kingdom of family fun. Majesticland is a safe, fun, and a uniquely different one-stop-shop of family entertainment that offers a world of new excitement and creates memories to last a lifetime. Geared towards children 12-years-old and under, our family entertainment center offers a variety of entertainment activities that will have your little ones never wanting to leave! Featuring indoor play area for young kids and arcade type games for older kids.
CHARLES COUNTY INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE
Dates/Time: Open Swim Hours:
Details: Both the Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center, North Point and Lackey Indoor Pool are currently open to the public with open swim hours. Visit http://bit.ly/3ptgLVa for more information and to plan your visit today!
The Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center and Lackey Indoor Pool are currently open with the following policies in place:
INDOOR MINIATURE GOLF SCHEDULE
Hours:
Location: Scary Strokes- Technology Dr. Waldorf, MD
Details: Our center provides entertainment at affordable prices for the entire family. Play a round of indoor miniature golf under our blacklights and immerse yourself in an experience unlike you’ve never played before. Lots of fun arcade games available as well.
LAPLATA FARMERS MARKET- SCHEDULE
DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE OPEN HOUSE DATES
Dates: April 10, May 1, June 5, June 19, June 20, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2
Time: 11AM – 2PM
Location: Drayden African American Schoolhouse – 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, MD 20630
Details: Learn more about one of the nation’s best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses, located right here in St. Mary’s County. Check out the restored schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary’s County. Hear the real stories about how African American students learned up until the mid-20th century. Staff and volunteers will be available for tours and to answer any questions and provide information.
LITTLE LEAPERS
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays and now (Saturday’s 9:00 AM -11:00 AM)
Time: 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
GLOW JUMP AT SKY ZONE WALDORF
Date: Most Saturdays
Time: Glow Jump 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Sky Zone Waldorf – 4390 Crain Hwy. White Plains MD 20695
MARYLAND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Date: Saturday’s & Sunday’s August 28- October 24, 2021
Time: 10AM-7PM
Location: Maryland Renaissance Festival – 1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Details: Every one of the nine weekends of the Maryland Renaissance Festival is filled with more than 200 performers entertaining on ten stages, joust tournament field and streets of the 16th century English village. Seven weekends include additional performers or special guests to create additional themed Special Event Weekends.
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