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CCPR EVENT CALENDAR
Date: Daily
Location: Charles County Maryland Parks & Rec Facilities
Details: From open gym to dance classes and family friendly events to kids courses; Charles County Parks and Recreation has many options.
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Most Activities have a fee
LA PLATA SPRAY PAD OPEN
Date: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Time: 10AM-9PM
Location: Town Hall – La Plata, MD 20646
Details: This free resource is available to the community every day of the week June through September 10 AM to 9 PM. If you live near by you can walk or if you need to drive, you can use the side street parking or park in the back parking lot of the Town Hall – 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, MD 20646.
Age Group: All Ages (best for ages 2-8)
Cost: FREE
ACTION JAXX- SCHEDULE
Dates/Time:
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
Playful Parent Guide
INDOOR MINI GOLF: SCARY STROKES
Dates/Times:
Location: Scary Strokes – Waldorf , MD
Details: Enjoy indoor mini golf and arcade.
Event Type: Family Fun
Age: All
Cost: Vary Depending on age/Price range $5-10 per person/ Military Discounts!
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
SOMD BLUECRABS GAMES JUNE SCHEDULE
Dates/Time:
Details: Take your kids out to a ballgame. The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs is a family friendly and fun environment where you can watch baseball, eat delicious stadium food and entertain the kids. Onsite there is a kids zone with play ground, rock wall and bounce house (additional fee may apply.) Friday is Backfin Buddies nights, purchase a pack where kids get into games and kids zone for free. Kids day is Sunday free entry into the play zone. Most Saturday Nights feature fireworks after the game.
Age Group: All Ages
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
MORNING STORY TIME
Date: Monday’s
Time: 9:30 AM & 10:00 AM
Location: Waldorf West CCPL
Details: Morning story times are back to in-person weekly on Monday’s. 9:30 AM is cuddle time and 10:00 Pre-school Story Time.
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- 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
SOMD BLUECRABS GAMES JUNE SCHEDULE
Dates/Time:
Details: Take your kids out to a ballgame. The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs is a family friendly and fun environment where you can watch baseball, eat delicious stadium food and entertain the kids. Onsite there is a kids zone with play ground, rock wall and bounce house (additional fee may apply.) Friday is Backfin Buddies nights, purchase a pack where kids get into games and kids zone for free. Kids day is Sunday free entry into the play zone. Most Saturday Nights feature fireworks after the game.
Age Group: All Ages
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)
MORNING STORY TIME
Date: Tuesday
Time: 9:30 AM & 10:00 AM
Location: Potomac CCPL
Details: Morning story times are back to in-person weekly on Tuesday’s. 9:30 AM is cuddle time and 10:00 Pre-school Story Time.
SUMMER MOVIE- LEXINGTON EXCHANGE
Date: June – July
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Lexington Exchange Theater- Lexington Park, MD
Details: The RC Exchange in California Maryland has great summer line up for $1 movies! Movies show Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s at 10:00 AM. To learn more about the RC Exchange summer movie program visit their site. Here’s a look at the movies playing in St. Mary’s County:
RC EXCHANGE- FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES LINK
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
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!
SOMD BLUECRABS GAMES JUNE SCHEDULE
Dates/Time:
Details: Take your kids out to a ballgame. The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs is a family friendly and fun environment where you can watch baseball, eat delicious stadium food and entertain the kids. Onsite there is a kids zone with play ground, rock wall and bounce house (additional fee may apply.) Friday is Backfin Buddies nights, purchase a pack where kids get into games and kids zone for free. Kids day is Sunday free entry into the play zone. Most Saturday Nights feature fireworks after the game.
Age Group: All Ages
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
MORNING STORY TIME
Date: Wednesday
Time: 9:30 AM & 10:00 AM
Location: PD Brown CCPL
Details: Morning story times are back to in-person weekly on Wednesday. 9:30 AM is cuddle time and 10:00 Pre-school Story Time.
LIL PIRATES
SUMMER MOVIE- LEXINGTON EXCHANGE
Date: June – July
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Lexington Exchange Theater- Lexington Park, MD
Details: The RC Exchange in California Maryland has great summer line up for $1 movies! Movies show Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s at 10:00 AM. To learn more about the RC Exchange summer movie program visit their site. Here’s a look at the movies playing in St. Mary’s County:
RC EXCHANGE- FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES LINK
LA PLATA SPRAY PAD OPEN
Date: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Time: 10AM-9PM
Location: Town Hall – La Plata, MD 20646
Details: This free resource is available to the community every day of the week June through September 10 AM to 9 PM. If you live near by you can walk or if you need to drive, you can use the side street parking or park in the back parking lot of the Town Hall – 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, MD 20646.
Age Group: All Ages (best for ages 2-8)
Cost: FREE
ACTION JAXX- SCHEDULE
Dates/Time:
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
Playful Parent Guide
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
FREE SPRAYGROUND ADMISSION DAY
Date: Memorial Day- Labor Day
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Nicolet Park- Splash Pad- Lexington Park, MD
Details: Mark your calendar, free admission Wednesdays at the Sprayground at Nicolet Park from Memorial Day to Labor Day from 12-4pm.
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!
SOMD BLUECRABS GAMES JUNE SCHEDULE
Dates/Time:
Details: Take your kids out to a ballgame. The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs is a family friendly and fun environment where you can watch baseball, eat delicious stadium food and entertain the kids. Onsite there is a kids zone with play ground, rock wall and bounce house (additional fee may apply.) Friday is Backfin Buddies nights, purchase a pack where kids get into games and kids zone for free. Kids day is Sunday free entry into the play zone. Most Saturday Nights feature fireworks after the game.
Age Group: All Ages
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
MORNING STORY TIME
Date: Thursday
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: La Plata CCPL
Details: Morning story times are back to in-person weekly on Wednesday. 10:00 Pre-school Story Time.
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
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!
SOMD BLUECRABS GAMES JUNE SCHEDULE
Dates/Time:
Details: Take your kids out to a ballgame. The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs is a family friendly and fun environment where you can watch baseball, eat delicious stadium food and entertain the kids. Onsite there is a kids zone with play ground, rock wall and bounce house (additional fee may apply.) Friday is Backfin Buddies nights, purchase a pack where kids get into games and kids zone for free. Kids day is Sunday free entry into the play zone. Most Saturday Nights feature fireworks after the game.
Age Group: All Ages
CCPR EVENT CALENDAR
Date: Daily
Location: Charles County Maryland Parks & Rec Facilities
Details: From open gym to dance classes and family friendly events to kids courses; Charles County Parks and Recreation has many options.
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Most Activities have a fee
LA PLATA SPRAY PAD OPEN
Date: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Time: 10AM-9PM
Location: Town Hall – La Plata, MD 20646
Details: This free resource is available to the community every day of the week June through September 10 AM to 9 PM. If you live near by you can walk or if you need to drive, you can use the side street parking or park in the back parking lot of the Town Hall – 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, MD 20646.
Age Group: All Ages (best for ages 2-8)
Cost: FREE
ACTION JAXX- SCHEDULE
Dates/Time:
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
Playful Parent Guide
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!
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
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
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!
FORT WASHINGTON ARTILLERY DEMONSTRATION
Date: July 2, 2022
Time: 1:00PM- 4:00PM
Location: Fort Washington – 13551 Fort Washington Rd. Fort Washington, MD
Details: Step back in time and watch Union soldiers fire a cannon! Learn about the process of loading and firing a Civil War era cannon with Fort Washington staff and volunteers at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00. This demonstration will involve loud noises, similar to that of a firework. Rangers will give a warning to cover your ears, but this program may not be right for people or dogs that are frightened by loud noises.
Cost:FREE
SMALLWOOD TOUR
Date: July 2, 2022
Time: 1:00PM-5:00PM
Location: Smallwood Park- 2750 Sweden Point Rd, Marbury, MD 20658
Details: Mark your calendars and come visit Smallwood State Park to tour General William Smallwood’s Retreat House and learn how this Maryland native served the American Colonies during the Revolutionary War and the signing of the Constitution. The Smallwood Foodways Group will also be there preparing the General’s afternoon dinner using historic receipts and recipes found in 18th century cookbooks.
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Free
PROUD TO BE AMERICAN – FORTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
Date: July 2, 2022 (Rain Date July 3, 2022)
Time: Parade 10:00 AM & Fireworks 9:00 PM (at dusk)
Location: Long Point/Golden Beach- Mechanicsville, MD
Details: Enjoy fireworks
Cost: Free
More Information: Event Link
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