The Playful Parent

GET OUTDOORS

Date: Daily

Location: Local Parks

Details: If you are looking for a way to get your child’s energy out while still social distancing, I highly recommend taking a hike or visiting your local park to have fun on the play ground. Here’s a guide for Maryland’s Top Ten Parks. For Charles County, I highly recommend Pisgah Park. St. Mary’s County I recommend Wieck Park.

MAJESTIC LAND SCHEDULE

Date/Time:

• Monday- Thursday 10:00 AM – 7:00  PM
• Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Sunday’s 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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.

SOMD FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL

Dates: June 5th & 6th, 2021

Time: Saturday 12PM-9PM & Sunday 12PM-6PM

Location: Charles County Fair Grounds- 8440 Fairground Road, La Plata, MD 20646

Cost: $10-20

Discount Code: Be sure to use the ticket code “FoodTruck” before June 1! (Tickets are only $15/Adult and $10/Child with promo code.)

Pre-Register: Be sure to purchase tickets in advanced as there will be limited capacity and tickets are nearly sold out.

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CHARLES COUNTY INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE

Dates/Time: Open Swim Hours:

• • Monday-Friday, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays and Sundays, Noon-6:00 p.m. (Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center only)

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:

• Only Charles County residents will be permitted.
• Open Swim Hours:
  • Monday-Friday, 5:30-8:00 p.m. (Lackey) , 7:09-9:00 pm (North Point & Wade) ,
  • Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-12pm (Lackey) Noon-6:00 p.m. (Donald M. Wade & North Point)
• General Guidelines:
  • Maximum 70 patrons permitted into the facility.
  • General pool admission is limited to 2 hours.
  • Patrons will be admitted on a first come, first serve basis.
  • Swim lessons, pool rentals, lane rentals, and birthday parties are not available at this time.
• Lap Swimming:
  • During open swim hours, 2 lanes will be reserved for lap swimming.
  • During our high school swim clinic, only 1 lane will be reserved for lap swimming.
  • Lap swimming only hours will be Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – Noon. at Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center
    • During this time, all 6 lanes will be available
    • Lap swimming will run on a windowed cycle. For example, if the first window starts at 4:00 p.m., that window will close at 5:00 p.m. The next window would run from 5:00-6:00 p.m. and the windows would proceed in that cycle for the duration of open swim hours.
  • Lap lanes will be limited to 1 person per lane, unless a member of the same household.
• Water Aerobics at Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center:
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Classes are limited to 20 participants
  • Walk-in Fee: $8/class
• Prior to Arrival and Admission:
  • Please follow all recommendations on COVID-19 – if you are feeling sick, please stay home.
  • Patrons will check-in upon arrival.
  • Accepted forms of payment: cash, credit card, punch card, and RecPASS.
  • Daily admission fees:
    • Ages 2 and Younger – Free
    • Youth (Ages 3-12) and Seniors (60+) – $5
    • Adults (Ages 13-59) – $6
  • Patrons are encouraged to wear their bathing suits to/from the facility.
  • All personal belongings should remain with you during your visit. Items left behind will be discarded daily.
  • Patrons are encouraged to bring a water bottle. No other drinks or outside food will be permitted into the facility.
• Masks and Social Distancing:
  • Masks are required for patrons over the age of 5 when entering the facility, on the pool deck, in the restrooms, and when social distancing is not possible.
  • Masks are not required to be worn in the water unless participating in shallow water exercise such as water aerobics
    • Patrons sitting on the pool deck with their feet in the water will not be considered to be in the water and must wear a mask.
  • All patrons are required to maintain a distance of 6 feet between themselves and anyone (including our staff) who is not a member of their household. Social distancing guidelines also apply in the water and our staff will be enforcing social distancing throughout the facility.
• Pool Furniture and Equipment:
  • Bleachers will be marked with 6 feet of distance between sections.
    • Sections may not be shared with a member of a different household.
    • Sections will be sanitized by staff after each use. Outside furniture is not permitted.
  • General pool equipment (kickboards, pool noodles, life jackets, etc) will not be available for public use.
  • The water basketball hoop will not be available.

FAMILY DAY & PICNIC

Date: June 6, 2021

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Location: Wieck Community Playground

Details: Please come out on Sunday June 6th from 1 to 3 pm at Wieck Community Playground for a Family Day. This is a Fundraiser event to bring awareness to NF and with your help we are able to raise funds for research to continue to fight for her and other children around the world. is here today to bring awareness to NF and with your help we are able to raise funds for research to continue to fight for children around the world.

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INDOOR MINIATURE GOLF SCHEDULE

Hours:

• Monday- CLOSED
• Tuesday- 3PM-9PM
• Wednesday- 3PM-9PM
• Thursday- 3PM-9PM
• Friday- 2PM-12AM
• Saturday 10AM-12AM
• Sunday 10AM-8PM

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.

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FAMILY SKATE – ST MARYS

Date: Sunday’s

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: Leonard Hall Recreation Center

Details: Come join us for Family Skate at Leonard Hall Recreation Center on Sunday’s from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Click on the calendar icon below and select the day(s) you wish to attend on the calendar. Fees: $5.00 – Admission; $2.50 – Skate Rental. Fees are per person, please select your fees after adding to cart. If you are renting skates, you will need to check the box next to Skate Rental on the fee screen. Family Skate is currently available to St. Mary’s County residents only. Face masks are required to be worn throughout the facility and while engaging in skating on the arena floor.

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FRIDAY FREE DIY GRAB-NO-GO KIT

*Open to those with base access only*

Date: FRIDAYS

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: Pax River Tickets & Travel Office or NRC Solomon’s Adventure Zone

Details: Every Friday be sure to get a FREE Grab-N-Go Kit! Quantities are limited, so be sure to be there on time!

Cost: FREE

Registration: Not required (Walk-in)

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SOMD BLUE CRABS BASEBALL GAME SCHEDULE

Date: Friday June 4, 2021- Sunday June 13, 2021

Time: 6:35 Game

Location: Regency Stadium- Waldorf, MD

Details: Blue Crabs have a full schedule this week of home games. Check out there schedule here.

Age Group: All Ages/ Kid Friendly

Cost: $

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