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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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  • 01

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/
    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    01/01/2021

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: James E Richmond Science Center

    Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!

    Cost: FREE

    Link

  • 01

    FREE LUNCH - CCPS MOBILE MEALS

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/
    11:00 AM-1:00 PM
    01/01/2021

    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

  • 01

    WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2-2/
    7:00 PM-10:00 PM
    01/01/2021
    WALDORF SKATE CENTER
    3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601

    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

  • 01

    GARDEN IN LIGHTS- ANNMARIE

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/annmarie-garden-in-lights-3/
    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    01/01/2021

    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.

  • 01

    WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - WATKINS

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/winter-festival-of-lights-watkins-2/
    5:00 PM-9:00 PM
    01/01/2021

    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!

  • 01

    SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/
    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
    01/01/2021

    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

    CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/
    12:00 PM-4:00 PM
    01/01/2021

    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.

  • 01

    LIGHTS ON THE BAY

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/
    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
    01/01/2021

    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.

  • 02

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/
    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    01/02/2021

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: James E Richmond Science Center

    Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!

    Cost: FREE

    Link

  • 02

    WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate-2-2/
    7:00 PM-10:00 PM
    01/02/2021
    WALDORF SKATE CENTER
    3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601

    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

  • 02

    SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/symphony-of-lights/
    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
    01/02/2021

    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

    CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/
    12:00 PM-4:00 PM
    01/02/2021

    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.

  • 02

    LIGHTS ON THE BAY

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lights-on-the-bay-2/
    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
    01/02/2021

    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.

  • 03

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/
    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    01/03/2021

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: James E Richmond Science Center

    Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!

    Cost: FREE

    Link

  • 03

    CHRISTMAS DOLL AND TRAIN EXHIBIT

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/christmas-doll-and-train-exhibit/
    12:00 PM-4:00 PM
    01/03/2021

    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.

  • 04

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/
    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    01/04/2021

    SCIENCE AT HOME

    Date: Daily

    Host: James E Richmond Science Center

    Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!

    Cost: FREE

    Link

  • 04

    FREE LUNCH - CCPS MOBILE MEALS

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/
    11:00 AM-1:00 PM
    01/04/2021

    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

  • 04

    LIBRARY VIRTUAL & MOBILE EVENTS

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/library-virtual-mobile-events/
    9:00 AM-7:00 PM
    01/04/2021

    LIBRARY VIRTUAL & MOBILE EVENTS

    Dates: Daily

    Details: Check out what happening at your local library today!

    Calvert Calendar Link

    Charles Calendar Link

    St. Mary’s Calendar Link

  • 04

    GET OUTDOORS

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/get-outdoors/
    9:00 AM-5:00 PM
    01/04/2021

    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.

  • 04

    CHARLES COUNTY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

    https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-recreational-activities/
    12:00 PM-7:00 PM
    01/04/2021

    CHARLES COUNTY PARKS & REC ACTIVITIES

    Date: Daily

    Times: Vary

    Location: Charles County Parks & Rec

    Details: Visit Charles County Parks & Recreation page to see what programs are happening. Including children’s sports programs, open gym, RC Helicopters, Wacky Science and more.

    Calendar Link

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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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