BUSCH GARDENS- SESAME STREET HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR & HOWL-O-SCREAM
Location: Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA
Halloween Spooktacular Link & Howl-O-Scream Link
Dates: September 21 – October 29 (Weekends)
Details: Celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun on Saturdays and Sundays in October. Children (under 9) are invited to come dressed up and join in our costume parade during this daytime event. There are other family-friendly activities, too, like our all-new hay maze, trick-or-treating locations and interactive show. Please use discretion when visiting the park with young children after 5:45 pm when frightening elements come out for Howl-O-Scream.
FALL FARM GUIDE
Date: September -October
Time: Vary by location
Details: My favorite thing to do in the fall is visit a local farm. Nothing is more fun than going for a hayride, getting lost in a corn maze or picking the perfect pumpkin. See the Fall Guide for a list of farms and events happening this fall. Many of the farms are opening on weekends only; however, some are opening during the week day. You could also schedule a visit with a few friends or group for week day fun. A few that are always open to the public on weekdays include: Cox, Greenstreet & Montpelier.
ST MARY’S COUNTY FAIR
Date: September 20-23, 2018
Location: 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Cost: $Daily: Adult ticket $7, children 6 to 12 $1, children under 6 free
Season passes: Adult $10, children 6 to 12 $2.
Daily Deals: The rides take from 1 to 5 Carnival tickets. Carnival tickets cost $1 or a strip of 25 tickets costs $20. Friday (kids day) 10:00AM to 5 PM, all rides are 1 ticket (children only). Thursday and Sunday, wristbands are available for $30. ($5 discount coupon is available at schools, and on-line Click here for coupon)
FREE MUSEUM DAY
Date: September 22, 2018
Time: All Day
Location: Participating Museums
Details: Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 22, 2018.
Age: All Ages
Cost: FREE (Ticket Link)
SUPER HERO FUN RUN
Date: September 22, 2018
Time: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Wharf Park Leonardtown
Details: Join us for our Inaugural SuperHero Fun Run & Walk. Dress like your favorite Super Hero or come as the SuperHero you already are! All kids receive a superhero cape on race day.
Our stroller friendly course is a little over 2.5
miles on the streets of Leonardtown.
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
7:30 am – Registration/Check-In, Superhero Activities
9:00 am – Race
Followed by Superhero Dance Party, Food and Fun in our Kids Zone
Race Website
https://director6801.wixsite.com/superherofunrun
The funds raised through the Super Hero Fun Run & Walk are to support the development of Discover U Children’s Museum, a non-profit 501c3
http://www.discoverucm.org/index.php/events
Date: Wednesdays and Saturdays
Toddler Happy Hour
Date: Fall Schedule- Saturdays
Details: Enjoy time with your little fish in the zero-depth entry area. Adult required to be in the water with their children.
Age: 3 months – 5 years
Cost: Resident Fee- FREE ages 3-5/ $2 per adult
BIRDING IN THE AMERICAS: MI CASA ES SU CASA MIGRATION CELEBRATION
Date: September 22, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Lake Artemesia Park, Berwyn Heights, MD
Details: Bird walk, live birds of prey show, door prizes and more.
INDOOR PLAYGROUND IDEAS
Date: OPEN DAILY
Time: ALL DAY
Location: VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGH OUT SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Details: SEE INDOOR PLAY GUIDE LINK
Event Type: INDOOR PLAY
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: VARIES
Registration: Drop-In
Date: September 22, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Location: My Gym, Waldorf, MD
Details: September marks National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and My Gym of Waldorf is celebrating 35 years fighting this epidemic. We are on a mission to empower children and families to dance away disease, be active, and live happy, healthy lives by providing free fitness activities. Our Fit & Fun party comes at a significant time when the U.S. obesity epidemic continues to worsen with one in three American kids and teens overweight or obese, according to the American Heart Association.
Set for Saturday, September 22nd, from 9:30am – 12:30pm local time, The My Gym Family Fit & Fun Party at My Gym Waldorf, located at St. Charles Plaza, 1148 Smallwood Drive, Waldorf MD 20603, will feature a specially-designed and fun-filled day of fitness for kids of all ages, including award-winning My Gym fitness programs.
Event Type: Sport
Age Group: Ages 0 – 12 years old
Cost: FREE
WAKE UP AND GO JUMP- PUMP IT UP
Date : Most Saturdays & Sundays (Always check Pump It Up site first)
Time : 9:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Location: Pump It Up Waldorf
Details : WAKE UP AND GO JUMP- PUMP IT UP
Cost: $9.90 per child
Information: https://www.pumpitupparty.com/waldorf-md/calendar/
***ALWAYS CHECK THE SCHEDULE OR CALL FIRST TO MAKE SURE LITTLE JUMPERS IS STILL ON THE CALENDAR. ***
HEROS WEEKEND
Date: September 22 & 23, 2018
Time: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Greenstreet Gardens- Lothian, MD
Details: Calling all heroes!! Join us our first Fall Festival weekend where we honor those who have served our country. All Police, Fire, EMT, Teachers, Nursery, & Military receive FREE admission for themself with their current ID. Can’t wait to see ya there!
Event Type: Fall Farm
Age Group: All
Cost: FREE to hero with current ID
ARTSFEST
Date: September 22, 2018
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Location: Annmarie Garden, Dowell, MD
Details:
25th Anniversary!
Artsfest ’18 Fine Arts Festival
September 15 & 16, 2018
10:00am – 5:00pm
Join us for a fabulous festival of the arts with 170 artists booths, 30 performers on three stages, activities for kids, great food, wine & beer, and lots more!
It’s our 25th anniversary! The only festival of its kind in the region! More than 170 artist booths, 30 performers on three stages, activities for kids in the Discovery Tent, Studio School, and the Zany Zone, along with great food, wine & beer, and much more! Street performers, including balloon artists, bubble artists, and strolling artists, will be found throughout the festival! It’s a fabulous weekend of visual and performing arts set amidst the backdrop of beautiful Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland.
We are pleased to present a fabulous lineup of visual and performing artists! Explore more than 170 artists booths – both inside and outside – in the Murray Arts Building, around the Tent Circle, and down the Wooded Path. Enjoy musical performances on three stages. With a variety of activities, as well as yummy food and drink options, you won’t want to miss our weekend arts extravaganza!
SENSORY FRIENDLY FILM
Date: September Schedule
Time: Week Day Shows 7:00 PM/Saturday Shows 10:00 AM
Location: AMC Movie Theater, Waldorf, MD
Desciption: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society of America to offer unique movie showings where they turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month. Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes, and don’t forget to share your family fun with #AMCSensoryFriendly.
September 8, 2018- A.X.L.
September 11, 2018- Peppermint
September 22- The House With A Clock In Its Walls
September 25- Life Itself
The theaters typical schedule usually has Saturday films at 10 AM and Tuesday films at 7 PM. Keep in mind things can always change when movie releases are pushed back by studios or we are unable to obtain a booking. In those cases the date for the Sensory Friendly showing typically stays the same but the movie shown may change.
Cost: $
Registration: Buy tickets online or at the box office
Information: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
LETS PLAY CHESS
Date: September 22, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: AR Workshop- 317 Charles Street, Suite A, La Plata, Maryland 20646
Details: Join us for a special event. Love to learn how to play chess? Now is your chance to not only get a lesson, but to make your own chess board. This workshop includes the project, the chess pieces, one hour lesson lesson after your done making your board, and pizza!
Youth and Adults are both welcome to join. We are offering two size projects. Prizes below include everything listed above. This workshop will be from 10am till 2:30pm, and includes a lunch break.
Youth & Teen Drop-In
Open style sports and semi-organized games. Registration form with parental consent required each school year. Sign-in by youth required each day of participation. Dates and times subject to change. Contact the center for schedule changes.
| Location | Day | Dates | Time | |
| Age 8-10 | Wade | M/W | Sep 5-Nov 19 | 4:00-5:30p |
| Age 8-13 | Somers | M/W | Sep 5-Nov 19 | 4:00-6:00p |
| Stoddert | M/W | Sep 5-Nov 19 | 4:00-6:00p | |
| Hanson | M/W | Sep 5-Nov 19 | 4:00-6:00p | |
| Henson | M/W | Sep 5-Nov 19 | 4:00-6:00p | |
| Smallwood | M/W | Sep 5-Nov 19 | 4:00-6:00p | |
| Piccowaxen | W | Sep 5-Nov 14 | 4:00-6:00p | |
| Age 11-14 | Wade | Tu/Th | Sep 4-Nov 20 | 4:00-5:30p |
| Davis | M/W | Sep 5-Nov 19 | 4:00-6:00p | |
| Age 14-17 | Davis | Tu/Th | Sep 4-Now 20 | 4:00-6:00p |
| Piccowaxen | Tu/Th | Sep 4-Nov 20 | 4:00-6:00p | |
| Smallwood | Tu/Th | Sep 4-Nov 20 | 4:00-6:00p | |
| Stoddert | Tu/Th | Sep 4-Nov 20 | 4:00-6:00p | |
| Hanson | Tu | Sep 4-Nov 20 | 4:00-6:00p | |
| Somers | Tu | Sep 4-Nov 20 | 4:00-6:00p | |
| Henson | Th | Sep 4-Nov 20 | 4:00-6:00p | |
| Davis | F | Sep 7-Nov 16 | 4:00-6:00p | |
| Somers | F | Sep 7-Nov 16 | 4:00-6:00p | |
| Stoddert | F | Sep 7-Nov 16 | 4:00-6:00p | |
| Stoddert | Sa | Sep 22-Nov 17 | Noon-2:00p | |
| Girls – Age 8-13 | Mattawoman | M/W | Sep 5-Nov 19 | 4:00-6:00p |
| Girls – Age 14-17 | Mattawoman | Tu/Th | Sep 4-Nov 20 | 7:30-9:00p |
| Somers | Th | Sep 6-Nov 15 | 7:30-9:00p |
Ages: 8-17
Cost: $3 Drop-In (RECPASS)
MARYLAND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Date: August 25 , 26 September 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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. PLAYFUL PARENT RENN FEST GUIDE
August 25th and 26th – Children’s Weekend: One child aged 7 through 15 is admitted free with each adult ticket purchased. Children 6 and under are always free!
September 3rd, Monday – Seniors Day! All wise elders 62 and older are admitted free.
September 8th and 9th – Romance Weekend – Saturday: various shows are ASL interpreted. Please visit Guest Services at the Festival for complete listings and a Singles Party for those 21 and older. Sunday: Renewal of Vows ceremony, all couples are welcome to reaffirm their troth to one another. Please visit the website for details
September 15th and 16th – Celtic Celebration. In addition to the entertainment throughout the village additional music and merriment with a Celtic flare.
September 22nd and 23rd – Special guests the UK vocal ensemble Mediaeval Baebes perform throughout the weekend. The Baebes are currently featured on the Emmy nominated title track of the hit TV show Victoria.
September 29th and 30th – Pirate Weekend! Enjoy rousing special guests on stage and in taverns. Show up as your favorite pirate.
October 7th and 8th – Shakespeare Weekend. A tribute the the Bard, at various stages and path shows throughout each day. Also Sunday – Various shows are ASL interpreted. Please visit Guest Services for complete listings.
The first three weekends, in addition to the children and senior free dates, all tickets are reduced from August 25th through September 9th without any coupons or special purchases required. Peak season pricing begins for the weekend of September 15th and continues through October 21st. Visit www.MarylandRenaissanceFestival.com for pricing, directions, full scheduling and event info.
Michael’s Kids Club
Dates: Every Saturday – September Line-Up
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Michael’s Craft Store
Details: Make a Craft at these awesome workshops every Saturday
Sept 1- Adorable Hedgehog
Sept 8- Leafy Fun
Sept 15- Animal Puppet & Props & Fall Slime
Sept 22- Clay Craft
Event Type: Craft Club
Age Group: Ages 4 and up
Cost: $2
Registration: Walk-in or Register Online
MICHAELS SCHEDULE LINK
KINGS DOMINION- GREAT PUMPKIN FEST & HALLOWEEN HAUNT
Location: Kings Dominion, Dowell, VA
Great Pumpkin Link & Halloween Haunt Link
Details: Join Kings Dominion for the ultimate fall festival, The Great Pumpkin Fest! Families and kids can participate in a collection of scare-free Halloween activities for kids presented by the PEANUTS characters like pumpkin decorating and so much more. Best of all, it’s all included with your admission to Kings Dominion in the fall!
Dates: September 22- October 28, 2018
KIDS DAY- BOBBY MCKEYS DUELING PIANO
Date:
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Bobby McKeys, National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD
Details: At least one Saturday afternoon of each month, Bobby McKey’s goes all ages and welcomes the youngest music enthusiasts. We pair two hours of all-request live music with a lunch buffet, that’s sure to make everyone happy. Doors open at noon and the show runs from 12:30-2:30. Let’s nourish your child’s enthusiasm for music and movement at Bobby McKey’s! Bobby McKey’s should definitely be on your list of things to do with kid’s in the D.C. area, as it is an experience like no other, and will have the whole family singing in KEY!
LEISURE (CHILDREN’S) POOL HOURS
Weekend Hours: Saturday 12:00pm – 9:00pm, Sunday 8:00am – 8:00pm
Weekly hours: Monday – Friday 12:00pm – 9:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm – 9:00pm, Sunday 8:00am – 8:00pm
Location: Edward T Hall Aquatic Center, Prince Frederick, MD
Details: Enjoy this special children’s pool that features a zero depth entry up to 3 feet depth heated pool with slides, climbing features, and water drop buckets.
**Leisure pool will close from 4:00pm – 7:00pm for swim lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays**
Website: http://www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=397
Playful Parent Guide:https://theplayfulparent.org/2017/01/22/edward-t-hall-aquatic-center-our-little-trip-to-paradise/
TOY BOAT BUILDING
Date: September 22, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.
Details: Build a toy boat in the Boat Basin, weather permitting. Sessions starting on the half hour. For ages 5 and older.
Cost: $2
Information: Site Link
FREE PERFORMANCES EVERYDAY- KENNEDY CENTER
Date: Monday – Friday
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Kennedy Center- Millenium Stage
Details: See link for schedule of performances. Different musicians, actors, singers and dances each night.
Event Type: Performance/Concert
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
Registration: No Ticket RequiredMILLENIUM STAGE EVENT LINK
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