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FREE SUMMER MOVIE- BRANDYWINE
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-summer-movie-brandywine/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.
- June 17-20- Dr Seuss: The Grinch
- June 24-27- LEGO Movie 2
- July 1-4- Smallfoot
- July 8-11- Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
- July 15-18- Penguins of Madagascar
- July 22-5- Hotel Transylvania 3
- July 29-Aug 1- Minions
- August 5-8- Goosebumps 2
- August 12-15- Paddington 2
- August 19-22- ?
Event: Summer Program
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
Registration: Walk-In Welcome (daycares/camps/large groups please register by contacting theater)
TODDLER PLAY GROUPS- SUMMER SCHEDULE
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/toddler-play-groups-ccps-3-2/TODDLER PLAY GROUPS – SUMMER SCHEDULE
Date/Time:
The following Playgroups will be held once a week from July 2 to August 14:
- Tuesdays 9:30 AM at Ryon
- Tuesdays 11:00 AM at Dr. Brown
- Wednesdays 11:00 PM at Jenifer Elementary
The following play groups will meet July 17- August 14:
- Wednesday 9:00 AM at Indian Head Elementary
Details: Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is holding Summer Toddler Playgroups for children 18 months to 4 years old who live in Charles County.
Children and their parents can engage in hands-on play, story time and participate in school readiness activities.For more information, contact Beth Sorsby at 301-934-7380 and bsorsby@ccboe.com.
ROAR VBS
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/roar-vbs/ROAR VBS
Date: July 15, 2019 – July 19, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Waldorf First Baptist
Details: VBS is a free event open to the community! We accept children 4 years old (by 9/1/2019) through those who have just finished 6th grade. Online registration is required and closes June 15, 2019.
Event Type: Church
Age: 4-12
Registration: Required
Cost: Free
WEEKLY STORY TIME - CCPL PD BROWN
WALDORF WEST LIBRARYhttps://ccplonline.org/about/events10405 Odonnell Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603WEEKLY STORY TIME (PD BROWN)
Date: Wednesday’s Summer Schedule
Times:- Cuddle Time (Ages 0-2) – 9:30-10:00 AM
- Toddler Time (Ages 2-3) – 10:00 – 10:45 AM
- Pre-school Time (Ages 2-5) -11:00-11:30 AM
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- PD Brown
Event Type: Library
Age Group: 0 – 5 Years Old
Registration: None/Walk-ins Welcome
Event LinkFREE SUMMER MOVIE - LEXINGTON EXCHANGE
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-summer-movie-lexington-exchange/FREE 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 of FREE 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:
- June 25-26: Smurfs:The Lost Village
- July 2-3: The LEGO Movie : Second Part
- July 9-10: Peter RAbbit
- July 16-17: The Grinch
- July 23-24: Goosebumps 2
- July 30-31: Smallfoot
RC EXCHANGE- FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES LINK
FREE BOWLING LORD CALVERT BOWL
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-bowling-lord-calvert-bowl-2/FREE BOWLING
Date: June 1, 2019- August 31, 2019
Time: All Day 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Lord Calvert Bowl, Huntingtown, MD
Details: Lord Calvert Bowl is dedicated to kids and ensuring they have a
safe and fun place to be themselves.
Our Say No To Drugs program offers FREE bowling for kids!
Simply register your kids in the program and receive
one FREE game every day all Summer long. That’s it!
Subsequent games and shoes are only $2.50 each.
Remember to bring your Say No To Drugs card with you
if you are already registered. Ages 2-18 Call 410-535-3560 for more information.
ROCKET TO PROJECT LINUS
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/rocket-to-project-linus/Rocket to Project Linus
Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 –
Time: Time slots 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 & 1:00
Location: Library- Waldorf West Branch
Details: CCPL and Project Linus have partnered to offer a creative opportunity for tweens to learn the art of blanket making. Join us on July 17 where attendees will learn how to make a “sandwich” quilt and on August 14 where they’ll learn how to create a tied fleece throw. All materials supplied and blankets will be donated to Project Linus of Charles County, MD.Age Group: 10-14
Registration for a two hour time slot required.
Cost: FREE
Registration for a two hour time slot required.
STORY TIME OUT AND ABOUT
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/story-time-out-and-about-2-2-2-2/STORY TIME OUT AND ABOUT
Date: July 17
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Location Varies see flier
Details: Every Tuesday or Wednesday enjoy a different story time provided by Calvert Library.
Event Type: Library Program
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
STORIES ON THE BEACH
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/stories-on-the-beach/OUT AND ABOUT STORY TIME
Date: July 17, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: North Beach Boardwalk
Details: enjoy fun in the sun with this out and about story time.
Event Type: Story time
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Free
CAMP CREATIVE- MICHAELS
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/camp-creative-michaels/CAMP CREATIVE
Dates Monday, Wednesdays & Fridays June 10 – July 26
Time: 10AM – NOON
Location: Michaels Craft Store
Detail: Enjoy a different classes June through July!
Age Group: Ages 3+
Cost: $3 (Supplies Included)
Registration: Classes fill up so sign up
FREE SUMMER MOVIE - PRINCE FREDERICK
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-summer-movie-prince-frederick/FREE SUMMER MOVIE – PRINCE FREDERICK FLAGSHIP
Date: Tuesday thru Thursday
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Flagship Cinema- Prince Frederick, MD
Details: Catch a FREE movie on the big screen at Flagship Cinema. Movies are scheduled at 10:00 AM (Doors open at 9:30) every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the series. Schedule varies by location, find out more details for the theater you are most interested in by visiting their site. Here is the 2019 Prince Frederick line up:
- June 25-27: Hotel Transylvania 2
- July 2-4: Sherlock Gnome
- July 9-11: Emoji Movie
- July 16-18: Minion
- July 23-25: Peter Rabbit
- July 30- Aug 1: Sing
- August 6-8: My Little Pony Movie
Event Type: Movie
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
CAMP FLAGSHIP- FREE MOVIES LINK
MOMMY & ME- TANGER OUTLET FREE PROGRAM
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/mommy-me-tanger-outlet-free-program-2/Calling all Moms! Join us for Mommy & Me event in the Community Room 710 near Express Factory Store. Enjoy Mommy’s Lounge while your children play and nurture their creative and magical side. Interactive children’s entertainment will be featured at each months event! Along with free snacks your little ones will be happy, active and mesmerized for the entire hour. Then you can enjoy some shopping with exclusive discounts from retailers and prize giveaways!
Summer Schedule:
- Wednesday, June 19th at 11 AM- SUMMERTIME MAGIC- Drew Blue Shoes – DC’s Funniest Kids Magician!
- Wednesday, July 17th at 11 AM- JOKES & JUGGLES- Whimsical children’s entertainment will be provided this month by Mandy Dalton.
- Wednesday, August 21st at 11 AM- AUGUST IN AUSTRALIA – Song & Dance.
JULY STORY TIME & BOOK CLUB- WHITE RABBIT BOOKS
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/summer-story-time-white-rabbit-books-3-2/JULY STORY TIME & BOOK CLUB- WHITE RABBIT BOOKS
Date: See event calendar, there’s something happening every day in July!
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: White Rabbit Book Store- 25470 Point Lookout Road, Unit G
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650Details: Little ones will love the stories and activities White Rabbit wants to share. They have something fun for kids almost everyday!
Event Type: Kids Program
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
LUNCH ON US- CCPS
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lunch-on-us-ccps/LUNCH ON US
Date: June 24, 2019 – August 16, 2019
***NOT AVAILABLE JULY 4TH***
Details:
Charles County Public Schools, in partnership with Charles County Advocacy Council for Children, Youth & Families, LifeStyles, Inc., Department of Social Services, No Kid Hungry, Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism, Charles County Public Library, Children’s Aid Society, Tri-County Youth Services Bureau, Health Partners, The Arnold House, and other county agencies are offering a free summer lunch program.
Hot lunches will be served at the following locations:
- Henry E. Lackey High School: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- J.P. Ryon Elementary School: 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
- Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Westlake High School: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Indian Head Elementary School: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (This site will be closed from July 1 – July 12 due to building maintenance)
Cold bag lunches will be served at the following mobile sites:
- PD Brown Memorial Branch Library: 50 Village Street, Waldorf: 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
- Idle Wood Trailer Park; Waldorf:12:15 pm-12:45 pm
- Ell Lane Apartments: 12151 Ell Lane, Waldorf, Management Office: 1:00 pm-1:30 pm
- Milton M. Somers Middle School, La Plata: 11:30 a.m. -11:50 a.m.
- Phoenix Run; 651 Piscataway Run, La Plata: 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Oak Manor Drive; Waldorf: 12:45 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
- Metropolitan United Methodist Church; 3385 Metropolitan Church Road, Indian Head: 11:30 am-11:50 am
- Charles Landing Apartments; Jameson Court, Indian Head: playground area: 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Woodland Village Park; Thompson Lane, Indian Head:12:45-1:15 p.m.
Event Type: Parent Support
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
LEISURE (CHILDREN’S) POOL HOURS
EDWARD T HALL AQUATIC CENTERhttp://www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=397130 Auto Dr, Prince Frederick, MD 20678LEISURE (CHILDREN’S) POOL HOURS
Weekend Hours: Saturday 12:00pm – 9:00pm, Sunday 8:00am – 8:00pmWeekly 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/
SCIENCE TELLERS
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-tellers/Science Tellers: Aliens
Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 –
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Library – PD Brown Branch
Details: Throughout this amazing intergalactic story that brings science to life, volunteers from the audience will help explore the unbelievable world of physics and chemistry through exciting experiments.Age Group: 6 – 11
Cost: FREE
Registration: This program is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out one hour prior to the event’s start time.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/family-game-night-3/FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Date: Wednesday’s through out summer
- Wednesday, June 19 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 3 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 17 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 31 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 14 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Wednesday. August 28 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Time: 5:00 PM b- 7:00 PM
Location: St. Charles Towne Center- Food Court
Details: Join Mathnasium of Waldorf at St. Charles Towne Center as they host Family Game Nights every other Wednesday from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM starting June 19th! They bring the games, you have the fun! Games include Connect Four, Blink, UNO, Set, 7 Ate 9, 24, four way countdown, Dominoes, as well as Mathnasium games!
Event Type: Family Friendly
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
PAPER LANTERN
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/paper-lantern/Paper Lantern Galaxy Art
Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 –
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Library Potomac Branch
Details: Join us in creating bright and beautiful galaxy paper lanterns to take home.Age Groups: 9 – 11, Teen 12-18
Cost: FREE
POWER UP- VBS
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/power-up-vbs/POWER UP- FAMILY VBS
Date: July 15, 2019 – July 18, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Details: POWER UP is a four-night experience for elementary-age kids (completed kindergarten-5th grade in the 2018-2019 school year) from 6:00-8:00pm. We invite them to participate in fun games and music, find new friends, and hear and experience life-changing stories all week! Parents are encouraged to join us every night at 6:00pm for a parent small group, where we will build community with other parents and talk about how to Power Up our families. We can’t wait for families to learn how to “raise their game” this year at POWER UP VBS 2019!Event Type: ChurchAGE 3-5...LET'S JIVE!
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/age-3-5-lets-jive-2-2-2-2-2-2/AGE 3-5…LET’S JIVE!
Date/Time/Location:
- HENSON 301241 on Wednesday July 17, 2019 at 6:30
- WADE 301241-WA on Wednesday July 24, 2019 at 6:30
Details: Finally, an activity for the young set that inspires, motivates and educates while moving both the imagination and the body. We will make music, play matching color, and alphabet games, run relays and engage in balloon fun. A fun time for the 3-5-year-old and the adult who accompanies them. Each date is a separate fee. Registration strongly recommended.
Age 3-5
Resident Fee: $12 • Non-Resident: $14CHALLENGE 2 BE FIT
ELITE GYMhttps://theplayfulparent.org/event/kids-night-elite-2-2-3-2/2745 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601CHALLENGE 2 BE FIT
Date:
- M-/W June 24-July 10 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- M/W July 22- August 7 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Hanson
Details: Kids Fitness program.Event Type: Kids Program
Age Group: Age 5-14
Cost: Resident Fee $10; Non Resident: $12 Registration: Online Information: https://www.charlescountyparks.com/sites/charlescountyparks.com/files/recreation/guide/guide.pdf?pdf=Guide