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
CARS AND COFFEE
Date: May 1, 2022
Time: 8-11AM
Location:46315 Alton Ln. California, MD 20619
Details :
Where will SOMD Cars & Coffee be taking place?
SOMD Cars & Coffee 2022 will be taking place every other Sunday from 8am-11am at the Laurel Glen Shopping Center Shopping Center located in California, MD. Use this address for your GPS: 46315 Alton Ln. California, MD 20619
What is SOMD Cars & Coffee?
SOMD Cars & Coffee started in 2017 by DJ Chainay with Pro Gloss Auto Solutions & is an informal gathering of car hobby enthusiast who meet and share their passion for motorsports.
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
MARYLAND SPRING FESTIVAL
Date: April 28- May 1, 2022
Time:
Location: St Mary’s Fair Ground- Leonardtown
Details: For over Twenty-Five years, the Southern Maryland Spring Festival has enjoyed bringing the local community together for a weekend of family fun with carnival rides, entertainment, food, yard sale, crafters and much more! This fun-filled, family-oriented event is a popular local event for the community and the festival showcases many of our local talents and businesses. This year is the 27th Annual Southern Maryland Spring Festival and will take place from Thursday April 28th through Sunday May 1st at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, MD.
Snyder’s Amusements
Snyder’s Attractions is a family owned and operated traveling carnival. Their focus is to attract families and provide clean, safe, affordable entertainment; with an attractive, well maintained carnival midway.
Tractor Pull
Southern MD Antique Tractor Association presents two days of exciting action on the track with classic antique tractors showing off that they still have the pull!
Farm Animals and John Deere Toy Collection
Visit and enjoy a live farm animal display, as well as a John Deere toy collection, provided by Mr. Frank Trossbach.
Indoor Yard Sale
Come shop at our huge indoor yard sale, with two buildings full of treasures. We have thousands of items, including Estate Items, Furniture, Antiques, Toys, Baby/Kid Gear, Jewelry, Sports Gear, Computers, Electronics, and much, much more.
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!
CHARLES COUNTY INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE
Dates/Time: Open Swim Hours:
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:
FIREMENS PARADE
Date: Sunday May 1, 2022
Time: 1PM
Location: St Mary’s Square – Lexington Park
Details: The parade starts at 1:00 pm at St. Mary’s Square. Immediately following the parade we will have Firemen’s Games at Bay District Station 3 on Shangri-La Drive. Bring your family and friends, it will be fun for all ages. There will be food trucks at the games afterwards.
SUNDAY MAKEBREAK : SPRING CRAFT TIME SCHEDULE
Date:
Time: 2-4pm Local
Details: Head over to Michaels Craft Store for a fun makebreak! Some dates there are Kids Club Take & Make craft available as well.
Cost: Site doesn’t specify (In the past fee for supplies/lesson free)
Registration: Sign Up Not Required/See You In Store!
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
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
MOBILE MONDAY – STORY IN THE PARK
Date: Monday’s
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Park varies each week
Details: We hope you’ll join the mobile library for Story time beginning at 11am. Be sure to click the link & register to reserve a craft kit. May schedule:
BEYOND THE BELL
Date: M/TU/W/TH/F
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Multiple Locations – Davis Middle /Hanson /Henson /Mattawoman /Piccowaxen/Somers
Details: Beyond the Bell (BTB) is an afterschool activities club for middle school aged teens looking for a safe environment to do homework, hang out with friends, and enjoy structured activities. Become a member at your school and enjoy special benefits and events exclusive to club members. Registration forms are available at the main office (Port Tobacco), all community centers, and www.CharlesCountyParks.com.
Age Group: 10-16
Cost: $15 Daily/ $60 Per Week
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
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
TINY TOTS
Date: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 9:30AM -10:15 AM
Location: St Mary’s Park & Rec- Hollywood Recreation Center
Details: Parents and caregivers–join us for activities with your toddler or preschooler every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-10:15am. Meet other parents and provide opportunities for your young one to socialize with his/her peers while running, jumping and playing in our indoor gym.
Age Group: 1-5 Years Old
Cost: $6 per child (no fee for parent)
Registration Link
Details: Outdoor stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. This storytime is outdoors and will be cancelled in case of bad weather. Please register once per family group with an email address to get weather-related updates, and call the library if you’re not sure whether storytime is on. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on, and dress for the weather!
Cost: FREE
Registration: Required – Visit Calendar
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
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
BEYOND THE BELL
Date: M/TU/W/TH/F
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Multiple Locations – Davis Middle /Hanson /Henson /Mattawoman /Piccowaxen/Somers
Details: Beyond the Bell (BTB) is an afterschool activities club for middle school aged teens looking for a safe environment to do homework, hang out with friends, and enjoy structured activities. Become a member at your school and enjoy special benefits and events exclusive to club members. Registration forms are available at the main office (Port Tobacco), all community centers, and www.CharlesCountyParks.com.
Age Group: 10-16
Cost: $15 Daily/ $60 Per Week
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!
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
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
Date: April 6, 2022
Time: 10AM
Location: La Plata Farmers Market
Details: The Playful Parent is hosting a series of Read & Play together programs running Wednesdays April – June. April’s story time is a spring theme…. The La Plata Mobile library will read spring books that are engaging, Mrs. Georgia from The Neighborhood Creative Arts Center will engage littles in a music and play session, followed by a egg hunt. May the 4th be with you for the second session. Nicole Kreamer will read entertaining books and will do fun crafts all Star War themed. Feel free to come in costume! June we have a special guest, local author Meredith Johnson will be reading her book Just Like Daddy.
Cost: FREE
Age Group: Target 2-5 years old- all ages welcome
Outdoor Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
When: Wednesday, April 06, 2022
Time:
Where: Charlotte Hall Library
Age Groups: Toddler, Preschool
Details: Outdoor stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. This storytime is outdoors and will be cancelled in case of bad weather. Please register once per family group with an email address to get weather-related updates, and call the library if you’re not sure whether storytime is on. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on, and dress for the weather!
Registration: Required See Calendar
WEDNESDAY READ & PLAY TOGETHER
Date: First Wednesday of the Month
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: La Plata Farmers Market
Details: This unique and fun program was created to encourage children to play, learn and grow! Enjoy a themed story and craft each week.
Age Group: Designed for pre-school aged children. However, all are welcome!
Cost: FREE
Link
DROP IN PLAY TIME- UNIQUE SPORTS
Date: Wednesday’s
Time: 10AM-11AM
Location: Unique Sport Academy- Post Office Rd. Waldorf, MD
Details:
Age Group: Designed for kids 1-5 (All Ages Welcome)
Cost: $5 Per Child (CASH ONLY)
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
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
BEYOND THE BELL
Date: M/TU/W/TH/F
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Multiple Locations – Davis Middle /Hanson /Henson /Mattawoman /Piccowaxen/Somers
Details: Beyond the Bell (BTB) is an afterschool activities club for middle school aged teens looking for a safe environment to do homework, hang out with friends, and enjoy structured activities. Become a member at your school and enjoy special benefits and events exclusive to club members. Registration forms are available at the main office (Port Tobacco), all community centers, and www.CharlesCountyParks.com.
Age Group: 10-16
Cost: $15 Daily/ $60 Per Week
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!
Performance: Wednesday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m.
Location: College of Southern Maryland – La Plata Campus
Details: Students and community members in CSM’s dance program, directed by new dance instructor Mary Chase, will present a performance celebrating different aspects of JOY in dealing with the current pressures of life.
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
TINY TOTS
Date: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 9:30AM -10:15 AM
Location: St Mary’s Park & Rec- Hollywood Recreation Center
Details: Parents and caregivers–join us for activities with your toddler or preschooler every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-10:15am. Meet other parents and provide opportunities for your young one to socialize with his/her peers while running, jumping and playing in our indoor gym.
Age Group: 1-5 Years Old
Cost: $6 per child (no fee for parent)
Registration Link
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
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
CALVERT MARINE MUSEUM CHILDRENS PROGRAMMING
Date: Thursday’s
Time: 10:15 AM & 11:15 AM
Location: Calvert Marine Museum- Solomons, MD
Details: Attend a fun and educational program put on by Calvert Marine Museum every Thursday. The first two Thursday’s of the month are Sea Squirts and the last two Thursday’s of the month are Little Minnows Program. See Calendar for details.
Cost: Free with museum admission
Age Group: Young Children
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
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
BEYOND THE BELL
Date: M/TU/W/TH/F
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Multiple Locations – Davis Middle /Hanson /Henson /Mattawoman /Piccowaxen/Somers
Details: Beyond the Bell (BTB) is an afterschool activities club for middle school aged teens looking for a safe environment to do homework, hang out with friends, and enjoy structured activities. Become a member at your school and enjoy special benefits and events exclusive to club members. Registration forms are available at the main office (Port Tobacco), all community centers, and www.CharlesCountyParks.com.
Age Group: 10-16
Cost: $15 Daily/ $60 Per Week
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!
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
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
HOMESCHOOL LEGO STEM CLUB
Date: Friday Meetings
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Varies between virtual and park meet up
Details: Lego STEAM of Charles County is a homeschooling group that meets at
the local Playground on Fridays at noon. In preparation for each event,
students complete the “Home-build Challenge,” which is announced at the
beginning of each week. During the event, students participate in a surprise
“Instant-build Challenge” which they complete in 7-minutes using loose Legos
brought from home. Students present their Lego builds to their colleagues and
adults
BEYOND THE BELL
Date: M/TU/W/TH/F
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Multiple Locations – Davis Middle /Hanson /Henson /Mattawoman /Piccowaxen/Somers
Details: Beyond the Bell (BTB) is an afterschool activities club for middle school aged teens looking for a safe environment to do homework, hang out with friends, and enjoy structured activities. Become a member at your school and enjoy special benefits and events exclusive to club members. Registration forms are available at the main office (Port Tobacco), all community centers, and www.CharlesCountyParks.com.
Age Group: 10-16
Cost: $15 Daily/ $60 Per Week
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!
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
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
SATURDAY STORY TIME
Date: Saturdays
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Location: Calvert Library, Prince Frederick
Details: Join us as we bring Storytime back inside! We’ll share stories, sing songs and have some socially distanced fun! Please register as a group of no more than 6 people. Per Health Department guidance for an enclosed space with unvaccinated participants, masks are recommended for those attendees over 2 years of age. Registration required to facilitate contact tracing.
Cost:FREE
Age: Suggested for children birth – 5.
Register Here: https://calvertlibrary.libnet.info/event/5955273
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- 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!
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
CHARLES COUNTY INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE
Dates/Time: Open Swim Hours:
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:
BEYOND THE BELL
Date: M/TU/W/TH/F
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Multiple Locations – Davis Middle /Hanson /Henson /Mattawoman /Piccowaxen/Somers
Details: Beyond the Bell (BTB) is an afterschool activities club for middle school aged teens looking for a safe environment to do homework, hang out with friends, and enjoy structured activities. Become a member at your school and enjoy special benefits and events exclusive to club members. Registration forms are available at the main office (Port Tobacco), all community centers, and www.CharlesCountyParks.com.
Age Group: 10-16
Cost: $15 Daily/ $60 Per Week
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