EARTH DAY STORY AND WALK
Date: Apr 13 – 27, 2024
Time: All Day
BLACK DIAMOND DISASTER EVENT
Date: April 21, 2024
Time: 10AM- 5PM
Location: St. Clements Island Museum
Details:
On the April 21, 2024, St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division will remember the 87 lives lost in a tragedy during the American Civil War on the Potomac near St. Clement’s Island during the hunt for presidential assassin John Wilkes Booth.
Activities will take place at St. Clement’s Island Museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including free museum admission and boat rides, a folk concert, and a military ceremony, featuring remarks from the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Base Commander and a commemorative wreath laying on the waterfront. This free event is open to the public and is an opportunity to learn more about one of Maryland’s worst nautical disasters and other information about St. Mary’s County during the American Civil War.
ACTION JAXX OPEN PLAY SCHEDULE
Date & Time:
Location: 3443 Rockefeller CT. Waldorf, MD 20602
Details: This this family entertainment center is full of fun!
Cost: $15
BLACK DIAMOND DISASTER COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
April 21, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: St. Clements Island Museum
Details: Reception and FREE concert featuring The Sibling Rivalry Fiddle Band at 3:00 PM. Free museum admission, free water taxi cruises, lighthouse tours, special displays and more.
Cost: FREE
Registration: Not required
FAMILY SKATE
Details: Bring the family and have some old-fashioned fun at Family Skate at the newly renovated Leonard Hall! Listen to some tunes on R&P’s new speaker system! Activity Code 323608-A
Cost: $5
EARTH DAY STORY AND WALK
Date: Apr 13 – 27, 2024
Time: All Day
MONDAY STORY TIME AT WALDORF WEST- SCHEDULE
Date: Every Monday
Time:
Location: Charles County Public Library- Waldorf West
Description: Story Time is a weekly “must” for children. Each program includes book reading, dancing & music, flannel board activities, and tons of fun!
Event Type: Library
Age Group: 0 – 5 Years Old
Cost: Free
Event Link
OPEN GYM/HOMESCHOOL ELITE DROP-IN HOURS
Date: Monday – Friday
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Elite Gym – 2745 Old Washington Rd. Waldorf, MD
Details: Good news the usual weekly homeschool open free play open Monday through Friday 11AM-3PM. Always call first before attending, especially on holidays.
Cost: $5 per kid, Free for Rec Pass holders
EARTH DAY STORY AND WALK
Date: Apr 13 – 27, 2024
Time: All Day
ST MARY’S COUNTY STORY TIME
Date: Tuesday Schedule
Details:
Cost: FREE
TUESDAY STORY TIME AT POTOMAC- SCHEDULE
Date: Every Tuesday
Time:
Location: Charles County Public Library- Potomac Branch
Description: Story Time is a weekly “must” for children. Each program includes book reading, dancing & music, flannel board activities, and tons of fun!
Event Type: Library
Age Group: 0 – 5 Years Old
Cost: Free
Date: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s Weekly
Time: 10:00AM- 12:00 PM
Location: Skyzone Waldorf- 4390 Crain Hwy. White Plains, MD
Details: 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
OPEN GYM/HOMESCHOOL ELITE DROP-IN HOURS
Date: Monday – Friday
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Elite Gym – 2745 Old Washington Rd. Waldorf, MD
Details: Good news the usual weekly homeschool open free play open Monday through Friday 11AM-3PM. Always call first before attending, especially on holidays.
Cost: $5 per kid, Free for Rec Pass holders
HOMESCHOOL HOP
Date: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Sky Zone – Waldorf MD
Details: 60 Minute Jump time, $1 Fuel drinks, Add a daily dose of active play to your lesson plan this year!
Cost: $15 Per Jumper
EARTH DAY STORY AND WALK
Date: Apr 13 – 27, 2024
Time: All Day
ST MARY’S COUNTY STORY TIME
Date: WEDNESDAY Schedule
Details:
Cost: FREE
WEDNESDAY STORY TIME -PD BROWN BRANCH
Date: Wednesday’s
Times:
Location: Charles Coutny Pyblic Library- PD Brown Branch
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 Link
ACTION JAXX OPEN PLAY SCHEDULE
Date & Time:
Location: 3443 Rockefeller CT. Waldorf, MD 20602
Details: This this family entertainment center is full of fun!
Cost: $15
OPEN GYM/HOMESCHOOL ELITE DROP-IN HOURS
Date: Monday – Friday
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Elite Gym – 2745 Old Washington Rd. Waldorf, MD
Details: Good news the usual weekly homeschool open free play open Monday through Friday 11AM-3PM. Always call first before attending, especially on holidays.
Cost: $5 per kid, Free for Rec Pass holders
HOMESCHOOL ARTCLUB
Dates: Wednesdays/Thursdays
Time: 2:00 PM-3:00PM
Location: Potomac Branch & La Plata Branch
Details: STEM Club and ART Club alternate each week at Potomac and La Plata Branch each Wednesday and Thursday at 2PM. Each week is a different topic. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. See the Charles County Public Library Calendar for complete details and to sign-up. Must register for each weeks club date.
Registration: REQUIRED!
Age Group: 7-15
Cost: FREE
EARTH DAY STORY AND WALK
Date: Apr 13 – 27, 2024
Time: All Day
ST MARY’S COUNTY STORY TIME
Date: Thursday’s
Details:
Cost: FREE
THURSDAY STORY TIME -LA PLATA
Date: THURSDAY’S
Times:
Location: Charles County Public Library- PD Brown Branch
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
ACTION JAXX OPEN PLAY SCHEDULE
Date & Time:
Location: 3443 Rockefeller CT. Waldorf, MD 20602
Details: This this family entertainment center is full of fun!
Cost: $15
Date: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s Weekly
Time: 10:00AM- 12:00 PM
Location: Skyzone Waldorf- 4390 Crain Hwy. White Plains, MD
Details: 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
OPEN GYM/HOMESCHOOL ELITE DROP-IN HOURS
Date: Monday – Friday
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Elite Gym – 2745 Old Washington Rd. Waldorf, MD
Details: Good news the usual weekly homeschool open free play open Monday through Friday 11AM-3PM. Always call first before attending, especially on holidays.
Cost: $5 per kid, Free for Rec Pass holders
HOMESCHOOL HOP
Date: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Sky Zone – Waldorf MD
Details: 60 Minute Jump time, $1 Fuel drinks, Add a daily dose of active play to your lesson plan this year!
Cost: $15 Per Jumper
HOMESCHOOL ARTCLUB
Dates: Wednesdays/Thursdays
Time: 2:00 PM-3:00PM
Location: Potomac Branch & La Plata Branch
Details: STEM Club and ART Club alternate each week at Potomac and La Plata Branch each Wednesday and Thursday at 2PM. Each week is a different topic. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. See the Charles County Public Library Calendar for complete details and to sign-up. Must register for each weeks club date.
Registration: REQUIRED!
Age Group: 7-15
Cost: FREE
EARTH DAY STORY AND WALK
Date: Apr 13 – 27, 2024
Time: All Day
ACTION JAXX OPEN PLAY SCHEDULE
Date & Time:
Location: 3443 Rockefeller CT. Waldorf, MD 20602
Details: This this family entertainment center is full of fun!
Cost: $15
OPEN GYM/HOMESCHOOL ELITE DROP-IN HOURS
Date: Monday – Friday
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Elite Gym – 2745 Old Washington Rd. Waldorf, MD
Details: Good news the usual weekly homeschool open free play open Monday through Friday 11AM-3PM. Always call first before attending, especially on holidays.
Cost: $5 per kid, Free for Rec Pass holders
FAMILY GLOW JUMP
Date: Most Friday Nights
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Skyzone Waldorf
Details: Enjoy a family friendly glow jump.
Event Type: Family Friendly
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Jump Fee, Sock Fee ($3)
EARTH DAY STORY AND WALK
Date: Apr 13 – 27, 2024
Time: All Day
2024 Maryland Day at University of Maryland
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
University of Maryland1126 Taliaferro Hall- College Park MD 20742
Details: Join an enormous selection of family-friendly events spanning all departments and interests on our beautiful College Park campus. FREE admission, parking, and complimentary UM Shuttle service.
Cost: FREE
For more information click here.
Annual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts
Date: Saturday April 27, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Montpelier House Museum9650 Muirkirk Rd. Laurel MD 20708
Details: Welcome spring and delight in the sights and sounds of nature, art, and history at this fun festival for the entire family, hosted by Montpelier House Museum and Montpelier Arts Center. Visit with vendors on the grounds, relax to live music in the Music Tent, attend a talk on gardening, tour the house museum, and indulge in a Picnic Tea Box with finger sandwiches, pastries and a scone inside (available to order starting April 1). At the Arts Center, you can see exhibits, visit artists’ studios, watch demos, and attend a live performance.
Starting April 1st through April 25th, 2024, picnic Tea Boxes with finger sandwiches, a scone, pastries, and tea will be available for purchase. Boxes Must Be Picked Up At The Festival.
Cost: FREE
Find more information here
ACTION JAXX OPEN PLAY SCHEDULE
Date & Time:
Location: 3443 Rockefeller CT. Waldorf, MD 20602
Details: This this family entertainment center is full of fun!
Cost: $15
Patuxent River Park Open House
Saturday, April 27, 2024
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Patuxent River Park16000 Croom Airport Rd. Upper Marlboro MD 20772
Details: Celebrate Earth Day all month long with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County! Every Saturday in April, we’re holding open houses at our nature-focused facilities. Drop in to visit our sites, enjoy activities, and meet our dedicated staff.
Each site will offer a variety of FREE activities that may include: • Meet Park Naturalists • Free giveaways (while supplies last) • Nature hikes • Nature crafts • Animal feeding demonstrations • Free pontoon boat tours (Patuxent & Bladensburg Waterfront Parks) • Birds of prey program (Watkins & Clearwater Nature Center) • Free bike rentals (Bladensburg Waterfront Parks) • Barn animal meet-and-great (Old Maryland Farm) • Sheep shearing demonstrations (Old Maryland Farm) • Wool and fiber displays (Old Maryland Farm) • Garden Crawl (Mount Rainier Nature Center)
Cost: Free
Find more information here
Kinderfest
Saturday April 27, 2024
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Watkins Regional Park- 283 Old Enterprise Rd. Upper Marlboro MD 20774
Details: Join us for Kinderfest a fun family festival! The whole family will enjoy an exciting afternoon filled with entertainment, games, rides, hands-on activities, demonstrations, food vendors, and more!
Watkins Regional Park
Saturday, April 27, 12 noon – 5 pm
Three wristband tiers are available for purchase.
• $15 Wristband: Unlimited access to 30+ attractions, amusements, crafts, and main stage access.
• $5 Wristband: Limited access to train, carousel, mini-golf, hayrides, and main stage entertainment.
• Free General Admission: Main stage entertainment access.
All purchases will be made on-site.
Registration is not required.
Cash is strongly encouraged to avoid long lines. (No ATMs are available onsite)
Children 2 years old and younger are free.
For additional information please call 301-218-6700 or visit pgparks.com
Cost
$5.00 and up
More Info
For additional information please call 301-218-6700 or visit pgparks.com
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.
***Home Page/Cover Photo Credit to MARIZABETH PHOTOGRAPHY***