PLAYFUL PARENTING
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ST MARYS COUNTY FAIR
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/st-marys-county-fair/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)
FALL FARM GUIDE
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/fall-guide/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.
CUDDLE TIME- CCPL LAPLATA
LA PLATA LIBRARYhttps://theplayfulparent.org/event/cuddle-time-ccpl-laplata-2-3/2 Garrett Ave, La Plata, MD 20646CUDDLE TIME
Date: Thursdays
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:30AM
Location: La Plata Library
Details: Storytime for children BIRTH-2 years old. Each week has a theme that features fun stories, songs, and a craft at the end!
Event Type: Story time
Age Group: 2 – 5
Cost: FREE
Registration: Drop-In
Information: http://host.evanced.info/charles/evanced/eventcalendar.asp?ag=&et=&dt=mo&df=calendar&cn=0&private=0&ln=ALLINDOOR PLAY IDEAS
JBA COMMUNITY COMMONShttps://www.facebook.com/AndrewsCAC/1442 Concord Ave, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland 20762INDOOR 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-InPRESCHOOL STORY TIME- CCPL LAPLATA
LA PLATA LIBRARYhttps://theplayfulparent.org/event/preschool-story-time-ccpl-laplata-2-2-3-2/2 Garrett Ave, La Plata, MD 20646STORYTIME
Date: THURSDAYS
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Location: La Plata Library
Details: Storytime for children 2-5 years old. Each week has a theme that features fun stories, songs, and a craft at the end!
Event Type: Story time
Age Group: 2 – 5
Cost: FREE
Registration: Drop-In
Information: http://host.evanced.info/charles/evanced/eventcalendar.aspOPEN PLAY EVERY DAY
FAMILY PLACE TO PLAYhttps://theplayfulparent.org/event/open-play-every-day/3443 Rockefeller Ct, Waldorf, MD 20602Date: Monday – Thursday
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Family Place to Play, Waldorf, MD
Details: Family Place to Play Fun Center is a large indoor playground that can accommodate private parties and also is a great place to bring kids to play. Open Play provides many different ways for kids to be stimulated both physically and mentally.
Event Type: Free Play
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: $11 (2 Hours)/ 2 and under $6.60
Registration: Drop- In Welcome
https://familyplacetoplay.com/ways-to-play/TODDLER TIME - SKYZONE
SKYZONEhttps://theplayfulparent.org/event/toddler-time-skyzone/4390 Crain Hwy, White Plains, MD 20695Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Crain Highway, White Plains, MD
Details: Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the joy of being active, bouncing under the supervision of their parents, and without interference from the big kids. Visit their website or Facebook Page to find out about special seasonal Toddler Time Events
Event Type: Parent/child
Age Group: Walking to 5 years old
Registration: Walk-in welcome!
Cost: $10 Toddler, $8 Additional Toddler, $7 Parent
Information: SKYZONE TODDLER TIME LINKART EXPLORATION
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/compass-art-2-2-2-3/ART EXPLORATION
Date: 9/20
Time: 10:30 amLocation: Potomac
Details: Sept UNCONVENTIONAL TOOLSEvent Type: School Age
Age Group: 6 – 11PRESCHOOL STORY TIME- CCPL LAPLATA
LA PLATA LIBRARYhttps://theplayfulparent.org/event/preschool-story-time-ccpl-laplata-2-2-3/2 Garrett Ave, La Plata, MD 20646STORYTIME
Date: THURSDAYS
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Location: La Plata Library
Details: Storytime for children 2-5 years old. Each week has a theme that features fun stories, songs, and a craft at the end!
Event Type: Story time
Age Group: 2 – 5
Cost: FREE
Registration: Drop-In
Information: http://host.evanced.info/charles/evanced/eventcalendar.aspHOME SCHOOL JUMP- PUMP IT UP
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/home-school-jump-pump-it-up-3/LAST ONE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR!Date: Most Tuesday’s & Thursday’s (Always Check first)
Time: 11:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Pump it Up Waldorf
Details: Vome enjoy a special open jump available for children and parents that home school. Come join us at Pump It Up for a few hours of jumping, socialization, and creative time. Be sure to call ahead!
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/
YOUTH DROP IN - PARKS & REC
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/youth-drop-in-parks-rec/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)
LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP NIGHT
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/library-card-sign-up-night/LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP NIGHT
Date: 9/20
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Waldorf West Library Branch
Details: Join us for some stories and fun! It’s National Library Card Sign Up Month! You can sign up for a library card any time – for free! – but tonight we’ll make sign up even more fun! Our children’s librarians will read stories as we talk about the benefits and knowledge that come with getting a library card!
Age Group: All Ages
Event Type: Library Program
FULL DOME SHOW AT THE JAMES E RICHMOND SCIENCE CENTER
JAMES E RICHMOND SCIENCE CENTERhttp://www.ccboe.com/ScienceCenter/5305 Piney Church Rd, Piney Church Rd, Waldorf, MD 20602Date: 1ST & 3RD SATURDAYS
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Location: James E.Richmond Science Center
Description: James E. Richmond Science Center previews a full dome show every 1ST & 3RD Saturday.WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Doors Open» 6:00 p.m.
Fulldome Show» 6:45 p.m.
Exploration Stations» 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.FIRST & THIRD SATURDAYS
Doors Open» 9:00 a.m.
Fulldome Shows» 9:30 a.m. | 10:45 a.m. | 12:00 p.m.
Exploration Stations» 9:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.Event Type: Family
Age Group(s): All Ages
Cost: Tickets $8 per person (Ages 4-Up), 3 & under free
Registration: Purchase tickets onlineSTART SMART SPORTS- HENSON
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/start-smart-sports-henson/START SMART SPORTS
Date: Sept 13- Oct 8
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Henson
Details: Sanctioned through the National Alliance of Youth Sports, this program assists parents in preparing kids for organized sports in a fun, non-competitive environment using fun, developmentally age appropriate equipment to prepare children for sports without the fear of failure.
Ages: 3-5
Cost: $40 For 5 week session
FREE PERFORMANCES EVERYDAY- KENNEDY CENTER
KENNEDY CENTERhttps://www.kennedy-center.org/video/upcoming2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566FREE 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 LINKEVENING STORY TIME- CCPL WEST
WALDORF WEST LIBRARYhttps://theplayfulparent.org/event/evening-story-time-ccpl-west-2/10405 Odonnell Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603Date: 3rd Thursday of the month
Time: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PMLocation: CCPL- Waldorf West Branch
Details: This story time encourages emerging literacy skills through books, songs, fingerplays, and flannel board stories. It is designed for children of multiple ages and their parents. This is a 30 minute program that includes a simple craft.Event Type: Family Story timeAge Group: 2 and up