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LETS GO FISHING- FREE FISHING
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lets-go-fishing-free-fishing/Free Fishing
Options for fishing in Maryland without a fishing license
- Normally a license is required to Fish in Maryland but there are a few exceptions to this requirement.
The first option is there are specific areas in Maryland that are designated License Free Fishing Areas throughout the tidal portions of the Chesapeake Bay and one nontidal location. You are required to observe all fishing laws and regulations. A free MD/PRFC angler registration is also required for anglers fishing without a license in designated tidal license free fishing areas, you may register online. You can see a list of license free locations on the following page: License Free Fishing Areas – - CHARLES COUNTY LOCATION IS –Friendship Landing Park-4705 Friendship Landing Road Nanjemoy, MD 20662
- The second option is that Maryland hosts Free Fishing Days. During a free fishing day, a person may catch and possess finfish in the tidal and nontidal waters of the State for recreational purposes without an angler’s license, Chesapeake Bay sportfishing license, or any fishing stamp normally required by the State, but shall otherwise observe all fishing laws and regulations. Maryland’s free fishing days are the first two Saturdays in June and July 4.
- Lastly, all those folks under 16 years of age are allowed to fish without a license.
INDOOR PLAYGROUND HOURS- AAFB
JBA COMMUNITY COMMONShttps://www.facebook.com/AndrewsCAC/1442 Concord Ave, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland 20762INDOOR PLAYGROUND HOURS- ANDREWS AIRFORCE BASE JBA (BASE ACCESS ONLY)
Date: OPEN DAILY
Time: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: JBA Community Commons, 1442 Concord Ave, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland 20762
Details: Did you miss the Grand Opening ribbon-cutting ceremony?! No problem you can still visit daily. The hours of the indoor playground will be the same as the normal JBA Community Commons hours (Monday to Saturday 7 am. to 8 p.m.) except in the case of reservations by private parties. Please reach out to their page directly for more details. This is for base access DOD and Military ID families.
Event Type: Grand Opening
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
Registration: Drop-InFREE SUMMER MOVIE- BRANDYWINE XSCAPE
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-summer-movie-brandywine-xscape/FREE SUMMER KIDS MOVIE
Date: Every Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
Time: Doors open 9AM/Movie 9:30AM
Location: Brandywine Theater
Details: Enjoy Free movies- See Flier for schedule!
Cost: FREE
SUMMER STORY TIME- CHARLOTTE HALL LIBRARY
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/summer-story-time-charlotte-hall-library/CHARLOTTE HALL LIBRARY STORY TIME
Date: Summer Story time hours June 5- August 14, 2018
Times:
- 10:00 AM
Baby Storytime - 10:30 AM
All Ages Storytime - 11:15 AM
All Ages Storytime
Location: Charlotte Hall Story Time
Details: Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
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 LINKSOUND SANDWICH
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/sound-sandwich/SOUND SANDWICH – CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Date: 7/3/2018
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PMLibrary: Mobile Services
Description:Throughout the month of July, visit the Mobile Library when we’re in your community to create your own harmonica in 5 easy steps using simple materials, then show off your musical skills as you play a tune.Event Type: School Age
Age Group(s): 6 – 11OPEN 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/FREE SUMMER MOVIE FLAGSHIP CINAMA
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-summer-movie-flagship-cinama/Movies are scheduled at 10am each Tuesday and Wednesday during the series. Doors open at 9:30. Each Flagship location has their own lineup of movies and start dates, so click on the link for your location: Flafship Cinemas. The following is the Prince Frederick line up:
Week 1 – Hotel Transylvania 2
Week 2– Captain Underpants
Week 3 – Despicable Me 3
Week 4 – Secret Life of Pets
Week 5 -Boss Baby
Week 6 – Paddington 2
Week 7 – LEGO Batman MovieAddress: 200 W Dares Beach Rd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/family-scavenger-hunt/St. Charles Towne Center celebrates family fun with Summer Scavenger Hunt, June 23 – August 18
Families invited to put detective skills to the test with weekly adventures for special prizes!WHAT: Summer Scavenger Hunt at St. Charles Towne Center Families invited to search, spin and win weekly!
WHEN:
Scavenger Hunt: Daily; June 23 – August 25
Mall Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed July 4, 2018
WHERE: St. Charles Towne Center11110 Mall Circle
Waldorf, MD 20603HOW: Families can download the FREE weekly scavenger hunt sheet from links on Facebook page or by visiting the Mall Office. Prizes are geared towards children ages 3 – 10; limited to one per child per week while supplies last. Prizes can be collected up to a week after the last Saturday posting. Additional prizes are available to parents that post a photo and comment on each week’s Facebook page post (while at the mall) OR by signing up for a FREE Simon Family Membership. It is recommended to call ahead to confirm prize availability.
MORE INFO: For full rules and regulations and more information, please visitsimon.com/stcharlestownecenter for more information.
MOVERS & SHAKERS SUMMER STORY TIME- CCPL PD BROWN
PD BROWN LIBRARYhttps://ccplonline.org/about/events50 Village St, Waldorf, MD 20602MOVERS AND SHAKERS STORY TIME (PD BROWN BRANCH)
Date: Tuesday’s June 19- August 1, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Details: This story time will teach toddlers physical and social skills, listening comprehension, and the foundations of reading through letters, numbers, and vocabulary!
Library: CCPL / P.D. Brown Branch
Event Type: Parent/Child
Age Group: 1 – 3
Registration: Not required
Information: https://ccplonline.org/about/eventsPRESCHOOL SUMMER STORY TIME- CCPL POTOMAC
POTOMAC LIBRARYhttps://ccplonline.org/about/events3225 Ruth B Swann Dr, Indian Head, MD 20640PRESCHOOL SUMMER STORYTIME- POTOMAC BRANCH
Date: Tuesday’s June 19, 2018 – August 2, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: CCPL / Potomac Branch-Potomac Meeting Room
Details: Join us for stories, songs, and hands-on experiments to learn about shadows!
Event Type: Preschool Storytime
Age Group: 2 – 5
EVENT LINKREGAL SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/regal-summer-movie-express/Regal Cinema charges only $1 admission to see summer movie selections. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, movies start at 10:00 am. Each week both movies play on Tuesday and Wednesday. Here’s a list of the summer movies playing at Regal theaters this summer:
- Week 1- Storks/ Mr. Peabody
- Week 2- Despicable Me 2/How to Train Your Dragon 2
- Week 3- LEGO Movie/ Alvin and the Chipmunks
- Week 4- Sing/Peanut Movie
- Week 5- LEGO Ninjago / Ferdinand
- Week 6- Secret Life of Pets/ Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
- Week 7- LEGO Batman/ Trolls
- Week 8- Minions/ Boss Baby
- Week 9- Paddington/ Captain Underpants
- Week 10- Despicable Me 3/ Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
Regal Locations Include: Regal Bowie – Bowie/Regal Potomac Yard – Alexandria/Regal Majestic – Silver Spring/Regal Kingstowne – Alexandria. Keep in mind that each location has a different show schedule. Clink on the link provided for information on Regal Summer Movies.
FREE SUMMER MOVIE- LEXINGTON EXCHANGE
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-summer-movie-brandywine-xscape-2/FREE SUMMER KIDS MOVIE
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: Doors open 10AM
Location: Lexington RC EXCHANGE
Details: Enjoy Free movies- See Flier for schedule!
Cost: FREE
FREE BOWLING LORD CALVERT BOWL
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-bowling-lord-calvert-bowl/FREE BOWLING
Date: June 1, 2018- August 31, 2018
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.
PRESCHOOL SUMMER STORY TIME- CCPL POTOMAC
POTOMAC LIBRARYhttps://ccplonline.org/about/events3225 Ruth B Swann Dr, Indian Head, MD 20640PRESCHOOL SUMMER STORYTIME- POTOMAC BRANCH
Date: Tuesday’s June 19, 2018 – August 2, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: CCPL / Potomac Branch-Potomac Meeting Room
Details: Join us for stories, songs, and hands-on experiments to learn about shadows!
Event Type: Preschool Storytime
Age Group: 2 – 5
Information:
Information: https://ccplonline.org/about/eventsLEISURE (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/
FREE YOUTH DROP IN
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-youth-drop-in/FREE YOUTH DROP IN
Date: Monday -Thursday June 18-August 9, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM -5:00 PM
Location: Stoddert Middle School
Details: Open-style sports and semi-organized games! Registration form with parental
consent is required each year. Sign-in each day of participation.
Age Group: 8-17Event Link (Page 14)
SUMMER TIME AT MY GYM
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/summer-time-at-my-gym/SUMMER TIME AT MY GYM
***This is one of my families favorite places to play!!! The coaches are amazing, the facility is always clean and my kids beg to back for more fun time and time again!!!***
Date: July – August
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: My Gym, Waldorf
- Every MONDAY: “Moonbounce Monday” campers learn teamwork & leadership as they play a variety of sports, relays, games PLUS Pizza & moonbounce!
- Every TUESDAY: Energizing games, exciting gymnastics, cool arts and crafts, and music that guarantees to keep kids moving and engaged, PLUS swings Zip Line & More!
- Every WEDNESDAY: “American Ninja Warriors” campers will be challenged with fun and unique obstacles each week, that they must master utilizing agility, core strength, conditioning, and grip strength.
- Every THURSDAY: “Aerial Silks & Trapeze Camp” campers will explore aerial arts and air awareness. Plus develop core strength, flexibility, concentration skills, coordination, teamwork, and confidence.
- Every FRIDAY: “Glow-N-Dark”, campers come dressed in Neon Shorts & T-shirts to have fun with the BEST Glow-N-Dark games PLUS Popsicle’s & Disco dance party.
Event: Kids Program
Age Group: 4 – 10
Cost: Buy a pass for $18-23 depending on which pass you purchase
IN THE GARDEN : AIDA
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/in-the-garden-aida-2/IN THE GARDEN : AIDA
Date: 7/17/2018
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:30 PMLibrary: CCPL /Waldorf West
Description:Verdi’s opera “Aida” is set 4000 years ago, in ancient Egypt where the Nile culture clashed in war with the neighboring Ethiopian empire. We’ll learn about the opera’s story and why it’s still important today as we rotate through six interactive stations where they learn the benefits of nutrition, exercise, agriculture, construct sample opera theater sets, and explore STEM careers in the arts.Event Type: School Age
Age Group(s): 6 – 11Cost: FREE
Other Information:***Ticketed Event*** Summer Reading is a popular time for us. We will be handing out tickets to our most popular events starting 1 hour before programs noted as Ticketed Events. Customers must be present to receive tickets which will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.AFTERNOON KIDS CLUB: POTOMAC
WALDORF WEST LIBRARYhttps://theplayfulparent.org/event/afternoon-kids-club-african-folktales-2/10405 Odonnell Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603AFTERNOON KIDS CLUB:
Date: TUESDAYS IN JULY
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: POTOMAC
Details:
- Week 1: Reptile Guy
- Week 2: Journey Jamboree
- Week 3: Maryland Zoo
- Week 4: Science Tellers
Age Group: 6+
Registration: Ticketed Event (Check in up to an hour before the program to get a ticket)
IN THE GARDEN : AIDA
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/in-the-garden-aida-2-2/IN THE GARDEN : AIDA
Date: 7/17/2018
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:30 PMLibrary: CCPL /Waldorf West
Description:Verdi’s opera “Aida” is set 4000 years ago, in ancient Egypt where the Nile culture clashed in war with the neighboring Ethiopian empire. We’ll learn about the opera’s story and why it’s still important today as we rotate through six interactive stations where they learn the benefits of nutrition, exercise, agriculture, construct sample opera theater sets, and explore STEM careers in the arts.Event Type: School Age
Age Group(s): 6 – 11Cost: FREE
Other Information:***Ticketed Event*** Summer Reading is a popular time for us. We will be handing out tickets to our most popular events starting 1 hour before programs noted as Ticketed Events. Customers must be present to receive tickets which will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.KIDS NIGHT- TEXAS ROAD HOUSE
TEXAS ROAD HOUSE (LA PLATA)https://theplayfulparent.org/event/kids-night-texas-road-house-2/103 Drury Dr, La Plata, MD 20646KIDS NIGHT- TEXAS ROADHOUSE
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Texas Roadhouse, La Plata, MD
Description: Round up the lil’ Roadies and join us for our Legendary Kid’s Night:
$1.99 Kid’s Meal, Ice Cream Sundae Bar, Arts & Crafts, Andy Armadillo and THE
Balloon Nerd!!! Kid’s Night is a ton of fun for the whole family so mosey on down to Texas Roadhouse! Please contact us at the restaurant to learn more specific details about this exciting night. *Limit 2 offers per 1 Adult Entree Purchased. Dine in only. Not valid with any other offer. Valid at this location only. Not valid on holidays.*
Event: Family
Age: All Ages
Cost: Activities free, kids meals $1.99, Adult entrees see menu
Information: https://www.texasroadhouse.com/restaurant-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 LINK - Normally a license is required to Fish in Maryland but there are a few exceptions to this requirement.