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INDOOR 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-InCUDDLE TIME -WINTER SCHEDULE - LAPLATA
LA PLATA LIBRARYhttps://theplayfulparent.org/event/cuddle-time-ccpl-laplata-2-3-2/2 Garrett Ave, La Plata, MD 20646CUDDLE TIME – WINTER SCHEDULE
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
EVENT LINKPRESCHOOL STORY TIME-WINTER SCHEDULE- LAPLATA
LA PLATA LIBRARYhttps://theplayfulparent.org/event/preschool-story-time-ccpl-laplata-2-2-3-2-2/2 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
EVENT LINKTODDLER 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- POTOMAC
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/art-exploration-potomac/Art Exploration: Edmonia Lewis
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2019
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: CCPL / Potomac Branch in Potomac Meeting RoomDescription: Join us for a morning of art history and a hands on art project. Attendees will learn about Edmonia Lewis, what made her art so unique, and create their own one-of-a-kind art inspired by Lewis.
Event Type: Library PRogram
Age: Recommended for ages 6-11
Cost: FREE
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME-WINTER SCHEDULE- LAPLATA
LA PLATA LIBRARYhttps://theplayfulparent.org/event/preschool-story-time-ccpl-laplata-2-2-3-3/2 Garrett Ave, La Plata, MD 20646STORYTIME- WINTER 2019 SCHEDULE
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.aspLEISURE (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/
FURLOUGH FREE PLAY - MY GYM
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/furlough-free-play-my-gym/FURLOUGH FREE PLAY – MY GYM
Date: January 17, 2019
Time:
- ⏰ 1pm – 2pm (Ages 3 yrs and under)
- ⏰ 2pm – 4pm (Ages 12 yrs and under)
Location: My Gym- Waldorf, MD
Details: My Gym will join in to help the community affected by the furlough. We invite you to come to My Gym to work up an appetite at Furloughed Free Play. Parent Participation Required.
Event Type: Family Friendly
Age Group: Ages 3- 12
DIY SHRINKY DINKS
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/diy-shrinky-dinks/DIY SHRINKY DINKS (BASE ACCESS ONLY)
Date: January 17, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: MWR Library – Indian Head Base
Details: Come to the library and see what happens to plastic when it is heated up.
Event Type: Military / DOD Family
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
GALAZIO RESTAURANT- FAMILY FURLOUGH FREE MEAL
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/galazio-restaurant/GALAZIO RESTAURANTDate: January 17, 2019Time: 5-7 PMLocation: Galazio Restaurant, La Plata, MD 20646Details: This Thursday night, dinner is on us for Furlough Employees and their families. Alcohol and gratuity is not included. No IDs necessary, just the honor system.The menu choices are:
Chicken Souvlaki Platter.
Sausage Platter
Gyro platter
Veggie Platter
Cheese or Pepperoni pizzas!
Sodas and Ice TeaAll platters are served with salad, tzatziky, rice or fries.
EVENT LINK
JANUARY KIDS DIY CRAFT- THE COVE
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/january-kids-diy-craft-the-cove/JANUARY KIDS CRAFT
Date: Thursday’s January Schedule
Time:5:00 PM
Location: The Cove- Cobb Island, MD
Details: Every Thursday, enjoy a great craft with our local Cove artists.
Event Type: Craft
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: $5 Per Kid
EVENING STORY TIME- WINTER SCHEDULE
WALDORF WEST LIBRARYhttps://theplayfulparent.org/event/evening-story-time-ccpl-west-2/10405 Odonnell Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603EVENING STORY TIME- WINTER SCHEDULE- WALDORF WEST
Date: 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 upYOUTH DROP IN - PARKS & REC
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/youth-drop-in-parks-rec-2-2/YOUTH DROP IN – PARKS AND REC SCHEDULE
Details: 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.Age 8-10 Wade M/W Dec 3-Jun 12 4:00-5:30p
Age 8-13 Somers M/W Dec 3-Jun 12 4:00-6:00p
Stoddert M/W Dec 3-Jun 12 4:00-6:00p
Hanson M/W Dec 3-Jun 12 4:00-6:00p
Henson M/W Dec 3-Jun 12 4:00-6:00p
Smallwood M/W Dec 3-Jun 12 4:00-6:00p
Age 11-14 Davis M/W Dec 3-Jun 12 4:00-5:30p
Wade Tu/Th Dec 4-Jun 13 4:00-6:00p
Age 14-17 Wade M Dec 3-Jun 10 7:00-9:00p
Davis Tu/Th Dec 4-Jun 13 4:00-6:00p
Piccowaxen Tu/Th Dec 4-Jun 13 4:00-6:00p
Smallwood Tu/Th Dec 4-Jun 13 4:00-6:00p
Stoddert Tu/Th Dec 4-Jun 13 4:00-6:00p
Hanson Tu Dec 4-Jun 11 4:00-6:00p
Somers Tu Dec 4-Jun 11 4:00-6:00p
Henson Th Dec 6-Jun 13 4:00-6:00p
Age 8-13 Girls Mattawoman M/W Dec 3-Jun 12 4:00-6:00p
Age 14-17 Girls Mattawoman Tu/Th Dec 4-Jun 13 4:00-6:00p
Somers Th Dec 6-Jun 13 4:00-6:00pCost: $3 Drop-In (RECPASS)
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 online
