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
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
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
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!
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
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
LA PLATA SPRAY PAD OPEN
Date: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Time: 10AM-9PM
Location: Town Hall – La Plata, MD 20646
Details: This free resource is available to the community every day of the week June through September 10 AM to 9 PM. If you live near by you can walk or if you need to drive, you can use the side street parking or park in the back parking lot of the Town Hall – 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, MD 20646.
Age Group: All Ages (best for ages 2-8)
Cost: FREE
NATIONAL THEATER – SIX
Dates: July 5 – September 4, 2022 (Check Site for specific date and time)
Times: 7:30 PM
Location: National Theater- Washington DC
Details: *This is a date night or moms night out idea! Not for kids.* About the show- From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! Featuring an all-woman cast and all-woman band, SIX has won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. SIX opens July 5, 2022. The show runs approximately 80 minutes with no intermission.
Age Group: Recommended for ages 12 and up. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre but Don’t Lose Ur Head; we love our Queens of all ages!
For more information visit: https://www.broadwayatthenational.com/show/sixInstagram: @broadwaynatdc Twitter: @BroadwayNatDC Facebook: @BroadwayAtTheNational
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
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!
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
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
NATIONAL THEATER – SIX
Dates: July 5 – September 4, 2022 (Check Site for specific date and time)
Times: 7:30 PM
Location: National Theater- Washington DC
Details: *This is a date night or moms night out idea! Not for kids.* About the show- From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! Featuring an all-woman cast and all-woman band, SIX has won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. SIX opens July 5, 2022. The show runs approximately 80 minutes with no intermission.
Age Group: Recommended for ages 12 and up. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre but Don’t Lose Ur Head; we love our Queens of all ages!
For more information visit: https://www.broadwayatthenational.com/show/sixInstagram: @broadwaynatdc Twitter: @BroadwayNatDC Facebook: @BroadwayAtTheNational
MAKE AND TAKE
Date: September 2, 2022
Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM
Location: Board and Brush Leonardtown- 41665 Fenwick St. Leonardtown, MD
Details: Art Walk & Sidewalk Chalk Contest…We have a lot to celebrate this First Friday! Put B|b Leonardtown at the top of your to-do list!! We are hosting a walk-in Make & Take from 5-7pm right out front of the studio!! No need to register…just walk right up and pick out your project. See you there!
https://boardandbrush.com/leonardtown/#Calendar-workshop
We will have designs for children and adults. All boards are 6×24 and come pre-stained and dry brushed.
LEONARDTOWN SUMMER MUSIC
Date: September 2, 2022
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Leonardtown Square
Details:
The Town of Leonardtown, the Leonardtown Business Association and the St. Mary’s County Arts Council are proud to announce another fun, FREE concert. Join us for an exciting evening of music on Friday, September 2nd when the Higher Standards Jazz Trio takes the stage in Leonardtown Square from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. during A&E First Friday.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a wonderful evening of music in the Square. Save on gas and travel to and from the concert on the Leonardtown Trolley (providing FREE Trolley rides all evening long from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.).
For more information about music in Leonardtown visit: https://www.visitleonardtownmd.com/leonardtownmusicfest
SUMMER FEST
Date: September 2, 2022
Time: 6-9PM
Location: Shops at Waldorf- 3003 Festival Way
Details: First Friday is right around the corner & we’ll BE BACK with another HOT BAND🔥 visit CCSummerfest.eventbrite.com for Vendor and food truck opportunities!!
Cost: Free
FIRST FRIDAYS
Date: September 2, 2022
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: North Beach
Details:
Head to North Beach on the First Friday of each month from May through October! From 6 to 9 pm, enjoy DJ music, classic cars, food trucks, beer, wine, and spirits vendors, small pop-up shops, craft vendors, and free beach access. And, while you’re there, be sure to peruse the shops and eat at one of the restaurants or stop by for a sweet treat on your way home. Download a First Fridays flyer at: https://www.northbeachmd.org/special-events/pages/first-fridays
Where do I park?
Parking is available in the two town-owned parking lots in close proximity to the beach, boardwalk and town businesses. The Senior Center parking lot is available on the weekends only. There is also a privately-owned lot that offers paid parking. On street parking is available, however, some areas are for residents only and there may be a time limit in other areas. All parking west of Chesapeake Avenue is resident parking only. Please pay attention to signage.
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
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!
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