PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
SCHEDULE – PARKS & REC CHARLES COUNTY
Date: Daily Programming
Location: Charles County Parks & Rec
Details: From Open Swim to Dance Classes and Special Events to Drop in Programs Charles County Parks and Recreation offers so much. Be sure to see their schedule.
Cost: Some programs are free or cost money but all programs are affordable for families on a budget.
IMAGINARIUM OPEN PLAY HOURS
Dates:
Location: Imaginarium Indoor Play Space- 13360 HG Trueman Road. Solomons, MD
Details: Enjoy open play at this creative and inspiring indoor play space
Cost: $
CHILDREN’S WEEKEND – MARYLAND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Date: August 26 & 27, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: Maryland Renaissance Festival- Crownsville, MD
Details: Children’s Weekend: One child aged 7 through 15 is admitted free with each adult ticket purchased. There is no need to purchase a child’s ticket – Proceed directly to the gate Children 6 and under are always free! See their site for special shows and events happening at Ren Fest!
Event Type: Family
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Adult – $24/Children 15 and under FREE!
Link- https://washingtondc.experienceseuss.com/washington
#drseuss #drseussexperience #hortonhearsawho #thelorax
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
MOVIES ON THE POTOMAC
Date: Sunday’s May -September 2023
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00PM
Location: National Harbor- 165 Waterfront St. National Harbor, MD
Details: Family Movie Days
BOWLING SCHEDULE
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
Charles County Health Department
SCHEDULE – PARKS & REC CHARLES COUNTY
Date: Daily Programming
Location: Charles County Parks & Rec
Details: From Open Swim to Dance Classes and Special Events to Drop in Programs Charles County Parks and Recreation offers so much. Be sure to see their schedule.
Cost: Some programs are free or cost money but all programs are affordable for families on a budget.
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
IMAGINARIUM OPEN PLAY HOURS
Dates:
Location: Imaginarium Indoor Play Space- 13360 HG Trueman Road. Solomons, MD
Details: Enjoy open play at this creative and inspiring indoor play space
Cost: $
SCHEDULE – PARKS & REC CHARLES COUNTY
Date: Daily Programming
Location: Charles County Parks & Rec
Details: From Open Swim to Dance Classes and Special Events to Drop in Programs Charles County Parks and Recreation offers so much. Be sure to see their schedule.
Cost: Some programs are free or cost money but all programs are affordable for families on a budget.
LITTLE LEAPERS
Date: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s and now Saturday’s
Time: Weekdays 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
KIDS DAY – AT NATIONAL HARBOR
Date: TUESDAYS
Time: 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM
Location: National Harbor- 165 Waterfront St. National Harbor, MD
Details: Grab the kiddos and head to National Harbor for Kids Day every Tuesday at 10:30am from June – August. Enjoy the summer sunshine and a rotation of family friendly activities on the Plaza.
Cost: FREE
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
BOWLING SCHEDULE
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
SCHEDULE – PARKS & REC CHARLES COUNTY
Date: Daily Programming
Location: Charles County Parks & Rec
Details: From Open Swim to Dance Classes and Special Events to Drop in Programs Charles County Parks and Recreation offers so much. Be sure to see their schedule.
Cost: Some programs are free or cost money but all programs are affordable for families on a budget.
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
IMAGINARIUM OPEN PLAY HOURS
Dates:
Location: Imaginarium Indoor Play Space- 13360 HG Trueman Road. Solomons, MD
Details: Enjoy open play at this creative and inspiring indoor play space
Cost: $
Link- https://washingtondc.experienceseuss.com/washington
#drseuss #drseussexperience #hortonhearsawho #thelorax
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
Krafty Kids
Date: Wednesday Ongoing
Time: 6:00-7:00p
Details: Join us for a fun interactive creative arts and crafts activity that will help grow
your self-confidence and build social skills. Youth and adult participation are
required. For more information contact the center directly.
Drop-In Fee: $3
Age 5-10 Waldorf Sen & Rec
BOWLING SCHEDULE
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
SCHEDULE – PARKS & REC CHARLES COUNTY
Date: Daily Programming
Location: Charles County Parks & Rec
Details: From Open Swim to Dance Classes and Special Events to Drop in Programs Charles County Parks and Recreation offers so much. Be sure to see their schedule.
Cost: Some programs are free or cost money but all programs are affordable for families on a budget.
IMAGINARIUM OPEN PLAY HOURS
Dates:
Location: Imaginarium Indoor Play Space- 13360 HG Trueman Road. Solomons, MD
Details: Enjoy open play at this creative and inspiring indoor play space
Cost: $
Link- https://washingtondc.experienceseuss.com/washington
#drseuss #drseussexperience #hortonhearsawho #thelorax
LITTLE LEAPERS
Date: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s and now Saturday’s
Time: Weekdays 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
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
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
MOVIES ON THE POTOMAC- DATE NIGHT MOVIES
Date: Thursdays May -September 2023
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00PM
Location: National Harbor- 165 Waterfront St. National Harbor, MD
Details: Date nigh Movie Days
SCHEDULE – PARKS & REC CHARLES COUNTY
Date: Daily Programming
Location: Charles County Parks & Rec
Details: From Open Swim to Dance Classes and Special Events to Drop in Programs Charles County Parks and Recreation offers so much. Be sure to see their schedule.
Cost: Some programs are free or cost money but all programs are affordable for families on a budget.
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
IMAGINARIUM OPEN PLAY HOURS
Dates:
Location: Imaginarium Indoor Play Space- 13360 HG Trueman Road. Solomons, MD
Details: Enjoy open play at this creative and inspiring indoor play space
Cost: $
Link- https://washingtondc.experienceseuss.com/washington
#drseuss #drseussexperience #hortonhearsawho #thelorax
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
FIRST FRIDAYS
Date: First Friday of the month
Location: Wharf – Leonardtown Wharf
Details: visit the calendar LINK to see what’s going during first Friday weekends in Leonardtown!
Cost: FREE
Age Group: All Ages- family friendly
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM FOR FRIENDS WITH DISABILITIES
Enjoy the skates and rays, fish, fossils, and maritime history in a relaxed and supportive environment. Learn about river otters and meet Bubbles, our otter mascot. Explore the Discovery Room, boat basin, and Drum Point Lighthouse. The Museum Store will be open and full of items for all ages and interests. Take a 30-minute cruise on the Wm. B. Tennison at 5 p.m., 5:45 p.m., or 6:30 p.m. A calming room is available. NEW this year, Calvert Library will offer a 20-minute story time in the Harms Gallery at 5:30 p.m.
Pre-registration is encouraged but not required for museum access – Register online at https://webtrac.co.cal.md.us and search for Activity #170773.
Pre-registration is required for each person to ride the Wm. B. Tennison – Call 410-535-1600, ext. 8204 or 8205 to register for a Tennison cruise.
SCHEDULE – PARKS & REC CHARLES COUNTY
Date: Daily Programming
Location: Charles County Parks & Rec
Details: From Open Swim to Dance Classes and Special Events to Drop in Programs Charles County Parks and Recreation offers so much. Be sure to see their schedule.
Cost: Some programs are free or cost money but all programs are affordable for families on a budget.
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
LITTLE LEAPERS
Date: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s and now Saturday’s
Time: Weekdays 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
HOME DEPOT BUILD
Date: 1st Saturday of each month
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: HOME DEPOT – WALDORF
Details: Create your own wooden project each month. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
Event Type: Educational
Age Group: Kids/All Ages
Cost: FREE
IMAGINARIUM OPEN PLAY HOURS
Dates:
Location: Imaginarium Indoor Play Space- 13360 HG Trueman Road. Solomons, MD
Details: Enjoy open play at this creative and inspiring indoor play space
Cost: $
MARYLAND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Date: August 26-October 22, 2023 (Weekend Only)
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Maryland Renaissance Festival – 1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Details: Every one of the nine weekends of the Maryland Renaissance Festival is filled with more than 200 performers entertaining on ten stages, joust tournament field and streets of the 16th century English village. Seven weekends include additional performers or special guests to create additional themed Special Event Weekends. Adult $24/Child (8-16 yo) $12/Under 7 FREE
SOMD SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL
Date: September 2, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Serenity Farm- 6932 Serenity Farm Rd. Benedict, MD
Details: Pick-your-own sunflowers, music, hay rides, tours! Vendors available. Supports the nonprofit work of Farm Heritage Conservancy.
Celebrate the return to full festival atmosphere! Kick off Fall by visiting Serenity Farm and supporting the nonprofit Farm Heritage Conservancy. Enjoy 6 acres of pick-your-own sunflowers, hay rides, photo opportunities, local art show, vendors, petting pen, and more!
Food will be available for purchase. (Please, no outside food) Leashed dogs are welcome. Visit our website for more details!
Sunflower picking with the build-your-own bouquet station are included in the ticket price. Bring your own shears!
$10.00 per person. (Eventbrite will charge a fee per ticket.)
Children 7 & under are FREE.
At the Festival, entry will cost $15.00 per person at the gate!
OPEN BARN – GREEN WELL
Dates: First Saturday of the month
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Greenwell Foundation
Details: Open barn returns. Meet the horses and spend some time outside.
LIBRARY STORY TIME returns! The kick off June 5th will have story time, pony rides and yoga. Must register for yoga at link
Cost: FREE/ Pony rides for $5.00 a person.
Link- https://washingtondc.experienceseuss.com/washington
#drseuss #drseussexperience #hortonhearsawho #thelorax
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
FIREWORKS LEONARDTOWN WHARF
Date: September 2, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM-10:00 PM
Location: Leonardtown Wharf
Details:
Park and ride the Leonardtown Trolley for FREE all weekend long (provided by Patuxent Transportation, LLC courtesy of the Town of Leonardtown). For hours of operation, trolley stops, and to download the route map visit: https://www.visitleonardtownmd.com/leonardtowntrolley
In anticipation of increased traffic for the concert/fireworks at the Wharf on Saturday, September 2nd, an additional trolley will be running to transport attendees up and down the hill from the corner of Washington St. and Courthouse Dr. to the Wharf and back from 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. (the regular trolley will be running its usual route – visit the link provided above for hours of operation, trolley stops, and to download the route map).
Please note that Wharf Hill will be closed to vehicular traffic at the corner of Washington St. and Camalier Dr., and public parking will not be available at the Wharf during the event on Saturday, September 2nd after 2 p.m. Residents who live beyond this point will be given parking passes for the day (affected businesses will also receive passes). Beginning at 2 p.m., attendees are asked to park in the overflow parking at the Governmental Center and to walk or ride the FREE shuttle provided (this shuttle will drop off at the corner of Washington St. and Courthouse Dr. next to the Arts Council lawn across from the Courthouse). Please obey the parking and detour signs posted for your safety. Note: anyone who is unable to travel down Wharf Hill may catch the Trolley Shuttle to and from the Wharf.
For more information about this exciting celebration visit: https://www.visitleonardtownmd.com/10thanniversary
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***