One thing I have learned as a mom is that there is no need to reinvent the wheel. I hope that by sharing information about products it will help make life a little easier for you. All products are toddler tested and playful parent approved!
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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.
MARYLAND STEM FESTIVAL 2018
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/maryland-stem-festival-2018/MARYLAND STEM FESTIVAL
Dates: October 22, 2018 – November 11, 2018
Location: Various Locations
Details:
The Maryland STEM Festival, Inc. (MSF) has been established to operate the Festival. The mission of the Festival is to encourage all students regardless of background and experience to take a greater interest in STEM with the hope they will pursue a STEM related/focused career.
The MSF works for an entire year recruiting as many organizations as it can to participate in the Festival, such as libraries, museums, public and private schools, colleges, universities, government agencies and private companies.
- 11/6 • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM • CALVERT COUNTY – 14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons, MD, USA
HackSCHS Hack-a-Thon for High School students.
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10-27 • 12:00 PM – 12:00 PM • CHARLES COUNTY
STEAM Club: Paper Circuit Cards that Light Up!
by Charles County Library-Waldorf West Library
11-8 • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM • CHARLES COUNTY
10405 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf, Maryland 20603, USA
Hackathon (Capture the Flag)
by Charles County Public Library- Potomac Library
10-27 • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • CHARLES COUNTY
3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive Indian Head, Maryland 20640
Women in Science
by Charles County Public Library- PD Brown Memorial Library
11-8 • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM • CHARLES COUNTY
Indoor Star Party
by Charles County Public Library- Waldorf West Library
11-3 • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM • CHARLES COUNTY
Waldorf West Library
Star Gazing
by Charles County Public Library
11-1 • 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM • CHARLES COUNTY
300 Willow Lane, La Plata, MD, USA
Women in Science
by Charles County Public Library Waldorf West Library
11-7 • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM • CHARLES COUNTY
Waldorf West Library
Horror Escape Room
by Charles County Library-Waldorf West Library
10-30 • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM • CHARLES COUNTY
Waldorf West Library
10-27 • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM • ST. MARY’S COUNTY – St. Mary’s County Fair, Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, MD, USA
EVENT LINK- WITH FULL LIST OF LOCAL EVENTS
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 SUMMER - CCPL WALDORF WEST
WALDORF WEST LIBRARYhttps://ccplonline.org/about/events10405 Odonnell Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603CUDDLE TIME STORY TIME (WALDORF WEST LIBRARY)
Date: Mondays (FALL SESSION SEPTEMBER 10, 2018-NOVEMBER 5, 2018)Time: 9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
Details: This story time will introduce a love for books, songs, movement and playful activities. It is designed for children ages birth to 24 months and their parents. This is a 20 minute program.
Library: Charles County Public Library- West Branch
Event Type: Library Event- Story Time
Age Group: Birth – 2 Years Old
Registration: None/Walk-Ins Welcome
Cost: FREE
Charles County Library Event LinkTURN A PUMPKIN INTO A BOOK
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/turn-a-pumpkin-into-a-book/TURN A PUMPKIN INTO A BOOK
***BASE ACCESS ONLY***
Date: October 9-22, 2018
Time: All Day
Location: Indian Head NSF
Details: See flier
TODDLER STORY TIME - CCPL WALDORF WEST
WALDORF WEST LIBRARYhttps://ccplonline.org/about/events10405 Odonnell Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603TODDLER STORY TIME (WALDORF WEST LIBRARY)
Date: Monday’s (Fall Schedule September 10-November 5, 2018)
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Details: This story time encourages emerging literacy skills through books, songs, fingerplays, and flannel board stories. It is designed for 2 and 3 year olds and their parents. This is a 30 minute program that includes a simple craft.
Library: Charles County Public Library- West Branch
Event Type: Parent/Child
Age Group: 2 – 3 Years Old
Registration: None/ Walk-ins Welcome
Cost: FREE
More Information: http://host.evanced.info/charles/evanced/eventcalendar.aspLITTLE JUMPER- PUMP IT UP
PUMP IT UPhttps://theplayfulparent.org/event/little-jumper-pump-it-up-4/109 Post Office Road B, Waldorf, MD 20602Little Jumpers
Date : Most M/W/F (Always check Pump It Up site first)
Time : 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Pump It Up Waldorf
Details : This special open jump is for our guests aged 1-6 years old only. If you’re worried about older kids running around the smaller ones, this is the perfect time for your little jumpers. Our designated toddler area is for 1yrs-3yrs only. 2 yrs-6yrs are allowed to jump on the inflatables. Daycares are more than welcome to participate in Little Jumpers. We ask that if you are going to bring more than 5 participants that you call ahead to let us know.
Cost: $5.00 per child
Information: https://www.pumpitupparty.com/waldorf-md/calendar/***ALWAYS CHECK THE SCHEDULE OR CALL FIRST TO MAKE SURE LITTLE JUMPERS IS STILL ON THE CALENDAR. ***
OPEN 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/STORYTIME AT CFA
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/storytime-2/STORY TIME AT CFA
Date: 2nd & 4th Monday
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Waldorf Chick-fil-A
Details: Join CFA & Miranda of Usborne Books for a story time and craft.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME - CCPL WALDORF WEST
WALDORF WEST LIBRARYhttps://ccplonline.org/about/events10405 Odonnell Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME (WEST)
Date: Monday’s (Fall Session September 10-November 5, 2018)
Start Time: 10:45 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Description: Story Time is a weekly “must” for children ages 2 to 5. Each program includes book reading, dancing & music, flannel board activities, and tons of fun!
Library: Charles County Public Library- Waldorf West
Event Type: Preschool
Age Group: 2 – 5 Years Old
Registration: None/Walk-ins Welcome
More information visit: 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/
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)
CAMPFIRE STORIES
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/campfire-stories/CAMPFIRE STORIES (BASE ACCESS ONLY!!!)
Dates & Times:
Monday, Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. – Decorate your own trick-or-treat bags
Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. – Bedazzle a wooden sugar skull
Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. – Make your own glow-in-the-dark ghost
Thursday, Oct. 25 – Stop by the library craft booth at the Fall Harvest Festival (6-8 p.m.)
Friday, Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. – Paint a mini pumpkinTRUNK OR TREAT - BERT'S DINER
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/trunk-or-treat-berts-diner/TRUNK OR TREAT – BERT’S DINER
Date: October 22, 2018
Time: 6-8 PM
Location: Bert’s Diner
Details: Come dressed up in costume for a fun night of games, prizes and trick or treating.
MONSTERFEST
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/monsterfest/MONSTERFEST
Date: 10/22/2018
Time: 6:00 PMLocation: La Plata
Details: It’s the spookiest event of the year! Come dressed in your costume and test your knowledge with a fun monster quiz, and then create bone chilling art with things you can find in your very own kitchen! Finish the night be designing and painting a spine tingling face on your very own pumpkin!
Age Group: 6-11
Event Type: Library Program
Cost: FREE
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
