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!
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!
CUDDLE 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 LINK
STORYTIME
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 LINK
Date: 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 LINK
STORYTIME- 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.asp
BIG APPLE CIRCUS
Cost: $27.50 – $109 for VIP Ringside. Group tickets start at $17.50. Early Bird Pricing through February 9, 2018
Information: Tickets Link
WINNIE THE POOH
Date: January 17 – Feb 28
Location: River Center for Performing Arts- Fredericksburg VA
Details: Winnie-the-Pooh, the famous bear of very little brain, is singing happily when the terrible trouble begins! Eeyore has lost his tail. Rabbit is worried about the arrival of Kanga and Roo – with a bathtub and soap. Pooh and Piglet try to catch a Heffalump. Owl and Christopher Robin join in the adventures. The beloved inhabitants of the hundred-acre wood come to life in this musical adaptation, sure to please Pooh fans of all ages.
Evebt Type: Arts
Age Group: All
Cost: $14
LEISURE (CHILDREN’S) POOL HOURS
Weekend Hours: Saturday 12:00pm – 9:00pm, Sunday 8:00am – 8:00pm
Weekly 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/
Date: Thursday, February 21, 2019 –
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Charlotte Hall Library
Description: Enjoy some pizza while making a magic photo cube. All materials are supplied by the library. Come join in the craftiness!
Registration: Required, will open on January 31, 2019
Event Type: Library Program
Age Group: 10 -12
Cost: FREE
EVENING STORY TIME- WINTER SCHEDULE- WALDORF WEST
Date: 3rd Thursday of the month
Time: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: CCPL- Waldorf West Branch
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 4:00-6:00p
Cost: $3 Drop-In (RECPASS)
Date: 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.
Doors Open» 6:00 p.m.
Fulldome Show» 6:45 p.m.
Exploration Stations» 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
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
FUTURE CHEFS
Date/Time/Location:
Piccowaxen 101135-PI Th Feb 21 6:30-7:30p
Davis 101135-DA Tu Mar 5 6:30-7:30p
Henson 101135-HE W Mar 6 6:30-7:30p
Details: Our young future chefs will explore a variety of culinary adventures creating unique themed menu items. Chefs’ hat and apron are provided. Healthy
treats and decorating tips included. Please bring a container to take home
your artistic creations. Adult participation encouraged.
Event: Charles County Parks and Rec Program
Cost: Resident Fee: $12/Non-Resident: $14
Age Group: 6-12
BIG APPLE CIRCUS
Cost: $27.50 – $109 for VIP Ringside. Group tickets start at $17.50. Early Bird Pricing through February 9, 2018
Information: Tickets Link
The Playful Parent was created by Kristy a mother of two energetic boys. She has a Bachelors degree with a interest in Secondary 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 site 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.
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