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LIST OF TODAYS EVENTS
- December 4, 2022- Children’s Christmas Musical 6:30PM at First Baptist Church of Waldorf
- December 4, 2022- Caring Santa Photos 9:30AM-10:30AM at St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf-$
- December 4, 2022- Holiday Tour Holiday Trail All Day throughout Charles County-$
- December 4, 2022- Holiday Wreath Making 11AM at Annmarie Gardens in Solomons
- December 4, 2022- Holiday Kids BINGO 12PM-4PM at Mechanicsville VFD- $
- December 4, 2002- Saint Nicolas 1PM at Christ Church – FREE
- December 4, 2022- Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering 3PM-6PM at La Plata Town Hall-fREE
HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAYS
HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAYS
Date: Now – December 31, 2022
Time: Varies based on Location
Details: A wonderful way to get into the holiday spirits is to go see a Winter Lights Display. Please see this guide for details on where to go! – Link Places Incldue:
- Annmarie Gardens- Garden in Lights
- Brookside Gardens – Garden of Lights
- Bull Run – Festival of Lights
- Busch Garden’s- Christmas Town
- Enchant DC
- Flat Iron Farm
- Holly Jolly Lights Trail
- Lights on The Bay
- Kings Dominion’s -Winter Fest
- Watkins Park’s- Holiday Lights
- Winter Wonderland at Regency Stadium
THE NUTCRACKER- WASHINGTON BALLET COMPANY
THE NUTCRACKER- THE WASHINGTON BALLET COMPANY
Date: November 25 – December 30, 2022
Time: Multiple Show Times
Location: Warner Theatre
Details: Experience the magic of The Washington Ballet’s charmingly-DC The Nutcracker!
This celebrated production is set in historic 1882 Georgetown with George Washington, King George III, and other historical figures. Join us again with family and friends or start a new holiday tradition with your loved ones. Set to Tchaikovsky’s magical score, this celebrated classic comes to life with intricate, stunning set designs, original period costumes, and over 100 dancers including students and trainees from The Washington School of Ballet. It has become the signature Nutcracker of the nation’s capital. The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker will transport audiences of all ages into a winter wonderland that has become a lasting holiday tradition not to be missed.
Signature events:
- The Nutcracker Tea Party
Sunday, December 4 - Military Appreciation Night
Wednesday, December 7 - Family Day
Sunday, December 11
CCPR EVENT CALENDAR
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
CHRISTMAS AT THE NATIONAL - ICE!
CHRISTMAS AT THE GAYLORD HOTEL & ICE!
Date: November 20, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Place: National Harbor
Price: $
Information: There is no better way to celebrate the holidays than gathering your family for Christmas at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor. Enjoy the region’s most beautiful Christmas decorations. With thousands of twinkling lights and a 55-foot tall Starlight Christmas tree suspended over our indoor garden atrium, you’ll be filled with holiday cheer. Enjoy Free activities: Nightly Tree lighting, Sunday Holiday movies on the Potomac and more. Extra activities such as: ICE! returns this holiday season! Step into a wonderland carved by expert artisans out of two million pounds of colorful ice. You’ll see the story of A Christmas Story!™ in larger-than-life sculptures and even plunge down slides made entirely of ice in this Gaylord Hotels original experience.TRAIN STATION OPEN- TOWN OF LAPLATA
HISTORIC TRAIN STATION OPEN
Date: First Saturday of the month
September 3, 2022
October 29, 2022
November 26, 2022
December 4, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: La Plata Train Station- Kent Ave. La Plata, MD
Details: Open to accommodate guests visiting town during the Veteran’s Day parade. La Plata’s train station has long been a symbol of the founding and growth of our town. It is also the sole surviving passenger station on the Pope’s Creek Line of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad. What better place to host a museum dedicated to telling the story of La Plata’s beginning and development and the rise and decline of the Pope’s Creek Line? Step back in time to get a glimpse of the La Plata that was and the events that shaped La Plata’s path! This is the first opening of the Museum since 2019, and new exhibits are on display.
Event Type: Family Fun
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
INDOOR MINI GOLF AT SCARY STROKES
INDOOR MINI GOLF: SCARY STROKES
Dates/Times:
- Mondays – Closed (Except on Holidays or School Breaks Open for Family Fun)
- Tuesday – Thursday – 3pm – 9pm
- Friday – 2pm – 12am
- Saturday – 10am – 12am
- Sundays: 10am – 8pm
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!
AMF BOWLING
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
- Monday Mayhem- Make Monday your favorite day! Roll in for unlimited bowling and arcade card deals starting at 8pm.
- $14.99 UNLIMITED BOWLING PER PERSON
- SHOES INCLUDED
- $3 FOR A $6 ARCADE CARD
- Tuesday- Tuesday night, enjoy $2.99 Games, $2.99 Tacos, $2.99 drink specials, and get $5 arcade cards for just $2! Roll in, have fun, and save a ton starting at 8pm!
- $2.99 GAMES OF BOWLING
- $2.99 TACOS
- $2.99 DRINK SPECIALS
- $2 FOR A $5 ARCADE CARD
- Wednesday- Get DOUBLE the arcade play—ALL DAY, every Wednesday!
- OUR BEST ARCADE DEAL
- 50% OFF THE PRICE OF EACH GAME
- HALF-PRICE GAMES = DOUBLE THE ARCADE PLAY!
- Sunday-Discover the most entertaining way to end your weekend—with $3.79 games and arcade card deals after 6pm.
- $3.79 GAMES OF BOWLING
- $3 FOR A $6 ARCADE CARD
SNOW MAIDEN- SYNETIC THEATER
SNOW MAIDEN
Dates: Dec 1 – Dec 23
Time: Fri. Sat. & Sun. 7PM Evening Show (2PM Matinee available Sat & Sun)
Location: Synetic Theater- 1800 S Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202
Details: The family event of the season! In a frozen silver forest high in the mountains, a lonely boy builds a girl from snow. When she mysteriously comes to life, mischief, laughter, and enchantment abound. But what will happen when the ice begins to melt? Told through dazzling movement, dance, and acrobatics, Synetic’s magical take on the beloved folktale Snegurochka is a story of hope, friendship, and the power of dreams. Each performance will feature holiday activities and treats for the whole family!
Show Length: 45 Minutes
Family Friendly
Cost: $25
