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LETS GO FISHING- FREE FISHING
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/lets-go-fishing-free-fishing/Free Fishing
Options for fishing in Maryland without a fishing license
- Normally a license is required to Fish in Maryland but there are a few exceptions to this requirement.
The first option is there are specific areas in Maryland that are designated License Free Fishing Areas throughout the tidal portions of the Chesapeake Bay and one nontidal location. You are required to observe all fishing laws and regulations. A free MD/PRFC angler registration is also required for anglers fishing without a license in designated tidal license free fishing areas, you may register online. You can see a list of license free locations on the following page: License Free Fishing Areas – - CHARLES COUNTY LOCATION IS –Friendship Landing Park-4705 Friendship Landing Road Nanjemoy, MD 20662
- The second option is that Maryland hosts Free Fishing Days. During a free fishing day, a person may catch and possess finfish in the tidal and nontidal waters of the State for recreational purposes without an angler’s license, Chesapeake Bay sportfishing license, or any fishing stamp normally required by the State, but shall otherwise observe all fishing laws and regulations. Maryland’s free fishing days are the first two Saturdays in June and July 4.
- Lastly, all those folks under 16 years of age are allowed to fish without a license.
INDOOR PLAYGROUND HOURS- AAFB
JBA COMMUNITY COMMONShttps://www.facebook.com/AndrewsCAC/1442 Concord Ave, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland 20762INDOOR PLAYGROUND HOURS- ANDREWS AIRFORCE BASE JBA (BASE ACCESS ONLY)
Date: OPEN DAILY
Time: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: JBA Community Commons, 1442 Concord Ave, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland 20762
Details: Did you miss the Grand Opening ribbon-cutting ceremony?! No problem you can still visit daily. The hours of the indoor playground will be the same as the normal JBA Community Commons hours (Monday to Saturday 7 am. to 8 p.m.) except in the case of reservations by private parties. Please reach out to their page directly for more details. This is for base access DOD and Military ID families.
Event Type: Grand Opening
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
Registration: Drop-InFREE SUMMER MOVIE- BRANDYWINE XSCAPE
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-summer-movie-brandywine-xscape/FREE SUMMER KIDS MOVIE
Date: Every Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
Time: Doors open 9AM/Movie 9:30AM
Location: Brandywine Theater
Details: Enjoy Free movies- See Flier for schedule!
Cost: FREE
SUMMER STORY TIME- CHARLOTTE HALL LIBRARY
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/summer-story-time-charlotte-hall-library/CHARLOTTE HALL LIBRARY STORY TIME
Date: Summer Story time hours June 5- August 14, 2018
Times:
- 10:00 AM
Baby Storytime - 10:30 AM
All Ages Storytime - 11:15 AM
All Ages Storytime
Location: Charlotte Hall Story Time
Details: Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
TODDLER TIME - SKYZONE
SKYZONEhttps://theplayfulparent.org/event/toddler-time-skyzone/4390 Crain Hwy, White Plains, MD 20695Date: 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 LINKOPEN 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/TIME TRAVELING KID STORY TIME
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/time-traveling-kid-story-time/TIME TRAVELING KID STORY TIMEDate: 2ND Tuesday of the monthTime: 10am-11amLocation: Jefferson Patterson ParkDetails: Program features stories that transport participants into the past. In addition to reading a story, participants will join in on activities related to story theme.Event Type: Kids Program Age Group: Pre-KCost: FREERegistration: Walk-inInformation: www.jefpat.org/timetravelingkidFREE BOWLING LORD CALVERT BOWL
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-bowling-lord-calvert-bowl/FREE BOWLING
Date: June 1, 2018- August 31, 2018
Time: All Day 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Lord Calvert Bowl, Huntingtown, MD
Details: Lord Calvert Bowl is dedicated to kids and ensuring they have a
safe and fun place to be themselves.
Our Say No To Drugs program offers FREE bowling for kids!
Simply register your kids in the program and receive
one FREE game every day all Summer long. That’s it!
Subsequent games and shoes are only $2.50 each.
Remember to bring your Say No To Drugs card with you
if you are already registered. Ages 2-18 Call 410-535-3560 for more information.
FREE SUMMER MOVIE- LEXINGTON EXCHANGE
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-summer-movie-brandywine-xscape-2/FREE SUMMER KIDS MOVIE
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: Doors open 10AM
Location: Lexington RC EXCHANGE
Details: Enjoy Free movies- See Flier for schedule!
Cost: FREE
FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/family-scavenger-hunt/St. Charles Towne Center celebrates family fun with Summer Scavenger Hunt, June 23 – August 18
Families invited to put detective skills to the test with weekly adventures for special prizes!WHAT: Summer Scavenger Hunt at St. Charles Towne Center Families invited to search, spin and win weekly!
WHEN:
Scavenger Hunt: Daily; June 23 – August 25
Mall Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed July 4, 2018
WHERE: St. Charles Towne Center11110 Mall Circle
Waldorf, MD 20603HOW: Families can download the FREE weekly scavenger hunt sheet from links on Facebook page or by visiting the Mall Office. Prizes are geared towards children ages 3 – 10; limited to one per child per week while supplies last. Prizes can be collected up to a week after the last Saturday posting. Additional prizes are available to parents that post a photo and comment on each week’s Facebook page post (while at the mall) OR by signing up for a FREE Simon Family Membership. It is recommended to call ahead to confirm prize availability.
MORE INFO: For full rules and regulations and more information, please visitsimon.com/stcharlestownecenter for more information.
FREE SUMMER KID SHOWS- TOWN OF LA PLATA
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-summer-kid-shows-town-of-la-plata-2-2-2/The Town of La Plata will host five summer shows for kids at Town Hall. The shows are geared towards preschool and elementary age children and are approximately 45 minutes long. The shows are free and open to the public. Shows will be held outdoors on the West lawn where the Friday night concerts take place (weather permitting – shows will not be moved indoors). Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for sitting. No concessions will be available, but you are welcome to bring drinks and snacks along. 2018 Schedule:
- Tuesday, June 26th at 10 AM – Flash Max
- Tuesday, July 10th at 10 AM – Marsha and the Positrons
- Tuesday, July 31st at 10 AM – Storybook Tales by Bright Star Touring Theatre
- Tuesday, August 14th at 10 AM – Rolie Polie Guacamole
- Tuesday, August 21st at 10 AM – Sciencetellers
For more information about the shows please contact Colleen Wilson, Special Events Coordinator at cwilson@townoflaplata.org or at 301-934-8421. If the show is cancelled due to the weather we will post the announcement on the Town’s website (home page and kids show page), face book page and information will be available by calling Town Hall at 301-934-8421.
PURE PLAY TIME (POTOMAC)
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/pure-play-time-waldorf-west-2/PURE PLAY TIME (POTOMAC)
Date: August 7, 2018
Start: 11:00 AM -12:00 PMLocation: Potomac Library
Details: Play is an important part of a child’s growth and development. Join us for this session of unstructured play time where we’ll provide the tools for your child to explore their creativity and use their imagination.
Event Type: Library
Age Group: 3 – 9Cost: FREE
Registration: ***Ticketed Event*** Summer Reading is a popular time for us. We will be handing out tickets to our most popular events starting 1 hour before programs noted as Ticketed Events. Customers must be present to receive tickets which will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.FREE MAC & CHEESE- NOODLES & COMPANY
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-mac-cheese-noodles-company/FREE MAC & CHEESE- NOODLES & COMPANY
Date: July 14, 2018
Time: All Day
Location: Various locations (I checked with Waldorf and they are a go!)
Details: Noodles & Company will be offering guests a free small mac & cheese with any entree purchase on July 14, 2018. No coupon required.
Event Type: Restaurant special
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Food Purchase
LEISURE (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/
SUMMER TIME AT MY GYM
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/summer-time-at-my-gym/SUMMER TIME AT MY GYM
***This is one of my families favorite places to play!!! The coaches are amazing, the facility is always clean and my kids beg to back for more fun time and time again!!!***
Date: July – August
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: My Gym, Waldorf
- Every MONDAY: “Moonbounce Monday” campers learn teamwork & leadership as they play a variety of sports, relays, games PLUS Pizza & moonbounce!
- Every TUESDAY: Energizing games, exciting gymnastics, cool arts and crafts, and music that guarantees to keep kids moving and engaged, PLUS swings Zip Line & More!
- Every WEDNESDAY: “American Ninja Warriors” campers will be challenged with fun and unique obstacles each week, that they must master utilizing agility, core strength, conditioning, and grip strength.
- Every THURSDAY: “Aerial Silks & Trapeze Camp” campers will explore aerial arts and air awareness. Plus develop core strength, flexibility, concentration skills, coordination, teamwork, and confidence.
- Every FRIDAY: “Glow-N-Dark”, campers come dressed in Neon Shorts & T-shirts to have fun with the BEST Glow-N-Dark games PLUS Popsicle’s & Disco dance party.
Event: Kids Program
Age Group: 4 – 10
Cost: Buy a pass for $18-23 depending on which pass you purchase
SUNFLOWERS AND RAINBOWS CRAFT
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/sunflowers-and-rainbows-craft/SUNFLOWERS AND RAINBOWS
Date: 8/14/2018
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMLocation: Potomac Library
Details: Join us in creating rainbows and sunflowers crafts out of paper plates, streamers and bubble wrap.Event Type: Children’s Library Program
Age Group: 6 – 11Registration: ***Ticketed Event*** Summer Reading is a popular time for us. We will be handing out tickets to our most popular events starting 1 hour before programs noted as Ticketed Events. Customers must be present to receive tickets which will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.ART ON A CART
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/art-on-a-cart-2/ART ON A CART
Date: 8/14/2018
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMLocation: CCPL / P.D. Brown Branch
Details: Make some nursery rhyme themed crafts and take home your results. Enjoy connecting these crafts beloved nursery rhymes.Event Type: Library Children’s Program
Age Group(s): 4 – 9HOP ON THE BUS
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/hop-on-the-bus/HOP ON THE BUS
Date: August 14, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Waldorf West Library (Waldorf, MD)
Details: The new school year is nearly here! Join us for a great opportunity for young children to get over their school jitters by hopping on the bus. We’ll read a school bus story, and then board a school bus for a ride to a local elementary school. Kids will be able to talk to the bus driver and learn what they will do on their first day of school!
Event Type: Kids Program
Age Group: 3-5
Information: HOP ON THE BUS WALDORF LINK
KIDS NIGHT- TEXAS ROAD HOUSE
TEXAS ROAD HOUSE (LA PLATA)https://theplayfulparent.org/event/kids-night-texas-road-house-2/103 Drury Dr, La Plata, MD 20646KIDS NIGHT- TEXAS ROADHOUSE
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Texas Roadhouse, La Plata, MD
Description: Round up the lil’ Roadies and join us for our Legendary Kid’s Night:
$1.99 Kid’s Meal, Ice Cream Sundae Bar, Arts & Crafts, Andy Armadillo and THE
Balloon Nerd!!! Kid’s Night is a ton of fun for the whole family so mosey on down to Texas Roadhouse! Please contact us at the restaurant to learn more specific details about this exciting night. *Limit 2 offers per 1 Adult Entree Purchased. Dine in only. Not valid with any other offer. Valid at this location only. Not valid on holidays.*
Event: Family
Age: All Ages
Cost: Activities free, kids meals $1.99, Adult entrees see menu
Information: https://www.texasroadhouse.com/restaurant-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 LINKKIDS PLAY WRITING FESTIVAL
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/kids-play-writing-festival/KIDS PLAY WRITING FESTIVAL
Show Dates
August 10 – August 19
Friday and Saturday – 7pm
Sunday – 3pmDetails: Every year, the Twin Beach Players host a playwriting competition, open to all school age children in the state of Maryland.
Please come out and be a part of this wonderful kids’ program or show your support for these talented kids by attending a show!
Tickets: $7
- Normally a license is required to Fish in Maryland but there are a few exceptions to this requirement.