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
IMAGINARIUM OPEN PLAY HOURS
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Location: Imaginarium Indoor Play Space- 13360 HG Trueman Road. Solomons, MD
Details: Enjoy open play at this creative and inspiring indoor play space
Cost: $
SPRING FLING – EGG HUNT
Location Change: (indoor) Benedict Fire Department
Details: This event is sure to be a fun purpose driven event! Funds raised will benefit the Benedict Fire Department and the Farm Heritage Conservancy. Plus many of our local crafters and small businesses will be onsite and they will benefit from your patronage. We invite you to bring a non perishable food item for donation to our local food bank. Plan to bring family and friends! The Benedict Auxiliary is sponsoring free egg hunts. The farm will have so much more including hayrides, food, games/coloring, story times and simply a fun family day at the farm!
For a small charge there will be crafts including a take home tote bag, decorative eggs, and petting zoo. Cash is recommended on the day of, however credit will be accepted from some vendors. Food & Drink will be available for purchase. Pack a picnic blanket and plan to relax and enjoy the amazing view from the farm in between all the fun. Dress accordingly. This is a rain or shine event.
COMING SOON…Please register for the Free Easter Egg hunt through Eventbrite so that we can be prepared. We ask for your patience and courtesy as this is likely to be a busy event. Different egg hunt times are listed on Eventbrite, please help your little one be courteous of others. TIA
Please share this event and let’s make this an incredible weekend having fun and supporting our amazing Community of Benedict!
OTTER MANIA
Calvert Marine Museum- 14200 Solomons Island Rd. Solomons, MD 20688
Details: Celebrate the North American river otter with Calvert Marine Museum! Ideal for families! Invites kids to “swim” with the otter mascots, discover how the otters stay warm, explore other adaptations that help otters survive, and complete and “otterly” awesome craft!
Cost: Free w/ museum admission- All activities are included with museum admission.
ACTION JAXX- SCHEDULE
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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
TOUCH A TRUCK
Time: March 25, 2023
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Little Flower School20410 Point Lookout Rd. Great Mills, MD 20634
Details: RAIN OR SHINE! Get a taste of the SOMD food truck scene and explore construction trucks and emergency vehicles. Petting Zoo, Ice Cream, Face Painting.
Cost: $5
Location: Solomons Boardwalk- Solomons, MD 20688
Details: Food trucks will be at two locations: Tiki Bar and No Thyme to Cook. ALL vendor fees will go to Solomons Business Association for the 4th of July Fireworks!
Cost: Free
CALVERT HIGH SCHOOL
Show: Sponge Bob the Musical
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Cost: Ticket info coming soon, tickets sold at door.
ALADDIN
Show: Aladdin Jr.
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Location: Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf
Price: $10 General Admission/$5 Students/CCPS Badge Honored
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LEONARDTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Show: Music Man
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Location: Leonardtown High School
Cost: Ticket Purchased at doors
GREAT MILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Show: Grease
Date:
Cost: $10 General Admission Adult/$8 Student
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Date: March 10- April 2, 2023
Location: Port Tobacco Players- Charles St. La Plata, MD 20646
Details: Be sure to purchase tickets for the spring musical in advanced, they sell out fast! Go to ptplayers.com today to pick up your tickets for this can’t miss musical spectacular!
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