Weekend Events in Southern Maryland
Weekend Events in Southern Maryland for Kids
June 18-19
Disclosure: Always check the event website for changes before heading out!
Saturday, June 18
Family Fun Day – FREE
Greene Turtle, La Plata
11:00 am
It’s Family Fun Day at Greene Turtle in La Plata! Performances by Sara Gray, Balloon Artist, Face Painter, Moon Bounce, Kid Friendly Vendors, Prizes & Much More!
Pamper Princess Party – FREE
Rotten to the Core Spa, Waldorf
1:00-3:00pm
Hands on demo introducing Curly Q’s Blueberry Jam. Free mani’s, Pedi’s and MORE. Registration required.
Playtime for Infants and Toddlers – FREE
Calvert Library Prince Frederick
July 18; 10:30 – 11:30am
Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. Ages birth through 5.
Lego Mania -FREE
Calvert Library Prince Frederick
July 18; 3:00 – 4:00pm
Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library.
Sunday, July 19
PaxSpace Makerspace Open House -FREE
PaxSpace
July 19; 11:00 am – 5 pm
Still not sure what a Makerspace is? Come by our Summer Open House on Sunday, July 19th, 11am-5pm to see our new and BIGGER space as well as meet our members. With our four (or more!) 3D printers, CNC router, computer lab, electronics shop, and full wood shop we are sure there is something for everyone. In addition to having the space open for tours we will also be building a Laser Engraver and raffling off a bunch of fun prizes!
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Great Mills High School
July 17-26; Cost $6-$18
This year’s Summerstock musical is “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” This fun show by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber retells the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors with a wide range of musical styles. A cast of 70, a 21 piece live orchestra. Come out and support community theatre at its finest.
Beyond Southern Maryland
(via DC Thrifty Mom and CultureCapital.com)
Play Golf America Day – FREE
East Potomac Golf Course & Driving Range, Washington, DC
Saturday, July 18; 11:00am – 3:00pm
Play Golf America Day is GolfDC’s largest annual Family Sports Festival for all ages and skill levels! Get ready for an action-packed day of giveaways, free clinics, golf equipment demos, fun challenges, games, prizes, free microbrew tastings and more – fun for everyone. Celebrate Family Golf!
First Studio: An Art Exploration for 3-5 Year-Olds
Kreeger Museum
Saturday, July 18; 10:00 am ∙ $7
Children and an adult companion are invited to use their imagination as they explore the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of The Kreeger Museum. Each program includes a gallery tour, analysis of works of art, a story and a hands-on art-making experience.
Tiny Tots – Penguins’ Playground
The Puppet Co. Playhouse
Saturday, July 18 ∙ 10:00 am ∙ $5
Join us for an awesome Arctic Adventure exploring a super-secret playground, hidden at the very bottom of the world. Be there as playful, multi-talented penguins join their friends at the South Pole! Reminder: Everyone needs a ticket, including infants. Ages: 0-4
Tiny Tots – World on a String
The Puppet Co. Playhouse
Sunday, July 19 ∙ 10:00 am ∙ $5
Experience a whirlwind tour around the world! See French poodles perform the Cancan; laugh as a Russian Dog Act careens out of control; and Bongo from the Congo amazes everyone with his skill on a big flying vine! Reminder: Everyone needs a ticket, including infants. Ages: 0-4
Children’s Theatre in the Woods: Hudson Vagabond Puppets
Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods at Wolf Trap
Friday, July 17 & Saturday, July 18 ∙ 10:30 am ∙ $10
Go on a pre-historic adventure with this award-winning theatre troupe as they present Mammoth Follies. Learn about marvelous creatures from the Jurassic era in an old-fashioned revue of original songs, witty jokes, and earth-smashing dances performed by life-size puppets.
Once Upon A Time
Workhouse Arts Center
Saturdays, July 18 & 25 ∙ 1:00 pm ∙ $9-$13
This summer you and your family will not want to miss a story that includes….Cinderella, Snow White and The Princess and The Frog. What do these very different childhood fairy tale characters have in common? Why, naturally, an Evil Queen that wants to conquer all three. What will Snow White do to fix all this? Will Cinderella find her slipper? Will the Princess find her true love in a Frog?
