Mothers Day Weekend Events in Southern, MD

May 9-10

Mother’s Day Weekend is here and Moms across the country will be honored for that we do! Instead of me posting a ton of events for this weekend, I’ve only listed a few notable ones. Take advantage of this beautiful weather by hanging out at the park, have a picnic or cookout or even go for a family stroll! Whatever your family decides to do this weekend, HAVE FUN!

11th Annual Animal Fair
St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds
May 9; 4:00 pm
Cost: $10 (adults)/$5 (teens)/FREE for Kids
This is a festival that is attended by approximately 1,000 people AND THEIR PETS. The fair features non-stop demonstrations, pet games, vendors, micro chipping, a pet pageant, pet adoptions, a silent auction, a pet parade, a Blessing of the Pets and much more!

Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo – Free
St. Mary’s River State Park
May 9; 8:00 am
Ages 15 and under
Come enjoy a day of fishing and fun at St. Mary’s River State Park! The Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo is a great way for children to learn how to fish and have a blast in the outdoors. This is a “catch and release” event that is free to participants. Children 15 or younger can enter to win prizes at the end of the day! Pre-registration is required: please call 301-872-5688 to register. The park will supply a limited number of fishing rods and bait on a first come, first serve basis. The Rodeo is rain or shine!

Tot Olympics
North Point H.S.– Waldorf
May 9th; 10:00 am – noon
Cost – $20
Ages 3-6
The Charles County Department of Community Services, in partnership with Chick-Fil-A, will hold the Tot Olympics on Saturday, May 9 at North Point High School (2500 Davis Road, Waldorf). Magnify your Olympic spirit, and watch your toddler become an early Olympian. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. and opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m.

Weekend Interpretation on the Farm – FREE
Accokkek Foundation – Accokeek
May 9; 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Each month, the National Colonial Farm at the Accokeek Foundation invites visitors to examine a different current-day environmental issue through the lens of history. What historical paths did Americans follow that have led us to this critical stage of concern about the Earth’s future vitality? By working and playing along-side the Bolton family, visitors discover a time before acid rain and shrinking polar ice-caps. They will have fun learning some of the lost arts of homesteading, while also coming to understand that colonial people had environmental challenges too. Paired with each monthly colonial experience, museum interpreters will be on hand to engage visitors of all ages in interactive activities that help to illuminate some of our time’s most pressing environmental issues.

Scholarly Munchkins  Program – FREE
Waldorf West Library – Waldorf
May 9; 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ages 2-6
The Scholarly Munchkins Early Literacy Program was created for young scholars ages 2-6 to develop their skills and abilities through various fun activities that help stimulate the mind and create a foundation of the fundamental skills needed to succeed in the early stages of learning. Through this academic program the child and the parent will participate in various math and reading activities that relate to the newly introduced Common Core Standards.

Art for Preschoolers– FREE
Accokeek Library
May 9; 3:00 pm
Ages: 3-5
Art for preschoolers  is for children ages 3-5 where they will learn to appreciate art by listening to an interactive story and then creating a craft related to the theme.

Movies on the Potomac – Big Hero 6 – FREE
National Harbor
May 10; 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The winner is…. Big Hero 6! Nothing says summer like an evening under the stars—and there’s no better way to enjoy the season than Movies on the Potomac at National Harbor. Pack your chairs, grab food to go from one of our delicious dining establishments, and meet us at the Plaza’s jumbo screen for a FREE evening of fun for all ages!