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Stay Warm! Play Indoors in Charles County!

January 15, 2017
Check out some great local options to keep the kids and parents happy and warm!
I just updated this old guide from 2016 with our new indoor fun options! 

When you go say Macaroni Kid sent you!
Most events are always on our event calendar, make sure you check that so you don't miss anything! 

Waldorf Skating Center
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Tuesday is Family Night! Only $5 for admission and skate rental! Open skate hours offered on weekends, Friday-Saturdays 1 pm-4 pm and 7 pm til 10 pm. When school is out, they are open! Call ahead to see the hours when a holiday or break is happening!  

FREE skate rental with our coupon on Friday nights and Sunday afternoon!



Charles County Parks & Recreation
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Many classes & events to choose from for all members of your family.
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My Gym Waldorf
Offering various classes for kids and toddlers. With membership to a program you also get Open Play hours so kids can get extra play time in during the cold. Plan for Parents Night Out, Moonbounce Mondays when school is out and more! 


Unique SportsOffers open gym on select Saturdays for $10 a child. Kids can bounce jump and swing for 2 hrs to get some energy out. (not just for little kids, bigger facility for the older kids). New for younger kids is their Drop In Toddler Free Play happening every Tuesday and Friday 10-11 am for $5! Please check before heading out, many events may get canceled due to team events. 

Charles County Libraries- Offers many FREE events year round. Please make sure you register when needed. They fill up fast! 

AMF WaldorfOffers weekday bowling for $4.79 all day Monday-Thursday and til 4 pm on Fridays!

Capital Clubhouse- If ice skating you might not be "warmer" but at least you're having fun! Offering Totsicles on Fridays and various indoor pick up sports time frames during the week. Homeschool skates on Fridays and more! (Totsicles is a great program where kids and parents are on the ice with or without skates- playing with sleds, balls and toys. Hot cocoa and a story after. Strollers allowed on the ice!) 

St. Charles Towne Center- Stop by the play area inside the mall.  Sign up for the FREE Kidgits Club. There are fun events that happen throughout the year, Macaroni Kid is usually there too!  

Chick-fil-A- Fun indoor play area at both locations outside the mall. Waldorf & La Plata. If you have a toddler, the La Plata location might be best since they have a busy wall if climbing stairs proves to be more work for the parent. Macaroni Kid also hosts a free craft the 1st Thursday of evey month from 9:30-11 amd and they have Kids Club nights too!

Texas Roadhouse La Plata- Has a Kids Night every Tuesday night 5-8 pm!
  • $1.99 Kid’s Meal*
  • Ice Cream Sundae Bar
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Andy Armadillo
  • Balloon Nerd Fun!
SkyZone Waldorf Trampoline Park- Many events to choose from like Toddler hours on Tuesday & Thursdays for $13 to Friday Glow Parties! See all their special events to enjoy! 

Pump It Up-  Kids can jump, slide and climb up inflatables. If wanting to take little ones it's only $5 during the weekdays with their "Little Jumpers" program, M/W/F. Normally $9 per child.  Along with Parents Night Out and Open Jumps for the older kids varying every week. Always call or check their calendar for events. They seem to vary week to week. 

Family Place to Play- Large indoor playground
 located in Waldorf. Please contact for hours, they seem to vary week to week. 

Did I miss something? Please let me know at jessicaj@macaronikid.com