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Top 10 Free Things to Do Around Charles County

July 31, 2016
Waldorf, La Plata, Cobb Island and everywhere in between we have all the fun and free things to do with your family! 

Get your snacks, bug spray and a change of clothes ready, because summer days are here!

A few tips I can give to beat the heat-
-Have a daughter? Have thin pants in your car for hot slides.
-Freeze watermelon slices to keep snacks cold and eat once thawed.
-Always have sunscreen/bug spray in your car so you are always ready.
-Plan your days out around when Kids Eat Free
 



#1 La Plata Town Hall Kids Summer Shows
Shows start at 10 am and are on select Tuesday's throughout the summer on the Town Hall Lawn. Bring a blanket, chairs and snacks. Be prepared after, because the FREE Splash Pad is right there. Shows run about 45 minutes long.



#2 Enjoy Free Musical Concerts 
Take a blanket, bring snacks and enjoy the late sunsets together!



#3 Go Fishing! 
Kids under 16 don't need a license, but if you want to fish with them for free go to Friendship Park in Nanjemoy. No fishing license required! 

6645 Mason Springs Road (La Plata)
(Bring chairs and lunch) 

Free Maryland Fishing days are June 11th and July 4th!


#4 Free Library Events
Once school is out there are lots of special events! Some are ticketed events, which require you to arrive 1 hr prior to get your ticket to enter. See that list here.
 


#5 Go Exploring! 
Learn where John Smith sailed! Visit a signer of The Declaration of Independence's house, Thomas Stone or just find a new place to play! Disc Golf? 
All Free, all fun and all in this Parks & Playground Guide.
#6 Find Shark Teeth! 
Take a shovel, wear water shoes and bug spray then enjoy the water at Purse Park or Calvert Cliffs (longer hike). Low tide is the best and the shark teeth might be hiding along the shoreline, under the sand. 

Purse State Park
2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury, MD 20658



#7- Family Fitness
Bike rides!See the SoMD Bike Trail maps here
Enjoy a free Family Fitness 30 minute class at National Harbor every Wednesday at 10 am til 9/28. FREE community activities from EMS and Firefighters afterwards.

#8  Toddler Happy Hour 
Free 1 hr indoor pool play on Saturdays for toddlers. 
Enjoy time with your little fish in the zero-depth entry area.

#9 Geocaching!
Find a new park and go explore. You can find geocaches every where you go! Find a new local park with our link and see what treasures you can find with your family! GPS in your smart phone and some old toys is all you need.

Yes, all those dots are local geocaches learn more here!



#10 Free Summer Movies
Xscape Theaters- Starting June 21st til August 11th
Flagship Cinemas in Prince Frederick Free movies start June 28th
Movies on the Potomac-National Harbor hosts free movies every Sunday 6 pm