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SPECIAL EVENTS — Pre-Registration Required
NATIONAL HISPANIC
HERITAGE MONTH
Loteria Night: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage
Mocktails & Salsa Dance Party
Join us for a fun and festive game of Loteria. This traditional Mexican game of
chance is similar to Bingo, but full of vibrant images and cultural charm. This
free community event is open to all ages. Light refreshments will be provided
while supplies last. Winners will receive modest prizes. Come for the game,
stay for the celebration!
Join us for Mocktails and Salsa Dance Party, we will kick-off the party with
instructor-led salsa dancing. Whether you come solo, with a partner, or with
a friend, embrace the Hispanic culture through lively dancing, popular food,
and mocktails.
Resident Fee: $10; Non-Resident: $15
All Ages
Davis
401049-DA
Tu
Sep 22
Enjoy a relaxing night out while your little ghouls and goblins have a frightfully
fun time at Elite Gymnastics! Our spook-tacular evening is packed with Halloween
themed games, creepy cool crafts, and hauntingly good refreshments. Kids can
tumble, jump, and flip through ghostly gymnastics activities that add an extra
thrill to the night. Each child will receive two slices of pizza, a juice box, and spooky
snacks to fuel their eerie adventures.
Sa
Oct 24
Sa
Oct 10
5:00-8:00p
6:30p-8:00p
Spook-tacular Night out at Elite!
Resident Fee: $25; Non-Resident: $30
Age 5-13
Elite
406025-EL
Resident Fee: $40; Non-Resident: $45
Age 18+
Waldorf Sen & Rec
401044-WR
5:30-9:00p
Santa’s Hotline
Bring a little holiday magic to your child this season! Through the power of technology and a little help from his elves, Santa will brighten your child’s day with a
personal phone call! Santa and your child will talk about what presents they would
like, if they have been naughty or nice this year, and more. Phone calls will be made
between 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7. Limited to the first 200 registered.
Online registration only.
Free!
Age 2-10
401000-CT
M
Dec 7
6:00-8:00p
Youth Art Exhibit
“Free" – inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters
The Charles County Youth Art Exhibit will be a celebration of creativity as we highlight
the many talents of our youth! We welcome you to join us for a fun filled day of
music, dance performances, free learn to paint classes, youth open mic opportunity,
light refreshments, and much more. This year’s theme will be “Free" – inspired by
K-Pop Demon Hunters. All artist looking to include their artwork in the showcase
must submit an art registration form at the time of registration. Pre-registration is
required, and space is limited.
• All art must be turned into Billingsley Community Center on December 11th
between 5:30-8:30 p.m. to be set up and displayed for Saturday’s exhibit.
• Artists may submit up to two forms of art in any form and medium including
paintings, sculptures, written word/poetry, etc.
Superhero Day
• All art on paper, cardstock, poster board, or any form of paper products must
be submitted in frames.
Calling all superheroes! Spend the morning with us and brush up on your superpowers by participating in fun activities to enhance your abilities to run faster than a
speeding bullet, jump over tall buildings, and complete the obstacle course.
Resident Fee: $15; Non-Resident: $20
Age 4-17
Billingsley
401714-BI
Resident Fee: $20; Non-Resident: $25
Age 3-9
Glymont
401374-GL
Christmas Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus
Sa
Nov 14
10:30a-Noon
Mother & Son Carnival
Come one, come all - the hottest carnival is in town! Enjoy a night out with your
son with carnival-themed games, food, activities, and keepsake crafts. Fee includes
one (1) child and one (1) adult. Additional children will be discounted at checkout.
Resident Fee: $40; Non-Resident: $45
Age 3-12
Waldorf Sen & Rec
401212-WR
Su
Nov 15
2:00-4:00p
301-932-3470 • Register online at www.CharlesCountyParks.com
Sa
Dec 12
10:00a-1:30p
This Christmas holiday let Mrs. Claus teach you how to decorate some of Santa’s
favorite cookies. After all, who knows Santa better than Mrs. Claus! Participants
will get a hands-on experience at making royal icing and learn different ways to
decorate shortbread cookies. Participants will get to take photos with Mrs. Claus,
take home all their decorated cookies, and a delicious shortbread cookie recipe to
share with the whole family! Adult participation required for participants ages 3-5.
Pre-registration is required, and space is limited
Resident Fee: $20; Non-Resident: $25
Age 3-10
Billingsley
401350-BI
W
Dec 16
6:30-8:30p
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