The Guide - Summer 2026 - Flipbook - Page 8
#EXPLORECHARLESCOUNTY
Forget the hassle of navigating airports or paying steep entry fees.
This summer, we're highlighting the best of Charles County – where
high-quality, budget-friendly fun is always just around the corner.
Your ultimate summer starts right here.
ExploreCharlesCounty.com
#ExploreCharlesCounty
Spectacular Events
Fun Filled 4th
Things to do
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Baseball
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs are a professional baseball team whose
home field is in Waldorf, MD. Blue Crabs games are a favorite activity of
local residents in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. Known for their
themed game days and firework displays, every game makes for a unique
and unforgettable experience.
July 4 • Waldorf
Adrenaline Raceway
Mark your calendars for a historic Independence
Day! The Charles County Department of Recreation,
Parks and Tourism is bringing back the Fun Filled
4th just in time for America’s 250th anniversar y.
Hosted during the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs’
July 4th home game, the day will be packed with
live music, games, and great food. Bring your
friends and family for a memorable celebration
ending with a spectacular fireworks display!
The newly opened Adrenaline Raceway is Charles County’s only indoor gokart track. Adrenaline welcomes racers from age eight through adulthood,
mak ing it a family-friendly destination. A par t from standard heats ,
Adrenaline offers packages for birthday parties, corporate events, and any
other occasion that you could imagine. While waiting for race time, guests
can enjoy a ride variety of arcade games located near the track.
The Shops at Waldorf Center
Dates Vary • Waldorf
The Shops at Waldorf is not just a place to shop!
Visit the shopping center for events this summer
including the Summer Sunset Cinema outdoor
movie screenings and The Shops at Waldorf Classic
Car Show. If you are unable to make it for these
events, you can still stop by the Pop-Up and Grow
Vendor Market which takes place at the Shops every
weekend from January to December. The Pop-Up
and Grow Market is an extraordinary opportunity to
support local vendors, artisans, and entrepreneurs,
and purchase one-of-a-kind items that you won’t
find anywhere else.
For more information on these and all the
great things to do in Charles County, visit
ExploreCharlesCounty.com.
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Southern Maryland Paintball
Looking for a high-energy adventure? Newburg’s Southern Mar yland
Paintball & Airsoft offers everything from paintball to axe-throwing. Don’t
miss their exciting lineup of themed events, such as the fan-favorite 'Glow
Night' for after-dark paintball action. Visit their website to plan your next visit.
Culinary Creations
Momi’s Kitchen
Momi’s Kitchen is a popular Mediterranean restaurant known for its super
fresh meals. With a focus on simple, high-quality, certified halal ingredients,
Momi’s Kitchen guarantees meal that is full of flavor. Each order is made
when the guests arrives, but the food is more than worth the wait!
The Charles Restaurant & Bar
The Charles Restaurant & Bar provides a seasonally-inspired menu with
ingredients sourced from local farmers and growers, which means its menu
is ever-changing. Along with delicious fare in its main restaurant, The Charles
has an additional café-style market attachment where guests can order
pastries and sandwiches, while also shopping for unique products and
beverages.
The Guide | Spring 2026
