Family events in Waldorf, MD

Friday nights in La Plata fill with live music during the town’s summer concert series. The lineup spans many styles, including Latin and salsa, soulful R&B, rock, country, the DC Sound, jazz, military bands, and a 70s tribute. These free concerts feature plenty of tunes, food vendors, room to dance, and a lively summer atmosphere. Bring lawn chairs, bring the family, and make it a weekly tradition.

Arise Behavioral Health is coordinating a community-wide effort to collect new school supplies for children, adolescents, and families who receive behavioral health services. The initiative aims to ease barriers, strengthen family support, and help young people thrive in school and in life. It concludes with a Community School Readiness Event where families can pick up supplies and connect with educational, behavioral health, and community resources that foster long-term success. Opportunities to participate include donating new school supplies, partnering as a collection site, registering as a community resource vendor, arranging pickup for larger collections, and helping spread the word. Arise Behavioral Health notes that it is not a nonprofit and this is not a fundraising campaign, but rather a coordinated drive to gather supplies and bring together organizations dedicated to supporting local youth and families.

This family-friendly wood and canvas DIY workshop invites participants to craft a personalized home decor piece with guidance from experienced instructors. Explore a range of tools and techniques and choose from an in-house selection of paints and non-toxic stains. The hands-on session lasts two hours. Pricing starts at $39 for youth ages 6 and up and $59 for adults, with optional upgrades available. Every attendee must complete their own registration. Bringing favorite snacks or beverages is welcome to keep creativity flowing. After registering, watch for a confirmation and review policies covering class minimums, cancellations, and rescheduling.

Settle in under the evening sky for a family-friendly outdoor screening of The Mario Galaxy Movie. The film is planned to begin at dusk, and gates open about an hour beforehand so there is time to get situated. Bring blankets and chairs for seating, and please note that alcohol is not permitted. If weather causes a change, the rain date is scheduled for one week later.

Give your child a summer of discovery at Alice Ferguson Foundation’s day camp for ages 4 to 9. Set along the Potomac River, campers explore nature, build confidence, and make friends on a beautiful campus. Children are grouped into age-appropriate packs so activities are developmentally right and engaging. Each day features hands-on environmental learning and outdoor adventure, from hiking woodland trails and exploring the shoreline to caring for animals and investigating watershed science. Sessions are offered weekly, and families can choose a single week or multiple weeks. Expect unplugged days focused on outdoor exploration, farm and animal experiences, and discovery along the Potomac. Led by experienced environmental educators, this camp nurtures curiosity, independence, and confidence while delivering memorable summer fun. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended.