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🗞️ Wine at the fairgrounds, free music on the lawn, and a stadium full of baseball.

Jul 26, 2026

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9 min read

🗞️ Wine at the fairgrounds, free music on the lawn, and a stadium full of baseball.

Hey neighbor. August is knocking and Charles County is going out swinging. The Blue Crabs are home for six straight games, the Navy Band Cruisers take the La Plata lawn Friday night, TrioFest brings wine and beer to the fairgrounds on Saturday, and Rec is closing out Parks and Recreation Month with a free block party at Billingsley. Add two farmers markets, free kids shows on the Concert Lawn, and a Sunday at Thomas Stone marking 250 years to the day, and you have a genuinely full seven days. Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🗞️ Theater, farmers markets, and a bike-and-coffee ride to start your Friday.

Jul 19, 2026

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8 min read

🗞️ Theater, farmers markets, and a bike-and-coffee ride to start your Friday.

Hey neighbor! The Blue Crabs are on the road this week, but the county is picking up the slack. You've got Legally Blonde on stage in La Plata, Tuesdays with Morrie closing out its run in Indian Head, three farmers markets, a whole National Moth Week at the library, and a Friday morning bike ride that ends with coffee cake. Plus live music at Apes two nights and a sound bath if you need to exhale. Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🗞️ The Crabs are back home and Saturday is absolutely packed. Here's your week.

Jul 12, 2026

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8 min read

🗞️ The Crabs are back home and Saturday is absolutely packed. Here's your week.

Hey neighbor. Saturday the 18th is going to make you pick favorites. You've got the 4th Annual African American Cultural Expo and Children's Book Fair, a Go-Go concert and car show over in Indian Head, two car shows, and an ice cream lab where you build your own cookie sandwiches. The Blue Crabs are also back home all week at Regency, and the library is running reptiles, robots, and a virtual author talk with Karin Slaughter. Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🗞️ Post-holiday week, but the weekend delivers. Here's what's worth your time.

Jul 5, 2026

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9 min read

🗞️ Post-holiday week, but the weekend delivers. Here's what's worth your time.

Hey neighbor! Hope you had a good Fourth. Now that the fireworks smoke has cleared, the county's easing back in with a quieter but genuinely fun week. You've got a Christmas in July movie night with a full-on Whoville setup, a car show taking over the stadium lot, free jazz on a Wednesday in downtown La Plata, and living history with Revolutionary War reenactors out at Rich Hill. Heads up that the Blue Crabs are away all week, so no home games, but the weekend more than fills the gap. Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🗞️ Three firework shows, a free foam party, and a packed Fourth of July week.

Jun 28, 2026

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7 min read

🗞️ Three firework shows, a free foam party, and a packed Fourth of July week.

Hey neighbor, It's the big one. Fourth of July week, and Charles County is going all out for America's 250th. You've got the county's free Fun-Filled 4th at the stadium, three separate firework shows to choose from, the Blue Crabs back home Friday night, a homecoming concert from Landon Cube, and the Thomas Stone house opening its doors like it's 1776. Plus the usual library fun, two farmers markets, and a yacht party if that's your weekend.Heads up: the library branches and county offices are closed Friday July 3 and Saturday July 4. Confirm hours before you head out. Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🗞️ Six nights of baseball, a barbering showcase, and one quiet reset before the week

Jun 21, 2026

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8 min read

🗞️ Six nights of baseball, a barbering showcase, and one quiet reset before the week

Hey neighbor! The Blue Crabs are home all week, which means six straight nights of ballpark lights out on St. Linus Drive. Beyond the stadium you've got go-go legends at Shark Bar, a Summer Fest taking over the Shops at Waldorf Center, a 50-and-better lawn party in Indian Head, and a packed library week from geodes to model trains. There's even a sound bath on Sunday if your week needs a reset. Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🗞️ Two Juneteenth festivals, a packed Father's Day weekend, and ten days of eating well.

Jun 14, 2026

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7 min read

🗞️ Two Juneteenth festivals, a packed Father's Day weekend, and ten days of eating well.

Hey neighbor, this is a big one. Juneteenth lands on Friday and Father's Day closes out the weekend, so the calendar is stacked from Friday straight through Sunday. You've got two Juneteenth festivals (Indian Head on Friday, the Shops at Waldorf on Saturday), the kickoff of Charles County Restaurant Week, paintball and cupcake decorating for the dads, and a go-go brunch at Shark Bar. Heads up: county offices and every CCPL branch are closed Friday for the holiday.Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🗞️ Toddlers to teens, free to sleepaway, every local camp in one place.

Jun 14, 2026

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7 min read

🗞️ Toddlers to teens, free to sleepaway, every local camp in one place.

Hey neighbor! School is out, the "I'm bored" chorus is already warming up, and camp weeks are filling fast. So we did the digging for you. This is every summer camp we could find across Charles County, from My Gym in Waldorf to a free space program for teens at the Science Center, sorted by age so you can scroll straight to your kid. Some run all summer, some are a single day, a couple are sleepaway. There is genuinely something here for every family.Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🗞️ Indian Head's biggest arts day, free outdoor movies, and the Crabs are home all weekend.

Jun 8, 2026

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7 min read

🗞️ Indian Head's biggest arts day, free outdoor movies, and the Crabs are home all weekend.

Hey neighbor,June is hitting its stride and Charles County is packed this week. ArtsFest takes over the Indian Head Village Green on Saturday, the Blue Crabs are home all weekend with Saturday fireworks, and there's a free outdoor screening of Black Panther II at the Shops at Waldorf Center. Add live country at the Blue Dog Saloon, a boxing card in Waldorf, and a library calendar that's honestly doing the most, and you've got plenty of reasons to leave the house.Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🗞️Graduations, opening day markets, and a whole lot of music.

May 31, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️Graduations, opening day markets, and a whole lot of music.

Hey neighbor, June is here and Charles County is not easing into it. This week the Class of 2026 crosses the stage at Regency Furniture Stadium, the Waldorf Farmers Market officially opens for the 2026 season. There's also a brand-new Gospel Karaoke Brunch making its Sunday debut, a free outdoor concert series kicking off in La Plata, and more farmers markets than you can shake a tote bag at. Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🗞️ Drag racing, fireworks, comedy, and a packed holiday weekend

May 24, 2026

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9 min read

🗞️ Drag racing, fireworks, comedy, and a packed holiday weekend

Hey neighbor, Memorial Day weekend is officially here, and Charles County is delivering. This week you've got NHRA history being made at Maryland International Raceway (the inaugural Potomac Nationals), the Blue Crabs home all weekend with post-game fireworks Friday night, the PrEP for Pride Festival on Saturday, late-night comedy at Grace's Event Center, sound healing at The Green Coterie, and a full library lineup back in action Tuesday through Saturday after the Monday holiday. There's a lot going on. Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🗞️ Memorial Day weekend is stacked, here's what to check out.

May 17, 2026

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9 min read

🗞️ Memorial Day weekend is stacked, here's what to check out.

Hey neighbor,Memorial Day weekend is almost here and Charles County is not holding back. This week you've got the La Plata Summer Concert Series kicking off its first free outdoor show of the season on Friday, a massive regional job fair at CSM on Thursday, and the library packed wall-to-wall with programs from robotics to a foraging walk at Mallows Bay. Whether you're headed out or keeping it close to home, there is genuinely no shortage of reasons to get off the couch.Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
Crabs, comedy, a car show + one very full week 🎭

May 10, 2026

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10 min read

Crabs, comedy, a car show + one very full week 🎭

Hey neighbor,It's a big one. This week you've got the Blue Crabs hosting five home games, Port Tobacco Players opening a new comedy, a classic car show at the Shops at Waldorf Center, 90s night at Shark Bar, a spring tea social, a charcuterie class, and farmers markets on Wednesday, Saturday, AND Sunday. CSM also celebrates its 67th Commencement on Friday, which is a huge moment for nearly 1,200 graduates and the families cheering them on. It's the kind of week where you have to make actual decisions about where you're going.Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
Strawberry season, Mom Prom, and your whole Mother's Day weekend 🍓

May 3, 2026

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10 min read

Strawberry season, Mom Prom, and your whole Mother's Day weekend 🍓

Hey neighbor,Mother's Day is Sunday and Charles County is absolutely delivering this week. Strawberry season just opened at Shlagel Farms, Mom Prom is back for its 13th year, and between the brunches, the outdoor movie night, the balls, and live Go-Go from Backyard Band on Sunday, you have no excuse to stay home. CSM is also mid-arts-explosion right now, with a $5 dance concert Tuesday, a free student art show closing Thursday, a Latin music ensemble Wednesday, and the Southern Maryland Concert Band Saturday night. Plus two candidate forums this week if you're paying attention to the primary season.Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🌷 This Week in Waldorf & Charles County

Apr 26, 2026

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6 min read

🌷 This Week in Waldorf & Charles County

If you've been telling people "there's nothing to do around here"... consider this your respectful wake-up call 😌.Because this week? We've got a full Blue Crabs home stretch, Derby hats coming out the closet, a grown-up prom, day parties with actual energy, family events that won't bore you, a hands-on teen driving safety summit you'll want your kids at, and a few low-key gems you'd only know about if a local put you on.Consider yourself put on. Here's everything worth your time this week from one local to another 🤝

Candace
Candace
🌷 What's Happening in Southern Maryland | Apr 20 – Apr 26

Apr 19, 2026

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9 min read

🌷 What's Happening in Southern Maryland | Apr 20 – Apr 26

Hey neighbor, Earth Day is Tuesday, and the county is not taking it easy this week. We've got a farm fest, a sunflower festival, a car show, a jazz festival for six dollars, a triathlon, a town celebration, a food festival, a comedy brunch, an interactive stage play, a glow paintball night, a bull and oyster roast, four high school musicals, and a Spring Fling day party thrown by a fraternity. Most of this is happening on Saturday. You're going to need a plan. Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🌷 What's Happening in Southern Maryland | Apr 13 – Apr 19

Apr 12, 2026

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10 min read

🌷 What's Happening in Southern Maryland | Apr 13 – Apr 19

Hey neighbor, Post-Easter energy could easily mean "I'm staying home all month" but Charles County has other plans for you. This week has a creepy circus finishing its run, a planetarium show, a free shaved ice grand opening, a line dance with a lesson included, a magician at the library, and a paint party at a distillery. There's also a pretty packed Saturday that, if you planned it right, could go: toy expo in the morning → open house at Smallwood in the afternoon → line dance at night. Just saying. Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🌷 What's Happening in Southern Maryland | Apr 5 – Apr 12

Apr 5, 2026

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13 min read

🌷 What's Happening in Southern Maryland | Apr 5 – Apr 12

Hey neighbor,Easter is behind us, spring break is wrapping up, and Charles County has absolutely not slowed down. This week has something for nearly everyone a giant vinyl record sale, monster trucks, a creepy circus, a sound bath, a fashion show, adult field day (yes, really), and a library tattoo fundraiser that somehow makes total sense once you read it.Oh, and the farmers market is back. Say what you want about spring, but fresh local produce and a Saturday morning walk are genuinely two of life's better things.Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🌷 What's Happening in Southern Maryland | Mar 29 – Apr 5

Mar 29, 2026

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8 min read

🌷 What's Happening in Southern Maryland | Mar 29 – Apr 5

Hey neighbor 👋 Easter weekend is officially upon us, and Charles County has fully committed to the bit. We're talking egg hunts at a baseball stadium, a late-night Easter jam at an axe throwing bar, and a bonfire with cigars and whiskey because this community contains multitudes and we respect that.Oh, and spring break starts Monday, which means if you have kids and no plan, this newsletter is about to be your best friend.Let's go. 👇

Candace
Candace
🗞️ What’s Going On in Charles County

Mar 22, 2026

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14 min read

🗞️ What’s Going On in Charles County

Hey neighbor 👋 Spring is pulling up, parking, and refusing to leave and honestly? Good. We've had enough of bundling up to walk to the mailbox. This week is packed with Easter egg hunts, day parties, baking classes, live music, and a handful of local government meetings that are lowkey more important than you'd think. Whether you're trying to wear the kids out, wear yourself out, or just finally leave the house, there's something here for you.Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🌷 What’s Going On in Charles County

Mar 15, 2026

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10 min read

🌷 What’s Going On in Charles County

March 15 – March 22, 2026 Hey neighbor 👋 Spring is trying to make a proper entrance now. The clocks have jumped forward, the sun is hanging around longer, and the calendar is officially in that “you really can’t sit in the house every weekend” phase. This week has comedy, concerts, family fun, women-focused events, and civic meetings.Here’s what’s happening.

Candace
Candace
🗞️ What’s Going On in Charles County

Mar 8, 2026

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11 min read

🗞️ What’s Going On in Charles County

March 7 – March 15, 2026 Hey neighbor 👋 We’ve officially entered that part of March where the weather whispers “spring” and then immediately asks you to keep a jacket in the car. The good news: the calendar is waking up right along with the flowers. This week has live music, line dancing, brunches, family fun, faith events, and a few reasons to leave the house on purpose.Here’s what’s happening.

Candace
Candace
🌤️ What’s Going On in Charles County

Mar 1, 2026

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6 min read

🌤️ What’s Going On in Charles County

March 1 – March 7, 2026 Hey neighbor 👋 The snow piles are finally shrinking, the sun is hanging around a tiny bit longer, and Charles County is quietly sliding into “pre-spring” mode. It’s that in-between season where you can go from coat to no-coat in the same afternoon and the calendar is just as busy as the weather.Here’s what’s happening this week.

Candace
Candace
🗞️ What’s happening in Waldorf this week? Snow and spicy chicken 🌨️🍗

Feb 22, 2026

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8 min read

🗞️ What’s happening in Waldorf this week? Snow and spicy chicken 🌨️🍗

February 22 – March 1, 2026 Hey neighbor 👋 We’re in that awkward season where the forecast can’t decide between “let’s build a snowman” and “open your windows a little.” With a winter storm watch hanging over Southern Maryland, this week is a reminder to plan the fun, but also plan for snow, slush, and slick roads.So bundle up, keep an eye on the weather and here’s what’s happening around the county.

Candace
Candace
🌤️ What’s Going On in Charles County

Feb 15, 2026

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6 min read

🌤️ What’s Going On in Charles County

February 15 – February 22, 2026 Hey neighbor 👋 The snow is melting, the sidewalks are reappearing, and suddenly everyone remembers they own real shoes instead of snow boots. After being iced in and bundled up, this week feels like a collective deep breath.And once the roads clear... Charles County wastes no time filling the calendar.Here’s what’s happening.

Candace
Candace
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