⭐ FEATURED THIS WEEK
WALDORF FARMERS MARKET — OPENING DAY
Saturday, June 6 | 10 AM to 2 PM 📍 3000 Festival Way, Waldorf 💵 Free to browse
After a long winter hiatus, the Waldorf Farmers Market is officially back for the season. June 6 is Opening Day. The market runs every Saturday from now through November, 10 AM to 2 PM. Bring a tote bag, get there early, and say hi to a vendor you’ve never bought from before.
🏘️ COMMUNITY & SEASONAL PICKS
🎓 CHARLES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONIES
Tuesday, June 2 through Thursday, June 4 | Sessions at 9 AM, 1 PM & 5 PM daily 📍 Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf 💵 Free
Three days, six high schools, and a whole lot of cap-and-gown moments at Regency Stadium. Tuesday brings McDonough, Thomas Stone, and North Point. Wednesday is Lackey and Westlake. La Plata and St. Charles close it out on Thursday.
🏳️🌈 MINI PRIDE FLAG PARTY AT THE LIBRARY
Monday, June 1 through Saturday, June 6 | During library hours 📍 CCPL La Plata Branch 💵 Free, all ages
The CCPL La Plata Branch is celebrating Pride Month all week with a drop-in flag-making activity. Stop in any time during library hours, make a mini pride flag, and take it home. No registration, no cost, all ages welcome.
🎵 LIVE MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
From Wednesday night jazz to a seven-hour Saturday festival, this week has layers.
🎶 LA PLATA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Friday, June 5 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM 📍 La Plata Town Hall Lawn, 305 Queen Anne Street 💵 Free
La Plata’s free outdoor concert series is back every Friday night through late August. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, settle in on the Town Hall lawn, and grab food from the on-site vendors.
🎸 LIBRARY AFTER HOURS: STEVE POTTER BLUES BAND
Friday, June 5 | 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM 📍 CCPL Potomac Branch, Bryans Road 💵 Free
Free live blues at the library, after hours. The Potomac Branch stays open late for the Steve Potter Blues Band. Local musicians, a relaxed community vibe, and zero cost to show up.
🎤 DCVYBE AT SHARK BAR
Saturday, June 6 through Sunday, June 7 | 9 PM to 1 AM 📍 Shark Bar and Seafood House, Waldorf 💵 $33
DCVYBE takes over Shark Bar for Brandi’s birthday, and the outdoor patio will be open. Grown-and-sexy vibes, live sounds, and late-night energy in Waldorf.
🎶 A BIG SOUTHERN SOUL & BLUES FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 6 | 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM 📍 Lamont’s Nightclub, 4400 Livingston Road, Indian Head 💵 Tickets required
Seven straight hours of soul and blues music at Lamont’s in Indian Head. Hosted by KSAL, this full-day festival is building real momentum in Charles County. Get your tickets before they’re gone.
🎨 ARTS, WELLNESS & CREATIVE EXPERIENCES
Make something. Try something. Feel something different this week
🔍 SIP & PAINT MURDER MYSTERY
Friday, June 5 | 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM 📍 Old Waldorf School area, Crain Highway, Waldorf 💵 $60
SeekMe Productions is launching their very first event. Think creative vibes, a light buffet, music, and a little whodunit energy mixed in. If your Friday night needs something a little outside the ordinary, this one’s worth it.
🫙 MIX & MINGLE: LUXURY BODY OIL MAKING
Saturday, June 6 | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 📍 2985 Shasho Place, Waldorf 💵 Tickets required, ages 21+
Javenity Skincare is hosting a hands-on body oil blending class. You’ll walk away with a custom bottle made specifically for you. Wine, light refreshments, and R&B on the playlist. Ages 21+.
🎤 FIRST SUNDAYS GOSPEL KARAOKE BRUNCH — DEBUT EVENT
Sunday, June 7 | 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM 📍 Graces Event Center, 4045 Renner Road, Waldorf 💵 Adults $45 | Kids $20
Love Jones Eventz is launching a brand-new monthly tradition, and June 7 is the very first one. The all-you-can-eat buffet includes chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, gospel karaoke, and DJ Supaman. All ages welcome, but tickets are limited.
👜 PURSE BINGO FUNDRAISER
Friday, June 5 through Saturday, June 6 | 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM 📍 Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf 💵 Tickets required
Play bingo for a chance to win authentic designer purses, two nights in a row at the Jaycees Community Center. Community fundraiser energy, free parking, all ages welcome.
FIRST FRIDAYS FISH FRY NETWORKING EXPERIENCE
Friday, June 5 | 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Happy Hour 6 to 7 PM) 📍 Graces Event Center, 4045 Renner Road, Waldorf 💵 Tickets required
Love Jones Eventz brings a business social to Waldorf: entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals connect over food, live music, vendor tables, podcast interviews, and headshot opportunities.
👪 KIDS & FAMILY
Summer is basically here. Keep the little ones busy in the best way.
🐛 JEEPERS CREEPERS! WITH THE HUMANE SOCIETY
Saturday, June 6 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM 📍 CCPL P.D. Brown Memorial Branch, Waldorf 💵 Free (registration recommended)
The Humane Society of Charles County heads to the P.D. Brown Library to talk about the bugs, spiders, and worms that make our ecosystem work. Perfect for curious kids who love nature.
🤸 CARTWHEEL & FLIPS CLINIC AT MY GYM WALDORF
This week — multiple dates 📍 My Gym of Waldorf 💵 $33
My Gym Waldorf is running a Cartwheel and Flips Clinic for kids who want to level up their tumbling skills. Check the Eventbrite page for the date that works best for your family.
🏛️ Local Government & Civic Meetings
Your county is making decisions this week. Here’s where to show up.
📋 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Monday, June 1 | 6:00 PM to 9:59 PM 📍 Charles County Government Building (Hybrid) 💵 Public/Free
The Planning Commission meets Monday evening in hybrid format. Land use, development proposals, and zoning decisions for Charles County are on the table.
🐾 ANIMAL MATTERS HEARING BOARD
Tuesday, June 2 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 📍 Commissioners Meeting Room 💵 Public/Free
The Animal Matters Hearing Board meets Tuesday evening at the Commissioners Meeting Room. Open to the public.
📺 How to Watch
Many county meetings are streamed live or recorded on CCGTV.
Agendas, links, and recordings are posted here:
👉Here
📚 LIBRARY & LEARNING
Your library is doing more this week than you might think. A lot more.
🎖️ VETERANS RESOURCE VISITS AT CCPL LA PLATA
Tuesday, June 2 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 📍 CCPL La Plata Branch 💵 Free
A Disabled Veterans Outreach Specialist and a Local Veterans Employment Representative will be at the La Plata Branch Tuesday morning, sharing info on veteran benefits, resources, and employment support.
🏴 ANIME CLUB AT CCPL WALDORF WEST
Tuesday, June 2 | 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM 📍 CCPL Waldorf West Branch 💵 Free
CCPL’s Anime Club meets monthly at Waldorf West for games, discussions, art activities, and hanging out with fellow fans. A welcoming space for teens and adults.
🧸 HOMESCHOOL RECESS AT PISGAH PARK
Friday, June 5 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM 📍 Pisgah Park (CCPL Mobile Library stop) 💵 Free
CCPL’s Mobile Library brings outdoor recess to homeschool families at Pisgah Park. Fresh air, active play, and a chance to connect with other homeschool families.
🃏 1ST FRIDAY BINGO AT CCPL WALDORF WEST
Friday, June 5 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM 📍 CCPL Waldorf West Branch 💵 Free
Every first Friday, Waldorf West hosts bingo for adults with games, prizes, and good company. Drop in, play a few rounds, no registration needed.
📖 DREAM BIG BOOK CLUB
Saturday, June 6 | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM 📍 The Square at St. Charles Towne Center, Waldorf 💵 $12
An interactive book club and networking session at the St. Charles Towne Center. Registration is required because they need a headcount. Only $12.
🧓 SENIORS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Charles County's senior community has its own packed calendar. Here's where to find it.
📰 THE SCOOP — JUNE 2026 SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER
June 2026 | 📍 Charles County Aging & Senior Services 💵 Free
The Scoop is the monthly newsletter from Charles County's Aging and Senior Services department, packed with programs, events, and resources happening at the senior centers this month. If you or someone you love is connected to the senior community in Charles County, this is your go-to guide for what's going on in June. Click the link to read or download the full PDF.
🛍️ SHOP LOCAL & POP-UPS
Support the people who make this place feel like home.
🌿 LA PLATA FARMERS MARKET — WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, June 3 | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM 📍 209 Washington Avenue, La Plata 💵 Free to browse
The La Plata Farmers Market runs mid-week, which is genuinely great if your Saturdays fill up fast. Fresh local produce, artisan goods, and the CCPL Mobile Library setting up alongside.
🍓 LA PLATA FARMERS MARKET — SATURDAY
Saturday, June 6 | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM 📍 209 Washington Avenue, La Plata 💵 Free to browse
The Saturday edition of the La Plata Farmers Market is a great way to start a weekend morning. Fresh produce, local vendors, and community vibes.
🌻 WALDORF FARMERS MARKET — OPENING DAY
Saturday, June 6 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM 📍 3000 Festival Way, Waldorf 💵 Free to browse
The Waldorf Farmers Market is back for the 2026 season. Local farmers, fresh goods, and the best possible reason to be up by 10 AM. Runs every Saturday through November.
🥕 BRYANS ROAD FARMERS MARKET
Sunday, June 7 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM 📍 Bryans Road Ace Hardware, Route 210 & Livingston Road 💵 Free to browse
Every Sunday through October at the Ace Hardware parking lot in Bryans Road. Rain or shine, 9 AM to 1 PM.
🧠 Quick Reminders
🎓 Graduation week is June 2 to 4 at Regency Furniture Stadium
🌻 Waldorf Farmers Market opens Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM at Festival Way — every Saturday through November
🌿 La Plata Farmers Market runs BOTH Wednesday AND Saturday this week
🎶 La Plata Summer Concert Series kicks off Friday night on the Town Hall lawn — free, outdoor
🎸 Free blues show at CCPL Potomac Branch Friday evening — Steve Potter Blues Band
🎤 Gospel Karaoke Brunch debuts Sunday at Graces Event Center — tickets are limited
Know a hidden local business?
You can nominate one for a future issue → Here
That’s it for this week.
Before you go,
If you make it out to anything this week, the farmers market opening, the Gospel Karaoke Brunch, anything, I want to hear about it. Hit reply and tell me where you went.
That’s the week.
From one local to another 🧡
— Candace