SOUTHERN MARYLAND BLUE CRABS vs. HIGH POINT ROCKERS
Tuesday June 23 – Sunday June 28 | 6:35 PM nightly, 1:05 PM Sunday 📍 Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Dr., Waldorf 💵 See link for ticket pricing
The Crabs are back home for a full six-game series against the High Point Rockers, and this is the kind of week you build a few evenings around. First pitch is 6:35 PM Tuesday through Saturday, with a 1:05 PM matinee Sunday to close it out.
It's the easy summer night out we don't take advantage of enough. Ballpark hot dogs, a breeze off the field, and kids who'll be asleep in the car before you hit the parkway. Check the schedule for fireworks and promo nights during the run.
If you've been meaning to make it out to a game this season, a six-night stretch is your excuse. Pick a night, bring the family, and go.
🏘️ COMMUNITY & SEASONAL PICKS
Your county is doing a lot this week, and most of it is happening outside.
SUMMER FEST AT THE SHOPS AT WALDORF CENTER
Thursday June 25 – Sunday June 28 | See link for daily hours 📍 Shops at Waldorf Center, 3022 Festival Way, Waldorf 💵 Free
Four days of summer right in the heart of Waldorf, with seasonal activities, shopping, and community fun spread across the weekend. Free to wander, easy to fold into a Saturday errand run.
LOTUS 50+ LAWN PARTY
Saturday June 27 | 1:00 PM 📍 Village Green Park, Indian Head 💵 From $23.18
An outdoor lawn party built for the 50-and-better crowd, with music, mingling, and good vibes in Indian Head's Village Green Park. Bring a chair and your dancing shoes, this one's about taking it easy and having a good time.
FIRECON
Saturday June 27 | 11:30 AM 📍 3237 Festival Way, Waldorf 💵 Free
A free community gathering in the Festival Way area. Details on programming are still coming together, so check the listing before you head out.
4TH SUNDAY LINNER
Sunday June 28 | 4:00 PM 📍 Graces Event Center, Waldorf 💵 $60
Lunch meets dinner in this relaxed Sunday social at Graces Event Center. A nice way to wind down the weekend with good food and good company before Monday shows up.
🎵 LIVE MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
From go-go legends to a launch party, the weekend gets loud.
MAJOR LEAGUE & JUNKYARD BAND
Saturday June 27 | 8:00 PM 📍 Shark Bar and Seafood House, Crain Highway, Waldorf 💵 From $28.52
Go-go legends take the stage at Shark Bar for a high-energy night that's going to pack the house. If you know, you know, and you already know to grab tickets early on this one.
KHELYIS – A BEAUTIFUL SOUND
Saturday June 27 | 7:00 PM 📍 Martinis Lounge, Waldorf 💵 From $10.38
Smooth, soulful live music at Martinis Lounge and an easy pick for a relaxed night out close to home. Ten bucks and change to get in the door is hard to argue with.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ft. DC VYBE
Sunday June 28 | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM 📍 Shark Bar and Seafood House, Waldorf 💵 $39
One of the bigger party nights of the summer, with DC Vybe live, a rapper on the bill, and special guest DJ ICON. Shark Bar turns it up on Sunday, so come ready to stay a while.
YHWH LAUNCH NIGHT
Friday June 26 | 8:00 PM 📍 2772 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf 💵 $23
The official launch of YHWH brings live performances, curated lighting and ambiance, and a mocktail experience for VIP guests. It's pitched as a night about music, community, and connection, so go meet some new faces.
WES RYCE DUOCOUSTIC
Tuesday June 23 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 📍 Apehangers, 9100 Crain Hwy, Bel Alton 💵 See link
Acoustic music for a low-key Tuesday night out at Apehangers in Bel Alton. A good reason to head south and let someone else handle the soundtrack for a few hours.
THE REFRESH
Saturday June 27 | 6:00 PM 📍 Selby's Grab and Go, Waldorf 💵 Free
A laid-back evening social and music event at Selby's Grab and Go. Free, easygoing, and a soft way to kick off your Saturday night before things pick up.
🎨 ARTS, WELLNESS & CREATIVE EXPERIENCES
Make something, sip something, or just sit still for an hour.
SOUND & STILLNESS: A RESTORATIVE SOUND HEALING EXPERIENCE
Sunday June 28 | 1:30 PM 📍 The Green Coterie, Waldorf 💵 $30
Held the last Sunday of each month, this is a gentle reset built on crystal singing bowls, zero-gravity chairs, mats, and eye masks. If your week has been a lot, this is the quiet hour that fixes it. Good for first-timers, too.
PAINT NITE: "RED BOTTOMS"
Friday June 26 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Martini's, White Plains 💵 $42
An instructor-led painting night at Martini's in White Plains, with a pre-sketched canvas to guide you and room to make it your own. You get a 16x20 canvas, paints, and brushes. Adults only, doors at 6, painting at 7.
PARENT & ME PAINT DATE
Friday June 26 | 5:00 PM 📍 Joyful Studio, La Plata 💵 From $71.21
A creative paint session built for a parent and child to make something together. Materials are all provided, so just bring your imagination and a willingness to get a little messy.
WINE & DESIGN: CREATE A CUSTOM PATCH PURSE
Sunday June 28 | 2:00 PM 📍 Joyful Studios, La Plata 💵 From $92.53
Sip and create at this hands-on workshop where you'll design your own custom patch purse. A fun, slightly indulgent way to spend a Sunday afternoon in La Plata with something to take home at the end.
AESTHETIC ART OF BARBERING
Sunday June 28 | 5:00 PM 📍 The Lions Den House of Grooming, Waldorf 💵 From $28.52
A grooming and barbering showcase celebrating the craft and artistry behind the chair. Worth a look if you appreciate the skill that goes into a clean cut.
👨👩👧 KIDS & FAMILY
The library alone could fill your whole week, and most of it is free.
LIBRARY LOCOMOTION
Saturday June 27 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Waldorf West Branch 💵 Free
All aboard. A MASSIVE model train set takes over Waldorf West for the day, and it's a can't-miss for any train-loving kid in the house. Drop in any time during the day.
SUMMER KIDS SHOWS
Tuesday June 23 | 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 📍 Town Hall Concert Lawn, 305 Queen Anne St., La Plata 💵 Free
Free outdoor performances on select Tuesday and Thursday mornings, with music, magic, dance, and puppetry for the preschool and elementary set. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs, and stick around for the splash pad, which opens at 11 AM.
GEOLOGY ROCKS!
Monday June 22 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 P.D. Brown Memorial Branch 💵 Free
Tweens and teens practice identifying rocks and then crack open their very own geode. A genuinely fun hands-on STEM afternoon that ends with something to take home.
BUBBLE, COMEDY AND MUSIC PARTY: UNEARTH YOUR STORY!
Tuesday June 23 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 La Plata Branch 💵 Free
Turtle Dance Music brings a high-energy bubble, comedy, and music show for all ages and abilities. Registration is required for each attendee, so sign the whole crew up ahead of time.
GROOVES THAT ENERGIZE AND EDUCATE! WITH GROOVY NATE
Saturday June 27 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 La Plata Branch 💵 Free
Kids learn about musical instruments while building early literacy skills in this lively program. Ticketed, with tickets handed out an hour before, so plan to arrive with a cushion.
CARTWHEEL & FLIPS CLINIC
Sunday June 28 | 12:00 PM 📍 My Gym of Waldorf 💵 $39.99
A skills clinic where kids work on cartwheels and flips in a safe, coached environment. Great for the kid who's been attempting both on your living room couch.
WOOD AND CANVAS FAMILY WORKSHOP
Saturday June 27 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 AR Workshop, 317 Charles St., La Plata 💵 $39–$59
Make a home decor piece together using AR Workshop's tools, paints, and non-toxic stains, with crafty instructors guiding the way. A nice rainy-day-proof activity to do as a family.
📚 LIBRARY & LEARNING
Poetry, book club, a CPR card, and a centerpiece, all in one week.
CENTERPIECE SOIREE
Wednesday June 24 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 La Plata Branch 💵 Free
Build a one-of-a-kind table centerpiece using wine bottles, twine, fabric, pearls, and flowers in this relaxed adult program. Free, creative, and a low-pressure weeknight out.
STORY TIME FOR ADULTS – LISTEN, LAUGH, CONNECT
Tuesday June 23 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📍 Waldorf West Branch 💵 Free
An hour of storytelling, crafts, and music designed just for grown-ups. Exactly as charming as it sounds, and a lovely way to start a Tuesday.
RHYME TIME
Tuesday June 23 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Waldorf West Branch 💵 Free
Poets new and seasoned are welcome to read, write, and grow together in this teen-and-adult program. Bring something you wrote or just come to listen.
BEHIND THE STORY: AUTHOR TALK WITH SANA JAVERI KADRI AND ASHA LOUPY
Tuesday June 23 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 Virtual 💵 Free
A CCPL virtual author talk on simple, sustainable, and delicious meals. Registration is required, and you can tune in from your own kitchen.
TECHNOLOGY FOR SENIORS: 1-ON-1 LESSONS
Wednesday June 24 | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 3261 Old Washington Rd #2020, Waldorf 💵 $22
A 45-minute one-on-one lesson where seniors pick exactly what they want to learn, from online shopping to email. Patient, personal, and a great gift for a parent or grandparent who keeps calling you for tech help.
CPR/BLS CERTIFICATION CLASS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (AHA)
Tuesday June 23 | 2:00 PM 📍 AllCPR Training, Waldorf 💵 From $64.00
American Heart Association BLS certification for healthcare providers. A solid option if you need to renew your card without driving across the bridge.
🏛️ LOCAL GOVERNMENT & CIVIC MEETINGS
Your county is making decisions this week. Here's where to show up.
ETHICS COMMISSION
Monday June 22 | 6:00 PM 📍 Charles County Government (see link) 💵 Free
The county Ethics Commission holds its scheduled meeting, open to the public.
AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Monday June 22 | 6:30 PM 📍 Charles County Government (see link) 💵 Free
The advisory board meets to talk farmland preservation. Open to the public if you've got a stake in keeping our county green.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Tuesday June 23 | See link for time 📍 Charles County Government Building, La Plata 💵 Free
The Commissioners hold their regular session. Agendas and access info are posted on the county calendar, so check the link for the time.
BOARD OF APPEALS (HYBRID)
Tuesday June 23 | 6:00 PM 📍 Charles County Government (hybrid) 💵 Free
The Board of Appeals meets in a hybrid format, open to the public in person or online.
HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION DISPUTE REVIEW BOARD (HYBRID)
Thursday June 25 | 6:15 PM 📍 Charles County Government (hybrid) 💵 Free
The HOA Dispute Review Board convenes in hybrid format to hear the matters before it. Open to the public.
How to Watch: Can't make it in person? Charles County Government TV (CCGTV) streams most public meetings live and archives them afterward. Check charlescountymd.gov for the viewing schedule.
🛍️ SHOP LOCAL & POP-UPS
Support the people who make this place feel like home.
LA PLATA FARMERS MARKET
Wednesday June 24 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Talbot St. & Washington Ave. lot, La Plata 💵 Free
The midweek market is back with fresh produce, baked goods, and local makers. The CCPL Mobile Library will be on site this Wednesday too, so you can grab tomatoes and a library book in one stop.
WALDORF FARMERS MARKET
Saturday June 27 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 3003 Festival Way, Waldorf 💵 Free
Local produce, vendors, and goods in the Festival Way area every Saturday. An easy morning stop, especially with Summer Fest happening nearby.
LA PLATA FARMERS MARKET (SATURDAY)
Saturday June 27 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Lot behind the Charles County Courthouse, La Plata 💵 Free
The Saturday market sets up behind the courthouse with farm-fresh finds, prepared foods, and local artisans. Get there early for the good stuff.
⏰ QUICK REMINDERS
⚾ Blue Crabs are home all six nights, Tuesday through Sunday
🎶 Major League & Junkyard Band, Saturday 8 PM at Shark Bar, grab tickets early
🚂 Library Locomotion model trains, Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM at Waldorf West
🫧 Summer Kids Shows kick off Tuesday 10 AM on the La Plata Town Hall lawn
🛍️ Three farmers markets this week, Wednesday and Saturday in La Plata, Saturday in Waldorf
🧘 Sound & Stillness sound bath, Sunday 1:30 PM at The Green Coterie
🎨 Summer Fest at the Shops at Waldorf Center, Thursday through Sunday, free
NEW IN THE AREA
The Creek Sports Bar & Restaurant — Now open in the old Boston's spot at 10440 O'Donnell Place in Waldorf. A new neighborhood sports bar and restaurant that opened June 19, so it's worth a first visit while it's fresh.
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That’s it for this week.
Before you go,
If you make it to a Crabs game or catch Major League & Junkyard Band, hit reply and tell me how it went. And if you know about something happening next week that I missed, send it my way. The best tips always come from you.
That's the week.
From one local to another
— Candace
📣Summer Camp Guide
Parents, this one's for you. I just put together a full 2026 Summer Camp Guide, every local camp I could find sorted by age, with prices, dates, and signup links. The free and low-cost ones fill fast, so don't wait on it.