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Grab and Go Kids' Planner: Live Animals, African Heritage and Photo Contest
These events are great for Upper Marlboro families.
Glad you clicked on this week's Grab & Go Kids Planner!
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.
Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.
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You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
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Live Animal Show at Watkins Regional Park
Where/When: 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 (Watkins Regional Park), Today, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Why go: Because you like animals, and you like the park
Price: Free
African Heritage Family Affair
Where/When: 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785 (Prince George's County Sports & Learning Complex), Today, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Why go: To learn more about black history
Price: Free
Be A Black History Detective
Where/When: 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774 (Largo-Kettering Library), Wednesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Why go: Learn about Black History and have fun in the process
Price: Free
Snapshots: A Picture of History Photo Contest
Where/When: 2904 Enterprise Rd, Mitchellville, MD 20721 (Prince George's County Parks & Rec Annex), daily
Why go: To discover the rich black history of Prince George's County and win $100 in prizes
Price: Free
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