Grab & Go Kids Planner: June 1 - 7

Celebrate Maryland Free Fishing Days (Saturday, June 4 and June 11, and Monday, July 4), start your summer reading, enjoy a sensory-friendly film, splash at the water park and more!  Here are Germantown's best bets for families this week:

• OPEN GYM AT ROMP N' ROLL
Kids ages 6 and younger can enjoy romping around this indoor playground.  Summer session starts on June 6, check the website or call 301-528-ROLL (7655) for open gym hours.  Sessions are two hours minimum. 
Where: Germantown Romp n' Roll
When: times vary, weekdays
Price: $7 for the first child, $10 maximum for families (free for members).  Also offers a 10 session open gym pass for $50.

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Enjoy singing and dancing at this special story time for preschool children and their caregivers. 
Where: Gaithersburg Arts Barn, Kentlands
When: 11 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday, June 2
Price: Free

• PRESCHOOL PLAYDATE AT BOUNCE U
This bounce time is just for kids ages 5 and younger.  (Got older kids?  Consider the All Ages Open Bounce or Family Bounce Night.)  Call 301-515-5665 for more information and to make reservations. 
Where: Bounce U, 22530 Gateway Center Drive in Clarksburg
When: 10 a.m. until noon Friday, June 3, Monday, June 6, and Tuesday, June 7
Price: $8.95 per child (non-walkers and parents, free)

• TAKE ME FISHING ON FREE FISHING DAY
Celebrate Maryland Free Fishing Days by taking a family-friendly, beginning fishing class. Call Ted Manley at 301-963-8788 to learn more and make reservations. 
Where: , 11950 Clopper Road in Gaithersburg
When: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4
Price: Free for class, $2 fee per person to enter park

• SENSORY FRIENDLY FILMS: KUNG-FU PANDA 2
During these special movie showings, the lights are dimmed instead of turned off, the sound is lowered, and the usual "total silence" rule is not enforced.  
Where: AMC Loews Rio Cinemas 18 at the Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4
Price: $6 per person

• WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA FOR CHILDREN
The entire family can enjoy this performance of "Hansel and Gretel."   This interactive program, designed for ages 4 to 10, gives kids an introduction to the opera.
Where: Damascus Public Library
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Price: Free

• SUMMER READING CHALLENGE KICKOFF AT BORDERS
Kids younger than 12 are invited to enjoy story time and games. They can pick up a flyer, take the challenge and read 10 books this summer to earn a free book. 
Where:
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Price: Free

• SPLASH PLAYGROUND & MINI GOLF
Cool off with the 280 jet water maze, waterfall, bucket drops and more!  The park also has two 18-hole miniature golf courses.   
Where: 18056 Central Park Circle, Boyds
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5
Price: $5 per person per activity or $7.50 for a splash & golf combo (one round of golf, all day at the splash playground).