# Things to do with kids in La Plata, MD

> 4 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in La Plata, MD, in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Trick or Treat Trail — Downtown La Plata](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/trick-or-treat-trail-downtown-la-plata--listing-cc7a82d706d60d02e5a19de9) — Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Downtown La Plata and La Plata Town Hall · Free · checked Oct 24. A free downtown trick-or-treat loop in La Plata. Children in costume, accompanied by an adult, visit participating local businesses — look for balloons outside the doors — to…
- [Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering and Tree Lighting — La Plata](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/olde-tyme-holiday-gathering-and-tree-lighting-la-plata--listing-a8d5e314003bf05dc6033b82) — Sun, Dec 6 · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM · La Plata Town Hall · All ages · checked Oct 24. The Town of La Plata's holiday gathering for the whole family in the heart of town. The town Christmas tree stands in the circle at Town Hall on Queen Anne Street and is…
- [Kris Kringle Christmas Market — Charles County Fairgrounds](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/kris-kringle-christmas-market-charles-county-fairgrounds--listing-2e27b101a876dbc7f0d5e706) — Fri, Dec 11 (+2 more dates) · 4:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Charles County Fairgrounds, La Plata · From $5 · checked Oct 24. Southern Maryland's German-style Christmas market returns to the Charles County Fairgrounds in La Plata for its 14th year. More than 180 local artisans sell handmade crafts, and…
- [Breakfast with Santa — La Plata Town Hall](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/breakfast-with-santa-la-plata-town-hall--listing-238353a246ed022a284f8cca) — Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · La Plata Town Hall · checked Oct 24. The Town of La Plata invites families and kids to a holiday breakfast with Kris Kringle at Town Hall, with festive music, fun and surprises. This year the town has expanded the…

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