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October 14, 2020 by routeonefunlady

Montpelier Farms Pumpkin Patch, Maryland: A Recap

Montpelier Farms Pumpkin Patch

Tis the season for pumpkin patches and fall fun! Montpelier Farms is one of the local patches we highlighted in our 2020 roundup of the best pumpkin patches in Maryland for Route 1 kids. Here’s an recap of our recent visit to this happy place in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

November 25, 2019 by routeonefunlady

Watkins Nature Center: Free, Indoor Fun

Watkins Nature Center in Upper Marlboro is a great spot for kids to explore local wildlife

Searching for fun, free indoor spaces to explore with the kids during the colder fall and winter temps (or maybe just over Thanksgiving weekend? Then check out the Watkins Nature Center in Upper Marlboro! The Center is full of hands-on exhibits and live animal displays – perfectly sized for pint-sized preschoolers and older kids. More on our fun time below!

January 2, 2019 by routeonefunlady

Inside Upper Marlboro’s HUGE Dutch Village Farmers Market

Chocolate-covered bacon. 😋 There are no more words. Bacon & Pretzels: A Peek Inside the Dutch Village Farmers Market Does chocolate-covered bacon make your heart sing? And do freshly made, buttery and salty pretzels make you so happy you’re by yourself and don’t have to share your treat with anyone? Well, such was my experience […]

December 4, 2018 by routeonefunlady

GIVEAWAY: Win a Car Pass to Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park!

Watkins Regional Park Festival of Lights

Route One Fun’s got five car passes to give away to the enchanting Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro, Maryland! Five lucky Route One Fun readers will each win a car pass to this fun festival! See below for instruction on how to enter for your chance to win!👏 Winner will be announced on Monday, December 10th. Good luck! 

May 29, 2018 by routeonefunlady

Wizard of Oz Playground at Upper Marlboro’s Watkins Regional Park!

Kids love – we love – the Wizard of Oz-themed playground at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro yet! If you haven’t checked it out yet, here’s a peek at what you’ve got to look forward to at this truly amazing, huge, colorful and creative playground!

April 17, 2017 by routeonefunlady

Spring Break 2017!

Spring Break’s here! If you’re staying in town as we are (all the cool kids are… 👊 :), then check out this spring break guide for a bunch of local and low-cost/free ways to have fun and explore Prince George’s County this week!  (Events and activities for variety of school-aged children.)  Still need to make […]

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