Charles County Events This Weekend | September 11–13, 2026

Charles County events this weekend offer an inclusive outdoor movie, road races, free community services, family activities, sports-themed fun and local resources across Southern Maryland from September 11–13, 2026.

If you’re searching for things to do in Charles County this weekend, this week’s calendar provides several different ways to get out into the community. Friday brings an outdoor movie in La Plata, Saturday starts early with community activities and the St. Charles Running Festival, and Sunday shifts to sports and tailgate-themed fun in White Plains.

Living in Charles County provides access to a varied mix of parks, historic destinations, trails, community centers and towns including La Plata, Waldorf, White Plains, Indian Head and Port Tobacco. This weekend’s events offer a few different ways to experience that local community.

Event times, registration requirements and weather policies can change. Always check the organizer’s current information before leaving home.

⭐ Featured Charles County Events This Weekend

⭐ Sensory Friendly Movie Night: Super Mario Galaxy

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
📍 Laurel Springs Park
5940 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Start the weekend outdoors at Laurel Springs Park with a sensory-friendly movie experience designed to provide a more comfortable environment for attendees with sensory needs.

This inclusive community event offers families another way to enjoy an outdoor movie night while accommodating different sensory preferences.

If you’re searching for family-friendly events in Charles County this weekend, this is one of Friday evening’s notable options.

Because it’s outdoors, check Charles County Recreation, Parks & Tourism for current weather updates and event instructions before heading to the park.

👉 Event Information:
https://charlescountymd.myrec.com/info/products/default.aspx

⭐ St. Charles Running Festival

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Regency Furniture Stadium
11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, MD
🕘 Races begin at 9:00 AM

Lace up your running shoes for the St. Charles Running Festival in Waldorf.

Participants can choose between a 10K and 5K course, with races beginning and ending at Regency Furniture Stadium.

After crossing the finish line, participants can stick around for the post-race celebration.

For runners searching for running events in Southern Maryland, this is one of the weekend’s major athletic activities.

Registration, packet pickup procedures, course information and participant requirements should be confirmed with the race organizer.

👉 Event Link:
https://www.runstcharles.com/

⭐ Free Community Dental Care Day

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Neibauer Dental Care
124 Rosewick Road, La Plata, MD
🕖 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

A community service event in La Plata is offering access to free basic dental services.

Free Community Dental Care Day is scheduled on a first-come basis and is intended to connect community members with basic dental care.

Because services, eligibility, capacity and procedures may vary, anyone interested in participating should review the organizer’s information before arriving.

👉 Event Information:
https://www.charlescountyresourceconnection.com/Events-directory/NDC-Free-Dental-Day-9122026

⭐ The FanZone Tailgate Festival

📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026
📍 Bensville Park
6980 Bensville Road, White Plains, MD
🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Football season meets community festival fun Sunday at Bensville Park.

The FanZone brings a tailgating theme to White Plains with sports activities, music, games, food vendors and family contests.

With a six-hour event window, families can stop by for part of the afternoon or make the festival a larger part of their Sunday plans.

For anyone searching for outdoor events in Charles County MD, The FanZone provides a different kind of community gathering to close out the weekend.

👉 Event Link:
https://charlescountymd.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31776

🎉 Don’t Miss This Week in Charles County

This weekend’s Charles County calendar is smaller than some festival-heavy weekends, but there are still several worthwhile community activities.

Friday evening begins at Laurel Springs Park with Sensory Friendly Movie Night.

Saturday starts especially early. Community members seeking dental services can check the Free Community Dental Care Day in La Plata, while runners and spectators can head toward Waldorf for the St. Charles Running Festival.

Community resources are also part of Saturday’s lineup in White Plains.

Sunday changes pace with The FanZone at Bensville Park, bringing sports-themed entertainment, games and food together for an afternoon community event.

If you’re trying to find events near me in Charles County MD, checking La Plata, Waldorf and White Plains together can uncover more options than searching only one town.

For weekly event ideas across Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties, bookmark Southside Happenings: Southern Maryland Community Events & Local Activities:

https://www.exploremdhomes.com/about/community-events/

It’s a convenient starting point for discovering more Southern Maryland events, festivals, community gatherings and seasonal activities.

📅 More Charles County Events This Week

🎟 VCMICC Annual Community Resource Fair

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 4415 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD

Connect with organizations, programs and resources serving the local community during the VCMICC Annual Community Resource Fair.

The event provides an opportunity to learn more about available services while connecting directly with participating organizations.

Check the current listing for hours, participating organizations and other event details before attending.

👉 Charles County Resource Connection:
https://www.charlescountyresourceconnection.com/Events-directory

🎟 Explore Port Tobacco Historic Village

📅 Weekend activity
📍 Historic Port Tobacco Village
8430 Commerce Street, Port Tobacco, MD

If you want to add local history to your weekend itinerary, consider exploring Historic Port Tobacco Village.

The area provides an opportunity to learn more about one of Charles County’s historic communities and the county’s early civic history.

Before making a dedicated trip, check current site and visitor hours.

👉 Charles County Recreation, Parks & Tourism:
https://www.charlescountyparks.com/

🎟 Walk or Bike the Indian Head Rail Trail

📅 Friday–Sunday
📍 Indian Head Rail Trail, Charles County

Not every weekend activity needs a scheduled start time.

The Indian Head Rail Trail provides an outdoor option for walking, running and cycling while exploring another part of Charles County.

It can work especially well when you need an activity that fits around a scheduled morning or afternoon event.

Check park and trail guidance before your visit, particularly if weather could affect conditions.

👉 Charles County Parks:
https://www.charlescountyparks.com/

🎟 Explore a Charles County Park

📅 Friday–Sunday
📍 Various Charles County locations

With several scheduled events already taking place in county parks this weekend, it’s also worth remembering that Charles County’s park system provides additional opportunities for recreation.

Depending on the location, visitors can find trails, playgrounds, sports facilities and open spaces.

Use the county park directory to choose an option that fits your weekend route.

👉 Charles County Recreation, Parks & Tourism:
https://www.charlescountyparks.com/

🎟 Discover Local History in Charles County

📅 Weekend activity
📍 Various historic destinations

Charles County’s history stretches across centuries, and local historic destinations provide another option for a slower-paced weekend.

Port Tobacco is one possible starting point, while other historic locations can help visitors explore different chapters of the county’s past.

Always verify operating hours before planning your visit.

👉 Explore Charles County:
https://www.explorecharlescounty.com/

🎟 Plan an Outdoor Southern Maryland Afternoon

📅 Friday–Sunday
📍 Charles County, MD

If none of the scheduled events fit your available time, build your own afternoon around one of the county’s outdoor destinations.

A park visit, trail outing or picnic can pair well with the Running Festival, movie night or Sunday FanZone.

This flexibility is particularly useful for anyone searching for things to do in Charles County this weekend without wanting to commit to a full-day event.

👉 Charles County Parks:
https://www.charlescountyparks.com/

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Charles County This Weekend

Families have several ways to approach September 11–13.

Friday’s Sensory Friendly Movie Night stands out because the event is specifically structured to create a more sensory-considerate movie experience.

On Sunday, The FanZone shifts the focus to sports-themed activities, games, music and food at Bensville Park.

Families looking for something without a fixed event schedule can also consider a local park or the Indian Head Rail Trail.

That flexibility makes it possible to create a weekend plan based on weather, available time and the interests of your group.

Always check age recommendations, registration requirements, admission details, accessibility information and weather policies directly with organizers.

📍 Things to Do in La Plata, Waldorf & White Plains

This weekend’s activities are concentrated around several of Charles County’s best-known communities.

La Plata

Friday evening brings Sensory Friendly Movie Night to Laurel Springs Park.

Saturday’s Free Community Dental Care Day provides a different kind of community service opportunity in La Plata.

If you have extra time, the town can also serve as a convenient starting point for exploring other destinations around central Charles County.

Waldorf

The St. Charles Running Festival puts Waldorf on Saturday morning’s calendar.

Whether you’re registered to run or supporting a participant, the event brings runners together at Regency Furniture Stadium for a morning of fitness and post-race activities.

White Plains

White Plains has activities on both Saturday and Sunday.

The Community Resource Fair is scheduled for Saturday, while Sunday’s FanZone at Bensville Park provides the weekend’s major sports-themed community event.

Looking across all three communities can make searches for Charles County events this weekend and Southern Maryland events this weekend much more productive.

📣 Want Your Event Featured?

Hosting a festival, concert, fundraiser, market, nonprofit activity, workshop, community gathering or other public event in Charles County?

Submit the details for consideration in an upcoming Southside Happenings roundup.

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Include the event name, date, time, location, short description and a public event or registration link whenever possible.

📅 Stay Connected with Local Events

Southside Happenings helps you discover:

• ✔ Local festivals
• ✔ Family-friendly activities
• ✔ Live music & entertainment
• ✔ Community gatherings
• ✔ Seasonal events across Southern Maryland

Outdoor events can be affected by weather, and organizers may change schedules. Check current event information before leaving home.

🔎 Discover More Things to Do in Southern Maryland

Looking for more than this weekend’s calendar?

Explore guides covering Southern Maryland attractions, outdoor destinations, festivals, entertainment, parks and seasonal activities.

👉 Discover More Things to Do in Southern Maryland:
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👉 Southside Happenings Community Events Hub:
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Want your event, nonprofit, organization or local business considered for a future community feature?

For practical seasonal ideas around the house:

👉 Home Decoration & Maintenance Tips:
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🏡 Southern Maryland Home Tip of the Week

Mid-September is a practical time to check exterior areas before leaves begin accumulating later in the season.

Clear debris from gutters and exterior drains, check outdoor lighting as daylight hours shorten, and look over exterior doors for routine weather-stripping maintenance.

Decks, patios and outdoor furniture can also use a quick cleanup after summer. Organizing garden tools now can make fall yard work easier when leaves begin dropping.

A short seasonal walkthrough can help you create a manageable list of routine maintenance tasks for the cooler weeks ahead.

From an inclusive outdoor movie and road races to community resources, parks and Sunday tailgate festivities, Charles County events this weekend provide several ways to get out around Southern Maryland September 11–13, 2026.

Follow Southside Happenings for weekly updates, explore more Southern Maryland guides, and submit your community event through Community Spotlight for consideration in a future roundup.