Name: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Columbia
Start: 2026-07-18T10:00:00-04:00
Location: 5550 Sterrett Place, Suite 106, Columbia, MD 21044

5550 Sterrett Place, Suite 106, Columbia, MD 21044

Kiddie Academy of Columbia will host Hero Play Day on Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m. for infants to 12-year-olds. Families are invited to attend this free community event designed to help children recognize and celebrate their personal heroes.

The new hands-on event will be an opportunity for children to dress up as their favorite superhero and participate in “training” stations set up around the Academy, including obstacle courses, strength tests and kindness missions.

Refreshments will be provided. To register, visit <a href="https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/event/hero-play-day/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://kiddieacademy.com/academies/event/hero-play-day/</a>.  
WHAT: Kiddie Academy Hero Play Day WHEN: Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m.- noon. WHERE: 5550 Sterrett Place, Suite 106, Columbia, MD 21044

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