By DullesMoms, Sept 2026
Big machines are waiting for you at Heavy Metal Playground! It’s your chance to take the controls of real construction diggers for an unforgettable hands-on experience.
Designed for adults and kids alike (ages 8 & up), with special “Mini Dig” options for younger dirt lovers, this special destination lets you dig, push, scoop, knock down obstacles, and even play excavator basketball!
After a safety overview, you’ll climb into your digger while a Heavy Metal crew member guides you step-by-step through a headset. Kids ages 8-11 are booked in small groups so instructors can deliver close, personalized guidance throughout the session.
Not everyone in your group has to climb aboard. Spectators are welcome at no charge, and safe zones are set aside for cheering, snapping photos, and shooting video of your favorite operator in action.
Sessions come in a few different lengths, all named for the rock anthems you’d want playing in the background, and every one includes instruction before you touch the controls:
Welcome to the Jungle
30 Minutes
The starter session, and plenty for a first-timer. Once you’ve had your instructions, you’ll dig holes, move dirt, stack and bury tires against your friends or coworkers, and take a few shots at Heavy Metal Basketball — all from a machine that stays parked while you work the controls.
Rock You Like a Hurricane
45 Minutes
Everything in the starter session, plus the part everybody really comes for: the machine moves. After a little extra instruction, you’ll drive your digger out onto the Heavy Metal Obstacle Course.
Shook Me All Night Long
60 Minutes
The full experience! Everything in the 45-minute session, with extra time in every activity, so there’s room for another run at the obstacle course and a proper chance to settle who the real rock star is.
Details:
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Location:
Heavy Metal Playground ∙ Hagerstown, MD
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
