🃏We celebrated National #Playday2025 with 20 families and 16 nursery children on the theme of ‘SPACE to PLAY’. There was music, games, art and crafts, as well as a chance for the children to build their own cardboard box installation.

We hope everyone enjoyed a fun-filled #Playday2025!

If you organised an event, we'd love your feedback - fill out the short survey at forms.office.com/e/3hHkYNAwLL

Date for your diary: #Playday2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday 5 August 2026! 🥳

Two adults and a child draw with chalk

Three adults pose behind a Playday photo frame in front of IKEA

Adults and children hold a colourful parachute aloft in front of IKEA

Two children play with the mud kitchen, alongside an adult

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗔 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁!

We celebrated #Playday2025 with parachute games, chalk art and messy play.🎨🎈

Thanks to @ikeauk.bsky.social, Cllr Tracy Kelly, Lord Mayor of Belfast, and all who joined us to support #SpacesForPlay - creating welcoming spaces for children to play, connect and have fun!

🤸‍♂️ #Playday2025 (yesterday), a post from Outlet Play and my kids playing over the summer got me thinking. How was your kids play over the holidays? What did they get up to? What encourages play? Do our kids have what they need to play in our area? What would you change?

This year’s #PlayDay2025 theme highlights the importance of accessible, inclusive spaces where children and teenagers can play freely, connect with friends, and feel a real sense of belonging in their communities.

Mae thema #PlayDay2025 yn amlygu pwysigrwydd gofodau hygyrch, cynhwysol lle mae plant a phobl ifanc yn gallu chwarae, cysylltu â ffrindiau, a theimlo synnwyr o berthyn yn eu cymunedau.

National Play Day 2025
#playday2025 #spacestoplay @playengland.bsky.social

Our staff are having a fantastic day at the National Playday event in Summerlee Museum today with Bookbug. The sun is shining and everyone is enjoying the good stories and fun.

#Playday2025

Child playing hopscotch

PlayBoard Calls For Investment In Better Spaces For Play Across Northern Ireland

👉 www.playboard.org/playboard-calls-for-investment-in-better-spaces-for-play-across-northern-ireland

#Playday2025 #SpacesForPlay

» Wee People Big Feelings Helensburgh - Starcatchers Starcatchers is working with local nurseries in Helensburgh, to deliver Wee People, Big Feelings, an emotional literacy training programme for early years practitioners.

📣Wee People Big Feelings Helensburgh #PlayDay2025

Our member @starcatchersuk.bsky.social is working with local nurseries in Helensburgh, to deliver Wee People, Big Feelings, an emotional literacy training programme for early years practitioners

Check out here ➡️

Girl playing in a car made out of a cardboard box: The importance of playing

Today is #Playday2025.
Play is essential for children and young people’s physical and mental health.
Find out more about the benefits of play and low-cost activities at www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/pl...
#SpacesForPlay
@playboardni.bsky.social @education-ni.gov.uk

This is an infographic that says 'we need better spaces for play' Wednesday 6 August 2025.

Happy #Playday2025 🤗 Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social and #TeamNICCY support Playboard NI's call for government and local authorities to invest in spaces for play as a fundamental right for children.

Read Chris's views on the right to play - www.niccy.org/news/playday...

#SpacesForPlay.

graphic which says National day for play, Wednesday 6 August

#Playday2025
Today is the National Day for Play, will you be joining us at the Museum?

We have Dudley's Make and Take crafts and fun, family trails available all day.

Dudley's Den is open for free play too, for the under 5s.

#SpacesForPlay

It's national #Playday2025 highlighting the importance of safe, welcoming and accessible playful spaces and places for children & young people of all ages and abilities, where communities can come together through play & #physicalactivity across generations

@playengland.bsky.social #SpacesforPlay

Every child has the right to play — but not all children have the same access to safe, inclusive, welcoming spaces.

This #Playday2025, we’re backing the call for better spaces for play.

Let’s build communities where play is expected, protected, and respected — every day.

#SpacesForPlay

Staff photo holding toolkit hard copy in the background outside with trees. "Getting it Right for Play Launched!" with text box, "A toolkit to assess and improve play spaces" with text box and screenshot of toolkit. Graphic/Photo.

👏 Delighted to see @playscotland.bsky.social launch updated Getting it Right for Play toolkit #Playday2025!

Vital resource for supporting children’s right to play –packed with tips, tools & case studies for improving play spaces

🔗 www.playscotland.org/resources/ge...

#PlayMatters #ChildrensRights

Delighted our updated Getting it Right for Play toolkit is launched im time for #Playday2025 🎉
Shaped by children, families & communities & full of practical tools to help improve play spaces. Free to read & download, see link below. #EduSky #ScotEduSky #PlayMatters #OutdoorPlay #Inclusion #PlayPark

Today we celebrate National #playday2025 every child’s right to rest, relax and play.
We want a #walesforallchildren
Where all children and young people are supported have places and spaces to feel physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy.
To find out more visit: www.childcomwales.org.uk

Outdoor learning ideas | Learning through Landscapes Hundreds of free lesson ideas and activities for every age and subject area — ideal for curriculum-led outdoor learning and Forest School.

🎉It's #Playday2025

Check out our member @ltlnews.bsky.social free outdoor lesson ideas for every age & subject area

Developed by teachers & early years educators, ideal for both curriculum-led outdoor learning, Forest Kindergarten , & Forest School

➡️

A photo of two children playing outdoors in a mud pit on a school field. They are wearing head to toe waterproofs and are using a play digger.

Today is #Playday2025 – the annual celebration of children's right to play – and this year's theme is #SpacesForPlay!

We are proud to support this important movement. And, through our work with schools, we are committed to making sure every child has amazing play every day.

We are delighted to launch Getting it Right for Play - our updated play space assessment toolkit today for #Playday2025

Packed with useful tips and relevant case studies, our resource gives step-by-step advice and tools to assess and improve play spaces.

www.playscotland.org/resources/ge...

I light tonight’s #candleforcare with an emphasis on the importance of #intergenerational work and play on the evening before #PlayDay2025. #careaboutcare

two boys building with soft foam bricks

a girl holding up a model made from LEGO bricks

a family of three playing on a large snakes and ladders mat in a castle hall

Its #Playday2025 the morrin! There will be special #SpacesForPlay at Jedburgh Abbey, Blackness Castle & Stanley Mills for families to come & play at these amazing historic sites! From building blocks & bricks to costumes, giant board games & Victorian toys #LearningWithHES @playscotland.bsky.social

#TeamPlayBoard will be visiting IKEA Belfast to celebrate #Playday2025 tomorrow between 10am and 1pm.

Drop by to enjoy playful activities, chat with our team, and pick up free activity handouts for inspiration to play at home. #SpacesForPlay #SummerOfPlay ☀️

Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare with a focus on #PlayDay and the importance of #intergenerational play and relationships. #careaboutcare #PlayDay2025

Playful Playday Adventures info sheet

Check out our NEW resource full of fun, easy ideas to get out & play!

Access to quality playful spaces is essential for children's happiness & development. Join us on 6 Aug to celebrate the power of play & champion better #SpacesForPlay. #Playday2025

www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play

Outdoor learning ideas | Learning through Landscapes Hundreds of free lesson ideas and activities for every age and subject area — ideal for curriculum-led outdoor learning and Forest School.

This Wednesday is #Playday2025! 🤸

From Bubble Play to Nature Bingo to Muddy Mark Making, take a look at our free outdoor activities to inspire your play on 6 August 👇
ltl.org.uk/free-resourc...

#PlayDay2025 is a joyful celebration of the power and importance of play in children's lives.
Held annually across the UK, it’s a chance for communities to come together and recognise that play is essential for children's physical health, mental wellbeing, social development, and creativity.

This Wednesday is Playday, and it's a perfect excuse to unplug and play together as a family!
Play isn’t just for fun — it’s how children learn, grow, and thrive.
No need for fancy plans, whether it's the garden, the local park, or just your street — get out and play!
#Playday2025

Play in the park set up

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 #Playday2025!

Places still available for our fun play sessions for school-age children with Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council on 6 August:

☀️ Armagh Palace, 10am–12pm
☀️ Loughgall Country Park, 2–4pm

Book: getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek