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Playday 2025
Created: 03/07/2025
News/Events Category: Children and Families
Playday is the national day for play, organised by Play Scotland, Play Board Northern Ireland, Play England, and Play Wales. It is celebrated on the first Wednesday in August with events across the country.
The theme for Playday 2025 is ‘Spaces for Play’. This exciting UK-wide celebration takes place on Wednesday, 6th of August 2025, and highlights the important role play has in children’s development, wellbeing, and connection to their communities and culture.
Everyone is invited to get involved, whether by organising a local event or helping to spread the word online.
Playday is a fantastic chance to:
- Celebrate the joy and value of play in children’s lives.
- Raise awareness about the importance of play in our culture.
- Build partnerships that support children’s right to play.
From big community events to smaller local gatherings, every effort helps ensure children everywhere can enjoy their right to play.
How you can take part:
- Plan a Playday event and share it using #Playday2025.
- Spread the message on social media or through newsletters.
- Encourage your networks to join in and organise their own events.
- Invite local representatives to attend.
- Join in the fun at your nearest Playday celebration on 6th August 2025.
Check out Play Scotland’s dedicated Playday webpage for more information
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