Talks at Google: Real Players Don’t Bully

Google HQ 320 N Morgan Street, Chicago, IL, United States

With bullying a continuing national concern, Playworks' Real Players Don’t Bully campaign is partnering with Google's Be Internet Awesome program to call attention to the need to empower the next […]

Playmakers Happy Hour

District Brew Yards 417 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us at District Brew Yards on Wednesday, January 22 for a Playmakers Happy Hour. As part of their "Cents for Causes" initiative, the Brew Yards will donate 10 cents […]

Let’s Play For a Generation of Impact

How can play help kids develop, practice social and emotional skills, and get physically active in virtual or hybrid environments or in-person experiences that are COVID-19 safe? Find out by joining Playworks and other supporters nationwide and Let’s Play! During this unique virtual event, you will experience how play feels right now. Teachers, coaches, and […]

5 Ways to Have a Great Recess Webinar

Big changes start small. Join us as we kick-off The Game Plan, a free, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of […]

2022 Playmakers Adult Recess

District Brew Yards 417 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join the Playmakers board for a fun free night of games and to learn more about Playworks' impact in communities throughout Chicagoland. Playworks’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.  Playworks uses play, a universally accessible activity, to establish new norms for […]

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Grant Park Turkey Trot-Volunteer!

DuSable Harbor 111 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

The volunteer shift is from 7:00am-11:00 am on Saturday November 26, 2022. Volunteer with Playworks at the Grant Park Turkey Trot! Join in the excitement as a volunteer. All volunteers receive a free event shirt for volunteering. Volunteers will help at water stations, participant check-in, course marshaling and many other places. Sign up to volunteer! […]

Get Groups Engaged Through Play

Keeping kids attention can be tough. Play-based practices can help. Join us as for webinar 3 of The Game Plan, a free, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations . During this next webinar, we will explore: Using play-based practices to create systems […]