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 […]

Get your tickets now for our  Get in the Game: Get in the Game: 10th Anniversary Backyard Bash on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Bridge 410 from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. This celebratory evening will include dinner, cocktails, a silent auction and wine pull, and of course, play! Get in the Game Gala is a perfect representation […]

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 youth serving organizations . During the first webinar, you will learn the 5 key components of a great recess: Safety on the Playground Effective Systems […]

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 […]

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! […]

Indoor recess doesn't have to be intimidating. Join us as for webinar 2 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 3 questions to ask as you approach indoor recess: […]

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 […]

  Join us for a great night of games, play, and an opportunity to connect with the Playmakers board!    Register now