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October 2022
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 youth serving organizations . During the first webinar, you will learn the 5 key components of a great recess: Safety on the Playground Effective Systems (play space, transitions, equipment, & visuals) Engaged & Empowered Adults & Students Conflict Resolution Games, games, games, games! Leave this webinar with a better understanding…
Find out more »June 2020
Let’s Play For a Generation of Impact
We have decided to postpone Let’s Play to a later date. Playworks is mourning and protesting the unjust killing of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minnesota last week alongside all of you. In consideration of the protests across the country, and standing firmly alongside the Black community, we believe that attention in this moment should be focused there. We will announce the new date for the event shortly. Please follow along for updates on this website or…
Find out more »April 2020
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
Where: Bell in Hand Tavern 45 Union Street Boston, MA 02108 When: Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. Tournament starts at 7:30 p.m. Benefiting Playworks Programs in Boston Public Schools $30 Donation Covers: Entry into Bar & Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Free Appetizers, Cash Bar, Silent Auction, Raffle Register now! Please contact Lizzie Chmura at lizzie.chmura@playworks.org with any questions. Thank you to our generous event sponsors for making the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament possible!
Find out more »August 2019
2019 Playworks Falmouth Road Race Team
2019 PLAYWORKS FALMOUTH ROAD RACE TEAM Playworks is thrilled to be an official charity for the Falmouth Road Race. This year the New Balance Falmouth Road Race will celebrate its 46th running, and the spirit which made the first Falmouth so special is still present. This beautiful 7.1-mile race takes runners along the beautiful coast of Cape Cod. More than 12,000 runners will gather in Woods Hole for the 2019 race, including many of the world's elite, though the essence…
Find out more »June 2019
2019 Annual Playworks New England Corporate Kickball Tournament
Lace up your kicks and join us for the Twelfth Annual Playworks Corporate Kickball Fundraiser on Friday, June 14, 2019. Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement event and fundraiser for Playworks New England that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of team building, networking, and fun. This year's tournament will be held at Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center. By participating in Corporate Kickball, your company can: Increase Employee Engagement: Corporate Kickball offers a…
Find out more »May 2019
Playworks Tenth Annual Run for Recess
Join us for the Tenth Annual Playworks Run for Recess, a family-friendly 5K and One-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 18. Run for Recess offers opportunities for the whole family to get involved at Franklin Park’s world-famous cross-country course adjacent to the zoo! All participants will enjoy a fun family environment, an electronically timed race, and an awesome gift bag. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers, and certificates will be distributed for various age and gender categories. See photos from last…
Find out more »Playworks New England Get in the Game Breakfast 2019
Join us for our annual Get In The Game Breakfast Please join us as we celebrate thousands of students having access to safe and healthy play everyday. This event will raise critical funds to support kids in our community. At the breakfast, we will recognize one individual in the local community for their continued efforts emphasizing the importance of youth development as this year’s Gamechanger. By attending, you’re helping to ensure every child has access to safe and healthy play…
Find out more »November 2018
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
Where: Bell in Hand Tavern 45 Union Street Boston, MA 02108 When: Thursday, November 8th at 6:30 p.m. Tournament starts at 7:30 p.m. Benefiting the 2018 Playworks Girl’s Basketball League for 30 high-need Massachusetts schools $30 Donation Covers: Entry into Bar & Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Free Appetizers, Cash Bar, Silent Auction, Raffle PURCHASE TICKET Please contact Rachel Brandt at rachel.brandt@playworks.org with any questions. Thank you to our generous event sponsors for making the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament possible!
Find out more »June 2018
Join us for the Eleventh Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament
Lace up your kicks and join us for the Eleventh Annual Playworks Corporate Kickball Fundraiser on Friday, June 8, 2018. Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement event and fundraiser for Playworks New England that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of team building, networking, and fun. This year's tournament will be held at Harvard Stadium's Cumnock Fields. By participating in Corporate Kickball, your company can: - Increase Employee Engagement: Corporate Kickball…
Find out more »May 2018
Playworks Ninth Annual Run for Recess
Join us for the Ninth Annual Playworks Run for Recess, a family-friendly 5K and One-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 19. Run for Recess offers opportunities for the whole family to get involved at Franklin Park's world-famous cross-country course adjacent to the zoo! All participants will enjoy a fun family environment, an electronically timed race, and an awesome gift bag. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers, and certificates will be distributed for various age and gender categories. When Saturday, May 19,…
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