Northern California

Grown N' Play
2019-03-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Neyborly – Jack London, 95 Linden St #1, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
When was the last time you cleared your head, relaxed, and played a rousing match of foursquare?
Join RealTime Oakland and Playworks East Bay at Neyborly – Jack London on March 21st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a fun filled evening of:

Large group recess-inspired games
Networking and organic conversation
Food and drinks

Grown N’ Play is an event that will foster authentic connection in our community, rooted in wellness and social impact.
Recommended entry donation is $5-$10, and all proceeds will help Playworks East Bay empower more of our community’s youth! Register here.

Mendocino Farms Give Back Night
2019-03-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Mendocino Farms, 1875 S Bascom Ave, Ste 440, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Mendocino Farms is hosting a give back night in honor of Playworks Silicon Valley!
Make sure to bring the below flyer with you and 20% of your dinner cost will be donated to help empower kids in the community. Check out the Facebook event. We can’t wait to see you!

Get in the Game 2019
2019-05-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Regency Ballroom, 1290 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
Join us for our annual gala ‘Get In The Game’
Please join us as we celebrate thousands of students having access to safe and healthy play everyday. We will combine your favorite games, hundreds of passionate changemakers, and some inspiring moments.
The awardee lineup will include our Community Partner of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Most Valuable Principal of the Year, individuals and organizations who embody the power of play.
The evening’s activities will start at 6 p.m. and include a combination of popular recess games, dinner and cocktails, a live auction, hundreds of play supporters, and inspiring stories.

Event Details
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Regency Ballroom
1290 Sutter Street
San Francisco
6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.

Register
Check out our exciting auction items including a Golden State Warriors and A’s Fan Experience, a resort stay in Bali and Salesforce Luxury Suites for MLB games .
For information on sponsorship opportunities, please review our 2019 Sponsorship Packet.
For additional information or questions, please contact Erica at erica.kalingking@playworks.org.

Our Sponsors
Recess Superstar

Roshambo Rockstar

FourSquare Phenom

Pooja and Vivek Shah
Pat Morrin
Jeff and Amy Bonforte
Kevin Sullivan

Tether Ball Tornado

Jason Block
Craig Michaels
Brandon Belford
Nicole Gambino

Recess Host

Susie Wise/Workswell
Roger King

In Kind

Check out last year’s event photos below.

Photos by Colson Griffith Photography – www.colsongriffith.com

Playworks Northern California Lunch & Learn
2019-05-21 12:00 - 13:15 | Scott Lane Elementary, 1925 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA, 95050, United States
Lunch & Learn
Calling all educators, principals, and PTA members who want to create safe and inclusive for kids. We are excited to offer this learning event designed to empower you to transform your recess! The Lunch & Learn will provide:

An inspired understanding of how recess, play, and physical activity can positively impact school climate.
Valuable knowledge of the Playworks mission and our TeamUp model.
An opportunity to see the TeamUp program in action!
A powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy play and how adults can ease those challenges.
A free, catered lunch for you to enjoy.

Event Details
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Scott Lane Elementary
1925 Scott Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
12:00 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

RSVP

Silicon Valley Corporate Kickball
2019-06-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Twin Creeks, 969 East Caribbean Dr, Sunnyvale
Get your team on the field!
Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement event and fundraiser for Playworks Silicon Valley that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of team building, networking and fun. Participating businesses spend an exciting afternoon seeking out the Golden Kickball Trophy and enjoy the day with delicious food, beverages and friendly play with your peers while simultaneously helping to raise funds to give all Silicon Valley youth the childhood they deserve.

Event Details
Friday, June 7, 2019
Twin Creeks
969 East Caribbean Dr
Sunnyvale
11:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Register Your Team
For additional information or questions, please contact Ben at ben.neveras@playworks.org.

San Francisco Corporate Kickball
2019-06-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Hellman Hollow, 880 John F Kennedy, San Francisco, CA, United States
Get your team on the field!
Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement event and fundraiser for Playworks San Francisco that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of team building, networking and fun. Participating businesses spend an exciting afternoon seeking out the Golden Kickball Trophy and enjoy the day with delicious food, beverages and friendly play with your peers while simultaneously helping to raise funds to give all San Francisco youth the childhood they deserve.

Event Details
Friday, June 21, 2019
Hellman Hollow
880 John F Kennedy Dr
San Francisco
11:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Register Your Team
For additional information or questions, please contact Paul at paul.collins@playworks.org.

Grown N' Play 2
2019-06-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Neyborly – Jack London, 95 Linden St #1, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
RealTime Oakland and Playworks Northern California are coming together for another Grown N’ Play event! RealTime Oakland is an ecosystem of collaborators active in Oakland who create social experiences that combine wellness, exploration, and community impact. Other organizations that are part of RealTime Oakland:

Stagebridge
Oakland Digital
Beats, Rhymes, and Life
Guardian Gym
Mindful Life Project

We are honored to be part of this community!
Grown N’ Play is a night of recess-inspired games to come together as a community, have some fun, food, and drinks while supporting East Bay kids! This is an opportunity to do something good for you and others, so please join us and bring a friend as we partner with Playworks NorCal for a fun-filled evening of:

Recess-inspired games such as four square, dodgeball, jump rope, table games, and more!
Mingling with passionate people!
DJ, music, and dancing!
Bouncy jump house!
Food and drinks!
Raffle prizes from local organizations!!

This is a free, donation based event (suggested $5–$10) where all proceeds will help Playworks NorCal empower more of our community’s youth! This event is 18+ and consider wearing activity clothing for this event.
Register today!

Rethinking Recess Book Celebration
2019-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Playworks Event Space, 641 Fourth Street, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Please join us to celebrate a new book inspired by Playworks on October 16!
Dr. Rebecca London’s recently-released book Rethinking Recess: Creating Safe and Inclusive Play Time for All Children in School is based on her extensive research of Playworks and her observations of schools, even those with budget and space constraints, that are making the most of recess using proven strategies.
You are invited to hear Dr. London describe her research, including evidence of the need for equitable access to recess.
We’ll discuss policy recommendations, such as alternatives to withholding recess as punishment, and resources educators can use to redesign recess. Join us in Playworks’ amazing new event space for drinks, refreshments, and as always, recess games to ground the conversation in some serious play!
October 16, 2019
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Playworks new event space: 641 Fourth Street, Oakland, near Jack London Square
RSVP at events@playworks.org

Let’s Play For a Generation of Impact
2020-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
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 kids will share their stories of the back to school journey and how play and Playworks have eased the transition. Playworks President Elizabeth Cushing will highlight the current state of the organization and our school communities, and Playworks Founder Jill Vialet will highlight her predictions for the future of play.
For almost 25 years, Playworks has leveraged the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. While historically our services have mostly been in person, we’ve transformed the Playworks experience to ensure that we can support kids and school staff in their current environment-whatever that is- and ensure they get to benefit from playing every day. We need support to be here for generations to come.
Let’s Play together to recognize this impact on the past generation and raise critical funds to support the next. Thanks to the generous support of Swapnil Agarwal for every $1 donated, Playworks will receive an additional $2, up to $100,000. If you can’t attend but still want to make a difference please donate now.
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If you can’t attend on this day, you’re in luck! We’ll be hosting a second event on Wednesday, October 7.
Register for that event here.

AAA Creating Safe Spaces - Virtual Workshop
2022-03-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
In partnership with AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah School Safety Patrol program, Playworks is proud to host a free two-hour virtual professional development workshop for educators and adults affiliated with youth-based organizations on Monday, March 28th from 2-4pm PST. This virtual event will take place via Zoom with a link provided upon registration.
Playworks is the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to transform children’s social and emotional health. We are changing school culture by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school every day.
With support from AAA, we will host a free workshop focused on our experience in creating a safe place for every kid on the playground and play environments to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills. Playworks partners with schools, districts, and afterschool programs to provide a service or mix of services including on-site coaches, professional training for school staff who support recess, and consultative partnerships. Aligned with AAA’s Creating Safe Spaces mini-unit, Playworks will lead activities and connect learning to a culture of Safety: in the classroom, on the playground, and on the sidewalk.
Sign up for event here: Creating Safe Spaces virtual workshop tickets

Get in the Game 25th Anniversary Gala
2022-05-18 18:00 - 21:00 | City View at Metreon, 135 4th St #4000, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Playworks is celebrating a milestone anniversary.
We are commemorating safe and healthy play and a generation of impact during our Playworks Get in the Game 25th Anniversary Gala. Join us for our signature reception with cocktails and games for kids of all ages, followed by dinner and a program filled with inspiring Playworks stories.
Since 1996, Playworks has engaged more than 2,174,400 kids through 3,259 school partnerships, helping a generation of kids experience the joy and benefits of play. We have supported kids as they learn and develop important life skills, all while having fun and being physically active. As we look ahead, we are committed to creating opportunities for the next generation of kids to experience the joy, teamwork, and a sense of belonging in their school community that safe and healthy play encourages.
Help keep the next generation of kids playing and Get in the Game on May 18!

*Playworks will be following COVID-19 guidelines set by the city of San Francisco and City View, the latest guidelines will be shared with all guests closer to the event.*

Check out photos from the last Get in the Game Gala.

5 Ways to Have a Great Recess Webinar
2022-10-06 | CA
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 of the value of play and recess, how to identify and improve your play space, games that you can deliver right away, and how to help ensure students feel safe and engaged in play.
We’ll also discuss our Recess CheckUp, an online quiz designed to help you identify strengths and uncover areas for improvement. Get a head start by taking the three-minute check-up prior to the webinar.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register now

Learn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics

3 Questions to Ask About Your Indoor Recess Webinar
2022-12-07 | CA
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:

Is it really recess?
Are you getting the most out of your space?
Who else can get involved?

Leave this webinar with a better understanding of the benefits students can enjoy even when recess is moved inside, the pros and cons of different play spaces, and the staffing and support needed for an effective indoor recess.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register now

Learn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics

Get Groups Engaged Through Play
2023-02-01 | CA
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 to effectively manage large groups
Implementing proactive systems to address disruptive behavior before it occurs
Infusing play into the day to ensure effective communication with students

Leave this webinar with a better understanding of the group management strategies that are both fun and effective.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register now

Learn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics

Playground Mapping 101
2023-10-25 12:30 - 15:30 | CA
Make sure your playground is prepared for play.
Join us as for the first webinar in the return of The Game Plan, a free, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations.
During this next webinar, we will explore playground mapping.
Recess is safer (and more fun!) when games have their own dedicated locations on the playground. Learn how you can create a map for your playground that encourages safe and healthy play for all students.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register

Playing Across Age Groups
2023-12-13 | CA
There are many ways to play!
Join us as for the second webinar in the return of The Game Plan, a free, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations.
As students grow and learn new skills, their approach to play evolves too. Discover games and resources that engage students across different grade levels, ages, and abilities.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
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Resolving Conflicts Through Play
2024-02-14 12:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Learn fun, easy conflict resolution techniques students can utilize!
Join us as for the third webinar in the return of The Game Plan, a free, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations.
Disagreements on the playground can be an opportunity for children to develop healthy and productive conflict-resolution skills. Explore strategies you can use to encourage students to resolve disagreements independently and create a culture of cooperation.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
All webinars will last approximately one hour and will be recorded.
Register

Supporting Student Mental Health Through Play Webinar
2024-05-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Create a more playful environment that supports every child’s mental well-being!
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Playworks and the American Academy of Pediatrics are teaming up for a special webinar exploring the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health and the transformative role of play.
This virtual conversation will engage medical professionals, educators, and other community leaders to shine a spotlight on the various people who form the ecosystem of care for youth and how play based practices can make a difference across all of those relationships and settings.
Attendees will:

Identify the various roles within the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health
Learn about the benefits of universal supports and protective factors on youth mental health
Understand how play positively supports youth mental health
Take away practical tips for utilizing play in your roles

This webinar will begin at 12pm ET / 11am CT / 10am MT / 9am PT and will last approximately one hour. It will be recorded and the recording will be available following the event.
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Experts

Gigi Chawla, MD, MHA, pediatrician, received her medical degree and business degree from the University of MN and is the Vice President and Chief of General Pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota. In her role, she has oversight over primary care, rehabilitation services, and mental, developmental, and behavioral health, including development of an inpatient mental health pediatric unit, and partial hospitalization mental health programs. She is often called upon by the media for her pediatric expertise and is a regular contributor for the Minnesota Parent’s column and WCCO’s segment to “Ask the Pediatrician.” Her clinical areas of interest are the outpatient and inpatient care of complex special needs patients, premature infants, and ventilator dependent children. Dr. Chawla is also instrumental in advancing the organization’s forward-looking efforts around community engagement. Through internal efforts to better integrate school based care, primary care with behavioral health, social support services for families, as well as, external advocacy with government groups, she works to create an environment for child health that extends beyond the clinic. She is a Board Member and the state’s Medical Director for Reach Out and Read Minnesota. She’s been consistently named to Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine’s and Minnesota Monthly magazine’s Top Doctors annual list. In 2020, she received the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Women in Business Honoree award; and in 2023, she received the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST Honoree award for Health and Well-Being. She is a Board Member and Vice President of the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. She is a member of the National Quality Forum’s Prevention and Population Health Committee. She has two amazing daughters who are changing the world.

Elizabeth Cushing is CEO of Playworks, a national organization dedicated to ensuring access to safe and healthy play for all kids. During her tenure Elizabeth has led Playworks’ scaling strategy, growing from a San Francisco Bay Area-focus to a national organization reaching more than 700,000 children every year. She is an advocate for collaboration amongst youth development organizations and is committed to making sure every kid gets to play every day.

Jessica Driscoll is the Assistant Principal at Marcy School for the Arts in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prior to her role as an administrator, Jess served as a teacher at the 1st and 2nd grade levels and worked in the capacity of both Instructional Specialist and Literacy Coach. Jess strives to create a school culture that nurtures the whole child while cultivating a strong community of students, staff, and families.

Dr. Arwa K. Nasir, MBBS, MSc, MPH is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. She is the chair of the AAP Committee on the Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health. Her research focuses on the impact of family psychosocial wellbeing on child development and behavior, and the incorporation of family science and behavioral health into primary care pediatric practice and residency training. She is also engaged in global health research with a focus on the cross-cultural aspects of behavioral conditions and autism. Dr. Nasir spent the 2019/2020 academic year as a Fulbright scholar in Jordan teaching and researching cross cultural aspects of pediatric behavioral health.

Dr. Michael D. Patrick, Jr. is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He also serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and an Attending Physician with the Section of Emergency Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Patrick hosts the PediaCast and PediaCast CME Podcasts.

Spark Play: A Day with Playworks Northern California 2024
2024-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 | SPARK Social SF, 601 Mission Bay Boulevard North, San Francisco, CA, 94158, United States
Spark Play on May 18, 2024
Get ready for an epic day of fun and unforgettable PLAY journey!
Grab your play passport and join us for our second annual Spark Play at SPARK Social SF where you will be invited to go on your own play journey. Try on Playworks games, win fun prizes, enjoy food trucks, a beer/sangria garden, and experience exciting activities for kids and adults alike. This is a chance to connect with the Playworks community, celebrate our mission, and support our cause.
Play Passport Experience + Community Recess at Spark Social SF, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Free for everyone and open to all ages!
Guided play journey exploring 5 zones

ADD ON: VIP Special Recess Experience at Mission Bay Soccer Field, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM*

Early event access requires purchase of ticket (limited quantity)
1.5 hours of facilitated group play + goodies
Exclusive experience tailored for all ages, especially adults and big kids (3rd graders and up).

*registration is at 10am, games start promptly at 10:20am

Ignite the spark of play with Playworks at Spark Play!

Learn more & Register today

Thriving Through Play
2024-10-23 12:30 - 13:30 | CA
Get ready for the return of The Game Plan webinar series—now featuring exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.
Play is an essential part of every child’s development, fostering social skills, creativity, and overall well-being. Learn practical strategies and insights to increase playtime at your school or site and ensure every child has the opportunity to benefit from recess.
We’ll also explore how play can create positive outcomes for kids and contribute to a healthy, engaged learning environment.
Each webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing.
Register

Building Positive Relationships with Play
2024-12-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.
Build stronger student-adult connections at recess with practical strategies for fostering positive relationships. We will explore the importance of adult buy-in and how involving adults in different roles can enhance the overall play experience.
With these strategies in place, you will be able to create a play environment where students and staff thrive together.
Each webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing.
Register

Adapting Play for Every Space
2025-02-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.
Learn how to make play work in any space, whether indoors, on blacktops or small playgrounds, or in unconventional areas.
This webinar will provide practical strategies to keep kids engaged, safe, and having fun to maximize your available space.
Each webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing.
Register

Youth-led Play Shapes Tomorrow’s Leaders
2025-04-16 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.
Unlock the power of youth-led play and see how it can transform your playground!
In this webinar, you’ll discover strategies to encourage children to be leaders during playtime, fostering creativity, confidence, and teamwork.
The webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will also be recorded for future viewing.
Register

Spark Play: A Day with Playworks Northern California 2025
2025-05-17 10:00 - 15:00 | SPARK Social SF, 601 Mission Bay Boulevard North, San Francisco, CA, 94158, United States
Save the Date: Spark Play on May 17, 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable PLAY journey!
Join us for the third annual Spark Play at SPARK Social SF, where adventure awaits! Grab your Play Passport and embark on an interactive play journey, exploring different zones filled with Playworks games, exciting activities, and chances to win awesome prizes. Enjoy delicious bites from food trucks, sip on drinks from the beer & sangria garden, and celebrate the power of play with our vibrant community.
Play Passport Experience + Community Recess at SPARK Social SF (11:30 AM – 3:00 PM)

Free and open to all ages—because play is for everyone!
Guided play adventure across interactive zones

ADD On: Upgrade to VIP Recess at Mission Bay Soccer Field! (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Limited early-access tickets available 🎟️
1.5 hours of facilitated group play + swag bag giveaway 🤹
Exclusive experience tailored for adults & big kids (3rd grade and up) 🎯

Come connect, play, and support Playworks in making play accessible for all. Let’s spark the joy together!
Get ready to ignite the power of play with Playworks at Spark Play 2025!
Register today!
View photos from Spark Play 2024

Thank you to our event sponsors!

2025 Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Standard Deviant Brewing, 280 14th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Join us on Saturday, November 15, 2025
Get ready to be crowned Rock Paper Scissors Champion of Playworks Northern California
Grab your friends and family and join us at Standard Deviant Brewing, 14th Street location for an afternoon of Rock, Paper, Scissors. All adult participants will have an opportunity to compete in 4 quarters of competition and qualify to take the stage for bracket-style head-to-head battle to become Rock Paper Scissor Champion. Enjoy delicious tacos & beer, tons of giveaways, and experience how Playworks brings the power of play to the Bay Area and beyond.
Come connect, play, and support Playworks in making play accessible for all students in Northern California. Let’s spread the power of play together.
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Spark Play: A Day with Playworks Northern California 2026
2026-05-16 10:00 - 15:00 | SPARK Social SF, 601 Mission Bay Boulevard North, San Francisco, CA, 94158, United States
Save the Date: Spark Play on May 16, 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable day of PLAY!
Join us for the fourth annual Spark Play at SPARK Social SF, where adventure awaits! Grab your Play Passport and embark on an interactive play journey, exploring different zones filled with Playworks games, exciting activities, and chances to win awesome prizes. Enjoy delicious bites from food trucks, sip on drinks from the beer & sangria garden, and celebrate the power of play with our vibrant community.
🌟Community Recess at SPARK Social SF (11:30 AM – 3:00 PM)

Free and open to all ages—because play is for everyone!
Guided play adventure across interactive zones

ADD On: Upgrade to VIP Recess at Mission Bay Soccer Field! (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Limited early-access tickets available 🎟️
1.5 hours of facilitated group play 🤹
Exclusive experience tailored for adults & big kids (3rd grade and up) 🎯
Includes drink packages and $20 worth of food tickets to be used at Spark Social SF!

Come connect, play, and support Playworks in making play accessible for all. Let’s spark the joy together!
Get ready to ignite the power of play with Playworks at Spark Play 2026!
Register today!
View photos from Spark Play 2025

Thank you to our event sponsors!
