PlayDay
Playday is the national day for play in the UK, a free day of activities for children and young people and traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August.
East Ayrshire's Playday for 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday 7 August and will take place at the Kay Park in Kilmarnock from 11am until 3pm.
Playday theme
The theme for this year's Playday event is "Play – the culture of childhood – Supporting play, fun and friendships"
This year’s theme celebrates the rich and lively culture of children’s play. Every child plays – playfulness is a distinct feature of behaviour across generations and cultures. Playing generates a culture of childhood.
Playing is vital for children’s health, happiness, and creativity. Through play:
- children develop a sense of, and value for culture
- cultural exploration is encouraged, fostering an appreciation for diversity
- children work together, negotiate, and build relationships
- children feel connected to each other and their neighbourhoods
- children create and pass on games, songs and stories
Play is every child’s right – on Playday and every day.
National playday updates
For the latest updates on this year’s campaign follow Playday UK on Facebook and National Playday on Twitter .
Share with us on social media
Share your plans with us using the hashtags:
- #EAPlayday2024
- #Playday2024
- #PlayAndCulture
Look out for information about East Ayrshire's Playday on our Vibrant Communities Facebook and Vibrant Communities X.
More information
For more information please email Allison Smith
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