What were you doing on May 17th?
That day marked National Children’s Day in the UK, themed “the Science and Magic of Play.” We were proud to support this initiative, which aligned perfectly with our mission to spread awareness of play’s value worldwide. This event was part of a growing number of Pop-Up Play events in the UK & Australia, showcasing community creativity and the power of playwork.
The UK has a strong history of playwork, especially around National Play Day on August 6th. However, National Children’s Day was relatively new. The UN declared it in 1954 and the UK only began celebrating it in 2013. Amidst shifting funding landscapes, these national days offered a renewed opportunity for play advocacy and community connection.
Pop-Up Play hits the road: Australia edition
In February and March, we expanded our global presence by visiting Australia. After the success of our last road trip, we were invited by Malarkey to kick off a new play journey in Melbourne. Every day brought new hosts and opportunities to connect with local play communities. These Pop-Up Play events in the UK & Australia reinforced how important and universal play really is.
To stay updated on future events, we encouraged people to join our mailing list to receive our Pop-Ups in your inbox. There are also loads of resources and information throughout Pop-Up Adventure Play.
By Morgan
