Playday is the national day for play, celebrated each year across the UK on the first Wednesday in August, co-ordinated by Playboard Northern Ireland, Play Scotland, Play England, and Play Wales.
We celebrate Playday each year to show why play is vital for children’s health, well-being and development. It also highlights how important it is that children enjoy their childhood.
Every year we come together and unite partners, volunteers and community groups to campaign for children’s right to play.
Previous Playday events have taken place in Victoria Park, Roath Park Recreational Ground, Llandaff Fields and more recently partnering with Child Friendly Cardiff on Cardiff Civic Centre, Summer of Fun event.
The next Playday celebration will take place on Wednesday 6 August 2025. Further details will be available on our Facebook page.
Playday 2025 “Spaces for Play”, was a huge success!
Over 1,000 children and family members attended our 2025 Playday event at Eastern Leisure Centre Fields. It was a huge day of fun with:
- Cardboard city
- Mud kitchen
- Messy play
- Crafts
- Sports
- Garden games
- Role play
- Circus skills
What people said about the event:
- “It was really well set up with a lot of variety of play activities.”
- “Love the set up and the concept—the children had a blast.”
- “We really enjoyed the event and look forward to the next one.”
- “A big thank you to all who organise it. Lovely to see community events that don’t cost families anything!”
Community Partners included.
- Cardiff Met Foster Care Wales
- Samba Band
- Harpist
- Public Health Wales
- Menter Caerdydd
- Fiery Jacks
Cardiff Council Partners:
- Flying Start
- Early Help Parenting
- CIWW
- Libraries & Hubs
- Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff
- Council Young Carers
- Child Friendly City
- Youth Services
The next Playday celebration will take place on Wednesday 5 August 2026. Further details will be available here and shared on our Childrens Play Services: Facebook page.
Playday 2026
Date: 5 August 2026
Time: To be confirmed
Event Address: To be confirmed
Bus Routes: To be confirmed
Celebrate National Playday with a fun-filled event for all ages!
Enjoy messy, creative, and active play experiences.
Meet local community partners and Early Help colleagues, who will be on hand to share information about Cardiff Council support services available to families.
Come play, connect and explore!
Outdoor fun – dress for the weather!
No cost to families!
