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.
East Ayrshire Playday map
Use the map below to find out where activities are taking place around the Kay Park.
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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
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 at Allison.smith7@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Watch a playday video
Watch a video of a previous Playday in East Ayrshire.