• 68 Boston Public Schools are celebrating International Day of Play on June 11 by hosting field days, extending recess, hosting dance parties, making arts and crafts projects, and more! These events are only open to students enrolled in these schools.
• All eight YMCA of Greater Boston Early Education centers are hosting family “Stay and Play Days”, for families to read or participate in other activities at the center. This event is only open to YMCA families.
• Active Kids + Minds is hosting obstacle courses at Josiah Quincy Elementary, Beethoven Elementary, and Joyce Kilmer K-8 schools. They aim to promote health, wellness, and fun for students. See here how they activated play last year! These events are only open to students enrolled in these schools.
• The Boston Children’s Hospital Early Intervention Program will be celebrating International Day of Play at Martha Eliot Health Center in Jamaica Plain.  Play stations will include: a sensory activity, art activity and a simple craft geared towards toddlers and preschoolers.

• Join the LEGO® Group from June 11 through June 15 at the Rose Kennedy Greenway to celebrate World Play Day! They will transform the Greenway into a lively playground where kids can dive into hands-on LEGO® activities that showcase how the power of creativity can brighten and enliven our cities. Children and guests will be able to:

  • Experience a larger than life LEGO beatbox to create music and build an album cover.

  • Adventure through 'The Block', a reimagined way for kids to explore Boston's everyday spots featuring basketball.

  • Build their own legendary sea serpent inspired by the Gloucester Sea Monster 

They are open 11 AM to 6 PM. This free event is best suited for kids 6-12 but open to ALL. Join to celebrate World Play Day and experience the power of play!

Boston's in play mode all summer long! In honor of the International Day of Play, the LEGO® Group is teaming up with some of Boston’s incredible community organizations to bring children and families opportunities to experience the Power of Play, all across the city, all summer long. Learn more and download a calendar of more than 100 free events and activities.