Let's build a more playful world together!
Upcoming Events
- 6 pm to 9 pm
- Piney Branch Elementary School
- National Night Out Against Crime is designed to heighten awareness, strengthen neighborhood spirit, and enhance police-community relations.
Aug 5
- September 7, 2025
- Takoma Park Middle School, 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
- Pat, The Play Lady Grand Marshall for children’s parade
Sept 7
Sept 20
- September 20
- Takoma Park Middle School, 10 am to 2 pm
- Come join us for fun games and activities for people of all ages.
- October 31, 2024
- 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- info
Feb 1
- Sunday, Feb 1, 2026
- 1 pm to 4 pm
- Takoma Park Community Center & Library
CALL TO ACTION
How You Can Help
Your donation assists LPA and our mission of spreading play throughout communities! By donating, your contributions provide play equipment for local communities, help fund event performers so everyone can enjoy for free, rent schools/halls for venues, as well as expand the hours of our hardworking staff to keep our organization running efficiently.
INTRODUCTION OF US
Our Playful Promise to our Community...
- We believe in the benefits of play.
- We believe that play is a vital part of the human experience.
- We believe play grows relationships and builds communities.
- We believe in advocating for equitable access to play.
- We believe in empowering communities to build their own tradition of play.
What We Do
How We Play
Locally, we model a playful community through annual Play Days and yearly events here in Takoma Park, MD. Anyone can join us for the fun! Globally, we inspire others to create playful events in their community with personalized support, materials, and playful knowledge.
Help make the world more playful!
Learn how you can volunteer to help spread play to children and adults!
Make Your Play Day the BEST Play Day!
Build Your Own Playday
Ready to start your very own Play Day in your local community? We can help with an informative Play Day Handbook, educational resources, and ways to apply for Play Day funding!
Rent Play Equipment
Take advantage of our extensive supply of play equipment–from dress up clothes, to board games, to large outdoor games, and even see-saws. We have what you need to make the day playful!
Play Day Handbook
Want to plan your own Play Day, but have no idea where to begin? Check out our digital resources that come with links to videos, articles, and expertise designed to inspire a Play Day in your community.
Discover Our History
Let’s Play America has hosted many joyful events that have united our community through play.
Join us in celebrating these moments as we continue to bring people together through the power of play.
Thank You to our Sponsors!
