Events
Join us at an event
In this section you will find information about webinars, workshops and conferences organised by Play Wales.
We will also share information about events that are relevant to the play and playwork workforces that are being run by other organisations. This does not mean that Play Wales endorses these events.
Play Wales events
See our upcoming events here. Follow the links for more information and to book a space.
Events
Play policy, research and practice: Getting it right for children
Location
Hilton hotel, Cardiff city centre
Date & Time
16/10/2025 / 9:00am - 4:30pm
Cost
£55
A Play Wales national conference
Events organised by others
Events that may be of interest to the play and playwork workforces. Follow the links for more information.
Events
International Day of Play
Location
Worldwide
Date & Time
11/06/2025 /
International Day of Play is a global day of celebrating children’s right to play and its importance for their wellbeing.
Events
Introduction to childcare
Location
Online
Date & Time
16/07/25, 20/08/25, 11/09/25, 30/09/25, 07/10/25, 14/10/25, 12/11/25, 26/11/25, 02/12/25 / 9:45am - 3:00pm
Cost
Free
Free one-day training programme for people living in Wales covering the essentials you need to start working in childcare
Events
Streets for kids webinar series – Session 1: Designing streets for kids
Location
Online via Zoom
Date & Time
23/07/2025 / 4:00pm
Cost
Free
This session will highlight key strategies from the Designing Streets for Kids guide
Events
Playday 2025
Location
Across the UK
Date & Time
06-08-2025 /
Cost
£0
The annual day for play in the UK.
Events
DARPL Childcare, Play and Early Years (CPEY) question and answer session
Location
Online
Date & Time
11/08/2025 / 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cost
Free
This free drop-in session is aimed at those working in Childcare, Play and Early Years settings
Events
Children’s Rights and Participation for Children Under 11
Location
Online
Date & Time
09/10/2025 / 9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost
Free
A free event setting out the theoretical and legislative framework for children’s participation in Wales
Events
Play in Healthcare Week 2025
Location
Throughout the UK
Date & Time
13-18/10/2025 /
The annual awareness week for play in healthcare settings is celebrating 50 years of play
Events
Children’s Rights and Participation for Young People Aged 11-25
Location
Online
Date & Time
30/10/2025 / 9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost
Free
A free event setting out the theoretical and legislative framework for young people’s participation in Wales
Events
IPA World Conference 2026
Location
Christchurch, New Zealand
Date & Time
2-5/11/2026 /
The triennial conference will return in 2026, taking place in New Zealand
Playful Childhoods
Play Wales’ Playful Childhoods campaign aims to help parents, carers and community groups provide more opportunities for children to play at home and in their neighbourhoods.
