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 organised by others
Events that may be of interest to the play and playwork workforces. Follow the links for more information.
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
Group C: Safeguarding for the Designated Person and Senior Practitioners
Location
Online, Cardiff and Colwyn Bay
Date & Time
24/09/2025 and 25/09/2025, 08/12/2025 and 09/12/2025, 2402/2026 and 25/02/2026, 18/03/2026 and 19/03/2026 /
Cost
£280
This training is suitable for practitioners in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role
Events
Childcare and play quality conference 2025
Location
Online
Date & Time
2 December 2025 / 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cost
Free
Aimed at childcare and play providers
Events
Restoring children’s freedom to play out: let’s seize the momentLocation
Online
Date & Time
3 December 2025 / 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Cost
Free
Join Playing Out’s final webinar to learn about play streets
Events
23rd National Playwork Conference
Location
Eastbourne
Date & Time
3 - 4 March 2026 /
A two day conference for the playwork sector.
Events
Children in Wales Annual Conference 2026
Location
Spark, Cardiff
Date & Time
25/03/2026 /
Conference theme - Youth Voice in Action
Events
International Day of Play
Location
Worldwide
Date & Time
11/06/2026 /
The United Nations global day to celebrate children's right to play
Events
Gofod3
Location
Cardiff City Stadium
Date & Time
17 June 2026 /
Cost
Free
An annual event for the voluntary sector 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.
