Big Day of Play

Memorial Day Hours Reminder 🇺🇸

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Many indoor facilities will be closed, while parks, sprayparks, golf courses, outdoor pools, and select swim beaches will remain open.

Plan before your visit and check the link in our bio for the full list of closures: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/05/19/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2026-memorial-day-closures/

Just a few more months until Big Day of Play! Vendor applications for our 2026 event are now open, and we invite you to join us in creating a fun, engaging day that brings thousands of Seattle community members together.

Apply now! https://bit.ly/2026BDoPVendorApplication

It’s finally here—Big Day of Play is happening TODAY (Saturday, Aug. 16)! 🎉 Join us from 12–5 PM at Rainier Playfield and the Mt. Baker Rowing & Sailing Center for an afternoon full of fun activities, entertainment, and excitement for all ages. And the best part? It’s completely FREE! Don’t miss out—see you there! 🙌

A big shoutout to our amazing sponsors, Seattle Mariners and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, for making the Big Day of Play possible!

Join us for this FREE event full of fun activities, games, sports, live performances, and so much more for the whole family.

📅 When: Saturday, August 16, 2025
📍 Where: Rainier Playfield and Mt. Baker Rowing & Sailing Center
🌐 Learn more: bigdayofplay.org

Don't miss this celebration of community and play!

The countdown is on—Big Day of Play is just ONE week away! Join us for a day packed with FREE fun for the whole family on Saturday, August 16. Enjoy sports, games, live performances, cultural activities, and so much more! Don’t miss out on this amazing community event where there's something for everyone to enjoy. Check out all the details, including the full activity lineup, here: bigdayofplay.org

Thank you to our incredible sponsor, Hallowell Todaro ADHD & Behavioral Health Center, for supporting the Big Day of Play!

🎾🏓 Ready to play? Check out Tennis & Pickleball at the Big Day of Play! Whether you're a pro or just trying it out for the first time, this event has something for everyone. Don’t miss the chance to have fun and get active.

Learn more here: https://www.bigdayofplay.org/tennis-and-pickleball

Don’t miss the excitement at the Big Day of Play Block Party on Saturday, August 16! We're bringing fun for all ages right across the street from Rainier Community Center.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🎨 Arts & Crafts – Join the Fun Animal Workshop and leave with a smile!
🎈 Balloon Twisting – Watch amazing 3D creations from Amy's Artistic Expressions!
✨ Bubbles – Get ready for some bubbly fun that will blow your mind.
🖍️ Caricatures – Have your portrait reimagined by a talented artist!
🎲 Games – Jump ropes, hula hoops, Giant Connect Four, and more!
🎭 Face Painting – Free face painting for all ages by local artists.

Grab your friends and family—there’s something for everyone! See you there!

Shoutout to Playworks for sponsoring the Big Day of Play! They’re bringing a Recess Zone to this year’s event—be sure to stop by and check it out. See you there on Saturday, August 16!

Puget Sound Energy and Seattle Sounders FC have come together to get customers connected to energy-saving programs that include PSE Flex Rewards, Heat pump education and recommended energy professionals. When customers sign up to learn more at our booth at the Big Day of Play on Saturday, August 16, they’re eligible for tickets to an upcoming Sounders FC match! Plus, spin the wheel and answer energy efficiency program questions for the opportunity to receive a sustainable engagement item.