Awesome adventures await at PlayDay on Saturday, Feb. 28

Post Date:02/05/2026 12:30 PM

Get ready for a day of play at Tempe PlayDay! Kids of all ages are invited to take part in dozens of free activities that will get their legs moving and hearts pounding, as well as minds thinking and creative juices flowing!

Free activities include sports, an agility course, kayaking and more. Other programs encourage attendees to expand their mind and creativity, with arts and crafts, literary and STEM offerings. Food trucks will offer snacks and beverages for purchase.

PlayDay is free to attend and open to all ages.

Event info:
When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Kiwanis Park, Mill Avenue and All-America Way
Transportation and parking: Parking is free but limited. We encourage transit or bicycling along the Western Canal Multi-Use path to the event.

Events and activities:

• Kayaking on Kiwanis Lake
• Hitsquad Ninja Obstacle course
• Sports - basketball, soccer, tennis and pickleball
• Art projects with Tempe Community Arts
• Old-fashioned games with Tempe History Museum
• Themed literary activities with the Tempe Public Library
• Kid Zone: Gardening, Face Painting, Angry Birds Launcher, STEM activities and more
• Skateboarding with Cowtown S.K.A.T.E.
• Tempe Aquatics CPR and Water Safety Demos
• Inflatable Games with Play Mobile
• Tempe Crime Prevention and Mounted Patrol
• Rock Climbing Wall
• Food trucks
• And more!

PlayDay began in 2009 as a way to celebrate Tempe's designation as a Playful City USA Community. This event is sponsored in part by the Tempe Diablos. For more information, visit tempe.gov/PlayDay or call 480-350-5200.

Event Contact:Denise Rentschler,[email protected] Media Contact:Savannah Driskill,[email protected]