Join Playworks at the Capitol

Join Playworks at the CapitolYour elected leaders want to hear your voice! Join us to educate our legislators about the power of recess and the importance of play for children’s health, development, and learning.Research shows that when kids have opportunities for safe, healthy play at recess they increase physical activity, improve social and emotional skills, […]

Corporate Kickball Fundraiser

Round up your team, slap on your game faces, and come out for a day of delicious food, Northwest beverages, and healthy, friendly play with your peers. Get in the game alongside companies like Kaiser Permanente, Maxwell PR, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Moss Adams, Tektronix, WE Communications, Tonkon Torp LLC, Pacific Power, Interworks LLC, Lease Crutcher […]

Keep Portland Playful 2017

Providence Park 1844 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR, United States

The 5th Annual Keep Portland Playful rolls into Providence Park in the fall of 2017. This fundraiser is a perfect representation of Playworks: incomparably fun and seriously impactful. It’s a celebratory event attended by key sports, business, and education leaders that feature hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and, of course, fun and games for everyone. You’ll also […]

MOD Pizza Fundraiser for Playworks

MOD Pizza, Downtown Portland 204 SW Yamhill St., Portland, OR, United States

Bring in the flyer, show it on your phone, or mention you're with Playworks and 20% of your order will go toward Playworks Pacific Northwest! This fundraiser spans the entire day from open to close. So come in for lunch and dinner and support safe, healthy play for students across Oregon and Washington. More details: […]

Youth Development Career Fair

Wattles Boys & Girls Club 9330 SE Harold St., Portland, OR, United States

Free to job seekers looking for work in youth development. Summer, part-time, and full-time positions available. In partnership with To register or for more information, email Anastasia Gaertner at Anastasia.Gaertner@playworks.org

PlayShop Pacific Northwest

Fawcett Elementary School 126 E 60th St., Tacoma, WA, United States

In partnership with the Bamford Foundation and Fawcett Elementary, Playworks is pleased to offer our PlayShop, a two hour experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess. The PlayShop will equip you with: Tangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately An inspired understanding of how recess, play and physical activity […]

Playworks Beneficiary of 40th Annual Starlight Run Portland

Lincoln High School Track and infield 1600 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, United States

Thank you to Portland's Party in the Streets for making Playworks Pacific Northwest sole beneficiary! It’s Portland’s largest Fun Run! Join thousands of runners for the 40th anniversary of the Starlight Run, a 5k (3.1-mile) run on the PGE/SOLVE Starlight Parade route on Saturday evening in front of more than 250,000 spectators. In the last 39 years, more than […]

First Annual Breakfast of Champions

Portland State University 615 SW Harrison St, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for a hot and hearty breakfast and a brief introduction to the positive impact Playworks is having on children in elementary schools across the Pacific Northwest region. Register Here Host: Diane Penny, Senior Vice President & General Manager at NBC Sports Northwest Special Guest: Jill Vialet, Playworks Founder and CEO Location: Portland State University, Karl […]