Make the most of summer with fun, budget-friendly activities like backyard water play, sidewalk chalk games, and exploring local parks using the Lethbridge Play Map. With free community programs, spray parks, and simple at-home ideas, families can enjoy a season full of creativity, connection, and play!

Discover the rich learning that unfolds when children engage in unstructured play—especially through the simple delight of playing with cardboard boxes. This type of play sparks creativity, imagination, and problem-solving, all while being inexpensive and accessible. Adults are encouraged to join in the imaginative experience to build connection and support learning through play.

The garden is a great play opportunity for all ages, especially young children. Explore some of the benefits of getting your family out in the garden.

The goal of this blog is to provide you with a list of games that require no materials, and so can easily be done on the go and in or out of the house to help you find time to play every day!

Get outside and play this winter! Discover tips and tricks for planning positive outdoor experiences for groups of children in cold weather.

Build the best snowman on the block with our ultimate guide! From picking the perfect spot and sculpting sturdy snowballs to creative decorations like rosy cheeks and LED accessories, this post has everything you need to make a snowman masterpiece. Don’t forget to snap a photo before it melts!

Discover fun winter activities with bean bags, including DIY instructions for making your own and creative games to keep kids entertained indoors or outdoors. From tic tac toe races to juggling and cornhole, these engaging ideas are perfect for active play on chilly days!

Screen time for adults and kids alike is an ongoing challenge. Here is some info and strategies you can try incorporating into your household.

Outdoor play supports adolescent brain development by enhancing executive functions, emotional regulation, and physical fitness. Recent studies and a local grade 8 class project show that time outdoors boosts teens’ engagement, creativity, and holistic health, countering the negative effects of excessive screen time.

The benefits of intergenerational play and how to overcome the barriers in place to achieve more quality time with grandparents and grandchildren.

Adolescence is a unique developmental period in the lifespan with tremendous opportunity to implement play to improve executive function. This blog post looks at the importance of brain-building play for adolescents alongside some practical ways to play.

Summer is here, the sun is shining, and it’s time to get outdoors! While enjoying the warmth and sunshine, it’s important to remember to protect ourselves from harmful UV rays. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

With summer upon us, it's time to unlock the full potential of outdoor play. So, buckle up, adventurers, because I've got a treasure trove of fun ideas to make this summer one for the books!

Trees are great to explore. They provide endless play opportunities. Discover new ideas for engaging in fun with these 'wood-be' friends.

The word “play” can be seen as juvenile and a term that describes what children do. Play however offers incredible benefits throughout the lifespan. We are never to old to play!

Risky play offers unique opportunities that have a positive impact on physical, mental and emotional development.

Playing in the out doors and exploring the wonders of ice is a great way to assist in childhood development from sensory exploration, social development to scientific concepts! Take a stroll through our Blog to learn and enjoy some fun ways to play and to be safe around ice surfaces.

October is a great time to get creative with the kids and let their imaginations soar! Although Halloween is known for its endless amounts of sugary treats, there are ways that you and your family can still stay healthy this season.

A new exhibit at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre explores the world of play, and its benefits, through fun and interactive play stations. Lethbridge Plays partnered with the Helen Schuler Nature Centre to co-develop the exhibit, which will be featured in the Centre’s main gallery until March 2024.  

Play is a powerful tool in brain development and can begin the moment a child is born. However, play is not only essential for young children. It is important for people of all ages. From playing peek-a-boo with an infant to playing a card game with a teenager, play is a tool that needs to be implemented into everyone’s daily lives - young or old!