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National Play Day at Platform

As part of their Summer Holiday Food and Activities Programme, Platform Glasgow have a special celebration for National Play Day on Wednesday 6 August!

National Play Day at Platform

About National Play Day at Platform

6th August 2025
10am - 2pm
Platform Glasgow
1000 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow East End G34 9JW
This is a free event
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WHAT'S ON:

10AM - 11:30AM - Breakfast served
10AM – 10.30AM – Flapjack Making Workshop
11am - 12:20pm: Creative Play Session with artist Geraldine Heaney & Session with Print Clan where you can design and print your very own t-shirt or tote bag
12PM - 2PM - Lunch served

There will also be sweet treats from an on-site ice cream van! 

In line with our Summer Holiday Food & Activities programme, there will also be a wide range of board games to play, colouring in sheets and pens plus The Bridge Library has a brilliant children's section - and free family swims in the pool (book on the Glasgow Life website)

All free and drop in!

Thank you to Glasgow City Council Children’s Holiday Food and Activity Programme.

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