National Playgroup Week

Activity Kit

We've created an activity kit to help celebrate National Playgroup Week. 

This activity kit includes a range of activities you can do during National Playgroup Week at your playgroup (and at home with your little one). They are easy activities that are fun for everyone.

Celebrate National Playgroup Week | Ideas for Playgroups

National Playgroup Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate everything that makes your playgroup unique — the families, the friendships, the fun and the moments of play that help children learn, grow and connect.

These ideas can help your playgroup create memorable experiences during the week.

Celebrate Your Playgroup

• Host a themed playgroup session such as messy play, music and movement, or outdoor nature play.

• Hold a Teddy Bears’ Picnic and invite families to bring along their favourite teddies.

• Run a show-and-tell session where children and families can share something meaningful.

• Get creative by making cards, messages or artworks to share with family, friends or the local community.

• Explore your neighbourhood with a nature walk and discover local plants, insects or animals.

• Plan a small excursion to a botanic garden, museum, library or playground.

• Host a bring-a-book session where families share favourite stories, then create a simple group storybook.

• Share a morning tea, inviting families to bring a plate.

• Invite parents and carers to share skills, stories or cultural traditions.

• Celebrate through cooking and culture by preparing something together or sharing special dishes.

• Invite a storyteller, musician or community guest to join your playgroup session.

• Mark the week with a dress-up day or themed session such as a colour day or pyjama day.

• Welcome and Connect with New Families

• Host a “bring a friend” session to welcome new families.

• Run a community playgroup session in a local park.

• Partner with nearby libraries, kindergartens, community centres or neighbourhood houses to share information about your group.

• Hold an open day to help new families experience playgroup, meet other parents and carers, and learn how to join.

Share Your Playgroup Story

• Share photos, videos and stories (with permission) using National Playgroup Week hashtags such as #NationalPlaygroupWeek and #PlayMattersAustralia.

• Display children’s artwork in your playgroup venue or a nearby community space.

• Share your playgroup story with Play Matters Australia (email be@playmatters.org.au) and tag us so we can help amplify your message.

Recognise Volunteers and Leaders

• Create thank‑you cards, posters or banners with the children to acknowledge playgroup leaders and volunteers.

• Share a volunteer or leader spotlight during the week.

• Nominate a Playgroup Champion from your community.

Connect with the Wider Community

• Invite local councillors, MPs or community leaders to visit your playgroup.

• Share information about your playgroup with local organisations and services.

• Set up a small display or information table at a local event, library or community venue.