'Back in the Day' Play Day

An October Play Month event

'Back in the Day' Play Day

Join us for a day of classic schoolyard and holiday retro games!
The Open Fort will be setting up in the Botanic Gardens (on the South Lawn in front of the cafe) for a day full of games and play as part of the October Play Month's series of play activations (https://tinyurl.com/5n8z6w6e)
Celebrating play for all ages, there will be classic games and play activities, including:
- Hopscotch games
- Tug of war competitions
- Board and card games
- Egg & spoon races
- Classic wooden games and puzzles from 'Pop's Games'
- Obstacle courses
- Stickball and other other ball games
- Schoolyard games of all flavours
- All sorts of other games and play for all the family 🙂
Bring a picnic and make a day of it!
'Back in the Day Play' is generously sponsored by Bupa New Zealand.
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The Open Fort is a proud member of the Play Collective - Tāmaki Makaurau (https://playcollective.co.nz/)
TOF Festival Of Play JC00094 Hires

Sunday
12 October 2025
10am - 2pm
Free

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