Playground Playdates

Join Bright Spot Network and partnering organizations for a fun-filled meet-up. You and your kids can meet with other families facing cancer to connect and play.

We have 9 different locations scheduled this spring and summer–check to see if there’s one near you!

There will be snacks! Coloring!  A park to run around in!  Adults to talk to!  Kids to play with! The first five families will receive cool kids' books and everyone will take home some Bright Spot goodies.

See locations, dates, and sign-up below!

Waynesboro, VA
Sunday, May 21, 2-4 pm ET
@ Ridgeview Park
Sign up

Lewiston, ME
Thursday, May 25, 3-5 pm ET
In Partnership with The Dempsey Center
@ Gray New Gloucester Fairgrounds
SIGN UP

Madison, WI
Wednesday, May 31, 5:30-7:30 pm CT
In Partnership with Gilda’s Club Madison
@ Gilda's Club Madison Clubhouse
Sign Up

Chicagoland, IL
Sunday, June 4, 10 am-12 pm CT
@ Cunliff Park, Glenview IL
Sign Up

Portland, OR
Sunday, June 4, 9-11 am PT
@ Gabriel Park
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South Portland, ME
Monday, June 26, 3-5 pm ET
In Partnership with The Dempsey Center
@ Jennie & Isaac E. Wiley Recreation Area
SIGN UP

Washington, DC

Saturday, July 8, 10:30 am-12:30 pm ET

In Partnership with Smith Center for Healing and the Arts

@ Turkey Thicket Recreation Center

SIGN UP: https://smithcenter.org/programs-retreat/healing-circle-for-parents-playdate-07-08/

Nashville, TN
Saturday, August 5, 10:30 am-12 pm CT
In partnership with Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee
Shelby Park Riverview Shelter
SIGN UP: Call 615.329.1124 or email rsvp@gildasclubmiddletn.org

Bowie, MD
Wednesday, August 9, 6-8 pm ET
In partnership with Wellness House of Annapolis
Allen Pond Park
SIGN UP: Email janelle@annapoliswellnesshouse.org

If you are interested in being a Bright Spot Network Playground Playdate host (or have any questions!), email Carissa Hodgson at carissa@brightspotnetwork.org