FREE PLAY FRIDAYS

We’re Shaker moms on a mission to reclaim childhood—one Friday at a time.

This idea grew from a shared desire to slow things down for ourselves and our kids, even if only for a few hours. To step away from schedules, screens, and expectations, and make room for something simpler.

We’re bringing back outdoor play the way we remember it: unstructured, rooted in nature, and completely free. Alongside our kids, we also have the opportunity to slow down, connect, and build community.

Beginning in September, Free Play Fridays will take place on the first Friday of each month, making it easier for families to fit a little unstructured play into busy school-year schedules.

These gatherings are an open invitation for children to play together in the park—to run, climb, explore, imagine, build, and simply be kids.

And because we believe parents need community, too, some Free Play Fridays will occasionally include elements of Nurture in Nature: relaxed opportunities for parents and caregivers to connect, recharge, and learn from one another while the kids play.

Dress for the weather and get ready for outdoor adventure!

NURTURE IN NATURE

While our children need unstructured play, parents need community too—a welcoming space to be present, connect, and grow together.

That’s the heart of Nurture in Nature.

Rather than creating another event to add to the calendar, we’re weaving Nurture in Nature into select Free Play Friday gatherings throughout the year. These moments might look different each time: a campfire-style conversation beneath the trees, a chance to connect with a local parenting or mental health professional, yoga or mindfulness, a sound bath, or even an invigorating outdoor workout.

Always free, relaxed, and without pressure.

No presentations. No expectations. Just good conversation, connection, and the occasional opportunity to try something new.

Whether you’re looking for practical parenting support, encouragement, a moment to breathe, or simply some new friendships, there’s always a place for you in our circle—because raising children was never meant to be done alone.

Come as you are. Bring your curiosity, your questions, your joys, your challenges—or simply yourself.

Let’s nurture our children, ourselves, each other, and our community… together.

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Email:
freeplayshaker@gmail.com

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SPECIAL EVENTS & UPDATES:

8/19 – Nurture in Nature will be rescheduled! Stay tuned for details.

August 21st – Last Free Play Friday Summer Season

September 4th – First Friday of Fall Season