Growing community through nature, play, and connection.

No Registration. No Structure. Just Fun!

Introducing: Free Play Fridays & Nurture in Nature

Julie Mileti
Alana Lopez
Samantha Damoulakis

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.

Free Play Fridays are an open invitation for children to play together in the park every Friday.

 
Dress for the weather and get ready for outdoor adventure!
 
NEW! NURTURE IN NATURE 

As Free Play Friday evolves, one thing has remained abundantly clear: while our children need unstructured play, parents need community too—a welcoming space to be present, connect, and grow together. Enter Nurture in Nature!

Join us for free, fun, relaxed, gatherings on select Wednesday’s, where parents, caregivers, and local professionals come together to share ideas, ask questions, and support one another while the kids enjoy free play. No presentations. No pressure. Just good conversation! 

Gatherings may be campfire-style conversations beneath the trees, while others might include yoga, mindfulness practices, sound bath or an invigorating workout!

Whether you’re looking for practical parenting support, encouragement, or new friendships, you’ll always have a seat 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 ourselves, each other, and our community…together! 

 

The Details

WHEN:
Fridays 3PM – 6PM

WHO:
Kids ages 12 and under

WHERE: Horseshoe Park [map]

Caregivers are fully responsible for children.

All park rules apply.

Additional Questions?
EMAIL:
freeplayshaker@gmail.com

Stay in the loop! Follow us on Instagram:@freeplay_shaker

SPECIAL EVENTS & UPDATES:

Update: Friday, August 7 – No organized meetup. 

FREE – Nurture in Nature Gatherings

What to bring: A comfy chair or blanket.
We will have snacks and drinks for the adults and kids.
In case of rain, we will meet under the small pavilion.

Wednesday, August 12th | 5:00pm
Horseshoe Park 
Brian Strozewski
Everchanging Counseling and Consulting.
www.everchangingcounseling.com

Wednesday, August 19th | 5:00pm
Horseshoe Park
Nikki Rotshtein
Kavana Parenting
www.kavanaparenting.com