Free RSVP open
Our November Social · November 7, 2026
Friendsgiving Playground Hop
Two playgrounds, new friends at every stop, a holiday recipe exchange, and hot chocolate at the finish.
One free RSVP per household. Add every adult and child to your family details so we can plan cocoa and materials.
Saturday, November 7 · 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Starts at Atwater Park Playground · 4000 N Lake Drive, Shorewood
Free and Open to the Public
- Who
- Recommended for ages 2 to 10 · siblings welcome
- Price
- Free · RSVP required
- Included
- Two playground meetups, hosted introductions, a recipe exchange and hot chocolate. Drive or bike between parks independently.
- Grown-ups
- A caregiver stays and supervises. One RSVP per household; add family details at checkout.
One free RSVP per household. Add your family details at checkout.
Two playground stops, hosted introductions, friendship activities, a recipe exchange, and hot chocolate are included. Families drive or bike between parks independently.
TWO STOPS, ONE SIMPLE PLAN
Know where to meet and what happens next.
Start at Atwater Park Playground, then travel independently to Lake Park Playground. Look for the multicolor Play Date sign at both stops.
This is an outdoor, caregiver-supervised event. Registered families receive the final meeting reminders, cocoa ingredient and common-allergen information, and the go, adjust, or cancel weather plan by 8:00 AM on event day. Bringing your own drink or snack is welcome.
YOUR FIRST 15 MINUTES
No awkward entrance required.
- 01Find the Play Date welcome. Check in, get your family’s name tags, and hear the simple plan.
- 02Make the First Hello. Your host will welcome you and help with an easy introduction.
- 03Begin together. Kids start the shared activity while grown-ups have a natural reason to talk.
WHAT HAPPENS
A simple plan for the day.
- 01
9:45 AM · Check-in opens near Atwater Park Playground
- 02
10:00 AM · First Hello and small Friend Circle introductions
- 03
10:10 AM · Atwater playground play and optional friendship missions
- 04
10:45 AM · Transition instructions, then drive or bike to Lake Park
- 05
11:00 AM · Meet at Lake Park Playground
- 06
11:10 AM · Second playground and partner challenge
- 07
11:40 AM · Holiday recipe gathering and Friendsgiving moment
- 08
11:50 AM · Hot chocolate and cocoa cheers
- 09
12:15 PM · Structured program ends; casual play continues until 12:30 PM
YOUR RSVP INCLUDES
More than a place to go.
- A friendly check-in and small Friend Circle introductions
- Play at two family-friendly playgrounds
- Optional Recipe for Friendship missions for kids and grown-ups
- A holiday recipe exchange and hot chocolate at Lake Park
AFTER YOU REGISTER
Your next step is a first hello.
By the Play Date sign at Atwater Park Playground at 9:45 AM; second stop at Lake Park Playground near 2975 N Lake Park Road at 11:00 AM.
Save your Eventbrite confirmation and check it for updates before leaving. Coming alone? Tell your host, “This is my first Play Date.” We will help with the first hello. Watching before joining in is welcome.
Your packing checklist
- Weather appropriate layers and water
- A favorite holiday recipe on paper, if you would like to share one
- A reusable cocoa mug, if convenient
- Helmets and other safety gear if your family plans to bike
MEET A FELLOW PARENT
Hi, I’m Jeremy—a local dad.
I’m a Milwaukee dad and your Play Date host. I’ll welcome your family, make the first introductions, and help everyone understand the plan. Questions are welcome before you register.
jeremy@playdatecommunity.orgA direct contact before the event
Caregiver-supervised gatherings
Clear plans and costs before booking
Meeting point update
The second stop is Lake Park Playground near 2975 N Lake Park Road, Milwaukee, WI 53211. If you arrive after the group leaves Atwater, meet us there at 11:00 AM.
Open the official Lake Park map ↗Read the full schedule and practical details
How the day flows
- 01
9:45 to 10:10 AM · Arrive and make the First Hello
Find the Play Date banner near Atwater Park Playground, check in, and meet your small Friend Circle. Families can settle in before the playground activities begin.
- 02
10:10 to 10:45 AM · Atwater playground play
Children can explore the playground and try optional Recipe for Friendship missions, including saying hello, finding something in common, sharing a game, and doing one kind action.
- 03
10:45 to 11:00 AM · Drive or bike to Lake Park
Families travel independently about two miles to Lake Park Playground near 2975 N Lake Park Road, Milwaukee. Driving usually takes 5 to 8 minutes, and biking typically takes about 10 to 15 minutes. We are not traveling as a caravan.
- 04
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM · Lake Park, recipes, and cocoa
Regroup at Lake Park Playground for more play, a partner challenge, the optional holiday recipe exchange, and hot chocolate. Adults can exchange contact information if both families would like to reconnect.
- 05
12:15 to 12:30 PM · Optional casual play
The structured program ends at 12:15 PM. Families may stay for casual play and goodbyes until 12:30 PM or leave whenever they are ready.
How the Friendsgiving recipe exchange works
Bring a favorite holiday recipe on paper or submit it after the event. It can be meaningful, traditional, delightfully strange, or simply something your children will actually eat.
Sharing is optional. We will gather the recipes into a Play Date Friendsgiving Family Recipe Book and email it to participating families. Please review ingredients and allergens before preparing any shared recipe.
Travel, weather, and supervision
Families may drive or bike independently from Atwater Park to Lake Park. We are not traveling as a caravan. Street or public parking is available near both parks, so allow extra arrival time.
This is an outdoor, caregiver-supervised event. Registered families will receive the final arrival details and any weather update by 8:00 AM on event day.
A few things to bring
- Weather appropriate layers and water
- A favorite holiday recipe on paper, if you would like to share one
- A reusable cocoa mug, if convenient
- Helmets and other safety gear if your family plans to bike
Good to know
A responsible adult stays with and supervises every child throughout. Reserve one free RSVP per household and add every attending adult and child to the family details. Families travel independently between the two parks.
Read the Eventbrite listing for the latest weather, access, cancellation, and refund information before attending.
Our Community GuidelinesFreeSaturday, November 7 · 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM