On Friday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared Aug. 9, 2025, as Commonwealth Day of Play. The day is meant to bring recognition to active and “screen-free” play to children and families.
There will be a main event on Saturday at the Taylor Farm Park in Henrico County, and other sites across the commonwealth plan to participate as well.
This is part of the governor’s Reclaiming Childhood initiative, which is a “statewide public awareness initiative created to restore balance in young people’s lives by reducing screen time and replacing it with movement and meaningful social connection.”…