pLAy Day

MAY

In celebration of AANHPI month, Terasaki Budokan hosts pLAy Day to provide free, accessible, and inclusive play for all ages to explore sports, movement, and mental health. It’s a passport-style event, so attendees are encouraged to try all of the activities!

pLAy Day seeks to fulfill Budokan’s mission of providing a community space to serve youth, families, and seniors as they come together for intergenerational activities to create meaningful memories. At this event, everyone can gain exposure to new sports and activities that are not typically accessible or inclusive to them.

pLAy Day also partners with trained mental health organizations to teach the importance of healthy play and coaching- something that is often neglected and ignored in sports spaces.

400+ attendees, 10 event partners, activities + vendors in the gym + plaza

Past sports partners include: Angel City FC, LA Clippers, LA Dodgers, LA Kings, Little Tokyo Run Club, Little Tokyo Table Tennis

“There were so many kids who came to pLAy Day, from little kids to teenagers, and even adults and parents. I think that this event is doing something for everyone here.”

- Vanessa Roberson, DEI & Pipeline Initiatives Specialist at Los Angeles Dodgers

“We’re so happy to be here partnering in Little Tokyo with Terasaki Budokan. Seeing the importance of sports and how it impacts the community and connects us all is something all of us are incredibly grateful for.”

- Andrew Wong, Senior Account Executive, Membership Service at Los Angeles Dodgers