🌅 Summer Sunset Playdate — Private Group Play, Monday-Thursday Afternoons
🌅 The Summer Playdate Your Family Has Been Waiting For
Some afternoons, you don't want to wrangle a playdate at the park. You want air conditioning. You want clean play structures. You want your kids to play hard with their favorite people — while you sit back, sip your drink, and actually catch up with another grown-up.
That's exactly what a Sunset Playdate at Play & Ponder is for. ✨
🎁 WHAT'S INCLUDED
- ✨ Our entire indoor play space — just for your group
- 👶 Up to 15 kids climbing, sliding, exploring
- 🍼 Babies under 10 months play FREE — they're our future players 💛
- 👥 All the parents and caregivers you'd like to bring (Our space limit is 45 in total)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Our team on-site, watching the floor so you don't have to
- 🧹 A spotless space when you arrive + we clean up after
- ⏰ Two full hours of unhurried, glorious play (3-5 pm)
🌟 PERFECT FOR
Mom group meetups • Cousin gatherings • School friend reunions • Field trips • Daycare outings • Out-of-town family visits • Or any afternoon that just needs a reset 💛
💰 PRICING
- 💵 $199 for up to 15 kids — just $13.27 per kid for two hours of private play
- 🌳 Less than a single open play admission per kid — and you have the whole space
- ➕ Bigger group? Add kids at $10 each (custom invoice — just let us know your headcount)
- 🍼 Babies under 10 months play free and don't count 💛
🥪 BRING WHAT YOU NEED (OR DON'T!)
- 🧺 Pack your own snacks and drinks — bring what your group loves
- ☕ Or shop our cafe — coffee, kid snacks, treats, and beer & wine for the grown-ups
- 🚫 No cake or birthday décor — Sunset Playdates are for casual gatherings, not parties (planning a birthday? Our Sprout, Wonder, and Amaze Me packages have you covered 🎂)
📋 GOOD TO KNOW
- 🧦 Grippy socks required for everyone — kids AND adults (no bare feet, please!) Bring your own or grab a pair at our front desk
- 📝 Waiver required for every child — we'll send a digital link after booking
- 👑 You host, we host the space — we handle supervision; you handle the fun
- ⏰ Hard wrap at 5 pm — please plan to be packed up and on your way
📅 AVAILABILITY
- 🗓️ Monday – Thursday afternoons, 3-5 pm
- 🌞 Available June 15 – August 31, 2026 only
- ⏳ Book at least 48 hours in advance
💛 CANCELLATION POLICY
We get it — life with kids is unpredictable.
- ✅ Reschedule to a future summer date (subject to availability)
- ✅ Or receive store credit (good for play, parties, or our cafe)
- ❌ No cash refunds — please book with care
📧 Need to make a change? Email us at contactus@playandponder.com
🌿 ⭐ 5.0 stars on Google • 🏆 PDX Parent Top 5 • 💛 174+ Portland families love us
🎉 Ready to book? Pick a date, send your friends the invite, and let us handle the rest.
📧 Questions? contactus@playandponder.com
❓ FAQs
🥪 Can I bring my own food? Absolutely — bring whatever your group loves. (Cake stays reserved for our birthday packages.)
🍷 Do you sell alcohol? Yes — beer and wine available on-site. Cheers to a relaxing afternoon.
👥 More than 15 kids? Yes! Add kids at $10 each. Just let us know your headcount when booking.
👨👩👧 Do parents count toward the cap? No — only kids count. Bring all the grown-ups.
🍼 Do babies count? Babies under 10 months play free and don't count toward the cap. They're our future players 💛
🧦 Where do I get grippy socks? Bring your own or grab a fresh pair at our front desk. Everyone needs them — yes, even adults!
📝 Do I need to sign waivers? Yes — every kid needs one. We'll send a digital link after you book.
↩️ What if I need to cancel? Reschedule to another summer date or receive store credit. No cash refunds.
🌞 Available year-round? Summer only — June 15 to August 31, 2026.
