Indoor Recess - the art of play

Schedule

Sun Mar 15 2026 at 02:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Perry Street Prep | Washington, DC

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Indoor Recess: The Art of Play. Classic recess energy, community, and connections with games, movement, art stations, and creative freedom.
About this Event

Indoor Recess: The Art of Play is our classic, nostalgic, community-centered adult recess experience. Reimagined indoors with an art-forward twist. This is play for adults who believe joy, creativity, and connection are worth practicing.


What to Expect

🛝 Games & Movement
Low-stakes games (think dodgeball, pickup games, board games, double dutch, card games, musical. chairs, group games, etc), friendly competition, and open play. Come move your body and follow your curiosity.

🎨 Art & Creative Stations
We're going big with art this go 'round. Hands-on art, crafts, and making spaces designed for exploration, not perfection. No experience needed.

🖍 Free Expression Zones
Draw, write, build, collage, or simply observe. Create at your own pace.

🤝🏾 Community Play
Play alongside new and familiar faces. Connection happens naturally here.


Get Involved

Indoor Recess is powered by community (individuals and collaborators). We’re inviting folks to join us in a few ways:

🎽 Recess Monitors
Help lead games, support creative stations, and keep the energy playful and welcoming.

🧢 Volunteers
Support setup, flow, and general care of the space throughout the event.

🛍 Vendors & Creative Partners
Artists, makers, and creative brands who align with play, art, and community are welcome to apply.

Sign-up on our website!


Who It’s For

Adults who miss recess.
Creatives craving low-pressure space.
Anyone who wants to play again.


See you on the playground!


All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Thank you for understanding and supporting community-led events.

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Where is it happening?

Perry Street Prep, 1800 Perry Street Northeast, Washington, United States

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Tickets

USD 12.51 to USD 17.85

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