Play Cousins Collective

06/09/2026

Join us for THRIVE TRIBE tonight at Alberta O. Jones Park! 💪🌿

Come move your body, connect with community, and enjoy a fun evening of fitness and mindfulness with YMCA instructors. Don’t forget your water bottle and comfy shoes!

☔ In case of rain, we’ll resume indoors at the YMCA on Broadway. 1720 West Broadway!

Bring the whole family and thrive with us tonight! 💜

06/07/2026

Thrive Tribe is about so much more than a workout. 🌞

We gather to move our bodies, connect with our community, and remind ourselves that wellness isn’t a destination, it’s a practice. We don’t focus on weight loss. We focus on what happens when people come together, get moving, and choose themselves.

On ancestral ground, under the sun, we laugh, stretch, walk, dance, and breathe a little easier. Every step, every conversation, and every moment of movement helps strengthen not only our physical health, but our mental and emotional well-being too.

Because feeling better shouldn’t be something we do alone. It happens in community.

Come as you are. Move how you can. Let’s thrive together every Thursday at Alberta Jones Park. ✨

06/06/2026

11:00 AM join us at Grace James!

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

Here’s the 411 in the 502 is back! ✨

Looking for something fun, family-friendly, and community-centered to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered! 🌱

Tag a friend, gather the family, and make plans to get out and enjoy all our city has to offer. The village is abundant, and we’re excited to share it with you!

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06/05/2026

At Playful Pathways, children build social skills, strengthen gross motor development, explore their creativity, and enjoy child-led play in a loving village environment. ❤️

🌱 Learn through play
🤝 Build friendships
🎨 Explore creativity
💛 Be cared for by a village that loves them

Spaces are limited! Click the link in our bio to learn more and register today.

06/05/2026

✨ Every family deserves support, and every child deserves a space to thrive.

Play Cousins Collective’s Play & Learn Labs provide engaging, high-quality childcare during trainings, workshops, meetings, conferences, and community events. While caregivers focus on learning, networking, or participating, children enjoy a safe, nurturing environment filled with creative play, movement, and meaningful activities.

Because access matters, and childcare shouldn’t be a barrier to opportunity 💡

Planning an event? Let’s partner to create a family-friendly experience that welcomes everyone.

📅 Book a Play & Learn Lab:
https://tinyurl.com/bookplaycousins

📧 [email protected]

06/04/2026

Storytime is back with a twist! 📚

Join Play Cousins Collective for our first Storytime of the new year, Pages and Paws! We’re kicking things off with stories, smiles, and a very special guest, Rowan the Therapy Dog! 🐶💛

Children will enjoy an engaging storytime experience while having the opportunity to meet Rowan and learn about the comfort, connection, and joy therapy dogs bring to our communities.

Whether you’re a returning family or joining us for the first time, we can’t wait to welcome you for a morning of literacy, learning, and fun!

✨ Registration is required.
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link in our bio to reserve your spot today.

Bring your little readers and get ready for a paw-sitively wonderful time! 🐾📖

06/04/2026

🌱 Want to dive deeper into your child’s development before kindergarten?

At Play Cousins Collective, we believe parents are a child’s first and most important teacher. Through our Ages & Stages Program, in partnership with Metro United Way, families with children ages 0-5 can track developmental milestones and gain valuable insight into their child’s growth.

By completing the Ages & Stages Questionnaire, you’ll:
✨ Learn more about your child’s development
✨ Receive a $10 Kroger gift card for each completed questionnaire
✨ Gain access to available hygiene and household essentials
✨ Connect with a dedicated family advocate for ongoing support

Every child develops at their own pace, and we’re here to help you feel confident and informed every step of the way.

📲 To get started, use the link below or call us to speak with an advocate for more details.

https://metrounitedway.org/asq-signup-playcousins/

06/04/2026

Looking to find out what’s happening for our youth in Louisville this summer? ☀️

We sat down with Nicole Hayden (Founder of Friends of Nicole Network and Executive Director of 50/50 Mentoring Collaborative) to get the "411" on Summer 2026 programming. From paid internships and digital media training in the Content Collective to neighborhood beautification and mental health supports, these community-driven programs are flipping the script on traditional youth initiatives.

Read the full article to see how our community is wrapping its arms around youth ages 8–24, and learn how your business or organization can add to the village this season!

Go behind the scenes with Nicole Hayden to see how Louisville’s 2026 youth summer programs are using paid work, media training, and mentorship to uplift neighborhoods and prevent violence.