The Play Palace

06/12/2026

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 ONLY: extra hours added due to a party cancellation! Toddler Time 8:30-9:30 followed by open play 9:30-4:30. No pre-booking required, and no time limit to play during public hours!

📌Reminder: The Southend Community Centre is a busy hub, and when the parking lot please use the Ben's Outlet across the road. DO NOT PARK at The Gaslight Cafe as this takes spots from their customers.

06/11/2026

📣CLOSED FRIDAY MORNING (JUNE 12) FOR A PRIVATE GROUP‼️

End of school visits really ramp up this time of year! When we welcome private school/daycare groups, they are often too large for us to remain open to the public. Watch our pinned monthly calendar for adjusted hours and these reminder posts before visiting to avoid disappointment (we're unable to edit our page and website hours for temporary changes).🙂 We will be open to the public at noon until 4:30!

06/09/2026

🥳Can you plan a party in 4 days? Today is your lucky day!🍀

We had a cancellation of the 2-4pm private party on June 13! IYKYK: Those afternoon slots are unicorns over here (usually fully booked months in advance)!🦄 If you're up to the challenge, grab some balloons, send out those invites, and wing it with us this Saturday! Email, message or call to book it!

06/08/2026

📣CLOSED TUESDAY MORNING (JUNE 9) FOR A PRIVATE GROUP‼️

End of school visits really ramp up this time of year! When we welcome private school/daycare groups, they are often too large for us to remain open to the public. Watch our pinned monthly calendar for adjusted hours and these reminder posts before visiting to avoid disappointment (we're unable to edit our page and website hours for temporary changes).🙂 We will be open to the public at noon until 4:30!

06/02/2026

📣CLOSED WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY MORNINGS (JUNE 3/4) FOR PRIVATE GROUPS‼️

End of school visits really ramp up this time of year! When we welcome private school/daycare groups, they are often too large for us to remain open to the public. Watch our pinned monthly calendar for adjusted hours and these reminder posts before visiting to avoid disappointment (we do not edit our page and website hours for temporary changes).🙂 We will be open to the public at noon until 4:30 both days!

05/31/2026

🔴🟠🟡WANNA PARTY?🟢🔵🟣
Here's the basics to know before booking the best birthday bash with us (see second slide for more info on semi-private vs private parties):

📆Book early (up to a year ahead) to avoid date disappointment! Weekend (especially 2pm) slots often book up months in advance!

💲A $50 (semi-private) or $100 (private) NON-REFUNDABLE retainer is required to secure party bookings. Full info in invoice.

🎈Party hosts can come 30 minutes before their booked timeslot to decorate the party room. Room has 30 chairs/7 tables.

🫟Pack-in-pack-out policy! Hosts bring their own food/decorations to set up; take down and home what’s left! We’ll clean the rest.

🥳SEMI-PRIVATE VS PRIVATE PARTY🥳
Choosing your party type depends on your budget, preferred party size, and planning ahead (private tend to book earlier). Many choose semi-private for smaller guest lists, while those with a larger group prefer private bookings:

🌛SEMI-PRIVATE:
OPEN to public during party
*10am-1pm: Saturday-Sunday only
Pick 2 hours *flexible playground time
Party room access until 12pm

🟰$120 party room rental
➕$6 per child guest

🌝PRIVATE:
CLOSED to public during party
2 hours of play & party room access
5:30-7:30pm: Monday-Sunday
2-4pm: Saturday-Sunday only

🟰$296 Monday-Thursday
🟰$360 Friday-Sunday See less

*Party prices listed include HST

05/31/2026

🔴🟠🟡WANNA PLAY?🟢🔵🟣
Here's the most current info about public play/regular hours you need to know before visiting us (please check our pinned monthly calendars for changes):

🕘PUBLIC PLAY HOURS:
CLOSED Mondays
9:30am-4:30pm Tuesday-Friday
9:30am-1pm Saturday-Sunday

🎟ADMISSION TO PLAY-ALL-DAY:
$12* per child (adults don’t pay but must stay)
FREE for babies not yet walking!

🧦SOCK POLICY TO PLAY:
Bring your own or purchase a pair from baby to adult sizes ($2* each) if you forget.

🍫BUY (OR BRING) SNACKS:
We sell a variety of snacks & drinks; snack tables next to playground are available.

*Admission/canteen prices listed include HST

05/31/2026

🌈JUNE HOURS🌈

🟢REGULAR HOURS: Unless a closure/change in hours is otherwise posted, our regular public hours are Tuesday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm & Saturday-Sunday 9:30am-1pm, noted in green.

🟡TODDLER TIME: Saturdays 8:30-9:30am will continue until June 27 for Toddler Time, exclusive to ages 0-4. Non-walkers are FREE, as always! Regular admission applies for walking children ($12), and early visitors are welcome to stay and continue to use their play-all-day access freely from 9:30am-1pm when we are open to the public! Punch/day passes also accepted.

🔵ADJUSTED HOURS: On days we are hosting private school/daycare groups, we will be open from 12-4:30pm. Check back for updates in our calendar if groups book! Other changes in our regular schedule are also noted in blue, such as reduced Grading Day hours (12-4:30pm).

🔴CLOSURES: We are always closed to the public daytime Mondays (September-June) for cleaning, including holidays that fall on Mondays. Watch for private group closures 9:30-12. Emergencies happen! We will always do our best to post updates immediately on our page.

05/28/2026

REMINDER! Closed this morning but opening at noon!🥰

📣CLOSED TOMORROW MORNING (MAY 28) FOR A PRIVATE GROUP‼️

End of school visits really ramp up this time of year! When we welcome private school/daycare groups, they are often too large for us to remain open to the public. Watch our pinned monthly calendar for adjusted hours and these reminder posts before visiting to avoid disappointment (we're unable to edit our page and website hours for temporary changes).🙂 We will be open to the public at noon until 4:30!

05/27/2026

📣CLOSED TOMORROW MORNING (MAY 28) FOR A PRIVATE GROUP‼️

End of school visits really ramp up this time of year! When we welcome private school/daycare groups, they are often too large for us to remain open to the public. Watch our pinned monthly calendar for adjusted hours and these reminder posts before visiting to avoid disappointment (we're unable to edit our page and website hours for temporary changes).🙂 We will be open to the public at noon until 4:30!