FAMILIES are in for a treat at this year's Wrexham Playday event.

The city will once again be celebrating National Playday with a range of activities held on Wednesday, August 7 from 12noon to 4pm on Queen Square and Llwyn Isaf (the Guildhall field).

A council spokesman explained: "Playday is for people of all ages including babies and toddlers, older children, teenagers, parents, professionals and grandparents - all are invited to join in this free and playful event. 

"Organisations involved in children’s play and playwork from across Wrexham will be coming together to provide a wide range of free playful opportunities, including favourites like the giant sandpit and junk play.

"The aim of this event is to highlight children’s right to play, encouraging people to recognise the value of playing to children, their families and their local communities. 

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"In doing this, Wrexham’s Playday event is part of the local authority’s continued commitment to try ensure all children across the county borough have enough time, space and permission to play.

"All we ask is that you bring along a playful mood and some clothes you don’t mind getting wet and messy. 

"In the past families have brought along picnics and stayed all afternoon!

"Playday is the number one date for everyone’s diary as we all come together in the city centre for an afternoon that’s totally dedicated to children and young people having fun.

"Once again we expect thousands during the afternoon and our Playday team are working hard behind the scenes to make it an afternoon to remember."