Unplug and Play week starts today.

91大黄鸭鈥檚 Parkinson Rec Centre opened its doors at 11 a.m. to kick off the week with kids activities and entertainment.

Paul Zuurbier, Executive Director with Project Literacy and an organizer of Unplug and Play, said the event is in its 10th year.

鈥淚t started out of a concern that children were spending more time on screens, even as young as two years old, and the families are losing that family time together and that creative play,鈥� Zuurbier said. 鈥淭hat was the genesis for Unplug and Play, just to really bring that awareness back to families that there鈥檚 lots they can do that don鈥檛 involve screen time.鈥�

The event runs until 3 p.m. and includes crafts, colouring, a bouncy house, and an obstacle course. On the stage you鈥檒l find live music, a magic show, and other family entertainment.

Zuurbier said the local libraries, BGC, and the YMCA all have free activities for the week. Find more details at .

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