TEDxRaleigh PLAY 2026
Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Time: Sat., morning session 11am-2pm; evening session 4-7pm
Venue: The Continental, Raleigh
Price: $25+
Category: Family
TEDxRaleigh PLAY ! full day of creativity, connection & discovery for curious minds of ALL ages! Family quality time has never been so fun! TEDxRaleigh PLAY is an immersive experience designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and connection. Inspired by the global TEDxPlay initiative, this event explores the transformative power of play—not as something reserved for children, but as a mindset that fuels innovation, imagination, learning, and human connection. Music, Games, Dance, Discovery, Social, Art and so much fun. Light apps and refreshments will be provided. Cash/cc bar for adults available. Program - Bradley Scheel (Wylde Scott) Founder, The Imagination Project | Author of Raising Dreamers Bradley Scheel, who writes and speaks under the pen name Wylde Scott, is the founder of The Imagination Project and author of Raising Dreamers: Why Imagination Is the Key to Preserving Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Through his writing and speaking, he explores how imagination, curiosity, creativity, and play help children develop the uniquely human skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. His mission is to inspire parents, educators, and communities to nurture the next generation of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and lifelong learners. Amy Summers is the author of the bestselling book, “Lift: 10 Mentorship Touchpoints to Empower Your Team and Accelerate Your Career.
