Neighbour Day
Ideas for celebrating Neighbour Day
- Organize a block party (permits are free) or backyard BBQ with your neighbours
- Organize a neighbourhood sports activity or picnic in the park
- Organize a small community clean-up using our TLC Kits
- Lend a helping hand to a neighbour
- Complete a My Neighbour card as part of creating a safe and caring community
- Or another idea you have!
Share your Neighbour Day celebration on social media using #YYCNeighbourDay
Free featured events
Neighbour Day kick off
You’re invited to the Neighbour Day kick-off on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge and Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton. Featuring live music, face painting, roving performers and more, these free, family-friendly kick-off events will have information and resources for planning your own Neighbour Day block party.
Celebrate Neighbour Day & enter to win!
Three lucky early bird winners will enjoy 30 minutes of live musical entertainment at their block party or event on June 15. Other prizes include family passes to Calgary Zoo, Heritage Park, TELUS Spark Science Centre and golf passes.
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Funding your event
Community associations, Business Improvement Areas and other non-profits may be eligible for funding to support a Neighbour Day event or activation in their community.
The City of Calgary Arts & Culture microgrant provides up to $5,000 for a new or improved Neighbour Day event.
Private block parties and other events organized by individual residents are not eligible for funding.
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