Neighbour Day
Neighbour Day — June 15, 2024
Neighbour Day is Calgary’s celebration of community connection. Held each year on the third Saturday in June, Neighbour Day is a step toward creating welcoming and inclusive communities where neighbours connect and belong every day of the year.
Good things happen when you get to know your neighbours. They can add a friendly visit to your day, and you can lend a helping hand when needed. Social connection with neighbours reduces loneliness and isolation and builds strong communities where people feel they belong.
Join with your neighbours on June 15 and get involved in Neighbour Day 2024!
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!
We had our first neighbour day party last year and it was a HUGE success! Everyone was thrilled! We recently had a new family move to the street and they said what sold them was when their realtor told them about our great neighbour day party!
Community events
Residents of these communities are invited to come meet their neighbours on June 15, 2024!
Check back weekly to see which new communities have been added!
N.E. communities
| Community | Event details | Time | Location |
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| Bridgeland | Petting zoo, face painter, BBQ, activities | 1 – 3 p.m. |
Silvera for Seniors Aspen Commons, 1171 Bow Valley Ln. N.E. |
| Harvest Hills |
Musical and dance performances, food trucks, mini market, arts and crafts for the whole family. Learn more |
Noon – 4 p.m. |
Harvest Hills Community Garden, 520 Harvest Lake Dr. N.E. |
| Marlborough | Drum circle, BBQ, crafts and more | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rain or shine |
Marlborough Community Centre, 636 Marlborough Way N.E. |
| Pineridge |
BBQ, entertainment, face painting, carnival games, family fun, local vendors and community resources. Learn more |
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Robert McClure United Church, 5510 26 Ave. N.E. |
| Whitehorn | Hot dogs, music, games and more | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Weather permitting |
Whitehorn Community Centre, 228 Whitehorn Rd. N.E. |
N.W. communities
| Community | Event details | Time | Location |
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Bowness |
Planting a tiny Miyawaki Forest. Learn more |
10 a.m. – 2
p.m. |
Bowness Community Association, 7904 43 Ave. N.W. |
| Bowness | Nonprofits and Enmax are coming together for family friendly fun! | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Rain or shine |
Trellis Society, 7930 Bowness Rd. N.W. |
| Country Hills |
Snacks and refreshments, lawn games, board games. Learn more |
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Weather permitting |
Country Hills Circle Playground, 1052 Country Hills Cir. N.W. |
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Hawkwood |
BBQ, music, bouncy castle, crafts and more |
1 – 4 p.m. Weather permitting |
Hawkwood Community Park, 85 Hawkhill Rd. N.W. |
| Hidden Valley | Neighbour Day potluck | Noon – 2 p.m. | |
| Highland Park |
Community market with hot dogs, balloons, face painting and more |
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain or shine |
Highland Park Community Association, 3716 2 St. N.W. |
| Kincora |
Hot dogs, games, face painting and bouncy castle. Learn more |
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain or shine |
Symons Valley United Church, 38 Kincora Rise N.W. |
| Montgomery | Live music, BBQ, vendors, face painter, activities and more | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Rain or shine |
Silvera for Seniors Shouldice Commons, 4730 19 Ave. N.W. |
| Mount Pleasant |
Bike parade, live music, art show and sale, repair exchange event, BBQ and kids activities. Learn more |
2 – 5 p.m. |
MPCA Hall, 602 22 Ave. N.W. |
| Ranchlands | TBA |
Ranchlands Community Association, 7713 Ranchview Dr. N.W. |
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| Rosedale |
Food, games and live entertainment. Learn more |
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Rain or shine |
RCA hall and grounds, 901 11 Ave. N.W. |
| St. Andrew’s Heights | Community BBQ, games and more | 4 – 7 p.m. Rain or shine |
St. Andrew’s Heights Community Association, 2504 13 Ave. N.W. |
| University Heights | Community BBQ and games | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Weather permitting |
S.E. communities
| Community | Event details | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia |
Live performances, karaoke, food trucks, kids’ activities, games, bouncy castles and mini market. Learn more |
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rain or shine | |
| Dover | Indigenous blessing, kite making, children’s activities, garden activities, vendor market, snacks and more |
1 – 4 p.m. Rain or shine |
Twin Views Communal Garden, 2951 26 Ave. S.E. |
| East Village | Live music, food and fun activities for all ages | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (live music begins at 1 p.m.) |
5th Street Square, 712 5 St. S.E. |
| Inglewood |
Live music, activities, vendors, face painting, food and other activities. Learn more |
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
YW Community Hub, 1715 17 Ave. S.E. |
| Lake Bonavista | Bouncy castles, face painting, ice cream, petting zoo. | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain or shine |
Avenida Food Hall, 12445 Lake Fraser Dr. S.E. |
S.W. communities
| Community | Event details | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown |
Community garden music concert with live music, singing performance, photo booth, art workshop. Learn more |
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Sien Lok Park, 111 Riverfront Ave. S.W. |
| Downtown West | Live music, activities, face painting, treats and more | Noon – 4 p.m. |
Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 St. S.W. |
| Erlton | Food trucks, games, sidewalk chalk and more | 5 – 9 p.m. Weather permitting |
Erlton Park, 2599 Erlton St. S.W. |
| Kingsland | BBQ, games and more | 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Rain or shine |
Kingsland Community Hall, 505 78 Ave. S.W. |
| Marda Loop | Bike Park grand opening with food, games, music and more | Noon – 3 p.m. Rain or shine |
Pump track, South side of 30 Ave. S.W., west side of Fire Hall off 14 St. S.W. |
| Southwood |
Rhubarb Fest with live music, games, vendor market and more |
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rain or shine |
Southwood Community Hall, 11 Sackville Dr. S.W. |
| Springbank Hill | Family picnic, crafts and more | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Weather permitting |
Springbank Hill Community Park, 7541 26 Ave. S.W. |
| Spruce Cliff |
Hot dogs, music, crafts and face painting. Learn more |
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain or shine |
Spruce Cliff Community Association, 3375 Spruce Dr. S.W. |
Share how your community is celebrating Neighbour Day by adding your event to the list!
Cultural events
| Event | Organizer | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inn from the Cold Society | 1 – 5 p.m. |
Harley Hotchkiss Garden, 611 4 St. S.W. |
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| HongKongers Association of Calgary | noon – 10 p.m. |
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 1 St. S.W. |
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Island Vibes & Lobster Delights: A Celebration of Neighbour Day and Culture |
St. Lucia Calgary Cultural Association | 3 – 7 p.m. |
Bridgeland Community Association, 917 Centre Ave. N.W. |
City-wide events
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 City of Calgary recreation and golf gift cards.
Enter the prize drawStart planning your event
Share your Neighbour Day celebration on social media using #YYCNeighbourDay
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Tips to plan a block party for neighbours on your street.
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A block party permit lets you close the roadway for your event. See the Block Party Guide for more information and apply by May 31, 2024 to ensure your request can be processed in time.
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Apply by May 31, 2024 and make sure to include “Neighbour Day” in your event name to ensure your free permit. The free permit offer is only valid for bookings on June 15, 2024.
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Seeing Calgarians celebrate Neighbour Day is an annual highlight for the Mayor and Council. Invite them to drop by and say hello at your event!
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Delight guests of all ages at your community event or Neighbour Day block party by letting them see a fire truck up close!
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Sirens and smiles! To request a Neighbour Day visit from Calgary Police Service, please contact your district office directly.
Permit information
View block party and street play permitholder information
- The permit holder must obtain, place, and ensure barricades are monitored to safely close the road during the event. You will be able to pick up barricades, free of charge from Manchester Facility - 2808 Spiller Rd. S.E. Monday, June 10 – Friday, June 14 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. You will be required to bring your permit and driver’s licence to sign out the barricades. · Barricades must be returned to Manchester Facility - 2808 Spiller Rd. S.E. the following week Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- If barricades are not returned by this date, the permit holder will be charged for all barricades picked-up.
- Please ensure you bring an appropriate size vehicle to transport the barricades safely. (Dimensions of each barricade are approximately 3.5m in length and 0.8m in height.) A large SUV or truck would be suitable.
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. Funding is fully subscribed for 2024. Applications will re-open in winter 2024/25 for Neighbour Day 2025 events.
Private block parties and other events organized by individual residents are not eligible for funding.
