Neighbour Day
Neighbour Day — June 21, 2025
New this year: Check out the #YYCNeighbourDay microgrant to help fund your event! Apply by May 31, 2025.
Neighbour Day is Calgary’s celebration of community spirit and 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.
Get to know your neighbours—whether through a friendly chat or a helping hand, small connections build stronger communities and a greater sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Bring your community together by organizing a block party, BBQ or gathering with neighbours. Permits for block parties and greenspaces are free. Apply by May 31, 2025.
Mark your calendar for June 21, 2025 and celebrate Neighbour Day with your community!
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!
Start 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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Free block party/play street permit and barricades
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, 2025 to ensure your request can be processed in time.
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Free greenspace permit
Apply by May 31, 2025 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 21, 2025.
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Free Library space
Looking for a space to host your Neighbour Day event? Book a space today!
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Request a fire truck
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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Invite the Mayor and/or your Councillor
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!
Funding your event
#YYCNeighbourDay Microgrant
New for 2025! The #YYCNeighbourDay microgrant offers a total of $70,000 in funding to support Neighbour Day events. Registered non-profits, charities, Community Associations and Business Improvement Areas can apply for up to $2,500 to help bring their event to life. Funded events must be small-scale, free-to-attend and aim to foster community connection while promoting equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Deadline to apply: until funds run out or May 31, 2025.
- Apply now with the application form
- Submit the final report by Aug 31, 2025
Private block parties and other events organized by individual residents are not eligible for funding.
Discover other arts and culture funding opportunities here.
Attend an event
Share how your community is celebrating Neighbour Day by adding your event to the list!
Event locations
N.E. communities
| Community | Event details | Time | Location |
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Community market, food trucks, kids events, live music and beer garden. |
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Renfrew Community Association |
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Live music, vintage cars, bouncy castles, petting zoo, obstacle curse, smokies and s’mores, wine and beer garden and tours of the community garden. |
Noon – 3 p.m. |
Winston Heights-Mountview Community Centre |
N.W. communities
| Community | Event details | Time | Location |
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| BBQ, Butterfield Acres petting zoo, inflatable obstacle course, soft play zone for under 5, bouncy castle, glitter tattoos, crafts, and music. Bow Cycle will be on site offering free bike checks and minor fixes. Enjoy free burgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks, and freezies. | Noon – 3 p.m. |
Silver Springs Community Association |
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Food trucks, Pedalheads bike obstacle course, reptile petting zoo, DIY tie dye and art station, bouncy castles and more. |
Noon – 4 p.m. |
West Hillhurst Community Association |
S.E. communities
| Community | Event details | Time | Location |
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| Food, children's activities and games. | Noon - 3 p.m. |
Applewood Park Community Association |
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Outdoor market, food trucks, giant inflatable games, face painting and Dynasty Cheer All Stars. |
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Riverbend Community Association – Outdoor Rink |
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Face painting, inflatable slide, craft & artisan market, eBike demos, kids crafts and activities, food trucks and DJ. |
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Willow Ridge Community Association |
S.W. communities
| Community | Event details | Time | Location |
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| Food trucks, campfire, children's activities, yard games, and live music. | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
Erlton Park |
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Bounce castles, yard games, live music, petting zoo, face painting, food vendors, and a local market. |
Noon – 4 p.m. |
Signal Hill Community Association |
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Free pancakes, live music, bouncy castles and more. |
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
SCA Community Association |
City-wide events
Sport Calgary All Sport One Day
Sport Calgary will be hosting their annual All Sport One Day on June 21, providing Calgarians ages 6-17 with the opportunity for FREE sport discovery at sites across all four quadrants of the city. Registration opens June 10. Follow @sportcalgary across all major platforms to learn more!
Learn more