Neighbour Day
Neighbour Day — June 21, 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.
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!
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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| Face painting, balloon artist, games, Allen the alpaca, pony rides, bouncy castles and free BBQ. | 11 a.m - 2 p.m. |
Abbeydale Community Association |
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| Free BBQ, glitter tattoos, crafts, games, live music and fun for all ages. | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | ||
| Celebrate Neighbour Day at Vacant Lots Farm Club with guided tours, pot making, wildflower seed giveaways, nature activities and a chance to connect with your community. | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Vacant Lots Farm Club |
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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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| Open cricket and soccer games, community gathering, music, light refreshments and family-friendly fun. | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Prairie Winds Park |
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| Henna tattoos, face painting, sports competitions, BBQ, performances and raffle tickets. | 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
Prairie Winds Park |
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Live music from Bloco Vivo, Trent Agecoutay and Flambéry, cultural demos, a pro obstacle course, petting zoo, bounce house, giant bubbles, lawn games and more. Shop local at our market, grab a smokie or sweet treat, enjoy free s’mores, vintage cars and relax in the Wine & Beer Garden. |
Noon |
Winston Heights-Mountview Community Centre |
N.W. communities
| Community | Event details | Time | Location |
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| Neighbour Day fun with live music, a bring your own picnic vibe and a trophy for the best picnic setup. | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Bowness Community Association |
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| Party on the Country Hills playground with music, free drinks, games and good vibes as we celebrate community and togetherness. | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Country Hills Circle Playground |
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| Games, food, petting zoo, bouncy castle | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Hidden Hut |
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| Free BBQ, live DJ, live music with Kim Szabo and a drag show. | Noon – 6 p.m. |
Kensington Legion |
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| Community garage sale, waste reduction, fundraising. | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Livingston Community |
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| All-day one sport, free skate from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Arena 1, yoga event, indoor park access with games and food specials. | 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Vivo for Healthier Generations |
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| Movie night and food trucks. | 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
The Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel |
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| Bike the Block Party with live music, bike repair tips from the pros, street safety info from Bike YYC, a BBQ, lawn games and more fun for the whole family. | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Scenic Acres Community Association |
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| Bouncy castle, cake, coloring, face painting and fire truck. | Noon - 3 p.m. | ||
| 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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| Seniors and juniors play table tennis together for free with free food. | Two sessions: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Ai Ping Pong Club |
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| Parade through neighborhood to inform residents of road, flood berm and infrastructure work. | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. | ||
| BQ lunch, bouncy house setup, soccer families engagement. | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
University School |
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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 community games, team competitions with prizes, a bounce house, DIY game building and tasty snacks. | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Erin Woods Community Association |
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| Family fun with a bouncy castle, face painting, balloon artists, lawn games, crafts and a DJ spinning music for dancing. | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Township Shopping Centre Corner of Macleod Trail and 210 Ave S.E. |
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| Ogden | BBQ and Junk in the Trunk yard sales. | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Pop Davies Parking Lot |
| Painting birdhouses. | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Millican Ogden Community Association Hall |
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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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| Walk led by Indigenous drummers, walking from Harry Hays Building to The Confluence. Programming also available inside The Confluence. | 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Harry Hays Building |
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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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| Butterfield Acres petting farm, City of Calgary special event leaders, face painters, line dancers, photo booth, kids games and food trucks. | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. |
Discovery Ridge Greenspace: |
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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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| Live music, face painting, arts and crafts and a dog parade. | 11 a.m. - 2p.m. |
Marda Loop Communities Association |
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| BBQ, bouncy castles, sidewalk chalk murals, bocce ball, music and face painting for all ages. | Noon - 3 p.m. |
Rutland Park Community Skate Shack and Park
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Shawnessy |
Parachute games, obstacle courses, three-legged races, egg and spoon challenges, dancing, music and movement for little ones and more kid-friendly fun for the whole family. | 10 a.m. - Noon |
Shawnessy Rink Site |
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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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| Park clean up with, snacks, live music, and games. | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Cedar Crescent Park |
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Free pancakes, live music, bouncy castles and more. |
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
SCA Community Association |
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| Neighbourhood clean up and BBQ. | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Sunalta Community Hall |
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| Show and Shine, games, fire truck, free food, barbershop quartet | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Woodcreek Community Association |
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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Block party
A block party permit lets you close the roadway for your event. See the Block Party Guide for more information. Applications submitted after May 31 may still be considered, but approval is not guaranteed.
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Greenspace permit
Include “Neighbour Day” in your event name to get a free greenspace permit for June 21. Applications submitted after May 31 may still be considered, but approval is not guaranteed.
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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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Building Connected Communities
Neighbour Day can be a springboard to building a more connected and inclusive community. Building Connected Communities offers tools and ideas to help you keep that momentum going and foster a stronger sense of belonging year-round.
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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
Due to an overwhelming response and incredible community enthusiasm, the 2025 #YYCNeighbourDay Microgrant has now been fully subscribed! We’re thrilled to see so many Calgarians bringing their neighbourhoods together.
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.
If you received funding, please submit the final report by Aug 31, 2025.
Discover other arts and culture funding opportunities here.
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