Neighbour Day
Neighbour Day 2026
Mark your calendar for June 20, 2026 and celebrate Neighbour Day with your community!
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.
Check out the #YYCNeighbourDay microgrant to help fund your event! Applications open on April 15, 2026.
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, 2026.
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.
#YYCNeighbourDay Microgrant: Up to $2,000 to small-scale, free-to-attend events that foster community connections and promote equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging on June 20 or 21, 2026.
Examples of eligible activities:
- Neighbourhood sporting events
- Music events
- Cultural cooking workshops
- Artisan markets
- Clothing swaps
- Community clean-ups
- Talents shows
- BBQs
Information required for the application:
- Event title, location and date
- Overview of the event and activities planned
- Expected number of attendees, creatives, community partners, sponsors, volunteers and organizations
- Full event budget (including expenses and revenue)
Applications open on April 15, 2026.
Deadline to apply: Until funds run out or May 6, 2026.
Private block parties and other events organized by individual residents are not eligible for funding.
Discover other arts and culture funding opportunities here.
2025 #YYCNeighbourDay Microgrant Highlights
To celebrate Neighbour Day, the Hillhurst Sunnyside community came together to organize a neighbourhood parade. The event brought out hundreds of residents and reflected a shared pride in their community, as well as appreciation for the flood protection measures put in place since 2013. It also highlighted the value of staying patient through the short-term disruptions that come with important stormwater mitigation work.
For the second year in a row, SafeLink Alberta organized a community cleanup and BBQ event in the community of Sunalta for Neighbour Day. Over 105 joined in the activities, promoting collaboration, community connection, cleanliness and shared responsibility.
Millican Ogden’s Neighbour Day birdhouse painting event brought neighbours together for easy, creative fun. Residents of all ages spent time painting side by side, chatting and getting to know one another. Neighbours left with colourful birdhouses and a stronger sense of connection to their community.
Start planning your event
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Tips to plan a block party for neighbours on your street.
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Block party permit
A block party permit allows you to close your street for your event. Apply by May 31, 2026 and select June 20 or 21 as your event date. Approved applicants receive free barricades to safely close their street.
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Greenspace permit
A greenspace permit is ideal for events that need a large outdoor area. Apply by May 31, 2026 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 20 and 21, 2026.
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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! Please include "Neighbour Day" in your booking request.
Attend an event
Celebrating Neighbour Day in your community? We’d love to share it! Submit your event to the Neighbour Day calendar and help neighbours discover what’s happening nearby.
To be included, events must be free and open to everyone in the community. The calendar will go live in May and will be updated regularly. If your event details change, simply submit your event again with the latest information.
Neighbour Day 2025
Thank you to everyone who planned a block party, hosted a community event or came out to celebrate! We’re thrilled to see so many Calgarians bringing their neighbourhoods together. See how Calgarians connected through art, culture and community on Neighbour Day.