Neighbour Day

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Celebrate the connections, safety and caring relationships that we bring to our neighbourhoods. Strong and connected neighbourhoods are important to the health and wellbeing of our city.

We invite you to reach out to the people on your block, building or cul-de-sac and support a safer, connected and more vibrant city! Let’s demonstrate why Edmonton is a neighbourly city!

Interested in learning more about what the City is doing to create a more vibrant and inclusive city?

View the City Plan's 6 Guiding Values and other videos.

Inspire others by sharing your Neighbour Day activities on social media, using the hashtags #YEGNeighbourDay, #GetNeighbouring.

Ways to Get Neighbouring on Neighbour Day

We offer you some activities to celebrate this day. You can also invite your neighbours to share their ideas, everyone can participate!

Say Hello

men shaking hands
Wave, smile, have a short conversation with a neighbour. Small local acts of kindness can create a neighbourly vibe on your block, cul-de-sac or in your building!

Join our Creating a Neighbourly Vibe Workshop

Play Together

children playing Adults and children benefit from play. Bring your neighbours together and play a game.

Download Get Neighbouring Bingo

Host a Block Party or Play Street

people eating party Apply for a permit to close the road in front of your home and gather your neighbours for an afternoon of fun! For more information, see Block Parties and Play Streets.

Apply for a Block Party Permit

Plan an Event on Neighbourhood Parkland

people in park The City of Edmonton provides event licences for gatherings in neighbourhoods, streets, parks and other public areas for large and residential events.

Learn How to Plan Your Parkland Event

Organize a Local Act of Kindness

people standing and talking Offer to mow your neighbour's lawn, bake extra and pass it on or share a special skill or talent.

Thank a Neighbour

people talking Post a word of gratitude on your neighbourhood social media, deliver a thank you card or chalk the sidewalk with your appreciation.

Steward your Environment

women picking up litter Pick up litter in a shared space near your home. For resources visit Capital City Clean Up and Litter Services.

Be Creative

kids playing with chalk Decorate your window or write chalk messages to your neighbours. Brighten up your windows with decorations and invite your neighbours to participate. We have some decorative samples, feel free to add your creative touch!

Welcome a New Neighbour

woman and man smiling If you have a newcomer family or neighbour living close to you, reach out and invite them to join the party or offer to be their tour guide. Ask them if they need some support and help them to feel welcome and settle into Edmonton. For more information, see New Resident Programs.

Short on Planning Time?

Have a Block Social, a quickly planned event on your front step, front lawn or back parking pad. No permit is needed since it is on private property!

If you do something fun with your neighbours on Neighbour Day remember to document it. Take photos or a video, and share them in social media using the hashtags #YEGNeighbourDay, #GetNeighbouring.

Event Planning Reminders

Please remember Block Party and Play Street applications take 4-6 weeks to process. For larger neighbourhood events, we recommend submitting your application at least 8 weeks prior to your start date.

For questions, please get in touch with your Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator (NRC) or 311 to find the NRC in your area.