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Neighbourhood fun for everyone

Collage featuring various types of neighbourhood events including a chinese lions dance people hanging by tennis courts and a plant sale

Neighbourhood events are a fantastic way to meet new people and create lasting memories with those who live just around the corner. Whether you're new to the area or have lived here for years, these gatherings are a great way to connect. We encourage you to take advantage of the warmer months and plan something fun for your neighbourhood. We can help with funding to make it happen! Here are some ideas that might inspire you:

Coffee in the Park: Everyone brings their own coffee or tea and enjoys some casual conversation.
Garden or Yard Tour: Neighbours with green thumbs can showcase their gardens while inspiring others.
Trivia Night: Find a neighbourhood gathering space with fun, local questions.
Talent Show: Let neighbours show off their singing, dancing or magic tricks.
Board Game or Puzzle Night: Indoors or outdoors, with games for all ages.

Get involved

Give your neighbour a shoutout!

Do you have a really awesome neighbour? Maybe they mow your lawn while you're away, greet you with a smile every morning or bring you delicious treats.

Any act, small or big, is worth celebrating! Say thank you by nominating them to our Neighbourhood Kindness Program and we'll send them a thank-you package!

More ways to get involved

Volunteer drivers are needed for the lunch program on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Explore over 150 volunteer opportunities with Volunteer Waterloo Region and find the perfect way to make a meaningful impact.
If your home was built before 1989, you could qualify for free in-home water testing and get $25 off your bill!

🙂 Smile corner 🙂

A neighbour shared they love how there are so many large trees in their neighbourhood. The trees bring lots of birds and shade while keeping their neighbourhood quiet.

Share with us something in your neighbourhood that makes you smile! Submit a photo and caption by emailing us.

Get inspired

Summer celebrations

A group of neighbours held their annual summer barbecue, a tasty tradition of fun, food and friendships.

These types of gatherings are a great way to connect with the community, without having to go far!

Want to plan something similar? We can support you through our mini grant!

Group of neighbours sitting on a lawn outside.

Get in the know

Summer preschool programs

This summer, the popular Kid Yoga and Kid Fitness programs are back! Join in on some healthy movement and quality bonding time. Sign up and invite someone from your neighbourhood to join you too!

For kids aged two and a half to six.

Find these and other programs on Active Waterloo.

2 people, one child and a women both streching with this hands up. The women is sitting and the child is standing on a yoga mat.

More things to know!

Movies in the park are back at Waterloo Park.

July 1 will be the community picnic in Waterloo Park. There will be an art market, food trucks and much more.

There is new artwork in Waterloo Public Square. Maddie Resmer, of Western Sky Designs, created a mural to honour the Anishinàbe worldview of interconnectedness.

Spectrum Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space offers a variety of programs and services.

Learn more about reporting Hate Incidents or Discrimination: involving Islamophobia, Racism, Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.

Waterloo Region has a long history of welcoming refugees and refugee claimants. Immigration Waterloo Region shares information on community support for refugees living in our region.

July Diversity Calendar

July 1: Canada Day

July 1: Beaumont Hamel Memorial Day

July 5: (sundown) - July 6 Ashura

July 8 (sundown) – July 9: Martyrdom of the Báb

July 9: Nunavut Day

July 10: Asalha Puja (Dharma Day)

July 11: World Population Day

July 11: Imamat Day

July 12: Orangemen's Day

July 14: International Non-Binary People's Day

July 15: World Youth Skills Day

July 18: Nelson Mandela Day

July 24: International Self-Care Day

July 28: World Hepatitis Day

July 28: Day of Commemoration of the Great Upheaval

July 28: Chökhor Düchen

July 30: International Day of Friendship

Tibetan Heritage Month (Ontario)

Source: Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion's Diversity Calendar

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