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EVENT TOOLKIT
NEIGHBORHOOD
DAY
A 40 Year Tradition!
Neighborhood day is a beloved tradition
enjoyed by Arlingtonians of ALL ages!
Every year, neighbors get together to
celebrate their community, enjoy what
their neighborhoods have to offer, and
strengthen ties between one another.
Join in on the fun! Get out and meet
your neighbors for one of the many
planned events or take the lead and plan
one yourself for everyone to enjoy! The
possibilities are endless and we’re here
to help with this Neighborhood Day
Toolkit!
2018 Neighborhood Day Highlight!
2018 Neighborhood Day was a hit bringing our very diverse community together for family, food, and fun! Moon bounces, face painting, card games, large games, Zumba, a DJ, food trucks, vendors, fire trucks, Hooper The K-9, and of course the amazing High View Park Community, made our 2018 Neighborhood Day a success.
With our goal to bring the community out to interact and make genuine connections, every aspect of planning was focused on making sure that the community knew
Neighborhood Day was for EVERYONE! One of our biggest advertising perks was letting people know that they could bring their dogs! Many cited this as to why they came out. Also, we used social media extensively, and avenues such as ARLNow and NextDoor really helped us to reach our target audience. Lastly, we asked local businesses to donate as sponsors, and recognized them on signage. This allowed us to provide giveaways, raffles, and cut ALL cost associated with the event.
This year we look forward to Neighborhood Day 2019, scheduled for May 4, 2019 at High View Park. Our theme is “Back To Basics”. While we are a very diverse community, that is changing everyday. It is imperative that the residents of High View Park understand their community’s roots. As a historically Black community we want our diverse residency to know and understand the foundation that their 150 plus year old community continues to stand!
Tanya Graham-KirklandHalls Hill/High View Park
How do YOU want to spend Neighborhood Day?
Backyard BBQ
Cupcake Wars
Neighborhood Chalk Walk
Breakfast Bingo
Dessert Potluck
Neighborhood Crime Walk
Spaghetti Supper
DIY Smores Bar
Community Garage or Yard
Sales
Battle of the Bands
Neighborhood Picnic
Neighborhood Walk-a-Bout
Backyard Film Festival
Neighborhood Clean-Up
Yard Decorating Contest
Voters Registration Drive
Ice Cream Social
Arts & Crafts Workshops
Yard/Garage Sale
Neighborhood Field Day
Kids Talent Show
Karaoke/ Lip Sync Contest
Food Drive
Board Game Tournament
Neighborhood Block Party
Yard/Garage Sale
Taste of the Neighborhood
… and so much MORE!
Neighborhood Day is about getting to
know the people closest to you.
Neighbors new and old! Think of all the
ways you would want to spend a day
making your Arlington neighborhood the
welcoming and inviting space you’ve
always loved it for being. The
possibilities are endless!
Here are some ideas to get you started!
Time to invite your
neighbors!
Need help getting the word out? We’ve got you
covered. Click on the image to the right to get a
customizable flyer template or make your own!
Share your flyer on:
Nextdoor
Webpages
Bulletin boards
Or even going door to door!
Neighborhood day events come in all
shapes and sizes– some requiring more
resources than others. Here are some tips
to help make planning easier
Reserve a picnic shelter or field
Reserve a fire truck
Register a food drive with the Arlington Food Assistance Center
Hire local teens through the T.E.A.M program for a DJ, balloon artist, face painter, or moon bounce
Host a Neighborhood Walkabout with the help of WalkArlington’s routes and maps
Obtain a permit for block parties that require street closures
For more tips, reach out to Laura Barragan ([email protected])
No plans? No problem!
Join in on the fun!
8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. E-CARE Spring 2019
11:00 a.m. Fairlington Park RibbonCutting Ceremony
1- 1:30 p.m. Glencarlyn Park RibbonCutting Ceremony
3-3:30 p.m. Powhatan Springs Skatepark Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
1-4 p.m. Spring Native Plant Sale However you decide to spend May 4th, make sure to share it with us by using #ARLNeighborhoodDay
