Building Community Connections
Neighbour Day is June 20, 2026!
Neighbour Day is celebrated in the City of Calgary each year to encourage connecting with your neighbours and building stronger communities. Celebrate with us by hosting your own Neighbour Day BBQ!
Open to All: Anyone can participate or host regardless of WCA membership status!
How It Works
Three simple steps to build lasting connections with your neighbours
Spark
Host or Join a Neighbour Day BBQ or Spark Event to meet neighbours in a relaxed, welcoming setting
Connect
Form connections with people who live near you and share common interests
June 2026
Neighbour Day 2026
Connect with your neighbours and host your own Neighbour day BBQ or picnic this June. You could qualify for a $100 grant towards your expenses by registering your interest here. Start planning now by meeting your neighbours.
Street Picnics
​You have many options for hosting an event with your Neigbhours. Consider using a nearby green space, park, playground, someone’s front yard or a neighbour's driveway.
New Connections
Neighbourhoods feel different when you know your neighbours and stay connected through simple touchpoints like group chats or email
Create your Own Neighbourhood Pod
A Pod is a community you create with your neighbours to stay connected, share insights and watch out for one another. Learn more on how to set up your own pod here
Examples of Spark Events
Low-commitment, casual gatherings that you can host, designed to help you meet your neighbours in a relaxed setting
Coffee Morning
A casual morning meetup at a local café or someone's backyard. Perfect for parents, retirees, or anyone working from home.
1-2 hours • Low commitment
Walking Group
Walk around the neighbourhood together. Great for fitness enthusiasts, dog owners, or anyone who enjoys fresh air and conversation.
30-45 minutes • Active
Lunch Club
Monthly or weekly meetups at a local restaurant. Perfect for foodies who enjoy meaningful conversations over a shared meal.
1.5-2 hours • Thoughtful
Why Know Your Neighbours?
Our Vision: A connected Woodcreek community where every resident feels a sense of belonging and has meaningful relationships with their neighbours.
Our Mission: To facilitate authentic connections between neighbours through structured yet flexible opportunities for interaction, starting with low-commitment Spark Events and growing into lasting neighbourhood Pods.
The Why: Connected communities are safer, happier, and more resilient. When neighbours know each other, they look out for one another, share resources, and create lasting friendships.
The How: We make it easy to connect through our three-step approach: Spark Events introduce you to neighbours, Connect helps you form relationships, and Pods create lasting community ties.