NNO Hosting Ideas
Getting Started
Find out if there is enough interest among your neighborhood. Going door to door, starting a group email, or creating a private Facebook page are all great ways to determine if a NNO celebration is right for your neighborhood! Gather a few interested neighbors/recruit volunteers to assist in planning your event. Getting neighbors on board, who can help plan your event.
Invite guests! Invite guests by going door to door or by utilizing social media. Be sure to give guests an invitation with all details of the celebration.
Neighborhood Party Activity Ideas
SIMPLE REFRESHMENTS | GROUP CONVERSATIONS / MIXERS | ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH | ALL -AGES ACITIVITIES |
Bring your favorite snack | Neighbor of the Year” award | Bicycle parade / rodeo | Book exchange / book swap |
Coffee, tea and dessert | Oldest resident award | Sidewalk chalk art | Cake walk |
Cookie exchange | Longest resident award | Coloring / maze sheet | Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, etc. |
Fruit and cheese plates | Have an ice breaker | Dime / penny guess | Dance / street dance |
Hot dogs and brats | Neighbor trivia game | Duck pond | Lawn mower beauty contest |
Ice cream cones / sundaes | Photos from past block parties | Face painting | Live music |
Lemonade and cookies | Share ideas / accomplishments | Games | Organize a book club |
Mini-donut stand | Skill swap | Kiddie jump (moon walk) | Plant exchange |
Popcorn | Talk about area crime concerns and keep an eye on each other’s houses | Make a banner or mural | Prizes |
Potluck | Update block list for people and pets | Piñata | Races: cotton ball on spoon |
Pretzels and soda | Update block contact list | Scavenger hunt | Ring toss contest |
Root beer floats | Welcome new resident | Skits or a talent show | Sing-a-long, karaoke |
Watermelon | Water balloon fights / toss |