Host Your Own Event

Neighbours Day is Saturday, June 9, 2018!

Kick off the summer with us! Register today to host your own Neighbours Day event. The City of Kitchener is offering a limited number of $200 gift cards to help support resident-led events on Neighbours Day. Register by May 4, 2018 for a chance to receive a $200 gift card. The final deadline to register your event is June 5, 2018.

Why register?

Your event will be listed on a citywide Neighbours Day map.
You will have a chance to receive $200 gift card towards your Neighbours Day event to one of three locations: Canadian Tire, Walmart or Loblaws.
You will have access to event day signage and other promotional materials.

Register your event and complete the application form by May 4, 2018.

Are you eligible for a $200 Host Your Own Event gift card?

Applicants must agree to the following terms and conditions to be eligible for a $200 gift card. Applicants must:

submit a budget outlining the event expenses.
provide a detailed event description.
agree to purchase supplies only for their Neighbours Day event.
be willing to submit receipts after the event (if required).
host the event on public land within the Kitchener city limits.
ensure the event is open to everyone and accessible to the public.
host the event on Neighbours Day (June 9, 2018).
offer free admission and some free activities (BBQ, activity, etc.)
maintain the spirit of Neighbours Day by bringing neighbours together

How to register?

1. Complete the application form by May 4, 2018.

2. Please note, there is a limited number of gift cards available. First consideration will be given to events that meet the above criteria. Selection is also based on:

Geographical location--the city’s goal is to support as many events in different Kitchener neighbourhoods as possible.
Event facility/location (preference will be given to events hosted on non-city-owned facilities)
First come, first serve basis. After May 4, 2018, any remaining gift cards will be distributed based on the earliest submission date.

Resources

The Festival of Neighbourhoods program (FON) has lots of helpful information to help plan your event, including a trunk full of resources with supplies you can borrow for your event.