Neighbour Week

Countdown to Neighbour Week 2026

Celebrate Neighbour Week annually during the last week of June — June 21–27, 2026

Neighbour Week is about celebrating the everyday connections that make our communities stronger, more welcoming and more connected. It’s a chance to reach out to those who live next door, across the street or down the block. It’s an opportunity to share, learn and build relationships with the people around you. Whether you are new to the neighbourhood or have lived here for years, Neighbour Week is your opportunity to turn simple gestures into meaningful community connections and make where you live feel more like home.

Following the success of the first Neighbour Week in 2025, we are excited to bring the celebration back for June 21–27, 2026, and to continue celebrating it annually during the last week of June.

Join the movement in your own front yard, hallway, park or community space. This week-long celebration is a chance to spark joy, get inspired, initiate activities in your neighbourhood and take part in something larger. We encourage you to share your experiences across the municipality using #HalifaxNeighbourWeek.

More details and resources for Neighbour Week 2026 are coming soon. Check back regularly for updates, or contact your regional Community Developer to learn more.

Neighbour Week event map

Explore the map to find Neighbour Week events and activities happening across the municipality, or add your own gathering so others in the community can take part.

Add your event or activity

Get involved

Register your gathering by June 18, 2026, for a chance to win a $50 grocery gift card (while supplies last)

Register your gathering

Contest rules

Join the conversation

Stay connected with Neighbour Week by following us on social media:

Facebook (@hfxrec) 

Instagram (@hfxmoments)

Show others how your neighbourhood celebrates Neighbour Week by sharing your favourite moments using #HalifaxNeighbourWeek. 

Have questions or need additional support with your event? Email us at VolunteerHelp@halifax.ca. 

Toolkit and resources

We have created free tools to make your planning easier and more impactful: 

Planning toolkit – a step by step guide to organizing your event
Connection guides
Additional resources
  • Activate Your Neighbourhood promotes physically active and socially engaged neighbourhoods through providing strategies, tactics and tools for neighbourhoods in Canadians.
  • Canada’s Placemaking Community provide resource for neighbours interested in using placemaking as a tool to bring neighbours and communities together. They share a toolkit and inspiring projects. 
  • NSWalks is an initiative by Hike Nova Scotia to support community members interested in starting walking groups. 
  • Climate Commitment Badges are an opportunity explore and pronounce your interest in making climate friendly choices and receive a badge to celebrate your commitment. Consider organizing a climate gathering in your neighbourhood that includes climate badges.
  • LakeWatchers is a program run by the municipality in partnership with local organizations and volunteers. Explore the map to see if your community is seeking volunteers to participate. 
  • Learn more about how you and your neighbours can garden the boulevard, the space between the sidewalk and the street curb, including a helpful resource booklet. 
  • Evergreen Foundation’s Outdoor Classroom Toolkit is a great resource for neighbours wanting to create more outdoor play for young people in their neighbourhood.