Neighbour Day 2026 · Recap
We started under good skies, caught a quick bit of rain in the middle, and by 2:30 the sun was back out to the finish. Thank you to everyone who bounced, slid, crafted, ate, competed, and connected with us. Here is how the day looked.
A huge thank you to Specsavers Signal Hill, the MPC Foundation, Nani's Gelato, the City of Calgary, Little Whispers, and AstroJump, and to every volunteer who kept the day running.
See what's coming in 2027 →Once a year the whole neighbourhood lands in the same field for the same reason. Three inflatables (a preschool unit, a 40-ft obstacle course, and an 18-ft dual-lane slide), face painting, World Cup games, a kids' craft station, yard games, and free hot dogs, pop & drinks for SHCA members (not a member? Sign up at the door for $20). Four hours of running into people you've been meaning to say hi to.
Saturday · 12 PM – 4 PM
Signal Hill Community Centre
489 Sienna Park Drive SW
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A free block party for the whole neighbourhood, the same ten-odd things we do every year, because they're the ones that work.
One preschool unit, one obstacle course, one giant dual-lane slide, booked with AstroJump for the full afternoon. Toddlers have their own zone; the bigger kids get two different big-kid attractions so the lines actually move.
No. 01
Western-themed bounce + interactive unit just for the little ones. Inflatable bull to ride, soft obstacles to climb, mini-slide. Weight-limited so the big kids stay out, toddlers can actually use it.
Preschool-scale · AstroJump unit ↗
No. 02
Race-style obstacle course, climb through multiple obstacles, scale the wall, drop down an 18-ft slide at the finish. The most active unit; expect kids to do this one again and again.
40' L × 10' W × 11' H · AstroJump unit ↗
No. 03
Pure thrill ride, climb to the top, two side-by-side lanes drop you 18 feet down. Twin lanes mean two kids ride at once, so the line moves fast. Adults welcome (and the brave ones will go).
35' L × 12.5' W × 18' H · AstroJump unit ↗
Photos courtesy Astro Jump of Alberta
Confirmed. All afternoon, first-come first-served, kept the artist back from last year by popular demand.
With MPC Foundation, celebrating Canada hosting the 2026 World Cup: a FIFA foosball competition with mini prizes, an origami jersey station, and kids' soccer tricks.
The City of Calgary runs a free drop-in craft table, 1:45 to 3:15 PM. Paper-plate bumblebees, popsicle-stick flowers, clothespin butterflies. Make and take.
Free for SHCA members. Not a member yet? Sign up at the door for $20/year and eat free all afternoon (memberships pay for themselves on the spot). Vegetarian option available.
Giant Jenga, cornhole, ladder toss. Rotating tournament, sign in at the info table to enter.
Little Whispers brings their wheelchair-accessible Sensory Bus, a calm, sensory-friendly space to step away from the buzz. All ages and abilities welcome.
Chat with the neighbours running the place. Ask us anything, membership, rink, events, building.
Arrive when you want, stay as long as you want. Here's roughly when each thing happens.
Welcome at the main tent. All three inflatables, face painting, and yard games up and running.
Lunch service opens. Show your membership at the table, or sign up at the door for $20/year and eat free for the rest of the afternoon. Vegetarian option available.
MPC Foundation's FIFA foosball, origami jerseys, and soccer tricks get going. The City's drop-in craft table runs 1:45 to 3:15 PM.
Sign-in at the info table. Giant Jenga, cornhole, ladder toss.
Inflatables and tables start coming down.
Thanks for coming. Cleanup crew takes over.
Local businesses chipping in so the inflatables roll up and the day runs free. Want to be part of next year? Email info@shca.ca or see the sponsorship tiers.
We're Specsavers, your local team of eyecare professionals. We're here to help make affordable eyecare and eyewear accessible to everyone, so you'll always find a great range of offers, designer glasses, contact lenses and more.
📍 Inside Signal Hill Superstore
Where Aging Is Celebrated. An award-winning grassroots organization reducing and preventing social isolation among older adults across Calgary through free weekly in-person and virtual programming. They recently piloted a free Seniors Sewing Club in Signal Hill — soon to become a weekly program.
At Neighbour Day: info on free programs for older adults, plus FIFA-inspired activities for families celebrating Canada hosting the 2026 World Cup — an origami jersey-making station, a FIFA foosball competition with official World Cup mini prizes, and a kids' space to pick up a few soccer tricks.
Handcrafted gelato made fresh in small batches, every day — no shortcuts. "Nani" means grandmother across many South Asian languages, and that's the idea: gelato made the way a grandmother would, blending Italian technique with Asian and South Asian flavours. Expect a few combinations you won't find in any freezer aisle.
At Neighbour Day: find their table on the vendor row, between the bouncy castles and the BBQ. A cold, fresh scoop for a warm June afternoon — bring the kids by.
The City's community programmers run a free, drop-in craft table for the kids. Three make-and-take crafts with paint, paper, and pipe cleaners: a paper-plate bumblebee, spoon-and-popsicle-stick flowers, and clothespin butterflies. Sit down, get a little messy, take something home.
At Neighbour Day: crafts run from 1:45 to 3:15 PM at the program space. Drop in any time, all ages welcome, while supplies last.
Where every whisper matters. Little Whispers Respite Services brings specialized supports directly to children, families, and communities, with over 20 years serving Calgary. They believe every child deserves access to the supports they need to thrive, helping kids who experience autism, ADHD, anxiety, and sensory processing challenges by meeting them where they already are.
At Neighbour Day: a last-minute yes we're thrilled about. They're rolling in their Sensory Bus, a fully wheelchair-accessible, retrofitted bus that doubles as a calm, sensory-friendly space. A welcome spot to step away from the buzz for a few quiet minutes, all ages and abilities welcome.
RSVPs are closed now, but you never needed one. Just come on down, noon to 4 PM, walk-ups always welcome. Still want to lend a hand on the day? Sign up to volunteer below.
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You don't need one. Just come on Saturday, June 20, noon to 4 PM at the Signal Hill Community Centre. Bring the family, bring a neighbour. See you on the hill!
Pick a role below. Most shifts are 2–3 hours. Training happens at 11 AM the day of, or we can brief you by email beforehand.
The day-of uniform: we'll hand you a yellow safety vest + a clipboard at check-in. Yellow vest = "ask me anything"; clipboard = your shift sheet + a place to scribble. Easy for visitors to spot you, easy for the next shift to find you.
No, the event is free and open to everyone. RSVP just helps us plan food quantities and setup. If you RSVP we'll email you a reminder two days before.
Street parking along Sienna Park Dr SW. Volunteers will be out directing traffic from 10:30 AM. Consider walking, biking, or carpooling if you can, parking fills up by noon.
Leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas. Please keep them clear of the inflatables and the food-service tent. Water bowls at the info table.
Ground-level throughout, paved paths between stations, accessible washrooms at the community centre. If you need anything specific, mention it in your RSVP notes and we'll arrange.
Yes, come to the info table at 10:30 AM and we'll find you a role. But signing up in advance makes it much easier for us to plan.
Yes. We have a few sponsorship tiers with booth space, logo placement, and mentions from the stage. Email info@shca.ca to discuss.
