A community that plays together, stays together.
We know thinking of great community events can be tricky. On top of managing your community venue, thinking of effective programmes, replying to emails, and remembering to put 'coffee' in the list of things to buy for the centre, using your brain power to think of one community event can be a lot.
But worry not! We've got you covered and listed not just one, but a hundred community event ideas that is sure to attract the community and activate engagement.
- Quiz Night
- Life Drawing
- Beetle Drive
- Film Night
- Book Club
- Live Storytelling
- Local Band
- Murder Mystery
- Old School Disco
- Geo Cache
- Local Crafts Fair
- Car Rally
- Bike Club
- Repair Café
- Knitting Group
- Dog Show
- Charity Bake Sale
- Local Talent Show
- Community Picnic
- Outdoor Movie Night
- Farmers Market
- Potluck Dinner
- Book Swap Event
- Community Clean-Up Day
- Pet Adoption Day
- Local History Talk
- Car Boot Sale
- Seasonal Crafting Workshop
- Community Garden
- Neighbourhood Walk
- Art Show
- Free Health Checkups
- Clothes Swap
- Carol Sing-Along
- Bingo Night
- Mental Health Awareness Talk
- Local Craftsmanship Workshop
- Silly Sports Day
- Pets 'Petting' Zoo
- Global Community Dinner
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Pancake Flipping Competition
- Local Business Network Day
- Charity Run/Walk
- Sip & Paint
- Digital Skills Workshop
- Darts Tournament
- Jigsaw Club
- Litter-Pick Challenge
- Local Craft Beer Tasting
- Heritage Day
- New Neighbours Day
- Karaoke
- Pumpkin Carving
- Stargazing Night
- Generation Game
- Poetry Night
- Digital Detox Night
- Choir
- Speed Friending
- Magician
- Fairy House Making
- National Book Day Party
- Scrapbooking
- Local Fashion Show
- Ghost Hunt
- Cupcake/Biscuit Decorating
- Local Bake-Off
- Photography Competition
- Meditation Session
- Fabric Exchange
- Volunteer Networking
- Local Short Film Fest
- Community Sing-Along
- Flower Arranging
- Teddy Bear Parachute
- Open-Mic Night
- Street Party
- Jobs Market/Fair
- Food Truck Festival
- Pop-Up Café Night
- Flash Mob
- Flea Market
- Teen Talent Show
- Tarot Reading
- Networking for Freelancers
- Documentary Night
- DIY Jewellery Making
- Silent Auction
- Dance Class
- Indoor Bowls
- Local Author Reading
- Book Fair
- Dyeing Workshop
- Sketch Show
- Collaging
- Pet Costume Parade
- Lego Meetup
- Learn a Language Night
- Mural Painting
Happy community event planning! ☀️