Coming up with good HOA event ideas can be challenging, but they are essential for community engagement. We have compiled six popular ideas that will bring your residents together and create a positive atmosphere in your association.
Outdoor movie session
If there is one thing that is almost universally beloved is watching movies. Your community can make use of a park or an open area where people can sit down, grab a snack, and watch a fun movie with their friends and family while gazing at the stars. Disney or any family friendly movies should be a safe option for this event. Additionally, if the HOA has the resources available, you can put up a popcorn or snack stand for people to grab before enjoying the film.
Thematic cookouts
Cooking together can be a fun, bonding, and delicious activity. To promote engagement, a theme can also be incorporated in each cooking activity. For example, spring is typically the season where people move in, so a spring-themed cookout can be a great way to introduce new faces. Your community can also have a cooking demonstration by a restaurant chef at someone’s house, clubhouse or even outdoors. Delicious food is sure to bring the community together!
Sustainable Projects
Fortunately, communities are becoming more concerned about environmental concerns and implementing measures to promote sustainability. There are many activities that can benefit the environment and engage the community:
- Clean-up day: Gather the residents to pick up trash in the community.
- Community garden: Plant trees and flowers in a community garden.
- Activity to promote awareness: Create an event that shares sustainable practices.
Fitness Classes
It’s always important to take care of your health, both physical and mental. HOA’s can host a fitness class with activities such as yoga, pilates, and strength exercises. This is a fun and healthy activity that will help engage all residents.
Charity Walk
Nature walks, hiking, or going on a trail are also a fun and healthy activity you can incorporate in your HOA. However, your association can take these walks one step further by helping your community. Charity walks are a great way to raise money for an NGO or social cause. By organizing a walk with the residents to support a charity, you create an engaging and impactful activity.
Photography contest
If your community has beautiful landscapes and natural features, you can promote a photography contest within the HOA. A specific theme can be chosen, such as sunsets, and the residents will have a certain amount of time to take pictures of the sun setting. Their photos will then be submitted to the board and a team will vote on the best picture. Prizes can be given to first, second and third place winners to promote participation. You could even include the best photos in your HOA newsletter.
Bonus: More HOA event ideas
- Game night: Host a game-show-like event with fun prizes
- Art Show: Encourage residents to showcase their artistic side. Whether that be through painting, music, or acting
- Crafts Workshop: Teach residents how to create fun DIY skills
- Scavenger Hunt: Create a scavenger hunt for holidays, like easter, for all kids to enjoy
- Poetry-Out-Loud: Have neighbors recite poems with prizes for the best one
- Book Club: Host a meeting so each neighbor can share their thoughts on a chosen book
If your community has several HOA event ideas, having an HOA events calendar can help your association organize for these future projects.
Wrapping up on HOA event ideas
HOA events are essential for fostering community spirit and resident well-being. They offer neighbors the chance to gather, socialize, and forge lasting bonds. Plus, it’s a great way to make the most out of common spaces.
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