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Hey Neighbour

Hey Neighbour

By getting to know and appreciate our neighbours, we cultivate a deeper sense of community and foster a meaningful relationship with the place we call home.

The Town is dedicated to cultivating a sense of belonging, safety, and connection among residents. Town staff are focused on strengthening bonds within our communities and are actively working to support neighbour relationships through our Hey Neighbour engagement initiatives and programs, offering resources that encourage friendly neighbourhood connections.

Hey Neighbour

Good Neighbour Day

Ultimate Neighbourhood Block Party Winner Announcement  - Congratulations to Webster Way! 🏆

The results are in, and Webster Way has been named the WINNER of our Hey Neighbour Ultimate Neighbourhood Block Party Food Drive Challenge after collecting an incredible 1,069 pounds of food for our community!

A huge thank you to all participating neighbourhoods for their generosity and community spirit! Together, you collected close to 2,000 pounds of food to help support local families in need.

đŸ„‡ Webster Way – 1,069 lbs

đŸ„ˆ Dufferin/Temple – 486 lbs

đŸ„‰ Munro Circle – 232 lbs

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and rallied their neighbours to make this initiative such a success. Your efforts demonstrate the power of community and the difference we can make when we come together.

When Neighbours Work Together Everyone Wins! 

Toys in Parks

Our Toys in Parks program is a free, seasonal (May to October) Hey Neighbour initiative where outdoor toy cars and trucks are placed in a variety of Town parks across Halton Hills to encourage creative outdoor play and increase community interaction at the park. The goal of the Toys in Parks program is to help promote creative and imaginative play, extend playground and park visits, and to help kids be more active outside at our beautiful Town parks!

Toys in Parks

As the season comes to an end, it's time to put our Toys in Parks toy trucks and cars to bed for the winter! The toys will be collected from all 23 participating parks during the week before Thanksgiving.

Thank you to the residents who shared messages of support throughout the spring and summer, and to everyone who helped make the program such a success. We're happy to know that the Toys in Parks toys have been enjoyed by so many children and families across Halton Hills.

Our Neighbourhood Programming team will be visiting each participating park to gather the toys and tuck them away for a long winter's rest. We look forward to bringing them back next spring for another season of outdoor fun and imaginative play!

Fire Pit Pop-ups

Bundle up and join your neighbours for a free outdoor gathering in your local park. Hosted by the Town of Halton Hills Hey Neighbour team, Fire Pit Pop-ups offer a welcoming space to connect with friends, meet new people and enjoy time outdoors around a cozy fire table.

These casual, family-friendly drop-in events take place on select Sunday afternoons between late November and early March. Pull up a bright blue Muskoka chair, warm up by the fire and enjoy community connections in a relaxed outdoor setting.

When: Sundays, 2 - 4:00 p.m. (weather permitting), from late November until early March.

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Nov 29

Danville Park

77 Danville Ave., Acton

2 - 4:00 p.m.

Dec 6

Centennial Middle School Park (field)

233 Delrex Blvd., Georgetown

2 - 4:00 p.m.

Jan 10

Glen Williams Park

509 Main St., Glen Williams

2 - 4:00 p.m.

Jan 17

Eaton Street Park

4 Eaton St., Georgetown

2 - 4:00 p.m.

Jan 24

32 Rennie St., Acton

2 - 4:00 p.m.

Jan 31

Halton Hills Drive Parkette

61 Halton Hills Dr., Georgetown

2 - 4:00 p.m.

Feb 7

Tanners Drive Park

45 Tanners Dr., Acton 

2 - 4:00 p.m.

Feb 21

John Street Park

near 68 John St., Georgetown

2 - 4:00 p.m.

Feb 28

Upper Canada Parkette

110 Upper Canada Crt., Georgetown

2 - 4:00 p.m.

Mar 7

Maple Creek Park

14 Watson Rd., Georgetown

2 - 4:00 p.m.

Everyone Welcome

Community Socials

Whether you're new to Halton Hills or have called it home for years, Community Socials are a fun and welcoming way to connect with neighbours, Town staff and elected officials in one of the Town's beautiful parks.

These free, family-friendly drop-in events bring residents together for a morning of conversation, activities and community connection. Enjoy a complimentary coffee and local treats while learning about Town programs, services and upcoming initiatives.

Residents can meet local first responders, explore emergency service vehicles through the Touch-a-Truck experience, and enjoy lawn games and outdoor activities with family, friends and neighbours. Town staff are also on hand to answer questions and help residents learn more about municipal services in a relaxed and approachable setting.

Please check back in spring 2027 for upcoming event dates.

Community Socials

Play Streets

A great big  Hey Neighbour Thank You goes out to the hundreds of residents who came out to play with us and their neighbours too at all the summer Play Streets events!

Play Streets are part of the Town’s Hey Neighbour initiative and emphasize the great work the Town is doing to deliver free, quality, and accessible active recreation programming. Play Streets are special short-term road closures that turn your neighbourhood into a safe, car-free zone where residents can connect, play, and have fun together! By transforming the street into a shared public space for a few hours, our Play Streets program offers a space for all residents, of all ages, to get to know their neighbours. Our Hey Neighbour Team will bring and set up a variety of large outdoor recreation equipment and interactive games for all residents to enjoy! Play Streets are for everyone!

Play Streets

If you want the Hey Neighbour Team to visit your street for 2027, drop us an email at [email protected] and submit a suggestion for a suitable street. Our Hey Neighbour neighbourhood engagement team would like to visit as many streets in Halton Hills as possible, so if your suggested street has already had a Play Streets event, we can show you how to rally the neighbours together and host your own Block Party instead!

We’d be happy to help you plan a Block Party with your neighbours — and yes, we can still lend you the fun and interactive outdoor lawn games! 

Check out the Block Party info on this page to learn more.

Open Streets

A Big Thank You to all who joined us for our Open Streets events this year! Stay tuned to our Hey Neighbour web page for a full list of Open Streets events for 2027! You will want to mark your calendars for a great morning filled with fresh air, fun, and community connection as we take to the streets and make room for people, play, and possibility!

Open Streets transform select Town streets into vibrant, vehicle-free spaces filled with fun, activities, and community spirit. Step out, explore, and experience your community like never before!

Walk, bike, play, and connect with neighbours in Downtown Georgetown and Downtown Acton at a variety of community events as our streets come alive with exciting activities and opportunities for all ages to enjoy! Discover local businesses, get active, and celebrate everything that makes our community a great place to live.

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Block Parties

Bring your neighbours together for a block party! Neighbourhood Block Parties are a fun and welcoming way for residents of all ages to get to know each other, share interests, celebrate diversity, and build strong community connections.

From games and laughter to long-lasting friendships, Block Parties help create a culture of care, support, and belonging with the neighbours who live on your street.

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The Neighbourhood Engagement team at the Town of Halton Hills is here to help guide you through the Block Party planning process including FREE access to our Hey Neighbour outdoor lawn games collection (Lawn Jenga, Bean Bag Toss, Giant Connect Four and more!)

Want to host a Block Party? Click on the Block Party Application button to get started!

How to apply

Prior to filling out the Block Party application, please browse the available items in our Block Party kit that are included in our Block Party package!

Neighbourhood Block Party Application

The Town offers limited grant funding to help cover some Block Party costs. Learn more and apply through the Community Grant Program Webpage.

  1. Turn “the nod” into real friendships: You’ve waved at your neighbours for years. A Block Party finally upgrades that nod into learning each other’s names.

  2. The Hey Neighbour crew is here to help you: We’ve got your back and provide guidance on everything you need to know about hosting a Block Party from planning to permits and more!

  3. Build real small-town magic: Reinforce the Halton Hills motto of “Small Town Living at its Best!” --showcase your friendly and welcoming neighbourhood.

  4. Kids get to play together, and adults get to know each other: Fun and engaging outdoor lawn games and activities means engaged and happy kids while parents get to connect with their neighbours.

  5. Strengthen safety & trust on your street: Getting to know your neighbours means looking out for each other too. A Block Party helps to build safer communities.

  • Huge shoutout to the Town of Halton Hills for helping us bring our block party vision to life! With their support in closing the street and providing games, we were able to create something really special for the neighbourhood. The energy was incredible — families out, kids playing, neighbours meeting for the first time, and a real sense of community all around.

    ~ Ario

  • 2026 with be the fourth anniversary of our Rockin on the Ridge Street Party! This is great way to reconnect with existing neighbours, meet new neighbours and bring our community together! The Town helps to make this party easy to execute, and this party is the highlight of the year for our neighbourhood!

    ~ Greg

  • We’ve had the pleasure of organizing our neighbourhood gathering through the Town of Halton Hills’ “Hey Neighbour!” program, and I can confidently say it has become one of the highlights of our year. It’s incredible to see how an initiative like this can transform a neighbourhood—getting everyone outside, connecting beyond the usual nod or wave, and truly building a sense of community. Hearing the sounds of kids laughing and playing together—whether it’s organized scavenger hunts throughout the neighbourhood, water balloon toss competitions, or group games like the parachute—really brings the street to life. The Town does an outstanding job providing activities like giant Jenga, Connect 4, and bean bag toss, making it easy for all ages to get involved and have fun.

    ~ Matthew

  • Through Hey Neighbour, my daughters have had the opportunity not only to organize something fun, but to bring the entire community together in a way that feels both engaging and meaningful. In our first year, we hosted a “Silly Olympics,” where neighbours of all ages joined in relay races—jumping in potato sacks, carrying water with sponges, and more. There were bubbles, chalk art, and even an ice cream truck. In the second year, we focused on creativity, nature, and reusing materials. It was incredible to see people of all ages connecting, laughing, and enjoying time together
    ~ Cheryl

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