Love My Neighbourhood | Town of Pelham

Build connections, spark joy and celebrate where you live!

Love My Neighbourhood is a community-building program that empowers Pelham residents to bring their neighbourhoods to life with small, local gatherings in public parks and shared spaces. Whether it's a picnic, chalk art day, or a neighbourhood game day - you bring the idea, and the Town will help make it happen!

Love My Neighbourhood is all about:

- - Bringing neighbours together
  - Making use of local parks and green spaces
  - Reducing barriers to hosting inclusive, fun events
  - Supporting local businesses with Pelham Bucks

The Town of Pelham provides the tools and support, you bring the community spirit!

Love my Neighbourhood Program Highlights

Hosting a Love My Neighbourhood event is a fun, low-stress way to get to know your neighbours, celebrate your local park, shop and support local businesses and make lasting memories.

Events must be:

held in person
free of any entry charges
inclusive and open to everyone in a defined neighbourhood, community or street
designed to foster neighbour-to-neighbour connection
held between 10:00 am and 10:00 pm for up to 3 hours

Approved applications will receive:

Up to $175 in Pelham Bucks to be used towards your event
Liability insurance through the Town of Pelham
Access to the Town Event trailer, filled with various lawn games, equipment, signage and more!
Support and guidance from Town staff to help your event run smoothly

View the Frequently Asked Questions Below.

Apply to the Love my Neighbourhood program

To apply, please fill out the online application form below (please provide 3-4 weeks notice), where you'll describe your event plans and what help you'll need, as well as how you'll be using your Pelham Bucks. Town staff will review your request and get in touch with the next steps!

Apply here

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the Love My Neighbourhood program?

Any resident of the Town of Pelham can apply. The Town encourages individuals, families, community groups, or informal neighbourhood teams to take the lead in organizing an inclusive, small-scale event in a public park or shared space within Pelham.

What types of events can be hosted?

Events should be free, inclusive, in-person, and open to all neighbours in a defined area. Ideas include picnics, barbecues, ice cream socials, art projects, trivia nights, lawn games, coffee meetups, and more.

Events must focus on bringing neighbours together in a welcoming and social way.

What is included in the Town's support?

Successful applicants may receive up to $175 in Pelham Bucks to cover event costs such as food or supplies from local businesses.

The Town also provides access to a Resource Kit/Trailer that includes a table, games, signage, and other materials to help bring the event to life.

The Town of Pelham provides liability insurance.

What are Pelham Bucks and how can they be used?

Pelham Bucks are vouchers redeemable at participating local businesses.

Please click here to check out the Pelham Bucks page that includes participating local businesses.

Where can events take place?

Events must be hosted in a public space or park within the Town of Pelham.

The location must be clearly defined in your application, and organizers are encouraged to choose a space that is easily accessible for their neighbourhood.

How far in advance should I apply?

Applications must be submitted at least 3 to 4 weeks before your planned event.

This allows Town staff time to review your request, confirm logistics, and coordinate any supplies, trailer delivery, and all other details to support your event.

Is insurance required, and how do I get it?

Yes, liability insurance is required for all Love My Neighbourhood events. Insurance is provided through the Town.

Town staff will help guide you through the process during application review.

Together, let's build a stronger, connected Pelham - one neighbourhood at a time.