Step 1 - Pick A Day

• The first step to a great block party is simply picking a date and sticking to it! 

• We’ve found that Sunday evenings work best during the summer as people come home from traveling and love not having to plan a meal.

Step 2 - Pick A Location

• Think through where you can host a block party. Someone’s yard, driveway, or a cul-de-sac work great. If you don’t have the space, just knock on a neighbor’s door and ask them what they think. You’d be surprised at how willing people are to pitch in and help out.

Step 3 - Sign Up For Supplies

• Click the Northlake registration link to reserve any of our supplies to borrow for your party - the best part is it’s free of cost.

• Supplies include

• Tables

• Chairs

• Sandwich Board

• Posters and Flyers

• Pop Up Canopy

• Coolers

• Drink Coolers

• Axe Throwing Yard Game

• Inflatables (new water inflatable this year)

• Yard Games

• Big Jenga Yard Game

• Big Connect 4 Yard Game

• Cornhole Set

Step 4 - Enlist Some Help & Get the word out

• People love to help! Connect with your neighbors and ask for help with:

• Setup

• Grilling

• clean up

• Set up signs/Pass out flyers/post on social media

• It’s best to get the word out in your neighborhood at least 3 weeks in advance. We’ve found that flyers you leave at folks doors or a sandwich board (that you can borrow from us) works great.

• Knock on doors The Day Of

• Even if you done a great job to get the word out, nothing beats a knock on the door the day of to let people to know to come join in on the fun.

Step 5 - Have a blast

• After all that, the best part is to sit back and watch your community grow in friendships and connections. The best part about a block party is it’s a low risk and high reward. Learn folks names, enjoy a meal, and shine the light of Jesus!