August 26, 2018

Block parties require some food because food is always a great way to bond. It can be done in some different ways.

Be sure to see the Block Party Planning page before checking out the food and activities.

Bring on the block party food!

Personal block/specific street Block Party

If it’s a personal block party and you are just inviting your small neighborhood, try one or some of the following.

• Potluck
• Ice cream and toppings
• Watermelon and other fruit
• S’mores
• Appetizer type foods
• Hot cider and donuts
• Pies (great time for all the fruit that is in season)
• Have water, coffee, and tea on hand.

Community/Church Block Party

If it’s a church or community event, try one or some of the following.

• Barbecue – hot dogs, hamburgers, or whatever meat and provide some side dishes.
• Ice Cream and toppings
• Hot cider and donuts
• Pies (great time for all the fruit that is in season)
• Watermelon (cut up into small wedges)
• Have your church people prepare and bring in pot luck dishes.
• Have water, coffee, and tea on hand.
• Bring in food trucks from your community. It shows you want to work with local businesses and also makes it easier on your budget as everyone will be paying for their own meals. (Be sure to add: “Bring money for the food trucks!” on your flyer) Our church just brought some food trucks in on a Sunday afternoon for an event after church. It was a great way to work with local community businesses and provide a meal option for our people.

Bring on the Block Party Activities!

Personal block/specific street Block Party

If it is for a personal block party, you won’t need too much. A personal block party is mostly to get to know the neighbors.

• Game of horseshoes or croquet on the lawn
• Game of Badminton
• Game of touch football (teens and adults)
• Games for the younger children
• Face painting for the kids

Community/Church Block Party

For a church or community event you may want to try some of the following.

• Face painting
• carnival type games
• Game of touch football (teens and adults)
• Bounce house (have all legal issues taken care of ahead of time–insurance and permits)
• Vender booths by local crafters and home businesses
• Outdoor movie

Remember the purpose of a block party should be to build community and connect with people. So, get out there and meet and greet people! Don’t just talk and stay with your own group of friends at a block party. That will defeat the purpose.

Copyright ©2018 Julia Bettencourt

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