According to the Foundation for Community Association Research, more than 75 million Americans live in a neighborhood or condominium complex with a homeowners association (HOA). HOAs bring a lot of value to the community. They maintain grounds and schedule improvement projects.
They also plan events, like festivals, holidays, and volunteer days. That can be a lot, and it can be difficult to keep residents involved.
Below is a seasonal HOA idea list of activities that are fun and can boost community engagement. Keep reading for advice on HOA event planning for your Autin, TX, neighborhood.
Spring
Sunny yet temperate days are a great opportunity to get outside. "Spring cleaning" is a great theme to embrace during this season.
Creative community projects like a cleanup day can help spruce up common areas or let residents plant flowers. You can emphasize environmental stewardship and the value homeowners are helping the Earth and the neighborhood.
Do you have community members with a green thumb? Ask them to showcase their talents with a plant sale. Advertise it to the surrounding area and ask sellers to let the proceeds go to the HOA's community improvement fund.
If you have a smaller neighborhood with fewer prospective participants, let residents trade plants amongst themselves. It still brings people together and gives them a means to beautify their properties.
Summer
Summer is also a good chance to get people outdoors, but you must be strategic in the sweltering Texas sun. Schedule events in the early mornings or later evenings to avoid the extreme heat.
If your neighborhood has a pool, a community pool party should be at the top of your list. Include food, drinks, and games. This is a great chance for new residents to meet their neighbors.
If you have access to a green space, set up an outdoor movie screen and have a community movie night. Show a family-friendly film and provide popcorn or other snacks.
Fall
One of the easiest fall seasonal HOA idea events is a fall festival. It can be as simple or elaborate as you like. Leaf, pumpkin, and other fall decorations are easy to find. Have games and crafts set up for guests.
A Halloween costume contest is a fantastic way to engage neighbors. You don't have to limit it to children--encourage adults to participate as well.
Winter
Everyone loves the wreaths and lights during the holiday season. Have a neighborhood decorating day, where people can volunteer their time and talents. You can also include a home decorating contest, where neighbors vote on who has the best one.
A holiday party is also a good idea. As a way of being inclusive of everyone's holiday traditions (religious or otherwise), ask neighbors to bring a dish that they always serve this time of year.
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Using the seasonal HOA idea list above, you can encourage people to get out, have a good time, meet neighbors, and contribute positivity to their community.
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