Community Block Parties
Everyone is Welcome!
Free neighborhood gatherings. Come meet your neighbors!
All ages. They all happen on Thursdays 5-7 pm, July- November. Two per year in each ward.
What is This?
FRAN is hosting ten free block parties, two in each of Fairfield's five wards, so every neighborhood gets its turn. Each one connects you to practical help and to the people next door.
What to Expect?
Your neighbors! Games and activities for all ages. Free snacks and good company. Home repair and resource table. No politics, sales or agenda.
What to Bring?
Some sites have little shade. A water bottle, a hat, and a lawn chair are good to have.
The Schedule
All times 5-7pm unless noted. This page is the one place we keep dates and locations current, so check here for the latest.
Rain Plan: If weather forces us to postpone, we'll post the new date right here and on our Facebook page. There is no fixed rain date, so check this page the day of if the forecast looks rough.
Ward 1
Thurs, July 16
5 to 7 pm, Chautauqua Park, E Burlington Ave. View map
Bring: Water, hat, and lawn chair for your comfort.
Thurs, Sept 24
5-7 pm, Location to be announced.
Bring: Water, hat, and lawn chair for your comfort.
Ward 3
Thurs, Sept 10
5-7 pm, Heritage Park, N Ninth St. View map
Bring: Water, hat, and lawn chair for your comfort.
Thurs, Nov 12
5-7 pm, Location to be announced(likely indoors).
Mark your calendar and check back for more details.
Ward 4
Thurs, Aug 6
5-7 pm, Howard Park, Main St & Grimes Ave. View map
Bring: water, a hat, and a lawn chair.
Thurs, Oct 15
5-7 pm, Location to be announced.
Bring: a lawn chair and a warm layer.
Ward 5
Thurs, Aug 27
5-7 pm, OB Nelson Park, S Second St. View map
Bring: water, a hat, and a lawn chair.
Thurs, Oct 29
5-7 pm, Location to be announced.
Bring: a warm layer and a lawn chair.
Resources & Partners
Some of the local programs available that you can learn about at the parties.:
- Plant a Patch and growing to give
- Stay in Your Home: repair and aging-in-place resources
- Recycling and TerraCycle in Fairfield
- Our community partners
Get Involved
It takes neighbors to throw a good party. Sign up to help set up, host a table, hand out door hangers in your ward, or lend a hand on the day. Tell us which dates and how much time you can give.