Wilton’s Big Block Party Weekend

In an effort to strengthen neighborhood connections and create opportunity for face-to-face conversation, Wilton Youth Council’s Free Play Task Force is encouraging participation in Wilton’s Big Block Party Weekend. The theme is “Building community one block at a time.” The next town-wide weekend is September 15-16, with each road or neighborhood choosing its own day and time. There are no hard and fast rules for the events, but people are encouraged to think simple and keep it “old-fashioned.”

We have a two-pronged goal of creating opportunities for Wilton residents to connect in person instead of on social media, as well as helping children to make friends in their neighborhood in order to foster more neighborhood free play.

Top Reasons to have a Block Party

1. Meet and get to know your neighbors
2. Increase a sense of belonging in the community
3. Get outside, make friends and have fun–no excuses are needed to celebrate
4. Find neighborhood playmates for your children
5. Opportunity for face-to-face connection and conversation
6. Meet some of the long standing neighbors and learn about your community history
7. Decrease stress of snow days, storms and emergency situations
8. Create a neighborhood contact list