A busy everyday life probably often gets in the way of socialising and spending time with family and friends. If you live in an open or gated housing complex, you can change this quite easily. The outdoor plazas found in these areas are not just a part of the space - they are places that offer countless opportunities for interesting experiences. In this article, we'll share with you some suggestions to turn your plaza into a hub of events and fun moments to share with your loved ones and remember forever.
Ideas for events you can organise in the open square of the residential complex
Events you can organise in the open square can be an occasion to have fun and make new acquaintances. In the following lines, we will give you some ideas that you can implement in this space to make both yourself and those around you smile.
Cinema under the stars
The open square is the perfect place to hold an open-air cinema. To create a pleasant atmosphere, you can decorate the space with lanterns or candles, as well as bring soft blankets and pillows to place on chairs. When everyone is comfortably settled, it's time for the hubbub to die down, and for the stories of the characters around whom the film's plot revolves to come to life on the screen. Once you've seen the end credits, you can indulge in interesting conversations to discuss the ending and share your impressions with the people who watched along with you. This is particularly useful in cases where people you don't know attended the screening, as it could help you to socialise and make new friends.
Culinary Festival
If there is one language that everyone speaks, it is that of food. There's hardly a person who doesn't love to snack on delicious food. That's why it's a good idea to have a culinary festival in the open square of the complex. To make it happen, you need to tell the residents of the residential area about your idea, and those who are interested in joining in can prepare something to share with the other attendees. If possible, the cooking can take place outdoors. This will fill the space with amazing aromas of spices to attract more people willing to taste the wonderful food.
Charity bazaar
Charity bazaars are events that initiate conversations and bring people together around a common cause. There, they can buy something small, but make a big difference. At these bazaars, residents can sell handmade jewellery, homemade treats or artwork they have created with both hands for a meaningful cause. When such an event takes place, the square can become a colorful place filled with smiles, generosity and togetherness to turn even the dreariest day into a celebration of kindness.
Concert
There is hardly anything that can enliven a space like music. Concerts in the outdoor plaza are a great way to gather with neighbors and friends to enjoy pleasant moments together. If you want to make it even more fun, it is possible to turn the square into a karaoke club where everyone can perform their favourite song, whether they are good at singing or not. This way, you can shake off the stress of everyday life, indulge in music and dancing, and create amazing memories with people you love.
Children's games
We can't fail to mention something provided for the little ones. To keep the little ones entertained in the apartment complex, you can organize games for them to bring some liveliness to the square. A good suggestion is the "Treasure Hunters" competition. To play, you need to hide various small objects around the outdoor space, then divide the children into teams. As they search, they will laugh, train their observation and develop their sense of teamwork. The kids who find the most things will win treats and the title of Best Treasure Hunters, and everyone else will get small prizes to take home with a smile.
Yoga class
In your hectic everyday life, you probably forget that sometimes you need to pause to let your mind rest. A great way to get rid of accumulated stress is outdoor yoga classes. The tranquility of the residential areas, combined with the greenery around, create the perfect environment for meditation and yoga practice. Apart from letting go of tension, these classes can also be helpful to make new friends who are as excited about such activities as you are.
Christmas or New Year celebration
Christmas and New Year's are one of the most magical times of the year. To create a festive mood in your apartment complex, you can decorate the space around the square with lights and ornaments and organise a Christmas party. You can exchange gifts with your neighbours while enjoying mulled wine or hot chocolate. This event will bring extra warmth and comfort to the cold winter days and bring you closer to the other residents of the residential area. And when it comes to New Year's Eve celebrations, you can step outside just before the clock strikes midnight to toast the people of the complex, make a wish for the coming year and indulge in fun, dancing and good conversation.
Conclusion
Hosting events in the outdoor plaza is a great way to not only have fun, but to create lasting and strong friendships with your neighbors. You don't even need to hire a company to organize the experience - all you need is a desire to spend an enjoyable time with people you find interesting. The space in which to make this happen is provided by BLD with the Uptown Square Open Space, which allows you to implement all the ideas we shared with you in the article.
If you want to be part of a cohesive community, you can contact us. At BLD, we offer homes in open or gated communities that feature open plazas. there, you can implement all the ideas we have given you in this article and enjoy wonderful moments with the other residents of the residential area.