2026 Block Party

The Uptown Ainslie Winmore Block Club is pleased to announce the return of the 2026 Block Party on Saturday August 1, 2026 from 12-6PM!

Block Parties Make Community Happen!

The Ainslie Winmore Block Club is bordered by Argyle, Lawrence, Broadway, and Sheridan Road. Located in the heart of the Uptown Entertainment District. Our block club represents 1,200 households and more than 150 businesses throughout the seven streets within our boundaries!

The annual Block Party is only one way we amplify voices, build strong connections with our neighbors, and work towards a safer neighborhood for all.

The Ainslie Winmore Block Club is a 501(c)3 tax exempt charitable organization.

BUSINESSS SPONSORSHIP & TABLE OPPORTUNITES AVAILABLE

Complete the form before June 30 to become a sponsor/vendor.

Ainslie Winmore Block Club Sponsorship Prospectus.pdf

BLOCK CLUB SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITES DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE JUNE 30, 2026!

Why consider Sponsoring or Tabling?

The Block Party is a completely FREE community event designed to bring our diverse neighborhood together for a day of connection and summer fun. In 2025 over 400+ residents attended, enjoying live DJ music, dancing, pizza, snacks, games, raffle prizes, and a bounce house for the children.

As we grow, we need your sponsorship support to ensure the block party remains zero-cost to all. Are you a resident, a community business, or non-profit organization looking to support the neighborhood? We are actively looking for individuals, local businesses, and organizations to partner with us.

Exhibiting at our event ensures that you are visibly in front of our community and the decision makers. It provides you an opporunity to gain new leads and obtain new business all day long. As an official table exhibitor at our event, we'll ensure you have the backing of the block club and provide you the enviroment of highly concentrated visitors to generate new leads. You'll receive logo recognition on all digital marketing leading up to and post event. During the event you'll have opportunities to speak to the attendees during our Vendor Showcase Hour and receive logo recognition on the printed onsite banners.

Consider becoming an Annual Sustaining Donor! A Sustaining Donor supports the block club at the highest recognition status with all the benefits of the top level sponsorship and year-round prominent recognition on our homepage 365 days a year.

We offer affordable options for all budget sizes to support and promote local businesses, organizations, and individual households: Annual Sustaining Donor, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Family Ally. Download the Exhibitor/Sponsorship prospectus now and sign up early for maximum exposure!

Frequently Asked Questions

❓When is the block party and where is it located? Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 12-6PM on Kenmore Avenue.

❓What are the street perimeters? The block party is hosted on Kenmore Avenue from Ainslie to Lawrence.

❓What are the details? The planning committee has obtained enough signatures to hold the next Block Party on Winthrop Avenue on Saturday August 1. Street closure will be in effect at 8AM-6PM. There will be a live DJ spinning summer vibes, face painting artists, popcorn, cotton candy, a bounce house, games, and so much fun, you'll want to stay all day!

❓What is a Pet Parade and how can I enter? The Pet Parade is one of our signature events. Bring your dog, cat, bird, rabbit, snake, or other animal to showcase their best trick, or dress them in a cute outfit, and show off their hidden talent. We want to share it with the neighborhood! Enter the parade at 2PM and "Strut their Stuff" to be entered to win a fabulous prize!

Sponsors, Supporters, and Donors