community event

Neighborhood public activity

A community event is a gathering organized for residents of a particular area or members of a group—block parties, town festivals, charity fundraisers, local concerts.

The term emphasizes shared participation and public accessibility: The library is hosting a community event this Saturday.

Often implies free or low-cost admission and family-friendly programming.

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fundraiser · festival · parade · talent show · walkathon · workshop · panel discussion · open house · historical reenactment · fun run · fair · science fair · bake sale · charity auction · fellowship · art showcase · movie night · food truck

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accessibility and inclusion

community eventprivate party

Restricted-attendance social event

secret meeting

scale and intimacy

community eventcouples retreat

Vacation for romantic pairs

social orientation

community eventpersonal time

Hours for oneself

alone time · isolation · seclusion · hermit lifestyle · hermitage

Family

event, community

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