Exciting Events at Elyson

Nicole: We try to have something for everyone! Last August, we surveyed the community to see what kinds of events people like and didn’t like and what they wanted to see more of. We then tried to use that info in the planning of events for this year. One thing that came out was people wanted more adults-only events, so we’ve definitely incorporated more of those this year

Nicole: Sure! This is our third year for Party in the Park, which is our big family-friendly Spring event. Each year we also host Jump into Summer and Back to Cool, which are both large, community-wide family friendly events for our residents. For these big events, we go all out – I think these are what Elyson is known for! You’ll usually find a DJ plus live music, inflatables, trains, petting zoos, arts & crafts, face painters, balloonists, circus performers, food trucks and more! We’ve had water slides, foam parties – we really know how to have a good time! 

 

Nicole: Throughout the year, we also have more casual events that are just as fun, like movie nights on the lawn, Tails & Ales at Elyson Commons, and Food Truck Fridays, where we have local food trucks come out to Elyson House – we might have pony rides and live music. It’s a good opportunity for people to take a break and catch up with their neighbors and meet new neighbors!
 
BR: What are some of the adults-only events like?

Nicole: Those have been another great chance for people to get to know each other. If you look at the Events page, you can see some pictures, but we’ve had crafting nights, trivia night, our annual Bingo night, and a dinner and dancing event, where everyone got to enjoy a wonderful meal and a glass of wine and enjoy each other’s company. This year, we’ve also had a sushi-making workshop and a wreath-making class. Oh, and there’s Wine Down Wednesdays with live music and a wine vendor, where we encouraged residents to bring their own wine, sit on the event lawn, and chill.

BR: Does Elyson have any special holiday events?

Nicole: Yes! Last December, we had our biggest holiday event yet – a holiday market with Santa. And at Halloween, we host the Halloween Spook-tacula, which is our popular neighborhood trunk-or-treat event. You’ll find inflatables, a corn maze, games and prizes. Everyone wears costumes for the costume parade, and the kids go trick or treating from all the decorated car trunks. It’s a lot of fun.

 

Nicole: We try to host them all over the community, so some are at Elyson Commons, some are at Lakeside Landing, others are at Elyson House – they’re everywhere.
  
BR: How do people find out about upcoming events?

Nicole: Residents can read about upcoming events in our newsletter, as well as on the community webpage, on the community calendar, and also on the TVs at Elyson House. Our public events are also promoted on the Elyson website.

BR: What are you excited about moving forward?

Nicole: Just seeing more people come and enjoy themselves; we want residents and guests to have a great time, whether they are meeting new neighbors or there with friends and family!
 
Thanks so much to Nicole Harris for taking the time to answer all of our questions and for all of the amazing events she plans for the entire Elyson community! If you want to enjoy Elyson in a Brookfield Residential home, find your floor plan now.