Events

Our Neighbors' Place plans a variety of events to raise awareness in the community and raise money to support our work.

Casino Night Event 2025

Next Event: February 1, 2025 from 6-9p @ Kilkarney Hills Golf Course

Coldest Night of the Year

Five local charities in western Wisconsin with a shared mission of providing food, shelter, and assistance to our less fortunate neighbors are partnering up for the Coldest Night of the Year 2025. These organizations include Grace Place in New Richmond, Hudson Area Backpack and Food Programs and Operation HELP in Hudson, and Our Neighbors' Place in River Falls. River Valley Charities is leading the initiative and providing direction for the event. All proceeds from the event will be distributed equally among the four direct-service charities.  

Save the Date: February 2025

Poverty Simulation Event 

1 in 3 households in the St. Croix Valley either qualify as living in poverty or living as an ALICE household (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). But unless you’ve experienced poverty or these struggles, it’s difficult to truly understand. Simulation bridges that gap from misconception to understanding. This event will be an interactive immersion experience, sensitizing community participants to the realities of poverty or living as a member of the ALICE population.

Next Event: March 27, 2024

530p-9p @ The University Center 

Register Here:

students.uwrf.edu/student-involvement/poverty-simulation

Our Neighbors' Day

Our Neighbors' Day is a fun event, open to everyone, that includes an open house and tours of our Day Center and Clothing Closet.  It is a great opportunity to meet our team, shop at the yard sale, and enjoy a free picnic style meal.

Next Event: May 9, 2024

National Night Out

First Tuesday in August

Join us for a community-wide National Night Out celebration! This event features visits by RF Police, Fire and Ambulance; bounce house; face painting; treats; kids event hosted by the library and a freewill donation yard sale. 

Next Event: August 6, 2024

Find Us Around Town! 

Earth Fest: April 20, 2024

Fighting Fish Game: July 20, 2024

Empty Bowls

Join us for a heartwarming event at Saint Bridget Catholic Church in River Falls. At Empty Bowls, we come together to fight hunger in our community. This event is a chance to enjoy delicious soup, connect with friends, and make a difference. During the event, you’ll be able to try all types of soup from different vendors and vote for your favorites in several categories. 

By purchasing a ticket you'll be able to choose a bowl to remind you of those experiencing hunger in our community and support ONP, who helps those in need through the Backpack Program in the River Falls School District and The Day Center. 

Come and fill your bowl with love, compassion, and hope. Together, we can make a difference in our local community. See you there!

Next Event: October 24, 2024 @          St. Bridget's Church