May Resident Events for Busy Apartment Teams
- Domus Marketing llc
- 4 days ago
- 4 min read
Spring into May: Your Resident Event Inspiration Station ✨
Spring is in full bloom! May brings longer days, warmer nights, and the perfect opportunity to bring residents together—inside and out. Below you’ll find creative, colorful ideas to help you plan everything from DIY projects to furry friend celebrations and month-long engagement themes.
Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour Resident Event
Shake up your resident experience with a vibrant Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour! Whether they're sipping margaritas or mocktails, your residents will love the festive flair and fun details. Offer build-your-own charcuterie “marg cups” (hello, mini sombreros!), pop-up drink stations with colorful papel picado, and a grab 'n go bar featuring taco shooters and mini cocktails. Don’t forget your fur babies—Pawgaritas are totally on the menu. From spicy popsicle spritzers to taco ‘n tiny tequila pairings, this event is the ultimate way to fiesta. And yes… somewhere out there, a margarita is thinking about you too 🌵🍹🐾
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Mother's Day Brunch & Grab 'n Go Station
This one’s for the moms, grandmoms, pet moms, and anyone who pours love into their home. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a sweet and stylish brunch bursting with florals, thoughtful touches, and a whole lot of love. Set up a “Pick, Wrap & Bloom” bouquet bar, serve up parfaits and pastries, and don’t forget the Mom-osas—whether it's a self-serve bar or mini take-home sets, this is a toast to all they do. For early risers, coffee + cookie kits with fresh blooms are a feel-good morning treat. Want to keep it simple? A single stem with a handwritten note can say it all. However you host it, this event is a beautiful way to say, “We see you. We celebrate you.”
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🎉 Everyday Inspiration = Easy Engagement
Monthly, daily, and food-specific holidays are more than just quirky calendar fillers—they’re the secret sauce for simple, creative, and crowd-pleasing resident engagement. Whether your team has time for a full-blown brunch, a quick grab ’n go, or just wants to keep things fun on social media, these celebrations can be shaped to fit your schedule and budget. From “Guess How Many Limes” for Margarita Day, or treat bags on Pet Parent Day, these small moments can spark connection, creativity, and community. Use the ideas below as inspiration to add charm to your calendar, boost social interaction, and create smile-worthy surprises all month long.
Wild for our Fur Babies Events
For all of us animal lovers, EVERY SINGLE DAY is a day to celebrate our babies. Our pets are the real VIPs. Celebrate them with a curated mix of paws-itively adorable events and grab 'n go treats that make tails wag. Host a “Kit-Tea Catnip Craft Bar” where cat parents can DIY catnip tea toys, or chill things out with frozen pup pops using biscuit handles (yes, we’re obsessed too). For the doggos, set up a Barkuterie Bar with every treat imaginable—milk bones, pupcorn, peanut butter biscuits—because no one should leave hungry. Whether it’s grab 'n go or a full-on pawty, these events are a cute and cost-effective way to build community, one wag and whisker at a time. 🐶🐱💛
May 1: Purebred Dog Day
May 3: Specially-Abled Pets Day
May 8: Dog Mom’s Day
May 14: Dog Rescue Day
May 20: National Rescue Dog Day
May 23: World Turtle Day
May 30: International Hug Your Cat Day
MONTHLY RESIDENT CELEBRATIONS*
National Barbecue Month
Bike Month
Photography Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Gifts from the Garden Month
DAILY CELEBRATIONS*
May 1: May Day
May 2: Brothers and Sisters Day
May 3: Two Different Colored Shoes Day
May 4: Star Wars Day
May 5: Cinco de Mayo
May 6: National Nurses Day
May 7: National Tourism Day
May 8: No Socks Day
May 9: Lost Sock Memorial Day
May 10: Clean Up Your Room Day
May 11: Twilight Zone Day
May 12: Mother’s Day (2025)
May 13: Frog Jumping Day
May 14: Dance Like a Chicken Day
May 15: International Day of Families
May 16: Love a Tree Day
May 17: Pack Rat Day
May 18: Visit Your Relatives Day
May 20: Be a Millionaire Day
May 21: Talk Like Yoda Day
May 22: Buy a Musical Instrument Day
May 23: Lucky Penny Day
May 24: Scavenger Hunt Day
May 25: Towel Day
May 26: Paper Airplane Day
May 27: Sunscreen Day
May 29: Paperclip Day
May 30: Loomis Day
May 31: World No Tobacco Day
Daily Food Celebrations*
May 1: Chocolate Parfait Day
May 2: Truffle Day
May 3: Raspberry Popover Day
May 4: Orange Juice Day
May 5: Hoagie Day
May 6: Crepe Suzette Day
May 7: Roast Leg of Lamb Day
May 8: Coconut Cream Pie Day
May 9: Butterscotch Brownie Day
May 10: Shrimp Day
May 11: Eat What You Want Day
May 12: Nutty Fudge Day
May 13: Apple Pie Day
May 14: Buttermilk Biscuit Day
May 15: Chocolate Chip Day
May 16: Barbecue Day
May 17: Cherry Cobbler Day
May 18: Cheese Soufflé Day
May 19: Devil’s Food Cake Day
May 20: Quiche Day
May 21: Strawberries and Cream Day
May 22: Vanilla Pudding Day
May 23: Taffy Day
May 24: Escargot Day
May 25: Wine Day
May 26: Blueberry Cheesecake Day
May 27: Grape Popsicle Day
May 28: Brisket Day
May 29: Coq au Vin Day
May 30: Mint Julep Day
May 31: Macaroon Day
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Thank you for creatingHOME!
Renee
*All holidays are U.S.-based national observances unless noted otherwise. Dates may vary year to year, and not all cultural or religious celebrations are included. This list is intended to spark fun, inclusive, and low-pressure ideas for resident events. Be sure to do your own research to expand and tailor celebrations to your unique community!
