Join the Chalk Challenge

Create chalk art with your neighbours this May. Register to get free chalk (while supplies last).

On this page:

1. Ready, set, chalk!
2. Pick up your chalk
3. Send us photos

How to join

Follow these steps to take part in the Chalk Challenge:

1. Register online to receive free chalk (while supplies last).
2. Gather your group and invite neighbours to plan your design and brighten your block.
3. Choose a pick-up date and place at a Waterloo Public Library location when you register online
4. Create your art in May — head outside and get creative, everyone’s a winner this year!

Register online

Pick up your chalk 

Once you’ve registered, it’s time to collect your supplies.

• pick-up dates – May 1 to 7, 2026
• locations – Waterloo Public library locations (choose your spot when you register)
• supplies –1 chalk package for every 2 neighbours (10 neighbours = 5 packages)

Group size limits:

• up to 10 people per standard registration
• up to 50 people for Neighbourhood Connectors, Homes Associations or Neighbourhood Associations

Note: Chalk is free while supplies last.

Send us photos

Show off your creativity:

• create your chalk art anytime during May
• share photos using the QR code on your chalk package, upload them to the chalk art gallery, or email them to neighbourhoods@waterloo.ca
• we may feature your artwork in the neighbourhood newsletter or our social media channels.