How much do resident events typically cost?

Event pricing varies depending on the event type and scope. Flamingo displays pricing for resident events in its marketplace.

What does Flamingo provide for each event?

Flamingo can provide the event host, marketing materials, setup and breakdown, RSVP management, event photos and attendance information.

Do I need the Flamingo resident app to book events?

No. Apartment communities can use Flamingo to book resident events without purchasing the resident engagement app.

Who are Flamingo's event hosts?

Flamingo works with event hosts across the United States, including DJs, fitness instructors, artists, caterers, musicians, magicians and other event professionals.

Does Flamingo handle event cleanup and breakdown?

Yes. Flamingo event hosts can manage the event from setup and resident engagement through cleanup and breakdown.

How far in advance should I book a resident event?

Resident events must generally be booked at least seven days in advance.

Can I use Flamingo only for resident events?

Yes. Flamingo can be used specifically for booking resident events without requiring the full resident engagement platform.

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Cooking Class | Fun & Healthy Holiday Sides

Revitalize your community’s holiday menu with a cooking class centered on fun and healthy side dishes. By partnering with a culinary expert passionate about nutritious and delicious creations, you’ll offer residents an experience that’s both enlightening and tasty. This class promises to introduce innovative, health-conscious twists to traditional holiday sides, making it an ideal event for those looking to balance indulgence with well-being during the festive season.

$ 33

Per resident

★ 4.8

Wine & Paint (BYOB) | Holiday

nfuse the festive spirit into your community with a Wine & Paint event centered on the magic of the holidays. Collaborating with a talented artist who can guide residents in painting iconic holiday scenes and symbols, and encouraging them to bring their cherished wine, you’ll offer an experience that’s both heartwarming and celebratory. This event promises to be a canvas of joy, nostalgia, and shared memories, perfect for those who cherish the holiday season.

$ 37

Per resident

★ 4.3

Grab n’ Hang | Holiday Pop-Up Meal

Bring the festive spirit to your community with a Grab n’ Hang | Holiday Pop-Up Meal. This event offers a heartwarming and delicious dining experience, perfect for the holiday season. With a spread of holiday favorites, residents can enjoy the convenience of a pop-up meal right in the comfort of their own community, fostering joy and camaraderie among neighbors.

$ 31

Per resident

★ 4.6

Outdoor Movie | Christmas

Infuse the magic of the festive season into your community with the ‘Outdoor Movie | Christmas’ event. This enchanting cinematic experience promises to immerse your residents in the heartwarming spirit of Christmas. By hosting this yuletide movie night, you’ll be fostering community bonds, ensuring residents come together to share joy, laughter, and the timeless charm of the holiday season.

Please note that cancellations must be made at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date.

$ 843

Flat Fee

★ 5.0

Santa | Meet & Greet

Bring the magic of the festive season to life in your community with the ‘Santa | Meet & Greet’ event. This enchanting experience promises to light up the eyes of both young and old as they get a chance to meet Santa Claus in person. By hosting this heartwarming meet and greet, you’ll be fostering community bonds, ensuring residents come together in shared anticipation and joy, and creating memories that will be cherished for years to come.

$ 843

Flat Fee

★ 4.1

Cooking Class | Gingerbread Cookie Decorating

Infuse your community’s festive spirit with a cooking class dedicated to Gingerbread Cookie Decorating. Partnering with a chef experienced in crafting and decorating delightful cookies, you’ll offer residents an experience that’s both creative and delicious. This class will guide participants through the process of baking gingerbread cookies and then decorating them with various embellishments. It’s an ideal event for those looking to embrace the holiday spirit and showcase their artistic flair.

$ 38

Per resident

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Mixology Class

A pro mixologist hosts a cocktail-making demo for your residents.

Happy Hour

A professional bartender serves drinks at your community happy hour.

Food Truck

A pop-up food truck pulls up to your property for residents to enjoy.

Fitness Class or Workshop

Yoga, HIIT, Pilates, or a "how to use your fitness center" intro.

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Wine, Paint & Cooking

Host creative experiences with wine tastings, painting, cooking classes, and hands-on activities.

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Wellness & Self-Care

Help residents recharge with relaxing wellness experiences, self-care activities, and mindful moments.

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Pet-Friendly Events

Bring pet lovers together with fun, engaging experiences designed for residents and their four-legged friends.

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Parties & DJ Festivals

Turn pool days into unforgettable celebrations with DJs, music, food, drinks, and resident fun.

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Outdoor Movie Nights

Create memorable evenings with outdoor movie screenings, cozy seating, snacks, and community fun.

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Magic, Music & Live Acts

Delight residents with live entertainment, talented musicians, magic shows, and memorable performances.

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Lease-Up & Move-In Events

Welcome new residents with engaging events designed to build connections and create a great first impression.

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Holiday & Seasonal Events

Celebrate every season with festive events and unforgettable resident experiences throughout the year.

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Game Nights & Bingo

Bring residents together for fun and friendly competition with game nights, bingo, and more.

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Food Trucks & Pop-ups

Turn your community into a vibrant dining destination with food trucks, pop-ups, and local favorites.

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Fitness & Yoga Brunches

Build healthier, happier communities with fitness classes, yoga sessions, and social brunch experiences.

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Comedy, Trivia & Karaoke

Bring residents together for laughs, friendly competition, interactive entertainment, and karaoke.

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Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking your next resident event.

Getting started

Do I need to sign a contract?

No contract required. Create a free account and start booking events immediately. You can pay per event or upgrade to the monthly package any time.

How fast can I book my first event?

Most community managers go from signup to confirmed event in under 10 minutes. Events must be booked at least 7 days in advance.

Is my first event really free?

Yes — your first eligible event (fitness class or food truck) is covered by your $200 Welcome Wallet credit. No catch.

Cost & pricing

How much do events typically cost?

Average event is about $500. Range is $100 (small food truck) to $10,000+ (large multi-element party). Browse the widget at the top to see real prices.

What's the difference between pay-as-you-go and monthly?

Pay-as-you-go: free account, pay per event with no monthly commitment. Monthly (starting at $750): 4 resident events included, dedicated rep, automated RSVPs, branded marketing flyers, and the resident app.

Trust & coverage

Are your vendors credentialed?

Yes. We're already registered with RMIS, NetVendor, Compliance Depot, Vendor Café, OpsTechnology, VendorShield, and RealPage Vendor Credentialing. W9 and COI available on request.

What's your cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 7 days before the event for a full refund. Within 7 days, the event is non-refundable but can be rescheduled.

What if a resident hates the event?

Our happiness guarantee: events scoring below 3.8/5 in resident feedback are refunded or redone at no cost to you.

Coverage & logistics

What regions do you serve?

National. We have event hosts across most of the USA — 15,000+ vetted providers and growing. Some niche events have shorter geographic coverage; you'll see availability when you browse.

Do you provide virtual events too?

Yes. For in-person events, our hosts come to your property. For virtual events (on-demand fitness, trivia, classes), we provide the video conferencing link and host.

Other

What exactly is the event subscription?

Typically, when you book an event with Flamingo, your invoice has 2 charges: 1) event host fee and 2) Flamingo service fee. With an event subscription, we waive the service fee.

Why book events with Flamingo?

We know you are busy so we make booking events as quickly as booking an uber. And we provide 100s for events from wine & paint events to casino night events to family-friendly events. This way, your events are always fresh and never boring. Finally, Flamingo offers everything you need for a successful event from set up to breakdown to marketing materials to RSVP management to even providing you pictures from the event that you can use on social media.

Are you able to register with our vendor credentialing company?

Yes, we are already set up for RMIS, NetVendor, RealPage Vendor Credentialing etc. We can also provide a W9 and COI as needed.

Can we pay with a check?

Yes, you can pay with a check, ACH, or credit card.

What impacts event costs?

The type of event and number of participants. Some events are flat fee events like a comedy performance while others are per person – e.g. a Wine & Paint event.

What are the most popular events?

When you create your free account, you can filter by popularity to see the most popular events.

What do you provide for each event?

We typically provide everything needed for the event including: the event host, marketing materials, breakdown and setup, RSVP management, post event pictures and attendance numbers.

What kind of marketing materials do you provide and are these free?

We provide you with 5 different marketing flyers that you can choose between. This is included for free.

Do we need to get the resident engagement app to do events with Flamingo?

No, you don’t have to get Flamingo’s app to book events. You can just book events without the app.

Who are your event hosts?

Flamingo has hired 1000s of event hosts throughout the USA who can do all types of resident events from magicians to artists for sip & paint to caterers to fitness instructors.

Do you do cleanup and breakdown?

Yes, our event hosts manage the whole event from cleanup to breakdown.

How often do you add new events?

Our event marketplace updates every season and every few weeks with fresh new events.

How far in advance do we need to book an event?

Events must be booked at least 7 days in advance.

Are we able to use Flamingo just for events?

Yes, our platform is a la carte so you can use Flamingo just to book resident events.

How does integrating with our property management system help with events?

This allows for automated event marketing. When you book an event, our system then sends all your residents emails and reminders about the event automatically.

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