New Year, New Calendar: A Smarter Way to Plan 2026 HOA Community Events
You’ve made it through the holidays, and while the calendar may be clear for now, HOA community events have a way of arriving faster than expected — and getting complicated just as quickly. What starts as a simple gathering can turn into a maze of emails, group chats, sign-ups, and last-minute changes.
This year doesn’t have to follow the same pattern. With the right tools in place, 2026 HOA event planning can finally feel organized, predictable, and far less stressful.
With CINC Connect, launching soon for all CINC users, communities get a centralized platform for resident engagement and event planning. Here’s a closer look at what’s new for 2026 — and what it’s time to move on from.
Out: Scattered Event Announcements
In: One Community Calendars
EWithout a unified platform, event announcements get lost in crowded inboxes. Neighborhood Facebook posts vanish into the algorithm (and who is even moderating that group?). Entry signage, bulletin boards…it’s too many channels to juggle — and too many chances for communication to fall apart.
With CINC Connect: Community managers and board members can easily share upcoming events using the Community Calendar. Residents see every event in one place, right from the app, creating a single source of truth.
Need to choose a date that works for most? Use the Surveys feature (available in CINC Connect Lifestyle) to gather quick input. Later in 2026, tools like an Eventbrite-style system for ticketed or capacity-limited events will make planning even more seamless.
Out: Missed Updates and Message Overload
In: Clear, Centralized Communication
Plans and details change, and when they do, keeping a community informed shouldn’t be a struggle. But with endless emails and outdated neighborhood directories, important updates are often missed.
With CINC Connect: The Community Feed centralizes announcements and reminders in one easy-to-access stream. Managers can use the Super Admin tool to moderate discussions and send SMS Notifications for event updates.
Out: Disorganized Volunteer Coordination
In: Streamlined Collaboration
If you’ve ever been in a party-planning group chat, you know the struggle: nonstop pings, mystery numbers, mixed messages, and someone always getting left out of the loop. It’s chaotic, inefficient, and hardly the recipe for stress-free planning.
With CINC Connect: The Community CRM keeps all resident contact information in one place—no more digging through outdated spreadsheets or printed directories. And with Groups & Chat, committees and volunteers can coordinate without relying on messy text chains.
Out: Space Conflicts and Double Bookings
In: Smart, Self-Service Amenity Scheduling
POV: The clubhouse is in high demand, and keeping track of bookings, availability, and requests can get overwhelming. When someone discovers their preferred space isn’t available, managers and board members bear the brunt of residents’ frustration.
With CINC Connect: Amenity Reservations make it simple to book shared spaces, from clubhouses to pickleball courts, and check real-time availability. Managers and board members can easily block off dates for community events, maintenance, or renovations.
More Ways CINC Connect Makes HOA Life Easier
CCINC Connect is designed to be intuitive from day one, with a mobile- and desktop-friendly experience that minimizes the learning curve. The CINC team provides email templates, adoption guides, webinars, and more, all of which can be white-labeled for your community or management company.
You can tailor the platform by turning features on or off as needed, ensuring the experience fits your community. Management companies can even unlock new revenue streams, such as adding a small transaction fee to amenity reservations.
Ready to step into 2026 with a better way to plan community events? Let’s connect!