From block parties and police meet-and-greets to free food, family activities and even fireworks, communities across North Texas will celebrate National Night Out on
Neighbors across North Texas are getting ready to turn on their porch lights, head outside and spend some time with the people who live — and patrol — in their communities.
National Night Out returns Tuesday, Oct. 6, with events planned across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The annual campaign is aimed at strengthening relationships between residents and law enforcement while encouraging neighborhood involvement and crime prevention. Events traditionally include block parties, cookouts, family activities and visits from police officers, firefighters and other first responders.
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Here are some of the National Night Out events happening across North Texas:
Dallas
The Dallas Police Department will host its annual National Night Out celebration at police headquarters, with food, music, activities and opportunities for residents to meet officers and learn about public safety resources.
When: 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6
Where: Dallas Police Headquarters, 1400 Botham Jean Blvd.
Cost: Free
What: Free food, a live DJ, a hot dog contest, community activities, public safety resources and opportunities to meet Dallas police officers and community partners.
The event is free and open to the public. DPD is asking attendees to register in advance.
In addition to the headquarters event, neighborhoods across Dallas will hold their own National Night Out gatherings Tuesday. Dallas Park and Recreation is also hosting several events around the city, including:
When: 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: 2525 Pine St.
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: 2700 Meadow Stone
Larry Johnson Recreation Center
When: 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: 3700 Dixon Ave.
The Dallas events are designed to give residents a chance to meet neighbors and build stronger connections within their communities.
DART Police
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Department will hold its annual National Night Out at DART Police headquarters.
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: DART Police headquarters, 2111 S. Corinth Street Road in Dallas, at Illinois Station on the Blue Line
What: Food, drinks, music, health and wellness information, crime prevention and safety information and opportunities to meet DART police officers, fare enforcement officers and staff.
The event is free and open to the public.
“National Night Out is a great opportunity for our DART Police officers and our community to come together, get to know one another and build stronger relationships,” DART Police Chief Charlie Cato said.
Fort Worth
Fort Worth will celebrate National Night Out with neighborhood gatherings and community events across the city Tuesday.
Fort Worth police encourage neighborhoods to hold block parties and other gatherings that give residents a chance to meet their neighbors, police officers and other city personnel. Registered events may receive visits from Fort Worth police and other city representatives.
Here are two community gatherings planned in Fort Worth:
Victory Forest Community Center
When: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: 1000 W. Biddison St.
Cost: Free
What: Family activities, community connections and information about local resources.
Thomas Place Community Center
JPS Health Network
The Tarrant County Hospital District Police Department will host a National Night Out event at JPS Health Network, bringing patients, families, employees and police officers together for an evening focused on community connections.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: JPS Health Network, JPS Main Entrance
What: An opportunity for patients, families, JPS employees and community partners to meet and interact with Tarrant County Hospital District police officers.
Edgecliff Village
Edgecliff Village will host its annual Texas Night Out celebration Tuesday outside City Hall.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Edgecliff Village City Hall
Cost: Free
What: Free hot dogs and chips, popcorn, cookies, a bounce house, music, games, giveaways and door prizes.
Residents will have a chance to meet Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Edgecliff Village firefighters and town staff, along with representatives from neighborhood organizations and local vendors.
Community groups participating include the Edgecliff Village ECOPs, Garden Club, Park Board and EV Fellowship. Residents will also be able to learn how to read their water meters.
Arlington
National Night Out will be celebrated throughout Arlington with neighborhood, business and organization-hosted parties.
When: Tuesday, Oct. 6
Where: Registered events across Arlington
What: Neighborhood gatherings bringing together residents, police officers, firefighters, city leaders and other city employees.
Arlington police said the gatherings are intended to provide a relaxed setting where residents and first responders can meet and build relationships.
The department is also using this year’s National Night Out to support The Archway, with donations being collected for domestic violence survivors and their children.
Wylie
Wylie’s celebration will be one of the area’s larger centralized National Night Out events.
When: 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: Olde City Park, 112 S. Ballard Ave.
Cost: Free
What: Public safety displays, free hot dogs, chips and drinks, bounce houses, pony rides, face painting and activities for families. A helicopter landing is planned if available, and the night is expected to end with a brief fireworks display.
Wylie police and Wylie Fire Rescue personnel will also be on hand to meet residents and show off public safety vehicles and equipment.
Richardson
Richardson police officers, city officials and other guests will visit registered neighborhood National Night Out parties across the city.
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Neighborhood events throughout Richardson
What: Block parties, cookouts and other neighborhood gatherings with visits from police officers and city officials.
Richardson police are also encouraging residents attending block parties to bring canned food donations to benefit the Network of Community Ministries food pantry.
Plano
Neighborhoods across Plano will celebrate National Night Out with block parties, cookouts and community gatherings Tuesday evening.
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Neighborhoods throughout Plano
Cost: Free
What: Block parties, cookouts, neighborhood gatherings and visits from Plano police officers and Plano Fire-Rescue first responders.
Keller
Keller residents will celebrate National Night Out with neighborhood block parties and gatherings across the city Tuesday evening.
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Registered neighborhood events throughout Keller
Cost: Free
What: Neighborhood block parties and gatherings with visits from Keller police officers and potentially Keller Fire Rescue personnel.
Police officers will visit registered gatherings throughout the evening, giving residents an opportunity to meet local officers and first responders in a casual setting.
Irving
Irving police, firefighters and other city employees will visit registered neighborhood celebrations throughout the evening.
When: 4:30-9 p.m.
Where: Registered neighborhood events across Irving
What: Block parties and community gatherings aimed at helping residents meet their neighbors and local first responders.
North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills residents are encouraged to hold neighborhood gatherings and turn on their porch lights as part of the city’s National Night Out celebration.
When: 5-9 p.m.
Where: Registered neighborhood events throughout North Richland Hills
What: Neighborhood gatherings with visits from city, police and fire personnel.
Mesquite
Mesquite will celebrate National Night Out with neighborhood block parties, cookouts and community gatherings across the city Tuesday.
Residents will have opportunities to meet Mesquite police officers, firefighters, city representatives and their neighbors while participating in activities aimed at strengthening community relationships and promoting public safety.
Here are several community events planned in Mesquite:
Creek Crossing National Night Out
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Keystone Church, 1575 Clay Mathis Road
Cost: Free
What: Food, music, games and opportunities to meet neighbors, first responders and representatives from city departments.
Sharing Life Community Outreach
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: 3795 W. Emporium Circle
Cost: Free
What: Food, vendors, a bounce house and opportunities to meet first responders and local officials.
When: 5-7 p.m.
Where: Towne Centre Village front parking lot
Cost: Free
What: Free food, a bounce house obstacle course and opportunities to meet local police officers and firefighters.
Grapevine
Grapevine will celebrate National Night Out with neighborhood block parties across the city and a community gathering for residents who don’t have an event planned in their neighborhood.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Grapevine Community Outreach Center, 3010 Mustang Drive, along with registered neighborhood events throughout Grapevine
Cost: Free
What: A community cookout, live music, games and opportunities to meet Grapevine police officers and other first responders.
Police officers and fire personnel will also visit registered block parties and cookouts in neighborhoods across Grapevine during the evening.
Residents whose neighborhoods aren’t hosting their own National Night Out event are invited to attend the gathering at the Community Outreach Center.