PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — Every year on the first Tuesday in August, communities come together to celebrate the “National Night Out.” This event works to build community-police relationships in Pennsylvania. This year, “National Night Out” will take place on Tuesday, August 2.
If you are interested in attending, there are many locations throughout Pennsylvania that are participating. There will be food, activities, and vendors.
abc27 has compiled a list of the “National Night Out” locations in the area, as well as the different departments, activities, and food at these locations. More locations may be added to this list as more information becomes available.
Pennsylvania State Police – 5-9 PM located at Greene Township Park, 996 Elevator St, Chambersburg PA
Departments: Pennsylvania State Police mount, PSP K9, PSP Motorcycle, PSP SERT, PSP Aviation Fly-over, Local Fire Departments
Activities: Grove Family Library, South Central PA Safety-Bike safety course and rodeo, Dunk Tank with “dunk a Trooper”
Vendors: Healthy Communities Partnership (Franklin County), South Central Camp Cadet – PSP Clothing/gear sale
Food: Amor de Madres Columbian Cuisine, Snacks and ice cream by Franklin County Crime Solvers, PAP’s Dogs
Lower Paxton Police Department – 5-8 PM located at George Park
Activities: Enjoy demonstrations, meet n’ greets with first responders, giveaways, activities and more
Harrisburg Bureau of Police – 6:30-8:30 PM located at Camp Curtin Academy at 2900 North Sixth Street
Activities: Live music, entertainment, games, and activities for kids
Food: There will be food at the event
Lower Allen Township Police – 6-8:30 PM at Christian Life Assembly, 2645 Lisburn Road, Camp Hill
Departments: Police, Fire, EMS, Public Works, and Public Safety Departments of the township
Activities: Music will be provided by DJ Matt Claeys and there will be activities for all ages
Food: Free light refreshments will be available
The Columbia Borough Police – 6-8 PM located at Glatfelter Memorial Field
Activities: Bouncy house, dunk tank, hot air balloon, PP&L electrical safety demonstration, K9 demonstration, giveaways, music by The Kracker Beez, music by Wsox Radio, “Jaws of Life” demonstration, Birds of Prey show, Creatures Great and Small animal show, first responder kickball game with kids, plus over 45 organization and business stands
Food: Free food including hot dogs, chips, water, and ice-cream
“JAIL ‘n BAIL:” Guest celebrities will be in the “JAIL ‘n BAIL” located in the center of Glatfelter’s football field. Watch them be released by dropping off school supplies and earning tickets for their release. Your tickets also enter you in a prize drawing. *Donated supplies benefit CBSD and OLA*
West Shore Regional Police Department – 6-8 PM located at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Wormleysburg
There will be food and drinks, as well as community vendors.
Manor Township Police Department – 6-8 PM at Leisure Lanes at 3440 Columbia Avenue
Activities: First responder displays, as well as businesses and non-profit organizations
Food: There will be food trucks located at the event
Bloomsburg Police Department – 6-8 PM located at Bloomsburg Fairgrounds
Activities: S.W.A.T., EMS and Fire displays, Big Foot Country “Live Remote,” local musician Allan Combs II, basket raffles to benefit Local Food Cupboards
Food: Free refreshments required at the event
Camp Hill Police Department – 6-8 PM located at Willow Park
Activities: Music, games, bounce house, Officer dunk tank, and much more
Food: Food vendors and frozen treats will be at the event
Hummelstown Borough Police Department – 7-9 PM located at the Borough Park in Hummelstown
Activities: Police cruisers, firetrucks, EMS, games, and prizes
Food: There will be food at the event
Palmyra Borough Police Department – 5-8 PM located at the Buck Swank Stadium
Steelton Borough Police Department – 6-8 PM located at War Memorial Field
Activities: Kids games, more than 15 vendor booths from local businesses, and the first ever “Community Water Balloon Battle”
Food: There will be free food and drinks at the event
East Pennsboro Township Police Department – 6-8 PM located at Adams Ricci Park
Swatara Township Police Department – 6-9 PM located at Vanatta Park
Vendors are welcome and will be attending the event.
West Manchester Township Police Department – 5-8 PM located at Sunset Lane Park
Activities: Free games, free giveaways, music, and vendors
Food: All food will be free to the public
West Lampeter Township Police Department – 6-9 PM located at Lampeter Fairgrounds
Activities: Free prizes, dunk tank, mechanical bull riding, police K9 demonstrations, DJ, fireworks, and much more
Food: Free foods and beverages are offered at the event as well
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The Highspire Police Department – 6-8 PM located at Highspire Memorial Park
Activities: There will be games and activities for kids of all ages, as well as vendors
Food: Free food will be provided at the event
East Cocalico Township Police Department – 6-9 PM located at Reamstown Park
There will be free food, music, and entertainment.
Spring Township Police Department – 5-9 PM located at the Lincoln Park Pool
Activities: Raffle prizes and swimming at the Lincoln Park Pool
Food: Free snacks will be provided courtesy of local vendors
Manheim Borough Police Department – 6-9 PM located in Memorial Park (Tennis Court Parking Lot)
Departments: Displays of local first responder personnel and equipment by Manheim Borough Police Department, Northwest EMS, Manheim Hope Fire Department, Mastersonville Fire Department, Penryn Fire Department, Adult Probation and Parole, Lancaster County Special Response Team, and more!
Activities: Giveaways and displays by local first responder personnel
Food: There will be a variety of food and beverages
Manheim Township Police Department – 5:30-8 PM located at Community Park
Activities: Summer social, cornhole tournament, kickball, K9 demonstrations, music (DJ), touch-a-truck
Food: Snacks, refreshments, and ice cream
Carroll Township Police Department – 5-8 PM located at Logan Park
Departments: Carroll Township Police Department and Northern York County Fire Rescue
Activities: Raffles and prizes
Food: There will be delicious food at the event
Lower Swatara Township Police Department – 6-8 PM located at the Lower Swatara Fire Department at 1350 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown, PA 17057
Derry Township Police Department – 6-8 PM located at the 1st block of West Caracas Avenue
Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department – 6-8 PM at the East Petersburg Community Pool
Activities: At 5:30 PM a Community Bike Ride will kick off the event, at 6-8 PM there will be free open swim, bounce houses, free giveaways, touch-a-truck, and more
Food: There will be free hotdogs, chips, ice cream, and drinks
Mount Joy Borough Police Department & Fire Department – 6-8 PM on Delta Street
Activities: Live music by Adam Blessing, explore a firetruck, explore a police cruiser, bounce house, and balloon artist from Majik Andrew Entertainment
Food: Two Cousins Pizza, Dutch Country Hand Rolled Soft Pretzels, and The Rotary Fry Wagon
North Middleton & Carlisle Borough Police Departments – 6-8 PM at the Carlisle Fairgrounds
Activities: Vendors, Dream Hollow with Disney Princesses, games, and raffles for all
Food: Free food and Kona Ice food truck
Penn Township, Hanover Borough, & West Manheim Township Police Departments – 6-8 PM located in front of Pet Smart, 181 Wilson Avenue Hanover, PA 17331
Activities: Bicycle raffle of 15 bicycles to children 14 and under, games, entertainment, and opportunity to interact with law enforcement, fire department, EMS, and fire police members
Food: There will be free food at the event
Newville Police Department – 6-8 PM located at West Big Spring Avenue
Activities: Inflatable rides, prizes, displays by local agencies and businesses, and a K9 demonstration
Food: There will be free food at the event
Quarryville Borough Police Department – 5-9 PM located at Quarryville Memorial Park
Activities: Games, vendors, and Southern End first responders
Food: There will be food trucks at the event
York City Police Department – 5-8 PM Block Parties located around York
Locations: CPC – 200 blk. E. College Ave., Broad Park Manor – 1st Blk. Broad St., Parkway Office – 140 Willis Ln, Crispus Attucks – 600 blk. S. Duke St., Union Lutheran Church – 1st blk. S. Penn St., Avenues – 475 Madison Ave., Calvary UMC – 11 N. Richard Ave., Cornerstone Baptist Church – 625 S. Pershing Ave., Bethlehem Baptist Church – 625 S. Pershing Ave., Northeast Neighborhood Association – N. Pine St. and E. Philadelphia St., and Devers Area Neighborhood Association – 509 Pacific Ave.
Activities: There will be visits by York City Police, as well as members of the York City Police command staff, music, entertainment, safety demonstrations, youth events, seminars, exhibits, and more
Food: There will be cookouts and food at the event
Susquehanna Township Police Department – 6-8 PM located at Susquehanna Township High School
Activities: Helicopter viewing, a STPD Drone demonstration at 6:30 PM, STPD K9 Demonstration at 7 PM, appearance from K9 Auggie, K9 t-shirts for purchase (comes with a K9 magnet), police booth, township organizations and businesses
New Holland Police Department – 6-8 PM New Holland Community Park
Activities: Emergency equipment on display, bounce house, mechanical bull, and music by Sam Schmidthuber
Food: Free hotdogs, chicken, drinks, popcorn, popsicles, and snow cones, New Holland Coffee Truck and Lickity Split Ice Cream Truck
Lancaster City Bureau of Police (Hosted by Crispus Attucks, The Mix, and Branch and Vine Church) – 6-8 PM 520 North Street, Lancaster 17602
Activities: Water slide, bounce house, and community groups
Food: Free food will be available at the event
Lancaster City Bureau of Police (Hosted by SoWe) – 5-7 PM 440 St. Joseph Street, Lancaster 17603
Activities: Celebration, entertainment, kid’s activities, juggling lessons, poetry, music, and more
Food: There will be free food at the event
