By Tierra Stone
AFRO Intern
Madeline Seck
AFRO Intern
and
Lizzy Suber
AFRO Intern
Every year since 1984, National Night Out (NNO) events give locals and law enforcement time to bridge the gap and come together to make connections with members who serve their communities. 2024 marks NNO’s 40th anniversary, as it is celebrated every first Tuesday in Aug.. The AFRO has compiled a list of NNO events happening in the D.C., Maryland, Virginia and surrounding areas to attend as summer winds down. Take a look to see what’s happening near you!
Baltimore
Baltimore City’s National Night Out
This city-wide event, encouraged by Mayor Brandon M. Scott, the Baltimore Police Department, will give residents and local law enforcement an opportunity to connect and come together. This event will have free food, games, giveaways and entertainment.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Main Event:
1034 North Mount Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
Cost: Free
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
The University of Maryland Baltimore Police Department, Campus Public Safety and the Community Engagement Center will host a National Night Out event, offering resources, free food and much more!
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: BioPark Lot, located
at the corner of West Baltimore
and South Poppleton Street
Cost: Free
NNO with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Baltimore Alumnae Chapter
Make sure to bring your family and friends to the Delta Community Center to speak with elected officials and learn more about the organization and their work in the community. The event will also feature face painting, games and book giveaways.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Delta Community Center
2501 Springhill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
Cost: Free
NNO at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
Join Mt. Sinai Baptist Church for a night of music, a bike raffle, fresh produce giveaways and snowballs to celebrate NNO with local community members.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
922 E. Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Cost: Free
Howard County
NNO with the Howard County Police Department
The Howard County Police Department will host their NNO event at Clarksville Commons. The occasion will feature police and fire displays, kid-friendly games and live entertainment.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Clarksville Commons
12230 and 12250 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
Cost: Free
On Aug. 6, the Winter Growth Assisted Living and Memory Care will host an NNO event where there will be family games, snacks and refreshments.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 6 p.m – 8 p.m.
Location: 5460 Ruth Keeton Way,
Columbia, MD 21044
Cost: Free
NNO with the Harper’s Choice Community Association
Connect with community members via the Harper’s Choice Community Association. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the activities while also learning about resources available to help the neighborhood.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Joseph Square,
5440 Old Tucker Row
Columbia, MD 21044
Cost: Free
Montgomery County
NNO in Olney
The Olney Chamber of Commerce’s NNO event promises fire prevention information, face painting, arts and crafts and police cruisers — something for everyone throughout the day.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Fair Hill
18100 Town Center Drive
Olney, MD 20832
Cost: Free
NNO with Montgomery County Police
Come out to downtown Silver Spring for a night of dancing, prizes from restaurants and stores, refreshments and more. Attendees are also encouraged to participate in police and fire safety and awareness activities while at the event.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Ellsworth Place
8661 Colesville Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Cost: Free
Anne Arundel County
NNO with the Anne Arundel County Police Department
The Anne Arundel County Police Department invites everyone to the National Night Out event that will give visitors the opportunity to enhance their relationship with neighbors and local law enforcement to truly understand the meaning of community.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Kinder Farm Park
1001 Kinder Farm Park Road
Millersville, MD, 21108
Cost: Free
NNO with the Old Brooklyn Park Community Association
The Old Brooklyn Park Community Association presents their North County NNO. Along with games, prizes and free food, the event will also feature visits by police officers, firefighters and representatives from other county services such as the Department of Aging and the Office of Emergency Management.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: 10th Avenue Ballpark
320 10th Avenue
Brooklyn Park, MD 212245
Cost: Free
NNO at the Annapolis Library
Come to the Annapolis Library to enjoy a community-building NNO event as they work to connect neighborhoods with each other and the local police department through giveaways, free food and exciting games.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 6 p..m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Annapolis Library
1410 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Cost: Free
Prince George’s County
National Night Out Against Crime
Join the Bowie Police Department for NNO to connect with members of the city of Bowie and those who serve to protect the community. At this event, expect to have fun and learn about crime prevention resources.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Allen Pond Park
3330 Northview Drive
Bowie, MD 20716
Cost: Free
City of Glenarden Police Department for NNO
The City of Glenarden invites residents to spend time outdoors for food, music and family-friendly fun.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Glenarden Municipal Center
8600 Glenarden Parkway
Glenarden, MD 20706
Cost: Free
City of College Park
The City of College Park, near the University of Maryland welcomes you to their night out celebration to raise awareness to prevent crime and increase safety. The festivities will include moon bounces, refreshments and more outdoor activities.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Duvall Field
9100 Rhode Island Ave
College Park, MD 20740
Cost: Free
Washington, D.C.
NNO with the Metropolitan Police Department
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of the District of Columbia invites D.C. residents and community leaders to come together to advocate for crime and drug prevention and strengthen police and neighborhood relationships. The community will be open to events such as cookouts, block parties, candlelight vigils, athletic events and more.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 4 p.m – 8 p.m.
Location: Main event
Sycamore and Oak
1110 Oak Drive, SE
Cost: Free
Lansburgh Park
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 5 p.m – 8 p.m.
Location: 1098 Delaware Avenue, SW
Cost: Free
Guy Mason Recreation Center
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 5 p.m – 8 p.m.
Location: 3600 Calvert Street, NW
Cost: Free
Kennedy Recreation Center
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 5:30 p.m – 8 p.m.
Location: 1401 Seventh Street, NW
Cost: Free
Celebrate NNO at the Edgewood Recreation Center with a block show, cookout and visits with members of the local and police and fire departments.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 4 p.m – 7:30 p.m.
Location: 300 Evarts Street, NE
Cost: Free
The Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church
The Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church invites residents young and old to fellowship, network and enjoy all that National Night Out has to offer.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 3 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: 3000 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Cost: Free
Northern Virginia
NNO with the Fairfax Police Department
Community members are invited to gather with the Fairfax Police Department’s Chief of Police for a night of anti-crime rallies, family-friendly activities and other special events.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Sully District Station
12099 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
Cost: Free
Manassas City Police Department
Come join the Manassas City Police Department for police demonstrations, free food and games.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Manassas Museum Lawn
9101 Prince William Street
Manassas, VA 20110
Cost: Free
NNO at Stonebridge Recreation Center
The Stonebridge Recreation Center will be hosting their night out event during the day where there will be entertainment by Brad Spivey and Eric Lee, vendors and free food.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Stonebridge Recreation Center
230 Karl Linn Drive
Chesterfield, VA 23225
Cost: Free
The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation will be hosting this community building event where there will be music and fun for the entire community.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Ettrick Park
20621 Woodpecker Road
South Chesterfield, VA 23803
Cost: Free
Bensley Park NNO Neighborhood Bash
The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation will host their community building event with music and fun for the entire family.
Date: Aug. 6
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Bensley Community Building
2900 Drewrys Bluff Road
Richmond, VA 23237
Cost: Free
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