Block parties, cookouts, safety demonstrations, seminars, and visits from emergency personnel will bring residents, law enforcement agencies, local officials, civic groups, and neighborhood organizations together to fight back against crime.
National Night Out (NNO) Against Crime is an annual event celebrated by millions of people across the United States that focuses on enhancing the relationship between law enforcement and communities.
Here’s how to celebrate National Night Out, which will be held this year on Tuesday, August 6 in Montgomery County:
Downtown Silver Spring
Montgomery County Police Department and Downtown Silver spring host this free family event that features DJ and dancing with prizes from local restaurants, free child ID cards, refreshments from Nando’s Peri-Peri and Fantasticks, and kids’ activities. The event will run from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ellsworth Plaza.
Takoma Park
The Takoma Park Police Department will host a free event that features a moon bounce, face painting, games and prizes, food and ice cream. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 7510 Maple Avenue in front of Piney Branch Elementary School. There will also be child ID kits and fingerprinting available.
Rockville
Participating neighborhoods will host their own block parties. The Rockville Mayor and Council, Rockville City Police officers and member of the County State’s Attorney’s Office will visit many of the block parties.
Children and families also should be on the lookout for a visit by McGruff the Crime Dog, he is expected to spread his anti-crime and anti-drug message.
Rockville 11’s video from National Night Out 2023:
Gaithersburg
There are numerous events planned in the City of Gaithersburg neighborhoods to celebrate National Night Out that begin as early as 4 p.m.
Casey Community Center from 6 – 8 p.m. with activities for the whole family. Explore police cruisers and learn about a wide range of safety topics while enjoying a DJ, line dancing demonstrations, acoustic melodies, crafts, games and giveaways. This year’s event includes a community resource fair with agencies that provide services ranging from health screenings, financial and housing advice, plus food assistance, educational and literary resources, and more.
Neighborhood Block Parties
Bennington from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Social event located on the large grassy area bordered by Longdraft Rd., Wade Ct., Oak Shade, and East Darby Ct.
Kentlands/Lakelands from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Family fun activities for all ages at the Clubhouse, 485 Tschiffely Square Rd.
Montgomery Meadows from 5 – 8 p.m. Social event at the pavilion at Travis Park, 391 Travis Ave.
Saybrooke from 4 – 7 p.m. Social event at the pool on Saybrooke Oaks Blvd.
For a complete list of activities, including start times and locations, click here.
Germantown
The Upcounty Hub will host a free event that features safety demonstrations and informational booths, fun family activities, live entertainment and music, food and refreshments. The event takes place at Montogmery College Germantown Campus, 20200 Observation Drive from 6 to 8 p.m.
Montgomery County Police
Montgomery County Police will participate in numerous events this year. The following are open to the public:
First District Rockville
- College Garden Park, 615 College Pkwy.; 6 to 8 p.m.
- Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 608 N. Horners Ln., Rockville; 6 to 8 p.m.
Second District Bethesda
- Kensington Park Senior Living, 3620 Littledale Rd.; from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Gwendowlyn Coffield Community Center, 2450 Lytytonsville Rd.; from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Downtown Bethesda, Norfolk Ave. and St. Elmo Ave.; from 6 to 8 p.m.
Third District Silver Spring
- Ellsworth Plaza, Ellsworth Dr. and Fenton St.; from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Northwood Four Corners, Forest Knolls Pool, hosted by Norwood Four Corners Civic Association, 11105 Fox Glove Ln.; from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- South Four Corners Park, hosted by South Four Corners Citizens Association, 900 Forest Glen Rd.; from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
- Hillandale Park, hosted by Hillandale Citizens Association, 10615 New Hampshire Ave.; from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Flora Singer Elementary School, hosted by Carroll Knolls Civic Association, 2600 Hayden Dr.; from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Oakview, hosted by Oakview HOA, 1101 Curliss St.; from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Tanglewood Apartments, 9000 Manchester Rd.; from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- East County, 3300 Briggs Chaney Rd.; from 4 to 7 p.m.
Fourth District Wheaton/Olney
- Olney National Night Out at the Fair Hill Shopping Center, 18169 Town Center Dr.; 5 to 8 p.m.
- Earl B. Wood Middle School, hosted by Aspen Hill Civic Association at 14615 Bauer Dr.; from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Great Hope Homes at 1081 Good Hope Dr.; from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Manor Lake and Flower Valley at 15101 Bauer Dr.; from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Fifth District Germantown/Clarksburg
- Montgomery College Germantown Campus, 20200 Observation Dr.; from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Clarksburg Town Center, 13091 Clarksburg Square Rd.; from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Germantown Park, 18400 Cinnamon Dr.; from 5 to 7 p.m.
Sixth District Gaithersburg
- Cider Mill Apartments at 18205 Lost Knife Cir.; from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Flower Hill Community Center at 8100 Mountain Laurel Ln.; from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Bennington, hosted by Bennington Commuity Association at 29 Goodport Ln.; from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Saybrooke Pool at Saybrooke Oaks Blvd. and Grange Hall Dr.; from 4 to 7 p.m.
- Kentlands Blubhouse at 485 Tschiffely Square Rd.; from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
- Washington Square, hosted by Fairgave Drive HOC at 8343 Fairhaven Dr.; from 3 to 5 p.m.
Photo courtesy Montgomery County
