National Night Out, the first Tuesday in August — Aug. 5 this year — brings law enforcement officers, emergency personnel and the public together to learn about local neighborhood crime, crime prevention tips, safety tips around home and creating neighborhood watch groups while having fun in a relaxed atmosphere.
Neighborhoods may put together their own block-party — inviting their senior lead police officers — to discuss how to keep their areas safer from crime.
Some cities hold their event on other dates, often coinciding with an ongoing event like an evening farmers market or San Fernando’s event in early October when the weather is cooler.
Remember to turn on your front porch light as a symbol of public awareness for the annual event.
Here is a sampling of events in Los Angeles County by date and location.
Aug. 5
Bell Gardens: Meet your Bell Gardens Police Department officers and learn safety tips for yourself and your neighborhood, plus exhibits and community resource booths, music (Karol Posadas and Anything for Latinas, a Selena tribute), raffles and a children’s fun zone, 5:30 p.m. Bell Gardens Veterans Park, 6662 Loveland St. 562-806-7686. Flyer: tinyurl.com/4xt822wp
Burbank: Meet Burbank police officers, view police vehicles including a helicopter, community information booths, refreshments and giveaways, 5:30 p.m. Johnny Carson Park, 400 Bob Hope Drive. Burbank Police Department, Community Resource Officers, 818-238-3223. www.facebook.com/BurbankCA/
Culver City: The Culver City Police Department presents the community building event that includes police equipment and vehicle displays, community resource information, live music, giveaways and prizes, beverages and snacks, and a children’s zone, 5 p.m. A K9 demonstration is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Town Plaza, at the Culver Steps, 9300 Culver Blvd. 310-253-6120 or jennifer.atenza@culvercity.org. www.culvercitypd.gov/Upcoming-Events/National-Night-Out-August-5-2025
El Segundo: Meet-and-greet El Segundo Police Department officers and see a K9 demonstration, information booths, children’s fingerprinting opportunity, food, live music and raffles, 5 p.m. Location in the 300 block of Main St. Details: tinyurl.com/mrb22hpp
Glendale: Meet Glendale Police Department officers, enjoy food, games and community resources information, 5-7:30 p.m. Pacific Park and Community Center, 501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale. 818-937-7247. Details: tinyurl.com/fyw3jsb2. Flyer: tinyurl.com/9fybncxv
La Puente: Event includes community information booths, games, children’s jumpers, and music by the Flashbax, 6 p.m. La Puente Park, 501 N. Glendora Ave. 626-855-1560. Flyer: lapuente.org/national-night-out-2025/
Mission Hills: Neighbors in the Los Angeles Police Department Mission Community Police Station area gather together to meet-and-greet the senior lead police officers, learn about crime prevention and safety tips, and enjoy music by DJ Bobby Arias, raffle prizes and free food, 5-7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Bring a picnic dinner. No pets allowed. Brand Park, 15121 Brand Blvd. Betty Ley, 818-401-3272. Details on the flyer: www.mhnconline.org/event/national-night-out-6/
Northridge: Event includes community resources booths, a police vehicle display, children’s bounce houses, face painting and a screening of “Paddington in Peru” (2024), 6 p.m. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating. Event is cosponsored by Los Angeles City Councilmember John Lee’s office and Los Angeles Police Department Devonshire Community Police Station. Northridge Recreation Center, 18300 Lemarsh Ave. (at Reseda Boulevard). Officer Zamora, 818-832-0827. See the flyer for details: www.facebook.com/LAPDDevonshire/
San Dimas: Event includes children’s activities, law enforcement and public safety vehicle displays, a fire truck and meet with local sheriff department deputies and first responders, 5 p.m. San Dimas Sheriff’s Station, 270 S. Walnut Ave. 909-450-2763. Flyer: tinyurl.com/2tymz8cx
San Gabriel: The San Gabriel Police Department hold the event that includes public safety displays, children’s activities, music and food, 5 p.m. Location, Mission Playhouse, parking lot, 320 S. Mission Drive. San Gabriel Police Department Community Engagement Bureau, 626-451-5455. Flyer: tinyurl.com/5ds38tr2
Studio City: The event includes meet-and-greet first responders, safety demonstrations, games and giveaways, 5:30:30 p.m. North Weddington Recreation Center, 10844 Acama St. (use this address for event location: 10833 W. Brookview Drive, North Hollywood). www.studiocitync.org/page/viewNews/9189
Sun Valley: Meet-and-greet first responders, activities, entertainment and free food (while supplies last), 6 p.m. Sun Valley Recreation Center, 8133 Vineland Ave. Email: info@svanc.com. Flyer: tinyurl.com/ywfsycsv
Toluca Lake: The Toluca Lake Homeowners Association, Neighborhood Watch and Los Angeles Police Department North Hollywood Community Police Station present the event that includes safety demonstrations, safety and crime prevention vendors, community organizations and giveaways, 6 p.m. Location, Logix Bank, parking lot, 10064 Riverside Drive. www.gtlnc.org/event/national-night-out/
Tujunga: Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council presents the event that includes food, children’s games, music by Power Play, meet-and-greet officers with the Los Angeles Police Department Foothill Community Police Station, 6-9 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Bolton Hall will be open. See flyer for parking. Little Landers Park, 10110 Commerce Ave. (at Valmont Street), Tujunga. Flyer: www.stnc.org/
Valley Village: Neighborhood Council Valley Village holds an event with food, music from Jimmy Dale and raffles, 6:30-8 p.m. The evening ends with a “Glow Stick” walk (bring your own glow stick). Also, unopened, nonperishable food items for people and pets to be collected, and then donated to the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry (no glass bottles). Valley Village Park, 5000 Westpark Drive. www.myvalleyvillage.com. Flyer: www.myvalleyvillage.com/valley-village-to-celebrate-national-night-out/
West Hollywood: The City of West Hollywood has a variety of events including barbecues and block parties. Events are held in coordination with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Los Angeles County Fire Department and City of West Hollywood. Check the website for times — one event begins at 4 p.m. — and addresses here: tinyurl.com/3s5y4y73
Aug. 7
Whittier: Meet Whittier Police Department officers, learn safety and crime prevention tips, 6 p.m. A concert by Electric Vinyl, 7 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase food items from food trucks. Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Road. Information tinyurl.com/8cyhvmru
Aug. 8
Glendora: City of Glendora and Glendora Rotary Club co-sponsor the event with children’s activities, 7 p.m., and followed by a screening of “Dog Man” (2025), at sundown. Finkbiner Park, Larry R. Glenn Bandshell, 181 N. Cullen Ave. www.cityofglendora.gov/Events-directory/Movies-in-the-Park
Save the date in October
San Fernando Police Department holds a National Night Out event, 6 p.m. Oct. 7. Location, 900 block of First Street in San Fernando. Check for more information closer to the date here: https://ci.san-fernando.ca.us/sfpolice/#nno
General information about National Night Out, including a national map of participating cities: natw.org