National Night Out, held every year on the first Tuesday of August, is an event designed to raise awareness of community policing across the United States. It promotes community building and neighborhood camaraderie while bringing police and neighborhoods together.
Here's a list of National Night Out events happening in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties. The list contains only the events submitted to FOX43. If your event is not listed, please email us at news@fox43.com with the details.
Cumberland County:
Camp Hill
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Lower Allen Township Emergency Services, 2233 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill
Come to the station to visit with Police, Fire and EMS. We will be having CPR Demonstrations, Blood Pressure Checks, and our new ambulance on display. Meet some of the providers and ask questions!
Camp Hill Borough
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Willow Park
All are welcome to come and enjoy visiting with neighbors and friends. There will be different organizations that you can learn more about, food and entertainment. Hope to see you there!
Chambersburg
When: 3-6 p.m.
Where: 400 block of West Washington Street
East Pennsboro
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Adams Ricci Park
National Night Out is a great opportunity for citizens to meet and interact with the township police department and emergency personnel. This event is free of charge and is open to residents and nonresidents of East Pennsboro Township. Free food and drinks will be offered while supplies last. There will also be multiple local businesses present, as well as static displays of various emergency responder vehicles. This is a great event for the whole family!
Lemoyne
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: West Shore Regional Police Department, 510 Herman Avenue
Please come out and interact with your public safety teams!
Carlisle
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Stoney Ridge Park, 50 Bernheisel Bridge Road
Free burgers, hot dogs and water, along with several kids' events like a bike rodeo and much, much more!
Dauphin County
Hershey
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: 1st block of West Caracas Avenue, Hershey
Many different clubs, agencies and businesses have registered to participate. Some of the scheduled participants are: Central PA Blood Bank, Hershey Fire Department, Members 1st Federal Credit Union, Hummelstown/Hershey Kiwanis Club, Derry Township Library, and the Hershey Community Chorus. We welcome everyone to join us for fun, free food and raffles. Parking for the event can be found at the Intermodal Parking Garage behind The Hershey Story.
Penbrook
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Penbrook Community Park
Join us for an evening of free food and fun with friends and neighbors.
Shipoke
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Conoy Street Kiddie Park
Meet your neighbors and learn your neighborhood. There will be something for everyone. A great opportunity to share time and local knowledge with your neighbors. There will be a Photo Scavenger Hunt beginning at 7pm. Prizes will be given to the person, child or team that properly identifies the most photos in the challenge. When you watch out for your neighbors and your neighborhood you help prevent crime.
Swatara Township
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Vanatta Park, South 49th Street, Harrisburg
The Swatara Township Police Department will be hosting its annual National Night Out event at Vanatta Park. This event is free of charge and is open to everyone. During National Night Out, the public has an opportunity to meet with various police officers and emergency personnel in a relaxed atmosphere to promote community involvement to stop crime. Acting police chief Darrell Reider will officially be sworn in as Chief of Police at a ceremony beginning at 7 p.m. There will be businesses and community groups present with free giveaways. This is a great event for the whole family.
Franklin County
Waynesboro
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park
We are inviting the community to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors, police and emergency services personnel. Activities include: an emergency vehicle display including the LifeNet 8-1 Helicopter, kickball games, bowling with DUI goggles, music by DJ, McGruff the Crime Dog, display booths/games with information on drug/alcohol and crime prevention, car seat installations, and many other activities. Hotdogs, pizza, chips, cookies, sno cones, water and ice cream will be provided.
Organizations joining us include the Waynesboro Fire Department, the Waynesboro Fire Police, the Waynesboro Ambulance Squad, the Waynesboro Advanced Life Support Unit – Medic 2, Maryland LifeNet 8-1, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, Healthy Communities Partnership, American Red Cross, Power Company Entertainment/DJ, Roxbury Treatment Center, Job’s Daughters International, Franklin/Fulton Drug and Alcohol Program, Summit Health, Keystone Health, Esther’s House, Homeless Shelter, The Ranch, Noah's House, Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce, A.B.A.T.E. of PA Monterey Pass Chapter, Pennsylvania State Police and Buchanan Community Girl Scouts.
Special guest Brandon Novak; professional skateboarder, actor, former heroin addict and now recovery advocate will share his story.
This event is free and open to the public so please join us in “Giving Neighborhood Crime and Drugs a Going Away Party”.
For additional information, please contact Kim Green (762-2132) at the police department.
Lancaster County
City of Lancaster
Here's a list of National Night Out block party locations taking place in Lancaster:
- 13 Alley from 5th Street to 6th Street, 4:30-8 p.m.
- 400 block of Prospect Street from Union Street to Walbank Street, 5:30-9 p.m.
- 245 N. Pine Street from Walnut Street to Alley North of 242/243 N. Pine St., 5-9 p.m.
- 400 block of Howard Avenue from S. Duke Street to S. Christian Street, 2-8 p.m.
- North Street from Strawberry Street to S. Christian St. (The Mix at Arbor Place), 1-7:30 p.m.
- 100 block (corner) of S. Water Street from 400 block of W. Vine St. to Farnum St. (Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster), 2-8 p.m.
- 700 Block of N. Shippen Street from New Street to Clay Street (Neighbors United), 4:30-9 p.m.
Clay Township
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Snyder Community Park, Snyder Lane, Clay PA
Free food, games, door prizes and give-a-ways. Rain or Shine
Columbia Borough
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Glatfelter Field, 1249 Lancaster Ave.
Meet other first responders from the area. The event is free to all and there will be fireworks at the conclusion of the event.
West Donegal Township
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: 1 Municpal Drive, Elizabethtown
LEBANON COUNTY
Annville
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Long Street, Annville
South Londonderry Township
Where: Campbelltown Volunteer Fire Department, 2818 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra
The South Londonderry Township Police Department and other organizations will host a fun event for the whole family. Miss Pennsylvania 2017, Katie Schreckengast, a Palmyra High School Alumnus and current PSU student, is coming after 7pm to meet with people and sign autographs. She’s also going to help us with the Kids' Candy Scramble at 8pm.
There is also more information on our website at http://www.sltpolice.org/national-night-out.html
Lebanon City
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Salvation Army Building, 1031 Guilford Street
Fun events for all ages
YORK COUNTY
York City
When: 3:30-9 p.m.
Where: Numerous locations across the city (see below)
Community Block Parties are scheduled throughout the City with varied times ranging from 3:30pm until 9pm.
The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic:
- 200 Block of E. College Ave., closed from 5-8 p.m.
- The First Block of N. Broad St., closed from 4-8 p.m.
- First Block of S. Penn St., closed from 3:30-9 p.m.
- 100 Block of N. Pine St., 5-8 p.m.
- 300 Block of South Pine St 6-9 p.m.
- First Block of East Boundary Ave. 6-9 p.m.
- 500 blk. W. King St. 3-9 p.m.
Calvary United Methodist Church
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: 11 N. Richland Ave., York
Free food, games, entertainment and prizes for kids and adults.
For more information, call 717-850-2716
Faith United Church of Christ
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Faith United Church of Christ, 509 Pacific Avenue, York
A community “Prayer Box” will be dedicated in memory of local civil rights activist, LeeAnn Strine, during National Night Out. Strine, a member of Faith UCC, was active in the church, the community, the state, and beyond, practicing her faith convictions and advocating for the needs of the powerless. Prayer and community, being two of her passions, this “Prayer Box,” positioned along the sidewalk near the Faith UCC entrance, will invite passersby to insert prayer requests which will be lifted up in daily and Sunday morning prayers. The National Night Out activities will include a service of dedication for the “Prayer Box.” Community members will be invited to join one another in a time of prayer for all who will be served by the “Prayer Box” and in memory of Strine. Refreshments will be served. The community is welcome.
For more information, call Pastor Ron Oelrich: 717-870-3620
Carroll Township
When: 5-9 p.m.
Where: Logan Park
Dillsburg
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Dillsburg Library
The Dillsburg Library will be hosting a story time at National Night Out for children, starting at 6:30 for kids from 3 years of age to 9 years of age. Stop by the Dillsburg Library exhibit for more information.
Newberry Township
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Susquheanna Speedway 690 York Road, York Haven
New Freedom
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Southern Regional Police Department
We have many events planned and many organizations and businesses attending. Activities for the kids, food trucks, entertainment.
Northeastern Regional Police Department
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: Orendorf Elementary School, Manchester PA
Food, games and family fun!
Spring Grove Borough
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: C&MA Church, 213 N. Main St.
Please come out and meet the other members of our great community as we help promote police-community
partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live.
If your NNO event is not listed, please email news@fox43.com with the details.