National Night Out is an annual community-building event held on the first Tuesday in August (8/4). Designed to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the community, this evening brings neighborhoods together for fun, connection, and safety awareness.
Each township or borough may offer different activities, such as games, food, music, demonstrations, and more. These events have continued to grow in popularity and are a great night out for the whole family!
*Be sure to check each individual event page for details, updates, and rain date information.
🚓 West Reading
📍 West Reading Pavilion
100 S. 3rd Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
Enjoy an evening of family fun with the West Reading Police Department featuring emergency vehicles, games, activities, community organizations, giveaways, and opportunities to meet local first responders.
🚔 Spring Township Police Department
📍 Spring Township Municipal Park
2800 Shillington Rd., Reading, PA 19608
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
Meet Spring Township police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and local organizations while enjoying family activities, food, games, emergency vehicles, and community resources.
🌳 Shillington Park
📍 100 E. Broad St., Shillington, PA 19607
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
Hosted by the Shillington Police Department, this event includes games, children's activities, emergency vehicle displays, community vendors, and opportunities to connect with first responders.
🎉 Reading City Park
📍 City Park
Washington St. & N. 11th St., Reading, PA 19601
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
Join the Reading Police Department for a community celebration featuring live entertainment, games, food, community organizations, safety demonstrations, and emergency vehicles.
🤝 Caernarvon Township – Friendship Park
📍 Friendship Park
100 N. Barnett St., Morgantown, PA 19543
🕠 5:30–8:30 PM
Enjoy free family activities, games, food, giveaways, emergency vehicle displays, and meet police, firefighters, EMS, and local community organizations. (Rain date: August 5.)
