Every year, on the first Tuesday in August, neighbors from communities across all 50 states get together and host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts, and various other community events taking part in National Night Out.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. While this event helps strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the community it also brings neighbors out to meet each other in a fun and positive atmosphere.
After these events had to be canceled last year it's so nice to see them return. Here are some great National Night Out events happening in our area.
Upland
Hosting: Upland Unified School District, The City of Upland & Scheu Family YMCA of Upland
What: Free Raffle, Games, Face Painting, Ice Cream, Popsicles & Photobooth
Where: Upland High School, 565 W. 11th st., Upland
When: Tuesday, August 3 - 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details: Have some fun with your neighbors! Free Raffle, Games, Face Painting, Ice Cream, Popsicles & Photobooth
Click here for more information
Hosting: The Gibson Senior Center is hosting an event for the Community
What: providing a FREE Grilled Hamburger Meal
Where: George M. Gibson Senior Center, 250 N. 3rd Avenue, Upland
When: Tuesday, August 3 4:30 pm
Details: The Gibson Senior Center will be hosting a 2021 National Night Out community event, providing a FREE Grilled Hamburger Meal. Join them and meet your local safety personnel.
For more information contact Gibson Senior Center at (909) 981-4501.
Claremont
Hosting: The Claremont Police Department & The Claremont Human Services Department
What: Picnic, Movie and Fun
Where: Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd
When: Tuesday, August 3 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details:
Learn more about CPD programs including Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), CPD Explorers, CPD Community Volunteers, and many more. PD’s Bloodhound, Drew, will also be there! Concessions will be available through the Kiwanis Club. The Movie, Tom and Jerry, will begin at dusk.
For more information contact Human Services (909) 399-5490 or the Claremont PD (909) 399-5411
La Verne
Hosting: The La Verne Police Department
What: Vendors, Food and Fun
Where: Las Flores Park, 3175 Bolling Ave.
When: Tuesday, August 3 from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Details: Come learn more about community programs and meet your neighbors.
Click here for more information
Rancho Cucamonga
Hosting: The Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
What: Vendors, Food and Fun
Where: Victoria Gardens Cultural Center Courtyard, 12505 Cultural Center Drive
When: Tuesday, August 3 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details: Meet your Police Chief, Captain Perez, and visit vendor booths which include our K9 Unit, SWAT, Rancho Cucamonga Fire District, Artz Mom Face Painter, and many more!
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San Dimas
Hosting: The City of San Dimas and the San Dimas Sheriff Department
What: First Responders Caravan and a National Night out Drive-Thru Giveaway
Where: Civic Center Parking Lot, 245 E. Bonita Avenue
When: Tuesday, August 3 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Details: First Responders will Caravan throughout the city of San Dimas (see the route in the link below) and ending at the Civic Center parking lot for a National Night out Drive-Thru Giveaway. The caravan will start at 4:30 pm.
Click here for more information & caravan route
Ontario
Hosting: The Ontario City Council & The Ontario Police Department
What: Vendors, Food and Fun
Where: Dorothy A. Quesada Community Center, 1010 S. Bon View Avenue
When: Tuesday, August 3 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Details: Visit the Ontario PD -Vendors, Food & Fun
Click here for more information
Wanna plan your own Block Party?
Residents are encouraged to get together with their neighbors and plan block parties for National Night Out. If you are interested in hosting an event in your neighborhood register here to learn more about how to get started planning.
Upland Residents -If would like more information on planning a local block party you can contact Officer Kunkel at the Upland Police Department at SKunkel@uplandpd.org.
National Night Out is a great time to get out with the family, enjoy a summer night, and be a part of the community. After a year of isolation, staying in, and being virtual, we all could use a whole lot of that.
