National Night Out

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National Night Out is commonly called “America’s Night Out Against Crime” and typically takes place on the first Tuesday of August each year. It is a nationwide event designed to heighten drug prevention and crime awareness, generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts, and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships.

During National Night Out, residents are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and spend the evening outside with their neighbors, police officers, firefighters and other City personnel. Events such as cookouts, block parties and neighborhood walks all occur simultaneously throughout Naperville and across the nation.

National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. 

Community Kick-Off/Movie Night

Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 - 6:30 p.m.

Not every neighborhood in Naperville hosts a National Night Out event, so the City of Naperville, in partnership with the YMCA, is pleased to host a free community-wide event for everyone to enjoy the day before National Night Out!

Naperville’s National Night Out Kick-Off will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, outside the Fry Family YMCA, 2120 95th St, Naperville, IL 60564.

The event features FREE family fun, including entertainment and giveaways. Attendees can play in a bounce house, participate in games and activities, check out police equipment, and enjoy food for purchase from food trucks before setting up blankets or chairs to enjoy an outdoor showing of Disney's "Lilo and Stitch" at sunset.

In the event of rain, the movie will be shown indoors.

Neighborhood Events

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024

Cookouts, block parties and neighborhood walks will occur simultaneously in dozens of neighborhoods throughout Naperville on National Night Out. Neighborhood event times vary. City departments will visit various locations between 5-8 p.m.

Participating Neighborhoods

The following neighborhoods have registered their National Night Out events on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Please note, all event details are subject to change.

  • Ashwood Park - 4515 Chinaberry Lane from 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Bristol Station - 704 Greenwood Cir. from 3 to 5 p.m.
  • Brookdale - 1625 Brookdale Rd. from 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Century Farms - 715 Sigmund Rd. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Chantecleer Lakes Condos - 1550 Raymond Dr. from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Chestnut Creek - 2416 Putnam Dr. from 6 to 9 p.m.
  • Columbia Estates - 968 Monticello Dr. (Columbia Estates Park) from 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Country Wood Apartments - 788 Inland Cir. from 2 to 6 p.m.
  • Cress Creek Commons - 1020 Bauer Rd. from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
  • East Highlands - 432 Villa Ave. (Burr Oak Park) from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Everleigh Naperville - 504 Commons Rd. from 4 to 6 p.m.
  • Forest View Estates - 2507 Pine Cone Ct. from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
  • Hidden Valley Lake Estates - 1570 Valley View Ct. from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
  • High Meadow - 2419 High Meadow Rd. from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
  • High Oaks - 1651 Friar Ln. from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Highlands/S. Julian St. - 740 Prairie Ave. from 4 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Hobson Village - 812 Canonero Dr. from 6 to7:30 p.m.
  • Hobson West - 820 West Gartner Rd. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Huntington - 6S480 Sussex Rd. from 5 to 7 p.m.
  • Huntington Estates - 1011 S. Naper Blvd (use Ann Reid entrance to Huntington Estates Park) from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Indian Hills/Eagle Chase - 711 Iroquois Ave. (Arrowhead Park) from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Knox Church - 1105 Catalpa Ln. from 6 to 8 p.m. (movie after dark)
  • Longwood - 5S313 Glenoban Dr. (Caruso Park) from 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Maplebrook 1 - 1109 Cardinal Ln from 3 to 7 p.m.
  • Maplewood Circle/Country Lakes - 2019 Maplewood Cir. from 7 to 9 p.m.
  • Mill Crossing Condominium - 1060N. Mill St. from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
  • Naper Carriage Hill - 500 Warwick Dr. (Scott School) from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Naper Commons - 2323 Weatherbee Ln from 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Old Farm - 2031 Springside Dr. (Springfield Park) and Shome Court from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Olympic Terrace - Atlas Lane from 5 to 9 p.m.
  • Pembroke Greens - 500 Charles Ave. (Prairie Elementary) from 5 to 8 p.m.
  • River Oaks - 2403 Kingsley Dr. (Kingsley Elementary) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Tamarack South - 3715 Ryder Ct. from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
  • TGM McDowell Place - 1647 Westminster Dr. from 4 to 9 p.m.
  • The Glens - 724 Bakewell Ln. (Eagle Park) from 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Villas of the Fields - Tennyson & Rhodes from 6-8 p.m.
  • Wagner Farm - 3803 Falcon Dr. (Creatview Knoll Park) from 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Walnut Ridge - 2304 Keim Rd. (Walnut Ridge Park) from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Waterford Greens - 720 Benedetti Dr. from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • West Wind Estates, Windgate, Buttonwood & Countryside - 800 S. Whispering Hills Dr. (May Watts) from 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Willow Ridge - 2703 Salix Cir. from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Winding Creek Estates - 144 W. Bailey Rd. (Winding Creek Park) from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Windridge of Naperville - 2603 Sheehan Ct. from 5 to 8 p.m.
    Donation Drive

    The City of Naperville has partnered with 360 Youth Services for this year’s National Night Out donation drive. Donations will be accepted at the kick-off event*, and neighborhoods are encouraged to conduct a donation drive for this worthy cause in conjunction with their National Night Out events. A donation box will be provided to registered events.

    360 Youth Services 50th anniversary logoThe Mission of 360 Youth Services is to provide life-changing services to youth through prevention education, counseling and shelter. Their Vision is a community where all youth possess the necessary skills to successfully navigate life’s challenges.   

    360 Youth Services provides housing for homeless youth with a program that includes educational support, employment counseling, and life-skills development that leads them toward a path of healthy self-sufficiency that will last a lifetime. The residents of the transitional housing programs at 360 Youth Services are always in need of supplies to help them as they successfully transition from homelessness to independent living.

    Click here for a list of needed items

    *Bring an item to donate to the kick-off event on Aug. 5 to be entered into a raffle for free Hollywood Palms admission passes or a certificate for an exclusive screening in Hollywood Palms’s VIP theater (a $300 value).

    Contact

    Have questions about National Night Out in Naperville? If we can assist you in any way in making your event a success, please contact Naperville Police Department's National Night Out Coordinator Julie Smith at (630) 305-5450 or smithju@naperville.il.us. 

    If you are interested in ordering promotional products for your event, please visit the National Night Out “Superstore” at natw.org.

    Naperville Police Department