Join Police Departments and Municipal Alliances around the County. Since 1984, the first Tuesday of August each year sees over 16,000 law enforcements departments around the country bring together their community. This year, the events will be held on August 4, 2026. In New Jersey, there are 460 town police forces, 211 of which participate in National Night Out. The goal is to strength the bond between residents and law enforcement. It's an awesome free night and gives children the chance to explore emergency vehicles and meet local heroes.
While every town is different, highlights often include:
Police, Fire, EMS, DPW & other emergency vehicles
DJs or other entertainment
FREE food
Face painting, bounce houses and games
Community tables and much more!
All events are Tuesday, August 5
Click on any town name to go to their site for more details. You are encouraged to visit your town but are welcome every where!
Bernardsville: 5-8pm at Bernardsville Borough Pool includes police demos, bounce house, face painting and open swim!
Somerville & Somerset County Sheriffs: 6-8pm at Carol Pager Parker including free hot dogs and drinks, dunk tank and more
Watchung: 3-7pm at Best Lake (Farmers Market) including Music, fun bus and more.
We'll be adding more information as we receive it. Know about something we should include? Email us at sandyn@macaronikid.com
