National Night Out began in 1984 as a grassroots effort to encourage neighbors to step outside, meet one another, and build stronger, safer communities.
What started with people simply turning on their porch lights and gathering outside their homes has evolved into an annual nationwide tradition featuring block parties, festivals, public safety demonstrations, and opportunities for residents to connect with local law enforcement and first responders.
North Bend
The City of North Bend and the North Bend Police Department invite residents to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, with a hyperlocal approach that encourages neighborhoods to host their own block parties, cookouts and community gatherings.
Beginning at 5 p.m., North Bend police officers will visit registered neighborhood events throughout the city, giving residents an opportunity to meet local officers, strengthen community connections and celebrate the partnership between neighbors and first responders.
Residents who would like police officers to visit their neighborhood gathering must register by July 31 by emailing Deputy Cameron Gomez at [email protected]. Include the name of the event coordinator, the event address, the event time, and any additional information officers should know about the gathering.
North Bend Police will be visible throughout the evening and will make every effort to stop by registered neighborhood events.
Snoqualmie
The Snoqualmie Police Department will host its National Night Out celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, at Snoqualmie Community Park Amphitheater, 35016 SE Ridge St.
Residents are invited to meet local law enforcement, first responders and community partners while enjoying an evening of live music, lawn games and neighborhood activities.
Participating agencies and organizations include the Snoqualmie Police Department, Snoqualmie Fire Department, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the FBI and Issaquah 911 and Dispatch. Live music will be provided by Done and Dusted.
Lawn games and activities will include cornhole, chess, Jenga and coloring sheets for children.
Carnation
The City of Carnation and the King County Sheriff’s Office will host National Night Out from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, at Tolt Commons.
The event will feature opportunities to meet local emergency responders and community organizations, along with displays of a fire truck, police car, school bus and other large vehicles. Activities will include hot dogs, face painting, a bounce house, an obstacle course and live music by Dry Goods.
Click here to see the full list of participating organizations and event sponsors.
Duvall
The City of Duvall is encouraging neighborhoods to take part in National Night Out by hosting block parties that bring residents together with local police, firefighters and city officials.
Residents interested in organizing a neighborhood gathering can register their block party through July 18. Registered events may request visits from police officers, firefighters or City Council members as part of the evening’s community-building activities.
More information and a link to register a neighborhood block party are available here.
Whether residents gather at a citywide celebration or host a block party in their own neighborhood, National Night Out offers people across the Snoqualmie Valley a chance to meet new neighbors, reconnect with familiar faces and strengthen the relationships that help communities feel safer and more connected.
[Information provided by the cities of North Bend, Snoqualmie, Carnation and Duvall]
