National Night Out is a series of community-building events that traditionally take place on the first Tuesday in August. This year, that is Tuesday, August 6th.
But some communities choose to hold their National Night Out events on the weekend, rather than on a Tuesday — so you’ll start seeing events as early as August 1st in 2024.
National Night Out started in 1984, and now takes place in 16,000 communities across the nation. The goal is to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement.
At National Night Out events, you’ll often find free food, games, live music, bounce houses, and more. Often, you’ll get to explore public safety vehicles and meet K9 police dogs.
Each event is a little different. But at all of them you will get a chance to meet your local law enforcement officers and neighbors.
If you don’t see a nearby event on this list, we encourage you to do some research on your own, to find out if your neighborhood or town/suburb is hosting a National Night Out.
Some places to check: the Next Door app, your city/county website or newsletter, community Facebook pages, call city hall, or ask your savvy neighbors.
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National Night Out 2024 events
Please make sure to follow each link to get the full details.
The events are listed in random order — sorry about that!
♦ Chamblee
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
6 to 9 p.m.
Chamblee Public Safety Building
4445 Buford Hwy.
More info
An evening of fun, community, and safety awareness!
According to a media alert, the Chamblee Municipal Court will hold their Amnesty Program at this event. You’ll be albe to resolve past-due traffic tickets or active bench warrants for failure to appear in court.
The court will waive contempt fees for failure to appear, if you pay your ticket.
If you have a citation with a mandatory court appearance, you can get a future court date and have warrants cleared without the fear of being arrested.
To request amnesty, be sure you have a valid government ID with you.
♦ Lilburn
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Lilburn City Park
More info
Meet local officers, learn about safety, and check out some cool vehicles.
♦ Lawrenceville
Friday, August 9, 2024
6 to 10 p.m.
Downtown Lawrenceville
More info
A night of community building on the Lawrenceville Lawn, with lots of activities for all ages.
You’ll find food trucks, touch-a-truck, and a free movie on the Lawn.
♦ Acworth
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
6 to 9 p.m.
Cauble Park
more info
The Acworth police will host a golf cart parade — be there at 6 if you’d like to participate.
♦ Jonesboro
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
5 to 8 p.m.
Lee Street Park
More info
A night of fun, food, and goodwill with the Jonesboro police.
♦ South Fulton
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
6 to 8:30 p.m.
6385 Old National Hwy
more info
Meet your neighbors, community leaders, and public safety officials — while enjoying food, entertainment, and fun.
♦ Sandy Springs
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
6 to 9 p.m.
City Green at City Springs
1 Galambos Way
More info
♦ Midtown Atlanta
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
6 to 8 p.m.
Myrtle Street, the block between 5th and 6th Streets
More info
Chat with neighbors, police, fire fighters, and city council members at this annual summer block party. FREE to attend. Refreshments provided.
♦ Atlanta — West End
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
6 to 9 p.m.
Rose Circle Park
914 Rose Circle SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Music, snacks, family activities, and a tour of a fire truck.
More info
♦ Cobb County
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
6 to 9 p.m.
Jim Miller Park
2245 Callaway Rd.
Marietta, GA 30008
More info
This fun event will feature food trucks, live music, and entertainment. Public safety departments on site may include Cobb Animal Services, Cobb Fire and Emergency Services, Cobb Sheriff’s Office, Cobb 911, and Cobb Emergency Management Agency.
♦ East Point
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
5 to 8 p.m.
City Hall – front lawn
2757 East Point Street
East Point, GA 30344
More info
FREE school supplies and backpacks!
For fun, you’ll find music, games, activities, and face painting on the lawn of city hall.
♦ Dunwoody
Thursday, August 15, 2024
5 to 8 p.m.
Brook Run Park
4779 North Peachtree Rd.
More info
This year, the event will be held during Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays.
Mingle with neighbors and members of the public safety community, ask questions, learn about safety. There will be police vehicles, fire trucks, and SWAT trucks on display. For fun, you’ll find food trucks, kid activities, live music, and more.
♦ Brookhaven
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
6 to 9 p.m.
Northeast Plaza
3307 Buford Highway
Brookhaven, GA 30329
More info
Come out for a public safety event with a festival atmosphere — food, games, vendors, music, and family fun. You’ll also get to meet first responders, peek inside emergency vehicles, and ask questions.
♦ Doraville
Thursday, August 1, 2024
4 to 8 p.m.
Doraville Police Dept.
3570 Park Avenue
Doraville, GA 30340
More info
Come out to view emergency vehicles, watch police K-9 demonstrations, and learn about neighborhood safety. This is a block party on Park Avenue, near the Doraville civic complex, between New Peachtree Road and Buford Highway. There will also be music, games, bounce houses for the kids, food trucks, and craft stations.
♦ Clarkston
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
5 to 9 p.m.
Downtown Clarkston, along Market Street
More info
The Clarkston police will hand out backpacks and school supplies, while supplies last. Plus, you’ll find bounce houses, an obstacle course, games, and a foam pit for the kids. Lots of FREE fun, and first responders will be on hand to answer questions.
♦ Douglasville
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
5 to 8 p.m.
Fowler Field Park
More info
Come out to meet with Douglasville Police Department and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers, kids activities, giveaways, music, and a touch-a-truck event.
FREE to attend.
♦Avondale Estates
Thursday, August 1, 2024
6 to 8 p.m.
Town Green
64 N. Avondale Rd.
Kick off a new school year with the Avondale Estates Police Dept.
You’ll find games, a DJ, magicians, face painters, and more.
More info
