National Night Out

No photo description available.National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

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. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas and select areas celebrate on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more.

2022 Schedule of Events by Neighborhood Associations:



  • Church Row - Washington Park 6:30-8 PM
    • Live Music,  Free lemonade, popcorn, watermelon cookies
    • Kids Games and Raffle
    • Free Bike Rodeo
    • Visit from City Officials & Informational Tables
    • Antique Cars
    • Association meeting
  • Edison-  Edison Park (on the corner of Magnolia Pkwy & Bismark Ave). October 9th 5:30 PM
    • Potluck style meal
    • Yard Games
    • Annual Association meeting
  • Greenbrier - Greenbrier School Admin Building (1554 Oakwood Dr.) 6-8 PM
    • Hartsmith Concert sponsored by Gallagher Bluedorn
    • Games and Activities for kids and family
    • Free pulled pork sandwiches
    • Firetruck & Ambulance for kids to enjoy
  • Highland Neighborhood- Little Highland Park  6-8 PM
    • Free Hotdogs provided by the association
    • Potluck event
    • Annual Association meeting
  • Liberty Park NA- Liberty Park 6-8 PM 
    • Mad Dog Entertainment will be providing musical entertainment
    • Free food 
    • Kids activities
  • Neighbors for Life- Linden U.M. Church (Corner of Butler and Nevada St) 5:30-7:30 PM
    • Hot dog, drinks and tableware provided
    • Please bring a side dish or dessert to share
    • Iowa DNR, The Crazy Man with the Pink Wig and the Waterloo Public Library will be on hand as special guests
    • Free Clothing give away
  • Maywood- Maywood Park 5-7 PM
    • Food
    • Entertainment
    • Free School supplies giveaway
  • Orange Neighborhood- Lichty Park (6298 Grace Drive)  6-8 PM
    • Free hot dogs, chips, watermelon, cookies and drinks
  • Southdale Neighborhood (Dahila & Mrigold)
    • Home Grown Band
    • Free face painting, balloon animals 
    • Orange Elementary book mobile will be onsite
    • Free cupcakes and beverages
  • UNITY Neighborhood
    • Not participating this year but plan to in 2023
  • Walnut Neighborhood - Outside Harvest Vineyard (715 E. 4th St.) 5:30-7:30 PM
    • Fire and Police will make an appearance
    • Potluck style event (please bring a side-dish or desert)
    • Talent Show
    • Free tours of the Walnut Baptist Church at 6 & 6:45 PM
  • We  Care Neighborhood
    • Not participating this year but plan to in 202