National Night Out

America's night out against crime

Tuesday, Aug. 5

Celebrated in Gresham and in thousands of communities around the United States, National Night Out promotes public safety-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our communities safer. These events provide an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Gresham Night Out event

Tuesday, Aug. 5
5:30-8:30 pm
Location: Gresham Arts Plaza

Bring your family and invite your neighbors to celebrate Gresham's Night Out (National Night Out) and enjoy family-friendly activities. The City's Fire and Police departments will be on hand showing off some of their equipment and answering questions. Hosted by the City and your local first responders. 

Activities include:

• Free ice cream
• Giant bubble show
• Face painting
• Yard games

Neighborhood events

Interested in creating your own National Night Out event? 

Register your event

Contact the Neighborhood Services office to find out if there's an event already planned in your neighborhood or to register your event: NeighborhoodServices@GreshamOregon.gov.

Ways to celebrate National Night Out

• Block parties
• Cookouts
• Visits from Police and Fire
• Parades and exhibits
• Flashlight walks
• Contests
• Youth programs
• Traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils