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National Night Out is a nationwide event that brings neighbors together with local public safety agencies in a fun, family-friendly setting. Meet the people who serve your community, learn about programs and services, and build relationships that help create safer, stronger neighborhoods.
Schedule
- 4 to 5 p.m. - Food, activities, and exhibits
- 5 to 5:12 p.m. - Welcome and opening remarks from City and County leaders
- 5:12 to 5:30 p.m. - Explore exhibits and family activities
- 5:30 to 5:35 p.m. - Public safety demonstration introduction
- 6 to 7 p.m. - Explore exhibits and activities, and connect with community partners
Meet Your City & Public Safety Partners
Representatives from the following agencies and programs will be available to answer questions, share information, and connect with community members:
- 211
- Big Village PDX
- Ceasefire
- Community Health Assess and Treat (CHAT)
- Multnomah County Department of Community Justice
- Multnomah County Health Department
- Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET)
- Oregon Department of Transportation
- Port of Portland Police
- Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing
- Portland Fire & Rescue
- Portland Police Bureau
- Portland Solutions
- Portland Street Response
- Rose City Park Neighborhood Association
- Rose City Self-Defense
- Sunshine Division
- Vision Zero
- ...and more!
Family-Friendly Activities
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, music, and community!
Activities include:
- Live DJ;
- Giant Connect Four;
- Hacky sack;
- Cornhole;
- Soccer;
- Football; and
- Other lawn games and activities.
Sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation Play Streets program.
Aditional Activities
- Basketball shootout with giveaway prizes;
- Arts and crafts table; and
- Community mural.
Sponsored by Dream Big City.
Food
Complimentary hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided while supplies last!
Sponsored by Portland Solutions.
Community Food Drive
Help support our neighbors in need! We will be collecting non-perishable food donations during the event.
Please consider bringing:
- Canned vegetables;
- Canned fruit;
- Canned soups;
- Canned beans;
- Boxed pasta;
- Pasta sauce;
- Rice;
- Macaroni and cheese;
- Peanut butter;
- Cereal;
- Oatmeal;
- Shelf-stable milk;
- Canned tuna or chicken;
- Granola bars; and
- Other unopened, non-perishable food items.
Every donation helps support Portland families in need. Thank you for your generosity!
Public Safety Demonstrations & Exhibits
Explore interactive exhibits from public safety partners and experience live demonstrations from the Portland Police Bureau. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about specialized public safety equipment, meet first responders, and view emergency response vehicles.
Featured demonstrations and exhibits include:
- Portland Police Bureau K9 Unit, featuring two patrol handler teams;
- Portland Police Bureau Traffic Motorcycle Unit;
- Portland Police Bureau Drone Team, featuring a drone demonstration;
- Portland Police Bureau Recruiting Team;
- Portland Fire & Rescue fire engine; and
- Portland Street Response vehicle.

