The Raleigh Police Department believes the foundation for a safer community is to know your neighbors and your surroundings. National Night Out is an effort to strengthen the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement. The event, which is always on the first Tuesday in August, has been held annually across the country since 1984. The Raleigh Police Department has supported National Night Out for more than 30 years.
This year National Night Out will be observed on Aug. 2. In observance of National Night Out, RPD asks you to leave your porch light on from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The porch light is a symbol of alertness and awareness; it makes your neighbors and friends feel welcome. RPD also asks that you take time to get to know your neighbors better.
Check out the list of scheduled events in Raleigh related to the Night Out.
*Please note: the event at Cedar Moor Apartments has been postponed to Thursday, Aug. 4, from 3-6 p.m.
Scheduled Events
| District | Organization's Name | Location of Event | Time of Event | Activites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWD | Raleigh Gardens Apartments | Saint Giles St. | 5:30-7:00pm | Unknown |
| NWD | Falls Apartments | 4518 Tounament Dr. | 4:00-6:00pm | Food, Games, Music |
| NWD | Hamptons @ Umstead | 4924 Adler Pass | 6:00-8:00pm | Food, Games, Music |
| NWD | Westborough Neighborhood | 8005 Finland Dr. | 6:00-8:00pm | Food and Kid events |
| NOD | North Hills Mall | 4020 Market at North Hills | 6:00-8:00pm | Unknown |
| NOD | The Oaks (Raleigh Housing Authority) | 544 Lipscomb Ct. | 6:00-8:00pm | Cook-Out with Children |
| NOD | Falls Church Community | 5600 Dumfries Dr. | 7:00-9:00pm | Cook-Out |
| NOD | Bedford at Falls River | 10630 Bedford Towne Dr. | 6:00-8:00pm | Cook-Out |
| NED | Oak City Apartments | 3131 Calvary Dr. | 4:00-7:00pm | Food, Drinks, Games |
| NED | Dick's Sporting Goods | 3630 Sumner Blvd (rear pva) | 5:00-7:00pm | Cook-Out |
| SED | Renaissance Park | Clubhouse | 5:00-7:00pm | Community Cook-Out |
| SED | Abbington Ridge | Abbington Ridge | 6:00-8:00pm | Food Truck |
| SED | Cedar Crest Apartments | Laodicea | 10:00am-1:00pm | Games and Snacks |
| SED | Chasteal Trails | 5134 Chastel Trl. | 7:00-8:30pm | Food & Games |
| SED | The Village of Washington Terrace | 1951 Booker Dr. | 6:00-8:00pm | Fish Fry & Backpack Giveaway |
| SED | Cedar Moor Apartments | 2410 Melvid Ct. | 3:00-6:00pm (this event is postponed to Thursday, Aug. 4) | Cookout, Games, Music |
| SED | Walnut Ridge | 1611 Royal Foxhound Ln. | 5:00-7:00pm | Unknown |
| DTD | Davie Street Presbyterian Church | 300 E Davie St. | 6:00-8:00pm | Unknown |
| DTD | Raymond Lanier Park | 301-2 Kinsey St. | 7:00-8:30pm | Unknown |
| DTD | Mordecai Pilot Mills | 1023 Halifax St. | 6:30-8:00pm | Unknown |
| DTD | Glenwood Towers | 509 Glenwood Ave. | 6:30-7:30pm | Unknown |
| SWD | Rich Park Apartments | 555 Method Rd. | 6:30-8:30pm | Cook-Out |
| SWD | Lennox Chase Apartments | 2534 Lake Wheeler Rd. | 6:00-7:00pm | Cook-Out |
| SWD | Yadkin Drive | 310 Yadkin Dr. | 6:15-8:00pm | Pot-luck Dinner |