National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that fosters positive relationships and communication between community members and police. It encourages community awareness, involvement, and provides law enforcement accessibility in order to make our neighborhoods safer.
Thousands of Central Texas neighbors participate in National Night Out, which traditionally takes place on the first Tuesday in October, annually. It is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support and participation in crime prevention efforts, and strengthen neighborhood spirit and community relationships.
During the event, residents in neighborhoods throughout Austin and across the nation are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors, and spend the evening outside with their neighbors, police officers, firefighters, EMS medics, and code compliance officers. Events such as cookouts, block parties, and neighborhood walks occur throughout the city and nationwide.
SAVE THE DATE!!! NATIONAL NIGHT OUT WILL OCCUR ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025
Anyone interested in hosting a National Night Out party MUST register their party annually with the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) by visiting their website: https://natw.org/registration/
Registration is free; a guide & coordinator toolkit will be provided via e-mail.
To request APD, AFD, ATCEMS, and DSD Code Compliance to attend your party, please complete the National Night Out Party Visit Request form which will be available beginning in July 2025.
2025 National Night Out Kickoff Party
The 2025 National Night Out Kickoff party will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 8 –11 a.m. at the Mueller Home Depot (1200 Barbara Jordan Blvd).
Interested in being a National Night Out Kickoff Party vendor?
Contact: Joshua Lake via email at Joshua.Lake2@austintexas.gov