This week, 20 cities in Orange County will be hosting National Night Out events FREE to the community! Most of the events will be held on August 1, 2023, however, a few cities have choses other dates within the week. There are usually lots of fun resume vehicles, demonstrations, music, games and more! Best of all, everything is FREE.
Although, the exact line up of activities vary from city to city, there will definitely be lots of fun at each city's location. You will most likely find child safety games, police and fire vehicles, Sheriff's Search & Rescue Bloodhounds, Crime Scene Investigation exhibits, family safety exhibits, crime prevention exhibits, emergency preparedness exhibits, free child ID forms, and face painting. many cities also offer free food and drinks!
National Night Out is an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
National Night Out Events in Orange County 2023
Here is a list of National Night Out events happening in Orange County. They are listed by city! Make sure to double check the dates and details.
Anaheim National Night Out
August 1, 2023
5 – 8pm
Ronald Reagan Park
945 South Weir Canyon Road Anaheim, CA
K9s! Horses! Motorcycles! Join us TONIGHT at Ronald Reagan Park for National Night Out from 5PM to 8PM! #NNO is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
Bring the family and check out the helicopter display, SWAT, K-9 demo, Traffic motorcycle demo, crime prevention information, games, food trucks, and more!
Brea National Night Out
August 1, 2023
5 – 8pm
Brea Downtown
330 W Birch St, Brea, CA
Enjoy picture opportunities with emergency vehicles and Public Works Equipment, K9 Demonstrations, Dunk Tank- where kids will have the opportunity to dunk a cop! Balloon Artist, Games, Raffles and more!
Fountain Valley National Night Out
August 1, 2023
5 – 8pm
Recreation Center & Sports Park
16400 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley, CA
FREE
Join your friends, family, and neighbors for a fun evening at the park while engaging with our emergency response workers (PD and Fire.) There will be free popcorn and snow cones, carnival games, raffle prizes, and sponsor booths. We are showing Disney Pixar's Lightyear beginning at dusk. Come dressed as a character from the movie for a chance to win a bike! Activities begin at 6:00 PM at the FV Sports Park (16400 Brookhurst St). Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to sit on for the movie that starts at dusk.
Fullerton National Night Out
August 1, 2023
5 – 7pm
Fullerton Downtown Plaza
125 E Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA
FREE
The Fullerton Police Department is excited to spend time with our community! Join us for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1st from 5pm to 7pm at the Downtown Fullerton Plaza where there will be hot dogs, the K9-Unit, SWAT, emergency vehicles, music and more!
Garden Grove National Night Out
August 1, 2023
5 – 8pm
Garden Grove Police Department
11301 Acacia Pkwy, Garden Grove, CA
FREE
The Garden Grove Police Department invites the community to National Night Out, a free community-building event featuring giveaways, live demonstrations, and more!
Huntington Beach National Night Out
August 1, 2023
5 – 7pm
Main Beach
2000 Main St, Huntington Beach, CA
FREE
The Garden Grove Police Department invites the community to National Night Out, a free community-building event featuring giveaways, live demonstrations, and more!
Irvine National Night Out
August 1, 2023
5:30 – 7:30pm
Woodbury Community Park
125 Great Lawn, Irvine, CA
FREE
The Garden Grove Police Department invites the community to National Night Out, a free community-building event featuring giveaways, live demonstrations, and more!
The community is invited to attend The Irvine Police Department's National Night Out August 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Woodbury Community Park. Planned events include: Police and fire vehicle displays, activities, games, and face painting. Photo opportunities and giveaways. Food offerings from: TK Burger, Peartree Meats BBQ and Catering, and Kona Ice.
Ladera Ranch National Night Out
August 1, 2023
5:30 – 7:30pm
Founders Park
28275 Avendale Blvd, Ladera Ranch CA
You’ll have fun learning about local resources and services available – from emergency situations to preventative safety measures you can implement on your own. Check out these hands-on experiences with our partners and enjoy inflatables, body art stations, food trucks, and more!
- Orange County Sheriff – Crime prevention, patrol cars, bomb squad, and search and rescue displays.
- California Highway Patrol – Patrol vehicles, activities, and try on the impairment goggles that simulate a drunk driver's perspective.
- Orange County Fire Authority – Visit with Firefighters and check out Engine 58.
- 1ST LAR Marines – Climb on and in light armored reconnaissance vehicles (LAV) and visit with Marines from Camp Pendleton.
Laguna Beach National Night Out
August 1, 2023
5 – 8pm
Main Beach
Broadway Street & Coast Highway
National Night Out kicks off with a ribbon cutting celebrating the launch of the Be Well OC Mobile Mental Health Services for the City of Laguna Beach! After the ribbon cutting, there will be demonstrations from the Laguna Beach Police, Fire, and Marine Safety Departments. Learn more about what our public safety team and how we work together to keep you safe. There will be face painting, games, and we will have tacos and Kona Ice available to purchase. See you there!
Lake Forest National Night Out
August 1, 2023
5 – 8pm
Lake Forest Sports Park and Recreation Center
28000 Vista Terrace, Lake Forest, CA
Meet your public safety partners, Orange County Fire Authority, OCSD Airsupport, OCSD Swat, and more! Featuring demonstrations by ocsdk9unit. Raffles will be conducted at 7:00 pm. Must be present to win.
Mission Viejo National Night Out
August 1, 2023
5 – 8pm
Pavion Park
1990 Ford Road Newport Beach, CA
Fun activities for all ages include arts and crafts, games and prizes, a bounce house, face painting, interactive booths, and multiple Orange County Sheriff's displays. Listen to music played by DJ Mad Platter and enjoy a free hotdog and Kona Ice while supplies last. Don't miss out on an opportunity drawing for a chance to win a bike!
Newport Beach National Night Out
August 1, 2023
4 – 7pm
Bonita Canyon Sports Park
1990 Ford Road, Newport Beach, CA
We invite you to join us for an evening in the park as we take part in this “annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie”.
We will have information on crime and drug prevention, home security, child safety, the Citizens’ Police Academy, and Volunteers In Policing. We will also have displays from CSI, SWAT, our K-9 Officers, Animal Control, Mounted Unit and more. There will be photo opportunities and food, so don’t forget your camera and your appetite. We will have activities for the kids, and McGruff “The Crime Fighting Dog” will be attending!
Placentia National Night Out
August 1, 2023
5 – 8pm
Placentia Town Center
110 E. Yorba Linda Boulevard, Placentia, CA
The Placentia Police Department presents National Night Out. This free event will take place at the Placentia Town Center, next to the Farmers Market. Join the PPD for food and drinks, live demos, Police K9s, and more.
Santa Ana National Night Out
August 1, 2023
4 – 7pm
Rosita Park
706 N Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA
A great opportunity to meet and greet Santa Ana PD personnel in partnership with our Santa Ana community! Information booths, crafts, games, personal safety, education, emergency vehicles, demonstrations, music, food, and inflatables! First 100 kids will receive a goodie bag.
Seal Beach National Night Out
August 1, 2023
5 – 7pm
Eisenhower Park
820 Ocean Avenue, Seal Beach, CA
The Seal Beach Police Department will be partnering with members of the community to affirm our conviction against crime and promote health, safety, and personal preparedness. The event will feature: SWAT vehicles, Mobile command post tours, Police motorcycles, Petting Zoo, OCFA Equipment and Booth, Drones, Cotton Candy, Children’s Face Painting, and Hot dogs and chips provided by the Seal Beach Lions
Stanton National Night Out
August 4, 2023
6 – 8pm
Stanton Central Park
10660 Western Ave, Stanton, CA
Join us for Stanton's celebration of National Night Out at Stanton Central Park! Connect with our first responders, learn about the ways they keep our community safe and enjoy a showing of The Bad Guys! Vendors will be onsite with tasty snacks and meal options!
Villa Park National Night Out
August 1, 2023
5 – 7pm
Grijalva Park
368 N Prospect St, Orange, CA
Members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Fire Authority as well as merchants and community organizations will be present. The Neighborhood Watch will be on hand to answer questions, hand out “swag,” provide food and goodies, and foster familiarity with the agencies and entities that make Villa Park the safe and secure “Hidden Jewel”.
This is a family event with opportunities for the kids to learn about being “Officer Friendly” and respect due to law enforcement officials. Mark your calendars and “come on down” to the Towne Centre that evening to join with friends and neighbors in this always-fun community event.
Westminster National Night Out
August 1, 2023
5 – 8pm
Target Parking lot
16422 Beach Blvd, Westminster, CA
There will be food, games, and fun activities for all ages!
Yorba Linda National Night Out
August 2, 2023
6 – 8pm
Yorba Linda Community Center
4501 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA
This is a national crime prevention event fostering community partnerships and unity in support of safe neighborhoods. There will be an array of displays available from specialty units for families to explore, a K9 demonstration, community resources, and much more. Please follow @OCSD-YorbaLinda for more information.
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