National Night Out in Des Moines 2024
National Night Out in Des Moines happens every year on the first Tuesday evening in August. This annual event is a time when communities come together with local law enforcement to create partnerships, children can learn, and much more. Mark your calendars for August 6th this year.
Note: We will update this post frequently as more communities announce their National Night Out plans. Please keep an eye on our event calendar for updates too.
Altoona National Night Out
Tuesday, August 6; 6 to 8 p.m.
Sam Wise Youth Complex
This is a FREE event for all in the community! Come out for an evening of food, games, contests, train rides, a petting zoo, face painting, and more! What a fun opportunity to connect with our local law enforcement, fire, and EMT’s!
National Night Out Celebration
Tuesday, August 6 at 5 p.m.
1401 Center St, Des Moines
Oakridge Neighborhood residents are invited to join together for free fun and food, including inflatables, caricatures, games, a petting zoo, a dunk tank, and more! An annual favorite bringing neighbors together to celebrate!
Chamberlain Park
Tuesday, August 1; 6:30 to 8 p.m.
2150 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines
The Woodland Heights Organization will once again host a National Night Out community event. Join Woodland Heights neighbors as part of this annual event taking place nationwide that strengthens neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. Free event. Snacks provided. All ages are welcome! Bring the kids!
HOPO National Night Out
Tuesday, August 6; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Riverview Park
Join your Highland Park/Oak Park Neighborhood as we recognize and celebrate all of our first responders. Come hang out with various police, fire, and EMS and enjoy a family-friendly night of food, fun, and games! MORE DETAILS as the event gets closer.
National Night Out – Columbus Park Neighborhood
Tuesday, August 6; 5:30 to 7 p.m.
1921 SE 1st Street, Des Moines
No specific details have been released. Keep tabs on their Facebook event here.
National Night Out – Downtown Des Moines
Tuesday, August 6; 6 to 8 p.m.
EMC Downtown Park
National Night Out is an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. We hope you’ll come and celebrate with us this year at the EMC Pocket Park. We’ll have live music by The Sheet, food, beverages, and family activities. Fun for all!
Beaverdale National Night Out
Tuesday, August 6 at 6 p.m.
Westminister Presbyterian Church
No specific details have been released. Keep tabs on their Facebook event page here.
National Night Out – North of Grand
Tuesday, August 6 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Boesen the Florist
Food: Pizza donated by Casey’s & water provided
Come join your neighbors in a fun evening celebrating our wonderful community. There will be raffle prizes from local businesses and activities/yard games for the kids! TBD – we will likely have a firetruck for the kids to explore on location as well.
What to bring: some chairs/tables will be provided but we recommend bringing a blanket or bag of chairs to hang out on.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Tuesday, August 6; 5 to 7:30 p.m.; Sensory Friendly: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM (No Lights or Sirens)
5995 NE 14th St, Des Moines
Polk County Sheriff’s Office is hosting our 3rd Annual National Night Out. This nationwide event is the annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, and more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
Public Safety Day
Tuesday, August 6; 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Waukee Public Safety Building
Explore Waukee Police Department and Waukee Fire vehicles, test your coordination with fatal vision goggles, and jump on inflatables at Public Safety Day. Come hungry! Hot dogs, hamburgers, and sweet treats will be provided. Take a look at all the details here.
Urbandale
Tuesday, August 6; 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Urbandale Police Department
Join the Urbandale Police Department for the biggest block party in town as they celebrate community and partnerships to keep all citizens safe! This is a free event for all ages and we assure you, there’s something for everyone. Come see fire trucks, and first responders, and talk about safe communities, free food, family fun, and more!
Highland Park /Oak Park will have National Night Out at McHenry Park (8th & Oak Park Ave.)