Evanston community members are invited to celebrate National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, August 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a special "Touch-A-Truck" event at Ingraham Park. 

National Night Out is an annual nationwide community-building campaign that promotes public safety, community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie to help make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places.

Hosted by the City’s Parks & Recreation Department and the Evanston Police Department, this free, family-friendly evening will feature:

• A hands-on Touch-A-Truck experience with a variety of City vehicles

• Music, Let’s Play games, and interactive activities from local vendors

• Community resources from local organizations

• NNO giveaways from Evanston Police Officers

• Food available for purchase on-site

• A Sensory Quiet Hour from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

As a symbol of unity, residents are also encouraged to turn on their porch lights that evening.

For more information, call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, community members may simply dial 3-1-1 while in Evanston.