National Night Out, a community building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, returns on Tuesday, August 5. Across Erie and surrounding communities, residents will gather for block parties, cookouts, music, and fun, united by a common mission of strengthening community ties and promoting public safety.

Since 2004, United Way of Erie County has proudly supported local National Night Out (NNO) events. The annual observance is celebrated nationwide on the first Tuesday of August and is widely recognized as “America’s Night Out Against Crime.” In Erie County, events are scheduled in neighborhoods across the city and within a short drive, offering residents of all ages an opportunity to engage with local emergency personnel, civic groups, and each other.

Here’s the list of events in Erie and surrounding areas:

City of Erie Events
Academy Neighborhood Association
Baker Field (E. 32nd & Holland) | 6–8 p.m.

Bayfront East Side Taskforce
Orchard at East 6th & Parade | 5–7 p.m.

Booker T. Washington Center
1730 Holland Street | 1–7 p.m.

East Middle School (United Way Community School)
Wayne Park | 5–7 p.m.

Erie Free Store
2816 Elmwood Avenue | 5–7 p.m.

Erie High School (United Way Community School)
3325 Cherry Street | 4–6 p.m.

Housing Authority at Erie Heights
4020 Garden Avenue | 5–8 p.m.

Mercy Anchor Community Center
(with Mercy Center for Women, Wilson, Lincoln & Joanna Connell schools)
Free and open to the public | 3–6 p.m.

Our West Bayfront
Gridley Park | 5–8 p.m.

JFK Center
2021 East 20th Street | 5–7 p.m.

Sisters of Saint Joseph Neighborhood Network
Columbus Park | 3–6 p.m.

Youth Leadership Institute
100 Wallace Street | 4–7 p.m.

West Ridge Fire Department
3142 West 26th Street | 6–8 p.m.

Nearby Events 
Belle Valley Fire Department
1514 Norcross Road | 6–8 p.m.

Elk Valley Elementary & Girard High School PTO
Girard High School student parking lot | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Greene Township
9333 Tate Road | 6–8 p.m.

Iroquois Elementary (Lawrence Park Township)
Iroquois Elementary School | 4–6 p.m.

Wesleyville Borough
Wesleyville Borough Hall | 6–8:30 p.m.

From games and giveaways to live music and food trucks, the events give local residents a chance to connect with law enforcement and one another in a positive, family friendly setting.

For more information, visit unitedwayerie.org.