Enjoy games, giveaways, an outdoor movie and more at the free community kick-off event on Monday, Aug. 4, at the 95th Street Fry Family YMCA. Then the following evening, 39 neighborhoods will participate National Night Out events throughout Naperville. (PN File Photo)
2025 National Night Out at May Watts Elementary School
Neighbors from West Wind, Countryside and Buttonwood subdivisions gathered at May Watts Elementary School for America’s Night Out Against Crime and a chance for youngsters to meet Naperville elected officials, Naperville Police officers, members of the Naperville Fire Department as well as emergency vehicles up close.
Learning about the interior of an EMS vehicle and its safety features, talking with first responders from the NFD and NDP as well as sitting shotgun in a firetruck gave families, all ages, a chance to meet men and women who serve to help keep the community safe. Chalk drawing, playing with beachballs and always-popular face painting were among other attractive activities at one of 39 locations for Naperville’s National Night Out.
National Night Out is held annually throughout the nation on the first Tuesday in August.
(Note also that 10AM on the first Tuesday of every month outdoor sirens are tested in Naperville.)
Next Up! Save the date for the annual Public Safety Open House from 11AM to 2PM Sat., Sept. 27, at the Naperville Public Safety Campus, 1380 Aurora Avenue.
A memory of National Night Out…
City of Naperville Report
Naperville’s National Night Out festivities are fast approaching, and residents are encouraged to mark their calendars and make plans to attend the local events scheduled for this celebration of community spirit and anti-crime efforts.
Commonly called “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” National Night Out is held annually on the first Tuesday in August. It is a nationwide event designed to heighten drug prevention and crime awareness, generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships.
In addition to gatherings in 39 neighborhoods throughout the community on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, Naperville’s National Night Out festivities will include a free community kick-off celebration at the Fry Family YMCA, 2120 95th St., Naperville, on Monday, Aug. 4.
Community Kick-Off Celebration – 6:30PM Mon., Aug. 4
Naperville’s popular National Night Out kick-off celebration at the Fry Family YMCA will feature games, giveaways, and activities for all ages, including a bounce house, a magic act, and an opportunity to interact with police personnel and equipment. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks. The event will begin at 6:30PM and will culminate with a free outdoor showing of a family-friendly movie at sunset. Free popcorn will be available while supplies last, and residents are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets for the movie. In the event of rain, the movie will be shown indoors.
This event is co-sponsored by the City of Naperville, Fry Family YMCA, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Hollywood Palms, and the Target on Jefferson Avenue in Naperville.
Neighborhood Events – Tuesday, Aug. 5
Thirty-nine (39) neighborhoods have registered to host National Night Out events on Aug. 5 with plans to enjoy bounce houses, ice cream socials, live music, food trucks, cookouts, kids’ parades and more! City employees from the police, fire, public works, and utility departments will attend many of the neighborhood events between 5 and 8PM with cool trucks and equipment to show off, giveaways, and information for families.
A list of participating neighborhoods is available at www.naperville.il.us/nno.
Donation Drive for Metropolitan Family Services
The City of Naperville has partnered with Metropolitan Family Services for this year’s National Night Out donation drive. Donations will be accepted at the kick-off event, and neighborhoods are encouraged to conduct a donation drive for this worthy cause in conjunction with their National Night Out events.
A list of items currently needed most by Metropolitan Family Services’ clients is available at www.naperville.il.us/nno.
Bring an item to donate to the kick-off event on Aug. 4 to be entered into a raffle for free movie theater admission passes at Hollywood Palms.
For more information on National Night Out or any of the activities mentioned in this release, visit www.naperville.il.us/nno.
