Join Somerville’s National Night Out on August 5 for an Evening of Family-Friendly Fun

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the Somerville Police Department, and Somerville Parks and Recreation invite Somerville residents to a fun-filled evening of community connection at Somerville’s annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5, at Dilboy Stadium (110 Alewife Brook Parkway) from 5 to 8 p.m. (rain date: Wednesday, August 6). 

The free event will feature a diverse array of family-friendly activities and entertainment including:  

• Bounce houses
• Obstacle course
• Face painting
• Dunk tank
• Touch-a-truck
• DJ
• Pizza
• Raffles (free to enter)
• Lawn games
• Local vendors and community resources 

“It’s always a pleasure to see such a great turnout by our community at National Night Out,” said Mayor Katjana Ballantyne. “This event is a wonderful way to get together, meet members of our Police Department, enjoy fun activities, and check out local vendors and resources.” 

Additionally, the first 300 school-aged kids or teens to arrive will receive a free backpack and school supplies to get ready for the upcoming school year. 

National Night Out is a nationwide initiative promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.  

For more information, please visit somervillema.gov/calendar. 

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.  

The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter in your language for free. To request an interpreter, please contact us at somerviva@somervillema.gov or call 311 (617-666-3311) at least 7 days in advance of this event.