Explore local vendors, hop on a bounce house, enjoy music, food, and more

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.