Philadelphia Police began National Night Out celebrations on Friday and will continue events across the city next week. National Night Out is an annual celebration focused on bringing police and communities across the country closer together by strengthening relationships and building trust betwe en law enforcement and neighborhoods. The event was founded in the Philadelphia region in 1984 by Matt Peskin. Since then, it has expanded nationwide and includes block parties, cookouts, music, games and resource fairs. This year’s events in Philadelphia will give residents the chance to meet with police officers and commanders who serve their neighborhoods and include family-friendly activities. The events – which are open to the public – will take place at the following times at the following locations in Philadelphia: Friday, July 31, 2026 South Police Division 4–7 p.m. — 905 South Street Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 Central Police Division 5–8 p.m. — 1001 Locust Street 6–9 p.m. — 1700 North 17th Street East Police Division 5–8 p.m. — 1199 North Delaware Avenue 6–8 p.m. — 300 East Rockland Street 6–9 p.m. — 2539 Castor Avenue Northeast Police Division 5 p.m. 500 Rhawn Street 6–8 p.m. — 500 Rhawn Street 6–8 p.m. — 3100 Red Lion Road 6–9 p.m. — 5597 Tulip Street Northwest Police Division 4–7 p.m. — 6300 Ridge Avenue 5 p.m. — 6757 Chew Avenue 5–8 p.m. — Fernhill Park, 4600 Morris Street 6–9 p.m. — 2109 Chew Avenue 6–9 p.m. — 1210 Oak Lane Street South Police Division 4–8 p.m. — 1000 South Broad Street 4–8 p.m. — 300 Washington Avenue 6 p.m. 300 Washington Avenue Southwest Police Division 4 p.m. 3400 Lancaster Walk 4 p.m. 5300 Chancellor Street 5–8 p.m. — 5300 Parkside Avenue 6 p.m. — 6000 Trinity Street ...read more read less