Palos Heights Police Host 2025 National Night Out Tuesday

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL — The Palos Heights Police Department is set to host National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 5, offering a chance for the community to connect with local law enforcement. The free, take-a-bite-out-of-crime event runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Palos Heights police station, 7607 W. College Drive.

Take a tour of the police station and learn about crime prevention and personal safety. There will be interactive activities for kids and adults alike, including K9 demos, special police and fire vehicles, a DJ, police station tours, dunk tank, a balloon twister, face painting, reptile show, inflatable obstacle course, prizes, and food and beverages. Police are also planning a drone demonstration.

Scheduled activities:

K9 Demonstration - 6 to 6:30 p.m.
Balloon Show - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Reptile Show - 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

National Night Out Against Crime began in 1984. Americans were encouraged to leave their porch lights and come outside to join their neighbors in a stand against crime. Since then, police departments and communities across the United States have held National Night Out events on the first Tuesday in August.