National Night Out Returns: See Events Planned Around Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Crime prevention and building a sense of community are the objectives of the annual National Night Out events being held Tuesday. There are various events planned around Alexandria.

Alexandrians are encouraged to step outside and join gatherings with neighbors, police, firefighters and city officials during National Night Out. Events vary by neighborhood but could include cookouts, block parties and other activities. Alexandria Police Department's K-9 Unit, Motorcycle Unit, Bike Patrol, Command Staff and patrol officers will visit neighborhoods and offer demonstrations with the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office, Alexandria Fire Department and other public safety agencies between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

National Night Out dates back to August 1984, drawing 2.5 people across 400 U.S. communities at the first events. The initiative was established by law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations and volunteers to stand up to crime and promote safe neighborhoods. Last year's National Night Out drew 38 million people in 17,000 communities from 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases.

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Here are the 2025 National Night Out events planned in Alexandria on Tuesday, Aug. 5:

• Carlyle Council, 300 John Carlyle St, 4 p.m., Lawn Games, Musical Chairs and Trivia
• 700 Block of S. Union St., 6 p.m., Happy Hour and Appetizer Potluck
• Basilica of Saint Mary, 300 Block of S. Royal, 5 p.m., Ice Cream Social & Fire Truck
• 500 Block of S. Pitt, 5 p.m., Social Gathering and Refreshments
• US Senate FCU, 1310 Braddock Pl, 5 p.m., Giveaways, Food Truck, Ice Cream and Games
• Ladrey Highrise, 300 Wythe St, 6 p.m., ARHA Hosted event
• Hopkins/Tancil, 322 Tancil Ct, 6 p.m., ARHA Hosted event
• Charles Houston Rec Center, 901 Wythe St., 6 p.m., ARHA Hosted event
• Princess Square, 1400 Princess St, 6 p.m., ARHA Hosted event
• Burgess Square, Wolfe St/Columbus St, 6 p.m., Bring your own beverage
• Old Town South, 1014 Wilkes St, 6 p.m., Courtyard Barbecue for Homeowners and Residents, 6 - 8 p.m.
• Hume Springs Civic Association, 100 Dale St, 6 p.m., Live Music, games, self-defense demo, ice cream, prizes
• Oakcrest Drive Neighbors, Oakcrest Dr, 6:30 p.m., Cookout
• Lynhaven Civic Association, 200 Block of Lynhaven Dr., 6 p.m., Cookout, prizes, games and activities for kids
• Del Ray Citizens Association, 2311 Mount Vernon Ave., 5 p.m., Informational booths, some free food
• 400 Block of Clifford Ave., 403A Clifford Ave, 6 p.m., Grilling and chilling
• East Spring and Little Streets Night Out, 112 E Spring St, 5 p.m., Potluck gathering
• 500 E Luray Ave, 520 E Luray Ave, 6:45 p.m., Food children's activities and games
• Warwick Village, 3301 Landover St., 5:30 p.m., Live music, food, yard games, face painting
• Lenox Place, 3901 Courtland Cir, 6 p.m., Games and activities for all ages
• Malcolm Place, 603 Malcolm Pl., 5 p.m., Food and grilling
• The Spire, 2875 N. Beauregard St., 6 p.m., Food, music and games
• Seminary Civic Association, 1027 Woods Pl., 5:30 p.m., Cornhole and activities for kids
• Quantrell Mews HOA, Rickets Walk, 6 p.m., Picnic and music
• Watergate at Landmark, 211 Yoakum Pkwy., 5 p.m., Activities for all ages
• Stonegate Foundation, 4659 Kinsey Ln., 6 p.m., Ice Cream Social
• Goodwin House, 4800 Fillmore Ave, 5 p.m., Cookout, live music and yard games
• Affordable Homes & Communities, 5140 Fillmore Ave., 4 p.m., Party entertainers, moon bounce, games, music and outdoor grill
• Edsall Bluff Condominium, 6133 Edsall Rd., 6 p.m., Pizza and drinks, games and giveaways for kids
• Highpointe Condominium Association, 5911 Edsall Rd., 5 p.m., Community mixer, vendor booths, food and drink, giveaways
• Watergate at Landmark Youth Committee, 307 Yoakum Pkwy, Unit 1108, Games
• Place One Condominium, 5500 Holmes Run Pkwy, 6 p.m., Cookout and ice cream
• The View Alexandria, 5000 Fairbanks Ave., 4 p.m., Music and games
• Mason at Van Dorn, 140 S. Van Dorn St., 5 p.m., Hula hoop contest, soccer tournament, blood drive, Kona Ice, Burgers and Hot Dogs
• Taylor Run Citizens Association, 201 W. Taylor Run Pkwy, 5 p.m., Food, games and fun
• Brookville-Seminary Valley Civic Association, 4901 Polk Ave., 5:30 p.m., Ice Cream Truck
• Lincolnia Hills, Moody Ct., 6 p.m., Live music, kids lawn games, community information tables
• Cameron Station, Tancreti Ln, 5:30 p.m., Street games for families and karaoke
• Wakefield Tarleton Civic Association, Holmes Run, S. Jenkins, 5:30 p.m., BBQ & Potluck, games for kids, appearances by APD and AFD
• Greenhouse Condos, 5300 Holmes Run Pkwy, 6 p.m., Ice cream social
• Townes at Cameron Park, 3827 Dominion Mill Dr., 5 p.m., Interactive activities, games, food truck, caricature and balloon artists.
• Park Place Condos, 2500 N. Van Dorn St., 6 p.m., Ice Cream, Drinks, Food Truck, Moon Bounce and Music
• Quaker Hill, 100 Ellsworth St., 6 p.m., ARHA Run Event
• Brent Place, 375 S Reynolds St, 5 p.m.
• Morgan Properties, 935 N Van Dorn St, 6 p.m., Ice Cream, Pizza or hot dog bar
• Southport Apartments, 6112 Edsall Rd., 4 p.m., Outdoor games, food trucks, water games and relay
• Wesley Housing, 2451 Menokin Dr., 6 p.m., Grilling, potluck, outdoor games, drinks, snow cones, cotton candy, music
• Woodbine Street, 1418 Woodbine St, 6:30 p.m., Drinks and food
• Clover College Park Civic Association, 1000 Block of Vassar Rd., 6 p.m., Community gathering and activities
• Seminary Ridge Civic Association, 1000 St. Stephens Rd., 5 p.m., Games, food, bouncy house