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The 2026 National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

National Night Out is an annual crime prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and locally co-sponsored by the Santa Clara Police Department. The event promotes community-police partnerships and neighborhood connection.

Registration for now for the 2026 event. Deadline to register is Sunday, July 19.

National Night Out Goals:

Strengthen partnerships between law enforcement and the community
Increase awareness of crime prevention
Generate support for local crime prevention efforts
Build community connections and encourage neighbors to get to know one another

Together, we are making our community a safer, more caring place to live. Light up your street by turning on your outside lights and spend the evening with your neighbors, local Police and Fire Department personnel, City staff, and Santa Clara Unified School District representatives.

Please note that attendance at any event sponsored by the City of Santa Clara Police Department constitutes permission to be photographed, and for those photographs to be used for promotional purposes.

This event is subject to all applicable California Department of Public Health and Santa Clara County Public Health orders and guidelines. If those orders or guidelines change, the event will be modified as needed to remain in compliance.

National Night Out program history.

Note: The list of event locations is a matter of public record.

Commonly Asked Questions

What Type of Activities Should I Plan?

Neighborhood ideas include:

Potluck or BBQ
Ice cream social
Games and contest
Block party
Food or clothing donation
Picnic or gathering at a neighborhood park or pool
Plan a clean-up day to beautify a common area
Heighten disaster preparation awareness
Set neighborhood goals or discuss neighborhood issues

Be creative. Have fun. Celebrate with your neighbors.

Can I Block Off My Street?

Block parties offer great opportunities to meet neighbors, and the City is here to help you make sure that your party is a fun, safe experience for everyone.

If your party requires the closure of a neighborhood street and will consist of mainly neighborhood residents, contact the City's Municipal Services, Business Tax & License Department at 408-615-2310 to request a permit. Street closure permits requests require a minimum of four weeks to process.

If your party requires the closure of several streets and/or is open to the public beyond your neighborhood boundaries, a Special Event Permit may be required. The Parks and Recreation Department manages the special event permit process and serves as liaison between City departments and the event organize. For more information, call 408-615-3140.

Do I Need a Permit for Amplified Music?

Amplified outdoor sound of live or recorded music or other sounds by more than normal household portable stereo equipment requires a permit from the City of Santa Clara. Permits are for single, one-time events only.

An application to request for Outdoor Amplification of Music must be submitted along with payment of the Amplified Music Permit fee at least two weeks prior to the event to the City of Santa Clara's Municipal Services, Business Tax & License Department. Use of amplified outdoor sound outside the hours of 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. requires City Council approval; this process if outside the amplified music permit process and requires more time.

For more information, call the Municipal Services, Business Tax & License Department at 408-615-2310.

For more National Night Out information, contact the Santa Clara Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit at 408-615-4872 or crimeprevention@santaclaraca.gov

Last Updated:

04-28-2026