Naperville's National Night Out starts with community kickoff/movie night July 31

More than 45 neighborhoods are signed up to participate in the 2023 Naperville National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Also known as "America's Night Out Against Crime," it typically takes place on the first Tuesday of August each year. It is a nationwide event designed to heighten drug prevention and crime awareness, generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts, and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships.

During National Night Out, residents are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and spend the evening outside with their neighbors, police officers, firefighters and other city personnel. Events such as cookouts, block parties and neighborhood walks all occur simultaneously throughout Naperville and across the nation.

Community kickoff

Not every neighborhood in Naperville hosts an event, so the city, in partnership with the YMCA, hosts a free communitywide event for everyone to enjoy on Monday, July 31.

The community kickoff and movie night will begin at 6 p.m. outside the Fry Family YMCA, 2120 95th St.

It features free family fun, including entertainment and giveaways. Attendees can play in a bounce house, participate in games and activities, check out police equipment, and visit food trucks before setting up blankets or chairs to enjoy an outdoor showing of Disney-Pixar's "Monsters, Inc." at sunset.

In the event of rain, the movie will be shown indoors.

Neighborhood events

Cookouts, block parties and neighborhood walks will occur simultaneously in dozens of neighborhoods throughout town Tuesday, Aug. 1. Note that events may start earlier or go later than posted. City departments will only visit locations between 5-8 p.m.

The following neighborhoods have registered their events:

• Ashbury - 3403 Lawrence Drive from 5 to 8 p.m.

• Ashwood Club - 4515 Chinaberry Lane from 6 to 8 p.m.

• Atwater - 1616 Capeside Drive (Atwater Park) from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

• Bristol Station - 704 Greenwood Circle from 3 to 7 p.m.

• Brookdale - 1625 Brookdale Road from 5 to 8 p.m.

• Carleton Circle - 1392 Carleton Circle from 5 to 8 p.m.

• Century Farms - 715 Sigmund Road from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• Chantecleer Lakes Condos - 1550 Raymond Drive from 6 to 8 p.m.

• Chestnut Creek - 2416 Putnam Drive from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

• Columbia Estates - 968 Monticello Drive (Columbia Estates Park) from 5 to 8 p.m.

• Compass Church - 2903 103rd St. from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

• Country Wood Apartments - 788 Inland Circle from 2 to 6 p.m.

• Cress Creek Commons - 1020 Bauer Road from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

• Eagle Chase/Indian Hill - 711 Iroquois Ave. (Arrowhead Park) from 6 to 8 p.m.

• East Highlands - 432 Villa Ave. (Veterans Park) from 5 to 8 p.m.

• Everleigh Naperville - 504 Commons Road from 5 to 7 p.m.

• Fontenaix - 944 Greensboro Court from 4 to 9 p.m.

• Forestview Estates - 2507 Pine Cone Court from 6 to 8 p.m.

• Harbor Chase - 1619 N. Mill St. from 5 to 7 p.m.

• Hidden Valley Lake Estates - 1566 Valley View Court (open grassy area) from 6 to 8 p.m.

• High Meadow - 2419 High Meadow Road from 5 to 8 p.m.

• High Oaks - 1651 Friar Lane from 6 to 8 p.m.

• Hobson Village - 812 Canonero Drive from 5 to 8 p.m.

• Hobson West - 820 West Gartner Road from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• Hunters Woods - 2007 Lake View Court from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• Huntington - Millcreek Court and Sussex from 6 to 8 p.m.

• Huntington Commons - 1351 Westmoreland Court from 5 to 8 p.m.

• Huntington Estates - 1011 S. Naper Boulevard (use Ann Reid entrance to Huntington Estates Park) from 5 to 8 p.m.

• Longwood - 5S312 Glenoban Drive (Caruso Park) from 7 to 9 p.m.

• Naper Carriage Hill - 500 Warwick Drive from 6 to 8 p.m.

• Old Farm - 2031 Springside Drive (Springfield Park) and Shome Court from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• Olympic Terrace - 321 Tamarack Ave. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

• Pembroke Greens - 500 Charles Ave. (Prairie Elementary) from 5 to 8 p.m.

• River Oaks - 2403 Kingsley Drive (Kingsley Elementary) from 6 to 8 p.m.

• South Julian Street - 530 S. Julian St. from 5 to 8 p.m.

• Tall Grass - 3324 Deering Bay Drive from 4 to 9 p.m.

• Tamarack South - 3715 Ryder Court from 6 to 9 p.m.

• TGM McDowell Place - 1647 Westminster Drive from 5 to 8 p.m.

• The Glens - 724 Bakewell Lane (Eagle Park) from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

• Wagner Farms - 3803 Falcon Drive (Crestview Knoll Park) from 5 to 8 p.m.

• Walnut Ridge - 2304 Keim Road (Walnut Ridge Park) from 5 to 8 p.m.

• Waterford Greens - 720 Benedetti Drive from 6 to 8 p.m.

• West Highlands/Maplebrook - Laurel Lane between Tamarack and Osage lanes from 6 to 8 p.m.

• West Wind Estates, Windgate, Buttonwood and Countryside - 800 S. Whispering Hills Drive from 5 to 8 p.m.

• Willow Ridge - 2723 Salix Circle from 6 to 8 p.m.

• Winding Creek Estates - 144 W. Bailey Road (Winding Creek Park) from 6 to 8 p.m.

• Windridge of Naperville - 2603 Sheehan Court from 5 to 8 p.m.

Donation drive

The city has partnered with Loaves & Fishes for this year's National Night Out donation drive. Donations will be accepted at the kickoff event, and neighborhoods are encouraged to conduct a donation drive for this worthy cause in conjunction with their National Night Out events.

Most needed items include: no sugar-added canned fruit; ready-to-eat soups (low sodium); dried fruit; spaghetti sauce; whole wheat pastas; oatmeal (canisters); healthy low sugar cereals; whole grain cereals; granola bars; rice, couscous and grains; canned tomatoes; toilet paper; toothpaste; shampoo; household cleaners; facial tissues; deodorant; and body wash.

Interested individuals can also donate to Loaves & Fishes through their virtual food drive.

Have questions about National Night Out in Naperville? Contact National Night Out Coordinator Julie Smith at (630) 305-5450 or smithju@naperville.il.us.

For information, visit www.naperville.il.us/enjoy-naperville/national-night-out/.