Meet your local first responders at National Night Out events

National Night Out is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in August, intended to bring communities together to enhance the public’s relationship with local police and emergency personnel while building neighborhood spirit. This year’s official date is Tuesday, Aug. 5, although some events take place in the surrounding week.

Tuesday, July 29

Arlington Heights National Night Out: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at North School Park, North Evergreen Avenue and East Eastman Street, Arlington Heights. National Night Out celebrates police-community relationships that make Arlington Heights a safer place. Join for family entertainment, police dogs, food trucks and more. Due to the nature of the event and for the safety of animals and patrons, pets of any kind are not allowed. ahpd.org/event/national-night-out.

Friday, Aug. 1

South Elgin Back-to-School Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. National Night Out combined with the annual Back-to-School Bash featuring family-friendly activities, bounce houses and more from 4-6 p.m. First responder vehicles and displays throughout the event. Blooze Brothers perform from 6-8 p.m. Tickets distributed starting at 4 p.m. for the “500 Backpack Giveaway”; child must be present to receive a ticket, one ticket per child. Tickets must be turned in by 7 p.m. to receive a backpack. First come, first served while supplies last. Free shuttle service will run every 20 minutes from South Elgin High School. Free. southelgin.com.

Hampshire National Night Out/End-of-Summer Party: 5-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at Bruce Ream Park, 299 W. Jefferson Ave., Hampshire. Hosted by Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District, Hampshire Township Park District and Hampshire Police Department. Touch-a-Truck, food trucks, a water slide, and bounce house. Kona Ice will be serving up shaved ice; free for all Summer Reading finishers. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for showing of “Dog Man,” starting at dusk. Hampshire Lions Club offering free popcorn and water during movie time while supplies last. facebook.com/hampshireparkdistrict.

Saturday, Aug. 2

Bartlett’s 31st annual National Night Out activities: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Bartlett Community Center with Family Fun Night from 5 to 7 p.m. and Twilight Pool Party from 7:30 to 9 p.m.; block parties and lighting competition at registered neighborhoods throughout town Sunday, Aug. 3; Putt, Chip & Drive family golf event at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at Bartlett Hills Golf Club; and NNO Picnic in the Park from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Bartlett Park. bartlettil.gov/government/police/national-night-out.

Monday, Aug. 4

Naperville’s National Night Out Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, outside the Fry Family YMCA, 2120 95th St., Naperville. Featuring bounce house, games and activities, police equipment, food trucks, outdoor showing of free family-friendly movie at sunset. In the event of rain, the movie will be shown indoors. Donations for Metropolitan Family Services DuPage will be accepted. For details or a list of needed items, naperville.il.us.

Tuesday, Aug. 5

Des Plaines National Night Out: 4-8 p.m. at Forest Elementary School, 1375 S. 5th Ave.; and Algonquin Middle School, 767 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Check out specialty fire and police department vehicles, see K9 Jager show off his skills, or watch Tactical Response Team demonstration. The evening also includes food trucks, games, activities and displays from various community groups. School of Rock performs at 7:15 p.m. Community Resource Fair from 4-6 p.m. at Early Learning Center. Free. desplainesil.gov.

Fox Lake National Night Out: 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Lakefront Park, 10 Riverview Ave., Fox Lake. See a variety of police, fire and public works vehicles, with music, games and activities for kids. Free. foxlake.org.

Aurora’s National Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Twenty-seven neighborhood parties throughout each of the city’s 10 wards. Get to know your neighbors, community partners, public safety, elected and city officials. For a map, go to aurora.il.us.

Vernon Hills’ 28th annual National Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Hartmann Park & Pavilion, 292 Oakwood Road, Vernon Hills. Free. vernonhills.org.

Addison National Night Out: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, on the Village Green, 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Meet first responders, plus information booths, Touch-A-Truck, dunk tank, food, free kids rides, music from D.J. Chicken Wang at 6 p.m. and Focal Point at 7 p.m. Free. ithappensinaddison.com.

Batavia National Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Peg Bond Center, 151 Island Ave., Batavia. Enjoy kids games, raffles, giveaways, and community resources. Tour emergency vehicles, jump in the bounce house, and meet your officers. Grab food from Uncle Cam's Sandwiches or Da Pizza Company, then top it off with free ice cream from the Batavia Creamery. Free. downtownbatavia.com.

Brookdale National Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Brookdale Pool Racquet Club, 1625 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Food trucks; music; games; a local vendor showcase; appearances by the Naperville Police Department, Fire Department and city officials; public works vehicles and more. Food trucks: Grumpy Gaucho, Pierogi Rig, Hello Boba, Happy Lobster, Little O’s Frozen Treats, and Tacubaya’s. Free for all who live in Brookdale. Donations for Metropolitan Family Services will be collected. aboutbrookdale.org.

Campton Hills National Night Out: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at United Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd. Meet local police and first responders from nine neighboring police and fire agencies. This year, the event includes free food and beverages, including hot dogs from Jimmy’s Red Hots, chips, soda, water, cotton candy, Italian ice and ice cream. There will be a touch-a-truck display and more than 40 vendors offering free giveaways. Superior Air Med helicopter will make an appearance, along with a fire department vehicle extrication demonstration. The event also includes live music, face painting, a petting zoo, magician, bounce houses, dunk tank and a 60-foot inflatable obstacle course. There will be special appearances from “Skates” the Chicago Wolves Mascot, Kane County Cougar Mascots Ozzie and Annie, and the Chik-Fil-A Cow. Also free raffle tickets to win a drone at the end of the night. camptonhills.illinois.gov/national-night-out/.

Carol Stream National Night Out: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Ross Ferraro Town Center, 960 N. Gary Ave. Family-friendly activities, including food; live music and entertainment; interactive booths and displays from local organizations; and games and activities for all ages. carolstream.org.

Dundee Township National Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. Hosted by the villages of Carpentersville, East Dundee, Sleepy Hollow and West Dundee and the Dundee Township Park District. Activities, giveaways, and a chance to meet the local first responders. Free. cville.org.

Elburn National Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Lions Park, 500 Filmore St., Elburn. Free food, games and crafts. elburnlions.com.

Geneva National Night Out: 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Geneva High School’s Burgess Field, 1482 Gray St. Touch-A-Truck with emergency vehicles and public works equipment, squad car painting with colorful handprints; children’s activities courtesy of the Geneva Park District; and live drone demonstrations. Meet Tommy, Geneva’s new police comfort dog. Food and giveaways, all free while supplies last. Event parking available in the Burgess field and baseball field parking lots. geneva.il.us.

Glen Ellyn National Night Out: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. Touch-A-Truck, evidence tech and drone demonstrations, arts and crafts, free ice cream and more. Food for purchase. Free. gepark.org.

Grayslake National Night Out: 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Central Park Performance Pavilion, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake. Tour police vehicles, meet comfort dog Jake, play games, watch drone demonstrations and more. National Child ID Program kits will be available while supplies last. Free. grayslakevillagecenter.com.

Hoffman Estates National Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Hoffman Estates Police Department, 411 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Meet the police and enjoy food and drinks, live music, station tours, touch-a-truck, police cadet program information, emergency management programs and more. Free. hoffmanestates.org.

Huntley National Night Out: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, in Huntley Town Square. Family-friendly games with officers, and check out police and fire vehicles and equipment. At 2 p.m., police vs. fire softball game in Veterans Memorial Field in Del Webb. Concert in the Square with the Blooze Brothers at 7 p.m. huntley.il.us.

Itasca National Night Out: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Itasca water park, library, municipal complex and fire station. Entertainment, food, DUI course, police department tours, Touch-a-Truck, raffles and face painting. Free water park entry from 5-9:30 p.m. itascaparkdistrict.com.

Lake in the Hills National Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the village hall, 600 Harvest Gate. Touch-a-truck with firetrucks and ambulance, LITH police and McHenry County Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT team trucks, LITH public works trucks, and Flood Brothers specialty trucks. Hand-print paint a squad car, ride the mini peddle cars around tiny town's streets. Algonquin Area Public Library, Lowe's, and the LITH Parks and Recreations’ Rec2U crew have games and activities. McHenry County Sheriff's Office K9 demonstration. Meet 911 operators from the Southeast Emergency Communications on family/home safety. At the Evidence Technician table, the kids can see fingerprint lifting. At the DUI table, try the “fatal vision” impairment goggles. lith.org

Lisle National Night Out & Touch-A-Truck: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Lisle Police Department, 5040 Lincoln Ave., Lisle. Learn more about village services, get an up close look at the village's fleet of trucks and equipment, meet staff, take a tour of the police department, see SWAT and police dog demonstrations, enjoy food and drinks, and more. Free. villageoflisle.org.

Naperville National Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6. Thirty-nine neighborhoods have registered to host National Night Out events with plans to enjoy bounce houses, ice cream socials, live music, food trucks, cookouts, kids’ parades and more. City employees from the police, fire, public works, and utility departments will attend many of the neighborhood events between 5 and 8 p.m. with cool trucks and equipment to show off, giveaways, and information for families. Neighborhoods may be participating in the donation drive for Metropolitan Family Services DuPage. For a list of needed items or a list of participating neighborhoods, go to naperville.il.us/nno.

North Aurora National Night Out: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Public safety officials will be visiting neighborhood parties. northaurora.org.

Oak Brook National Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at new location, Oak Brook Bath & Tennis, 800 Oak Brook Road. Oak Brook Police Department has teamed up with the village’s Community Engagement Committee. Activities include: K9 Ghost Demo and Comfort K9 Bandit, DJ, drone demo, balloon artist, bouncy house, food and popcorn booth, hula hoop contests, Touch-A-Truck, visit from McGruff, and Ray Graham Animal Exhibit. Bring bathing suits and towels as the pool will be open for swimming. oak-brook.org.

Pingree Police Department National Night Out & Open House: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the police department, One Police Plaza. villageofpingreegrove.org.

Prospect Heights National Night Out: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, along Elm Street and Camp McDonald Road and at the Prospect Heights Park District Lions Pool. Elm Street will be closed from Camp McDonald Road to the Prospect Heights Library from 4-9 p.m. Food, children’s games, prizes, music, free swimming, and more. Free. prospect-heights.il.us.

Round Lake National Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Police and Public Works Facility, 741 W. Townline Road, Round Lake. Meet the police and enjoy hot dogs, a bouncy house, touch-a-truck, hay rides, a petting zoo, a Magic Show, Meet N' Greet with Tiny N' Tall Rescue, face painting, a foam party, raffles, prizes and more. Free. roundlakeil.gov.

Round Lake Beach National Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at LakeFront Park, 1019 N. Lake Shore Drive, Round Lake Beach. Music, free face painting, free hot dogs, the Round Lake High School Marching Band, U.S. Army Static display and more. Meet K9 Dez and Officer Tyler Klipp. Ultimate Free Car and Bike Show with trophies awarded to the top three in each category; free registration at the event with judging closing at 6:40 p.m. Free. roundlakebeachil.gov.

Round Lake Park National Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Round Lake Park Police Department, 215 Main St., Round Lake Park. Fostering police and community partnerships. Free. rlpil.us.

Warrenville National Night Out: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Cerny Park pavilion, 28W415 Forestview Drive S, Warrenville. This year, a Dunk-a-Cop fundraiser benefits Special Olympics Illinois ($5 for three balls), and Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics T-shirts (featuring Warrenville PD listed on the back) for $20. All proceeds go directly to Special Olympics Illinois. Free outdoor event featuring Illinois State Police K-9 demonstration, Touch-a-Truck, food, face painting, music and giveaways. Get your wristband at the main entrance so you can enjoy a free food truck meal. warrenville.il.us.

Wauconda National Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, on Main Street, between Bangs Street and Route 176, Wauconda. The village of Wauconda Police Department and other community organizations host a family night out featuring emergency and utility vehicles, games, food, raffles, prizes, music and more. Free. wauconda-il.gov.

Westmont National Night Out: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, in the southwest pavilion at Ty Warner Park, on Burr Oak Drive north of Plaza Drive. This block party-style event will include a display of various law enforcement vehicles, bounce house, drone demonstration, refreshments, and information booths featuring local community organizations and public agencies. westmont.illinois.gov.

Wheaton National Night Out: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Northside Park, 1300 N. West St., Wheaton. Join the Wheaton Police Department for a night of fun with the community. Activities will include fishing with Wheaton police officers, helicopter landing, a dunk tank, music, SWAT obstacle course for kids, and activities for all with community organizations. wheaton.il.us.

Wheeling National Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Heritage Park Performance Pavillion and Family Aquatic Center, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. The Wheeling Park District and Wheeling Police Department host a variety of activities for all ages. Learn about local crime and drug prevention efforts. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Wood Dale National Night Out: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Wood Dale City Hall, 404 N. Wood Dale Road. Featuring police and fire vehicles, games, free ice cream, a DJ, bingo, bookmobile, moon jump and more. Park in the lot directly south of city hall or at The Beach Water Park, 161 W. Commercial. From 7-9 p.m., the water park will have free admission, prizes, coin toss, raffles and family fun. Free. wooddale.com.

Bloomingdale’s National Night Out: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Circle Park, 172 S. Circle Ave. Featuring open swim, food, games, prizes, music, and fun. Food will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Heroes vs. Half-Pints Wiffleball Classic games will be 7 to 8 p.m., and the Oasis Water Park will be open until 8 p.m. villageofbloomingdale.org.

Buffalo Grove National Night Out: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road (near the Spray ‘N Play). Business expo, Buffalo Grove Fire and Police department greetings, free giveaways, food for purchase from Dorfler’s Meat Market and food trucks, and the Pino Farina Band from 5:30-7:30 p.m. p.m. Bring a nonperishable food item to the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council table. Free. bgparks.org/national-night-out.

Villa Park National Night Out: 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Cortesi Memorial Park, 318 E. Kenilworth Ave. A night of fun with food, music, emergency vehicle displays, face painting, games, giveaways, and more. invillapark.com.

Algonquin National Night Out: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Old Town, Main Street and Plaza, Algonquin. Hosted by Algonquin Police Department and Public Works and Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Department. Emergency vehicles, live entertainment, interactive activities, games and giveaways. algonquin.org.

Bensenville National Night Out: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, on the village hall lawn, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville. The Bensenville Police Department hosts a block party-style event with free hot dogs, whiffle ball, yard games and giveaways. bensenville.gov.

Deer Park National Night Out: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Vehe Farm Park, 23570 Cuba Road, Deer Park. First responders, vehicles, equipment and demonstrations, DJ, games, food trucks, Kona Ice, Glowby the Bubble Guy and more. Free. villageofdeerpark.com.

Elgin National Night Out: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Elgin celebrates by encouraging neighborhood parties and then visiting the parties with a team of city officials, police and fire personnel, and mascots. Officer-hosted parties will be from 5-8 p.m. at 310 N. Spring St., 783 W. Highland Ave., and 991 Deborah Ave.; and from 6-8 p.m. at Division and Chapel streets, DuPage Court, 1540 Mulberry Lane, 1885 Lin Lor Lane, and 899 Jay St. elginil.gov.

Glendale Heights National Night Out: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 300 Civic Plaza. Featuring a police dunk tank, games, face painting, a visit from McGruff, and emergency apparatus demonstrations by the Glenside and Bloomingdale fire protection districts. facebook.com/voghnews.

Hanover Township National Night Out: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Izaak Walton Youth Center & Reserve, 899 Jay St., Elgin. Games, bounce house, face painting, popcorn, sno-cones, and hot dogs. facebook.com/HanoverTwsp.

Highland Park National Night Out: 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Hidden Creek Aquapark, 1220 Fredrickson Place, Highland Park. Meet the Highland Park Police Department and take part in family-friendly games and activities, giveaways, demonstrations and more. Free. cityhpil.com.

Island Lake National Night Out: 6-10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Converse Park, 628 E. State Road, Island Lake. Includes a free screening of “The Wild Robot” at dusk, free popcorn, free corn on the cob. villageofislandlake.com/events.

Kane County National Night Out: 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Kane County Sheriff's office, 37W755 Route 38, St. Charles. Featuring police cars, firetrucks, drones, evidence technicians, bomb and SWAT trucks, patrol, and police dogs. Also family-friendly activities, inflatables, music, character meet-and-greets, and giveaways. Free hot dogs, chips, cotton candy, and sno-cones (first-come, first-served, one per person). Nothing Bundt Cakes, Fox Valley Sips, and Wild Fries Food Truck offer food for purchase (they will be making a monetary contribution back for the 2026 NNO). Use the Peck Road entrance. (Route 38 entrance for emergency vehicles only.) facebook.com/kanesheriff.

Libertyville National Night Out: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Adler Park, 1500 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Fourth annual event features Elwood the comfort K-9, Touch-a-Truck event, a climbing wall, games, water balloon toss with police officers, and more. Free. libertyville.com.

Lindenhurst’s National Night Out: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Slove Park, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Enjoy family-friendly activities, local food, and the chance to connect with officers and neighbors at the village’s inaugural event. Free. lindenhurstil.org.

Mundelein National Night Out: 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Community Park, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Hosted by police department and Mundelein Park District. Free swim at Barefoot Bay from 5-7 p.m. NNO activities, bounce houses, food trucks, tie-dye shirts, K-9 demo, face painting and more from 6-8 p.m. Movie in the Park screening of “Wicked” at 8 p.m. Free. mundelein.org.

Northbrook National Night Out: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Meadowhill Aquatic Center, 1501 Maple Ave., Northbrook. Includes DJ entertainment, games and raffles, pool time and more. Free. nbparks.org.

Rolling Meadows National Night Out: 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Rolling Meadows Community Center, 3705 N. Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. Music, games and family fun; food and giveaways while supplies last. Kids costume contest; dress as your favorite first responder (no toy weapons). Free. cityrm.org.

Roselle National Night Out: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Petal Plaza, 31 S. Prospect St., Roselle. Meet first responders and enjoy music, games, and more. Free. roselle.il.us.

Schaumburg National Night Out: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Meineke Recreation Center, 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg. Visit with local police and neighborhood organizations and take part in games, giveaways and contests. Free open swim during the last hour. Food for purchase. Free. parkfun.com.

Woodridge National Night Out: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Duffy’s Pavilion, next to the Woodridge ARC, 8201 Janes Ave., Woodridge. Connect with neighbors and meet local officers. Includes a drone demonstration, ice cream, a bounce house, face painting, children's activities, and a chance to snap a photo inside a police car. Free. woodridgeil.gov.

West Chicago National Night Out: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at The Shell at Reed-Keppler Park, 700 Arbor Ave., West Chicago. Meet police officers, firefighters, and local community leaders. Hot dogs available for purchase. Honor guard will kick off the festivities at 6:30 p.m. A showing of the movie “Dog Man” starts at approximately 8 p.m. Bring blankets and chairs. Free. facebook.com/CityofWestChicago.

Wednesday, Aug. 6

Palatine National Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Falcon Park Recreation Center, 2195 N. Hicks Road, Palatine. Entertainment, food trucks, live demonstrations, police cars, fire trucks and more. Free. palatineparks.org.

Thursday, Aug. 7

Crystal Lake National Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Crystal Lake Police Department, 100 W. Woodstock St. Games and activities for kids, music and entertainment, Touch-a-Truck with officers from various agencies and the fire department, raffle prizes and giveaways, and info booths from community organizations. Free. downtowncl.org/events/national-night-out/.

Barrington National Night Out: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Cook and Station streets in downtown Barrington. Burgers, wood workshop for kids, bike helmet giveaways, games, prizes and more. Free. barrington-il.gov.

Cary National Night Out: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Cary Municipal Center and Kaper Park, 755 Georgetown Drive, Cary. 14th annual event hosted by Cary Police Department and Cary Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association. Emergency vehicle displays, public works trucks, LifeNet helicopter, tours of the police department, a police drone presentation, dunk tank with the deputy chief, games, inflatables, a free raffle for a new bicycle, and more, ending with fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Over 10 food trucks with a variety of food and drink options for purchase in the Kaper Park parking lot, located directly south of the police department. Free. www.eventcreate.com/e/nno2023.

Elmhurst Public Safety Night Out: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at York Commons Park, 665 S. York St. Elmhurst’s police and fire departments host this annual safety-focused event featuring kids games and activities, giveaways, demonstrations, music, and a chance to get to know members from the public safety team. elmhurst.org.

Thursday, Aug. 14

Westmont Cruisin’ Nights Fire Truck Night: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, on Cass Avenue, between Norfolk Street and Naperville Road in downtown Westmont. Co-hosted by Westmont Special Events and the Westmont Fire Department. Games for children, giveaways, tours of various fire department vehicles, photo ops with Sparky the Fire Dog, and more. At 9 p.m., the event will conclude with the annual Lights & Sirens Fire Truck Parade on Cass Avenue, which will begin at Burlington Avenue and head north to Naperville Road. Classic cars of all makes and models are invited to participate each week at Westmont Cruisin’ Nights. westmont.illinois.gov.