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National Night Out 2026 (Portsmouth)
October 6 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us at this annual, family-friendly event dedicated to strengthening the bonds between citizens, the Portsmouth Police Department and the entire community. National Night Out 2026 marks 40+ years of coming together to help make Portsmouth a safer place to live, work and play.
Bring the whole family to Festival Park on Tuesday, October 6, for one of Portsmouth’s favorite community traditions. Enjoy an afternoon and evening packed with live music, food trucks, bounce houses, drone demos, a petting zoo, free cotton candy, popcorn and snow cones, face painting, raffles, a car show, demonstrations, games and activities for all ages.
You’ll also have the chance to meet Portsmouth Police officers, firefighters and other public safety professionals, explore emergency vehicles, visit community resource booths and discover the people and organizations working every day to make Portsmouth an even better place to live.
Whether you stay for an hour or spend the whole afternoon, National Night Out is a fun way to connect with neighbors, meet local first responders and celebrate our community.
Admission is free. Bring your family, bring your friends and come be part of a great Portsmouth tradition.
Learn more at www.portsmouthvanno.com