City of Berkeley, CA
07/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/30/2024 16:14
For National Night Out on Aug. 6, City-run block party is an option
If your neighborhood doesn't have its own gathering or you want to join something bigger, come to our block party for activities, games, and food. It's free to all.
Published:
July 30, 2024
Last Updated:
July 30, 2024
As neighbors around Berkeley come together on National Night Out, you have the option to come to a City-run block party complete with activities for kids and food for all.
While we can't top the importance of connecting with neighbors at events near you, our citywide event in central Berkeley offers a chance to meet Berkeleyans from around the city as well as staff from a range of departments.
Our city co-sponsored block party will have giant inflatables, carnival games, and more. In doing so, we hope to bring neighbors together, strengthen relationships, and build safer and healthier communities.
Stop the Violence National Night Out Block Party
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
On McGee Ave, between Oregon and Stuart Street
Free event, no registration required
Free City-run block party, open to all
This block party - co-hosted by McGee Avenue Baptist Church and the City of Berkeley Recreation Division's Teen Program - features:
- Live performances - spoken word, singing, dancing, drumming
- Inflatables - Giant jumpers (for ages 5 to 14)
- Food - Hot dogs, burgers, veggie options, and beverages
- Cotton Candy
- Carnival Games - 3-in-1 (ring toss, milk space, Ferris wheel toss)
- Informational Booths - Berkeley Police Department, Heart 2 Heart, Healthy Black Families, and more
The nearest public transit bus lines are #12, J, and F, and the event is within walking distance from Ashby BART. To find the route for your journey, use AC Transit's route planner. Or bike there, including on our bike boulevards.
When parking, be respectful of neighbors: please don't block driveways or double park.
This City-run block party is just one of a variety of events throughout the year organized by the City's Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department, which offers dozens of camps, classes, and other activities for people of all ages and socioeconomic challenges. Get a glimpse of the Recreation Division's offerings through our online registration portal.
Whether you choose a gathering near you or the City-run block party, come out for National Night Out. Building relationships in community is one of the most important things we can do to build a better Berkeley.