National Night Out Returns to Franklin and Granville Counties:
Every year, neighborhoods across the country come together for one evening with a simple goal: building stronger, safer communities.
The message behind National Night Out is simple: strong relationships between neighbors and first responders help create stronger, safer communities.
National Night Out, which began in 1984 and is celebrated in thousands of communities nationwide, is an annual community-building event that brings residents together with local police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and other first responders. Instead of only meeting emergency responders during emergencies, families have the opportunity to connect with them in a fun, relaxed environment.
Where Can You Celebrate
đź“Ť Louisburg
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Louisburg Fire Department, 102 Wade Ave.
Families can enjoy free food, games, activities, prizes, and meet members of the Louisburg Police Department.
đź“Ť Oxford
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Hix Field, 313 E. Spring St., Oxford
The Oxford Police Department will host an evening featuring food, entertainment, games, giveaways, and activities for all ages.
đź“Ť Bunn
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Bunn Town Hall & Bunn Community Park
The Town of Bunn and Bunn Police Department will offer free backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last), bounce houses, children’s activities, hot dogs, music, and family fun.
đź“Ť Youngsville (Franklin County National Night Out)
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Faith Baptist Church, 249 Holden Road, Youngsville
This celebration will feature police cars, fire trucks, UNC Air Care helicopter displays, children’s games and bounce houses, free food and drinks, and opportunities to meet local police, fire, EMS, and emergency responders.
đź“Ť Butner
Save the Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Location: Butner Athletic Park
The Town of Butner and Butner Public Safety will celebrate National Night Out later this fall. Additional event details are expected closer to the date.
Why It Matters
National Night Out is about more than free food and family fun. It helps strengthen trust between residents and the people who serve their communities every day. It also gives families a chance to learn about local public safety resources, ask questions, and meet the officers, firefighters, paramedics, and volunteers who work to keep neighborhoods safe.
Whether you’re looking for a fun evening with the kids, a chance to support local first responders, or simply an opportunity to meet your neighbors, there’s a National Night Out event happening nearby.
County Beacon will continue sharing community events happening across Franklin and Granville counties throughout the week.