Police To Hold Annual 'Night Out' For Newtown Community

NEWTOWN, CT — The Newtown Police Department is inviting residents and friends out to its "Annual Night Out," Aug. 2, from 6-8:00 p.m., at the Newtown Community Center.

The event is free. The PD is promising an evening of fun with them and other town first responders, with plenty of family-friendly activities.

The evening will include music, face painting, K-9 demonstrations, explorations of emergency vehicles, giveaways, bounce houses, a dunk tank, and more.

National Night Out is a community-building initiative held each year "that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie," according to the national organization.

The Newtown Community Center is located at 8 Simpson Street.