Central Bucks Communities Coming Together For National Night Out

BUCKS COUNTY, PA - National Night Out is coming to Central Bucks County on Tuesday with free, family fun events in Doylestown Township, Buckingham Township, Bedminster/Perkasie, and New Hope-Solebury.

National Night Out is designed to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while spotlighting community. It also provides an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Solebury Township

(This event has been canceled due to expected weather conditions on Tuesday. It will not be rescheduled.)

The Solebury Township Police will be joining the New Hope Borough Police Department for another night of free fun on Tuesday, August 6 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Laurel Field, 3092 North Sugan Road. The evening offers an opportunity to visit with the local police officers and firefighters and to view vehicles and equipment. A rumor is also going around that a special guest will be attending National Night Out this year. He's very green and he loves the Philadelphia Phillies.

Buckingham Township

(This event has been canceled due to expected weather conditions on Tuesday. It will not be rescheduled.)

In Buckingham, the police department will hold its third annual National Night Out event hosted by Peddler's Village on Tuesday, August 6 beginning at 5 p.m. at Peddler’s Village. The family-friendly event is fun for both adults and children. Join the police in building stronger relationships between law enforcement and their neighbors. The evening will include a K-9 demonstration, the Midway Fire Company, Lingohocken Fire Company, a bounce house, a foam party, Ben's Balloons, corn husking, a DJ and lots more. In addition, the department will be debuting its new pedal car and drunk goggles. Food and drinks are complimentary except for the food trucks, which are pay-as-you-go. The free event will be held rain or shine.

Doylestown Township

(This event has been canceled due to expected weather conditions on Tuesday. It will not be rescheduled.)

The Doylestown Township Police Department will host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6 from 4-8 p.m. at Central Park, 425 Wells Road, Doylestown. The public will again have access to emergency responders from the greater Doylestown area, including Doylestown Township, Central Bucks Regional, Warrington, Plumstead, and New Britain Township. There will be music, food, ice cream and live demonstrations.

Bedminster/Perkasie

Perkasie Borough and the Bedminster Police Departments are joining forces for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Perkasie Town Center (N. 7th St. and W. Market St). The night will feature refreshments, family fun activities, giveaways, police equipment, emergency vehicles and more. This is a free event for the whole family.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement
while bringing back a true sense of community.