Santa Monica Police Department Invites Community to National Night Out 2026
June 30, 2026 5:31 PM
Lights. Camera. Community.
Santa Monica, Calif. – The Santa Monica Police Department invites residents, families, businesses, and visitors to join us for National Night Out 2026, a free evening dedicated to strengthening neighborhood relationships, building trust, and celebrating the community we serve.
This year's event will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Santa Monica City Hall, 1685 Main Street, and features the movie-inspired theme, "Lights. Camera. Community."
National Night Out is an annual nationwide campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The event provides an opportunity for residents to meet the officers, professional staff, and community partners who work together every day to keep Santa Monica safe while learning more about the programs, services, and resources available throughout the city.
Guests can enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities, including:
• Police vehicle displays
• Interactive games and activities for children
• Meet-and-greets with officers and professional staff
• Community resource booths
• Food, entertainment, and giveaways
• Crime prevention and emergency preparedness information
• Opportunities to explore specialized police equipment and programs
Hosted at Santa Monica City Hall, National Night Out brings together residents from across the community for an evening of fun, conversation, and connection. Whether meeting an officer for the first time, exploring a police motorcycle or patrol vehicle, collecting officer autographs in a special kids' autograph book, or learning more about public safety programs, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
"Public safety begins with relationships," said Chief Darrick Jacob. "National Night Out is an opportunity to meet your officers, connect with your neighbors, and strengthen the partnerships that help make Santa Monica a safer and more resilient community. We look forward to welcoming everyone for an evening of conversation, learning, and fun."
Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. Free parking will be available in the Civic Parking Structure.
For additional event information and updates, follow the Santa Monica Police Department on social media @SantaMonicaPD.
Media Contact
Myesha Morrison
Public Information Coordinator
Myesha.Morrison@santamonica.gov