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National Night Out
Led by the City of Morgantown and the Morgantown Police Department, with support from WVU and BOPARC, Morgantown’s first official National Night Out brings neighbors, families, and community partners together for a welcoming, interactive evening.
This inaugural event will connect residents with law enforcement, first responders, local agencies, nonprofits, and businesses through hands‑on activities and meaningful conversations. Together, we aim to:
- Strengthen relationships between public safety agencies and the community
- Promote neighborhood safety and awareness
- Encourage positive engagement with local organizations
- Build trust, transparency, and a sense of belonging
National Night Out is a free, community‑wide celebration focused on creating stronger, safer neighborhoods through connection and shared experiences.
Get Involved Now:
We are currently seeking vendors and community partners to help make Morgantown’s first National Night Out a success.
Organizations are invited to host interactive tables featuring free resources, swag, hands-on activities, games, demonstrations, or educational experiences.
This event is not a sales opportunity, it is a community-building initiative focused on engagement, relationship-building, and positive interaction with residents.
Participating is a great opportunity to:
Connect directly with families and residents
Showcase your organization’s mission and services
Build visibility within the community
Support neighborhood safety and engagement efforts
Become a Vendor or Community Partner
Businesses, nonprofits, civic groups, and local agencies interested in participating are invited to complete the registration form: National Night Out Vendor Registration Form
Become a Sponsor or Donate
We are also seeking event sponsors and new, in-box donated items to support giveaways and interactive activities during throughout the event.
Sponsorships and donations help us:
Enhance interactive experiences
Provide family-friendly giveaways
Offset event costs
Expand community participation
If your organization is interested in sponsoring or contributing to National Night Out 2026, or if you have any additional questions please contact:
Shannon Davis
Special Projects Coordinator
sdavis@morgantownwv.gov
304-225-4110
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Krepps Park
1235 Parkview Drive Morgantown, WV 26505
Parking Information
Parking immediately surrounding Krepps Park will be limited to event staff, registered vendors, and those requiring handicap-accessible parking.
General event parking is available and provided by:
CMA Church of Morgantown
308 Elmhurst Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
Additional parking and traffic guidance will be provided closer to the event date.
What to Expect at National Night Out:
National Night Out is designed to be a fun, interactive, and meaningful experience for families, residents, and community partners of all ages.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
6:00 PM – Event Begins
Live Public Safety Demonstrations
Throughout the evening, attendees can enjoy scheduled live demonstrations from the Morgantown Police Department and Morgantown Fire Department, including K-9 demonstrations, joint dive team demonstrations, drone operations, and fire apparatus displays.
Interactive Activities All Evening
Interactive vendor booths, hands-on safety demonstrations, games and activities for all ages, vehicle and equipment displays, giveaways and community resources, plus face painting, bounce houses, a dunk tank, Krepps Pool access, and food from the BOPARC concession stand!
7:20 PM – Freedom Bell Ring & Community Message
A bell will be rung in honor of fallen officers and first responders in our community, followed by a brief community message and a moment of silence.
7:50 PM – Raffle Winners Announced
Winners of raffles will be announced.
(If not present, winners will be contacted following the event.)
8:00 PM – Event Concludes
Our 2026 Community Sponsors
Building a Safer Morgantown Together
National Night Out is made possible through the generous support of our community partners and sponsors!
Custom Sponsor
Community Guardians
Neighborhood Ally