National Night Out

Description

Join us for Morgantown’s first-ever National Night Out! The City of Morgantown and the Morgantown Police Department invite residents and local businesses to connect with police, firefighters, and other first responders, along with valuable community resources.

Enjoy hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, games, and opportunities to meet the people who serve our community. This free, family-friendly event is all about building stronger, safer neighborhoods, don’t miss it!

Primary Event: National Night Out

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM

Primary Location: Krepps Park, 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

What to Expect at National Night Out:

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

Free Back-to-School Haircuts (Off-Site)

Hosted by House of Hair and C'Anna Keffer

Time: 5:00–7:00 PM

Primary Location: 3041 University Ave Suite 2, Morgantown, WV 26505

35–40 free haircuts for children (ages 5–12)

Sign-up based, first-come, first-served

Redeemed at the salon

Can assist children with special needs

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Financial sponsors for the 2026 National Night Out currently include: City of Morgantown/Morgantown Police Department, BOPARC, West Virginia University, Morgantown Utility Board, Visit Mountaineer Country CVB, Triple S Harley Davidson, First United Bank and Trust, Blue Gold Development, 84 Lumber, Thrasher.