Area youth and their families are invited to join Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services, Fairfax County Police and other county agencies in the annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. 

National Night Out is a nationwide community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live. National Night Out is held annually on the first Tuesday in August. Free events will be held across Fairfax County, including at many NCS Community Centers.

See below to find an NCS National Night Out location and fun activities near you. Click on center names for exact locations and phone numbers. 

Cathy Hudgins Community Center at Southgate, Reston

• 6-7 p.m.- Games, BBQ, Snow Cones, Resources 

David R. Pinn Community Center, Fairfax

• 4-6 p.m. - Ice Cream and Games

Gum Springs Community Center, Alexandria

• 6-8 p.m. - Community Carnival, Games, Music, Resources

Huntington Community Center, Alexandria

• 4-8 p.m. - Community Potluck and Bluegrass Music
• 6-8 p.m. - Community Movie Night

Hybla Valley Community Center, Alexandria

•  5-7 p.m.- Games, Food, Resources (Partnership with Good Shepherd Housing and Colchester Towne)

Kingsley Commons, Falls Church

• 4:30-6 p.m. - Ice Cream Social

Lorton Community Center, Lorton

•  6-7:30 p.m.- Family Gym Night with Games, Vendors and Food

James Lee Community Center, Falls Church

• 5-7 p.m. - Food, Ice Cream, Music and Crafts.  

Jim Scott Community Center, Fairfax

• 5-7 p.m. - Pizza, Games

Minnie H. Peyton Community Center at Bailey’s, Falls Church

• 5-6:30 p.m. - Ice Cream Social  

Mott Community Center, Fairfax

•  6-8 p.m. - Cookout

Reston Teen Center, Reston

•  5-6:30 p.m. - Music, Volleyball and Ice Cream 

Sully Community Center, Herndon

• 6 p.m. - Cookout, Snow Cones and Games

Willston Multicultural Center, Falls Church

• 5-7 p.m. - Ice Cream Social