Sartell Police And Fire Are Throwing A Free Block Party Tuesday Night

Join the Sartell Police and Fire Departments for a National Night Out event at the Sartell Community Center on Tuesday, August 4th. The event is slated to run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m..

SARTELL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT ACTIVITIES 

Tuesday's event promises fun for the whole family, including bounce houses, yard games, cornhole and chalk art! In addition, Sartell Royalty and the Student Council will provide face painting, wacky hair and temporary tattoos.

Scheel's will be on hand with interactive games, exciting giveaways and prize drawings.

People will be able to have a hands-on experience with Sartell Police squad cars and fire trucks, a Stearns County Boat and K9 Demos will take place throughout the event as well.

Hungry? The Sartell Senior Connection will have free hotdogs and chips while supplies last!

 National Night Out 2026 – Hosted by Sartell Police, Fire & Life Safety

 

Mark your calendars! Join the Sartell Police, Fire & Life Safety Division for National Night Out 2026 at the Sartell Community Center for an evening of fun, food, and community!

National Night Out is one of our favorite events of the year—a chance to connect with our community, strengthen neighborhood partnerships, and celebrate the people who make Sartell such a great place to live.

Here's what you can look forward to:

Meet your Sartell Police officers, firefighters, and Life Safety team members

Explore police, fire, and emergency vehicles

Watch a Police K-9 demonstration (new this year!)

Family-friendly activities and fun for all ages

Free hot dogs and chips while supplies last

We're also continuing our tradition of visiting neighborhood block parties throughout the city!

We'll be sharing more details, activities, and special announcements as the event gets closer, so be sure to check back for updates.

WHAT IS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT?

National Night Out itself traces back to Philadelphia in 1984 when it was founded by Matt Peskin. Peskin told VOA News in 2016 that home break-ins increased in the early 1980's due to more people having to work, leaving homes vacant.

He felt that caused "people to lock themselves behind closed doors, instead of finding ways to deter crime under a unified community."

The first National Night Out was estimated to have involved about 2.5 million residents in 400 communities across 23 states, while the most recent data found over 38 million residents in 16,000 communities participating by 2016.