Monday, October 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
E. Carroll Joyner Park — 701 Harris Rd., Wake Forest, NC
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is encouraging area residents, businesses, neighborhood groups, and homeowners’ associations to show their support for police-community crime prevention partnerships by participating in the Wake Forest National Night Out (NNO) on Monday, Oct. 5. The event is scheduled from 5-7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road. NNO promises something for everyone, including fire and police vehicle displays, a DJ, games, food, and a variety of booths highlighting crime prevention and safety. Wake Forest Police officers will be on hand distributing information on topics such as vehicle security, home security, and personal safety. The police department will also offer a K-9 demonstration, D.A.R.E. presentation, and information on Neighborhood Watch, Special Olympics, and more. Although NNO is offered nationally on the first Tuesday in August, the WFPD schedules its event each year on the first Monday in October to take advantage of cooler temperatures. NNO teams law enforcement agencies with citizens, community leaders, civic groups, and local businesses to promote safe, healthy neighborhoods. The NNO observance…