Santa Cruz National Night Out 2026

Join us for National Night Out 2026 at the beautiful Santa Cruz Harbor! Get ready for an exciting evening filled with community spirit, fun activities, and delicious treats. This family-friendly event is packed with something for everyone!

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Santa Cruz Harbor - 135 5th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

🚗 Parking: Enjoy free parking on either side of the harbor, and make use of the free water taxi running during the event (last pickup at 8:30 p.m.).

🎮 Activities & Highlights:

• Games: Dive into fun with a Dunk Tank and other interactive games!
• Entertainment: Enjoy live music, crafts, and interactive demonstrations.
• 🍦 Free Treats: Don’t miss out on Cone with a Cop at the Crow’s Nest Beach Market from 5 - 6 p.m. for a free kids scoop in a cup or cone (while supplies last)!
• 🍩 Contest: Think you can eat donuts faster? Join the donut eating contest against a cop at 6:30 p.m.!
• 🚓 Exciting Surprises: Get up close with police, fire, and other vehicles, plus a host of unexpected fun!

💖 Everyone is welcome to attend this free event!
For more info, check out the event page: Santa Cruz National Night Out 2026