08/04/2025
Tomorrow night is National Night out! Woodstone is participating--please note a correction to our address. It will be taking place at Woodstone Senior Living at 1025 Dale Street SW.
Are you celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5? Here's a list of what's happening.
Hutchinson joins with more than 100 Minnesota communities to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
While it feels like a local event, National Night Out is celebrated in thousands of cities and towns, large and small, in all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide.
This one-day happening, which brings millions of people together, was launched in the 1980s as a nationwide effort centered around public safety.
Sticking with those origins, Hutchinson Police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other first responders will visit local parties to explain their work and their vehicles’ life-saving equipment.
NOTE: While many of the Hutchinson gatherings are for neighbors only, there are four that welcome everyone: Elks Lodge at Elks Park, Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstone Active Living and 444 Larson St. SW.
This list of local National Night Out events was assembled by Hutchinson Connects, a grassroots group under the leadership of Mary Henke, that promotes local activities such as Little Libraries, National Night Out and One Book, One Community.
“National Night Out is a great way for neighbors to connect with each other and with our police officers, firefighters and first responders in a positive, casual way,” Henke said. “We can learn so much from them about creating a safe community and supporting our neighbors. I’ve lived here all my life and I still meet new neighbors and learn safety tips at every party.”
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PARTY INFORMATION
Save the date: Tuesday, Aug. 5. The following parties are planned:
• ADAMS STREET SOUTHEAST
Who’s invited: 300 block of Adams and Jefferson streets
Location: 326 Adams St. (alley)
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Contact: Rose Anne Sanden at 320-583-5846
Bring: A dish to pass and chairs. Plates, utensils and water are provided.
• BIRDIE COURT AND HERITAGE AVENUE NORTHWEST
Who’s invited: Area neighbors
Location: Birdie Court cul-de-sac
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Michelle Kiefer at 507-430-2280
Bring: A dish to share, beverage and lawn chair. Plates and utensils provided.
• CENTURY COURT WEST, CENTURY COURT TOWNHOMES AND REGENCY APARTMENTS
Who’s invited: Century Court West, Century Court Townhomes and Regency Apartment residents only
Location: Century Court West, 905 Century Ave. SW
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Contact: Kelly Sandford at 320-234-7234
Bring: Nothing
• COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE NORTHWEST
Who’s invited: Country Club Terrace residents
Location: Grassy area by the office
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Contact: Dawn Aldrich at 320-587-2000
Bring: No need to bring anything. Pizza and chicken from Jimmy’s will be served. Tables, chairs, dishes and dessert will be provided. Bouncy house for the children.
• DENVER STREET SOUTHEAST
Who’s invited: Denver Street neighbors
Location: 157 Denver St. SE
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Bring: A lawn chair. Root beer floats will be served.
• ELKS PARK/ELKS LODGE SPONSOR
Who’s invited: Everyone
Location: Elk Park Inclusive Playground along Sherwood Street Southeast
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Contact: Tammy Lehn at 320-583-8330
Bring: A lawn chair. Elks will serve all flavors of floats.
• GOLFVIEW COURT NORTHWEST
Who’s invited: Area neighbors
Location: 1245 Golfview Court NW
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Contact: Ruth Torgerson at 320-290-3398 or Gladys Lickfelt at 612-710-9094
Bring: Dish to share and chairs. Water provided.
• GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Who’s invited: Anyone who wishes to attend. This party is billed as “the largest and best block party in town”.
Location: 430 Fifth Ave. SW
Time: 5 p.m. to dusk
Contact: Church office at 320-587-3051
Bring: Nothing. Chairs, food, games and prizes will be provided.
• HILLCREST ROAD NORTHEAST
Who’s invited: Neighborhood residents
Location: 800 block of Hillcrest Road Northeast
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Contact: Mary at 320-583-6828
Bring: A lawn chair and a dish to pass.
• ISLAND VIEW HEIGHTS SOUTHWEST
Who’s invited: Neighborhood residents
Location: Drift Riders Park, 1845 West Shore Drive SW
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Contact: Ben Stritesky at 608-515-1212
Bring: Lawn chairs. Ice cream sundaes will be served.
• JEFFERSON STREET SOUTHEAST
Who’s invited: Jefferson Street Southeast neighbors
Location: 315 Jefferson Court SE
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Contact: Pam Houk at 320-587-8220
Bring: Lawn chairs. Root beer floats will be served.
• LARSON STREET SOUTHWEST
Who’s invited: Everyone
Location: 444 Larson St. SW
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Contact: The Rev. Allison Schwarz, Vineyard United Methodist Church, 320-587-2200
Bring: Lawn chairs and a side dish or dessert. A main dish and drinks will be provided. Games are planned.
• LEWIS AVENUE SOUTHWEST
Who’s invited: Lewis Ave. neighbors
Location: 1023 Lewis Ave. SW
Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Contact: Allen and Wendy Benusa at 320-587-9749
Bring: A dish to share if you wish and a lawn chair. Will provide grilled hot dogs, buns, bottled water, plates and utensils. Lawn games for all ages.
• LYNN TOWNSHIP
Who’s invited: Lynn Township residents
Location: Lynn Township Hall
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Contact: Jackie at 320-583-2523
Bring: A dish to pass. Plates, utensils and beverages are provided.
• OAKWOOD COURT NW
Who’s invited: Area residents
Location: Oakwood Court Gazebo
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Contact: Diane Olson
Bring: A dish to pass and chairs. Tables, utensils and beverages will be provided.
• OTTAWA AVENUE SOUTHWEST
Who’s invited: Neighbors will be contacted with details.
Location: 440 Ottawa Avenue SE
Time: 6 to 6:45 p.m.
Contact: Bill Barington at 320-583-4870
Bring: A dish to share, your beverage and chairs. Hot dogs will be served.
• ROLLING OAKS LANE NW
Who’s invited: Rolling Oaks neighbors
Location: 1260 Rolling Oaks Lane NW
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Tammy Lauer at 320- 583-2567
Bring: Bring a dessert to share and a chair.
• SHADY RIDGE ROAD NW
Who’s invited: Shady Ridge residents
Location: Shady Ridge Park NW
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Tyriina Kalenberg at 320-583-3901
Bring: A dish to pass and a lawn chair. Plates and utensils provided.
• SOUTHFORK DRIVE SE
Who’s invited: Neighborhood residents
Location: 1443 Southfork Drive SE
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Contact: Cory Gallagher at 612-875-2057
Bring: A lawn chair. Root beer floats will be served.
• TYLER STREET SW
Who’s invited: Neighborhood residents
Location: 610 Tyler Street SW
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Bring: A lawn chair. Floats will be served.
• WOODSTONE ACTIVE LIVING SW
Who’s invited: Entire community welcome! Open to the public
Location: 955 Cleveland Ave. SW (Please use Woodstone Senior Living Community entrance at 1025 Dale St. SW to access patio.)
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Contact: Dannale Krueger at 320-234-8917
Bring: Will be providing hamburgers, chips and watermelon.
• EIGHTH AVENUE SW
Who’s invited: Neighborhood residents
Location: End of 8th Avenue SW
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Contact: Dennis Eickhoff at 320-292-6688
Bring: A lawn chair and your choice of beverage. Grilled brats and hot dogs, salad and chips will be provided.
For more information about National Night Out, contact Mary Henke at 320-587-4498 or email hutchinsonconnects@gmail.com; or Hutchinson Police Sgt. Alicia Nortrom at 320-234-4277 or email anortrom@hutchinsonmn.gov.
