It’s a collaborative event that aims to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

Numerous police departments throughout the region plan to host National Night Out events on Tuesday.

Carbon County

• Lehighton Borough Police Department, 5 to 7 p.m. The Lehighton Borough Police Department, along with the Carbon County Sherriff’s Office will be patrolling the streets of Lehighton to connect with the community in what the department is calling “Lights on Lehighton.” Families are encouraged to turn their outdoor house lights on and/or decorate to show their support for the police department. Lehighton Borough Police Chief Troy Abelovsky stated, “When you hear the sirens, come outside and wave to those who protect and serve. Officers will be looking for people to interact with and will have some police department swag and cold treats to share with the kids.” Then, from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, the officers of the Lehighton Borough Police Department will be at Corner Cone, located at Eighth and Mahoning streets. The community is invited to come out and meet the officers and see department equipment. There will be free facepainting, ice cream tattoos, raffles for school supplies, Zimmerman’s Tea, and vouchers given to the first 100 children for a free kid’s ice cream cone. Through community outreach, Abelovsky hopes to promote safe and trusting relationships with the community, and to teach kids that the police are their friends and will be there to help whenever and wherever they should be in need. In addition, ‘Lehighton Police Night Out’ event will be held Oct. 7 at Baer Memorial Park for an evening filled with much to do, including fun and games, music, giveaways, contests, demonstrations and information on many local agencies, organizations and businesses that enhance the community.

• Jim Thorpe Borough Police Department, 6 to 8 p.m. in Memorial Park. There will be 43 participants. There will be food trucks, along with a large variety of prizes for youth. An added attraction this year is they will be giving away free National Night Out T-shirts to all the youth. There will also be a DJ from 6-8 p.m. Troop 555 will be collecting nonperishable food.

• Nesquehoning police, in conjunction with the Nesquehoning Recreation Commission, will hold their annual

National Night Out event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on the grounds of the police department and recreation center, located on the 300 block of West Railroad Street.

Residents can enjoy a photo booth, bounce house, tour the borough fire apparatus, talk with police and more. Hot dogs, snow cones, cotton candy and other foods available.

Donations for residents at MapleShade Meadows, the assisted living facility in Nesquehoning, are also being accepted.

Beanies, hats, body wash and shampoo for men and wall decorations and clip-on earrings for women are appreciated.

• Palmerton Borough Police Department 6 to 8 p.m. in the borough park. The event is sponsored by Blue Ridge Communications. There will also be a dunk tank with Mayor Don Herrmann. It will be followed by the Concourse Club of Palmerton’s Movie in the Park, “Inside Out 2,” at 8:30 p.m.

CACPAC is having a stand and asks that families attending bring food donations for the pantry. Current needs are soup, canned vegetables, rice and pasta sides and pork and beans. People will also be able to get information about eligibility.

• Weatherly will hold its National Night Out Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the police station and borough building complex.

The Weatherly Police Department looks forward to seeing everyone, and there will be hot dogs, snacks and goody bags, its social media said.

The American Legion, which is located next door, will also have samples of pizza, cotton candy and games, giveaways and a bounce house.

Northern Lehigh area

• Lehigh Township Police Department, 6 to 8 p.m. Indian Trail Park, Lehigh Drive (Route 248) and Indian Trail Road. There will be music provided by Epic Productions; a Bounce House provided by Cherryville Bounce; a Furry Feet Rescue — Adopt a Dog; Riverview Dairy — Calf petting, all from 6-8 p.m. There will also be food served by the Lehigh Township board of supervisors with hamburgers, hot dogs, turkey barbecue, and the chairman’s select Fish and Chips from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Lehigh Township’s K-9 Cash Demonstration along with K-9 Chico from Northampton Police Department will be from 6:30 to 6:45 p.m., Wolf Pack Search and Rescue K-9 Demonstration from 6:45 to 7 p.m., Lehigh Township Fire Company vehicle extrication demonstration from 7 to 7:30 p.m., Duck Race at 7:30 p.m., and Basket Raffle drawing at 7:45 p.m.

Schuylkill County

• The Coaldale Community Crime Watch will hold the eighth annual National Night Out from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday behind the Coaldale Fire Company, 121 W. High St., Coaldale.

A number of community groups will be on hand, including Coaldale Community Crime Watch, Coaldale Fire Company, Lehighton Ambulance, St. Luke’s University Health Network, New Roots Recovery Center, Nolan Ritchie Staying Afloat Foundation, Panther Valley Women’s Club, VFW Post 6982, Coaldale American Legion, Coaldale United Methodist Church. Jon Bonner will entertain with a magic show.

Attendees will receive a free hot dog and water while supplies last. Other free goodies include a kids raffle, adult safety basket raffle, pencils, wristbands and temporary tattoos. Super soft ice cream will be available for purchase.

In the event of rain, activities will be moved to the Coaldale Complex.

• Tamaqua’s National Night Out will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday from multiple locations along Pine Street.

The Tamaqua Arts Center, 125 Pine Street, will have a number of vendors and groups. Among them are the Financial Opportunity Center, Sweet Inclusion Smoothies, New Roots Recovery Center, G-Lady’s Community Food Pantry, Walmart, Bethany EC Church, Weiss Wicked Styles with hair wraps, Petite Pastry Shop, Geisinger, St. Luke’s, Community Health, Schuylkill Connects, Highway Safety Network, Schuylkill SAARC, Salvation Army, Tamaqua Public Library, Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce and Child Development. Autumn Falls Entertainment will be on hand with music.

At the Tamaqua Medical Center parking lot, the Tamaqua Police Department, Tamaqua Fire Department and Tamaqua Ambulance Association will be on hand. Fire trucks and police cars will be on display and the ambulance will have demonstrations.

Face painting and games will be available from the area near the Tamaqua mural on Pine Street.

Hope & Coffee will also be open.

Amy Miller, Kelly Socha and Jill Whalen contributed to this report.