It’s an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships through fun-filled activities.

Hosted by the Lehighton Borough Police Department, Lehighton Police Night Out will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Baer Memorial Park.

The event brings police and the community together, and aims to make the community safer for all to reside, according to borough police Chief Troy Abelovsky.

Abelovsky said there will be over 25 organizations in attendance that will provide free information for community-based services.

The schedule of events is as follows:

• 6 p.m.: The Lehighton Indians Pride Marching Band will perform with Above the Poconos Skydivers American Flag descent.

• 6:30 p.m.: E-Bike Demonstration with the Lehighton Outdoor Center.

• 7 p.m.: A Self Defense/Stranger Danger/Weaponry Demonstration with Mountain Karate.

• 7:15 p.m.: Helicopter Landing with Lehigh Valley Health Network.

• 7:30 p.m.: K-9 Demonstration with Bushkill Township Police.

• 8 p.m.: Taser Demonstration with borough Mayor Ryan Saunders.

• 8:20 p.m.: Announcement of contest winners.

Other activities include bounce houses, Handy’s Highland Homestead, Christina’s Reptile and Animal Sanctuary, Concrete Jungle Skateboarding Half-Pipe, face-painting, coloring contest, a Scavenger Hunt, and an auto extrication.

Abelovsky said National Night Out is a nationally recognized event which began in 1984 and brings law enforcement and their communities together under positive circumstances.

“It provides an opportunity for neighborhood families to be presented with educational information on crime prevention, substance abuse, mental health issues and offers a unique setting for local and county departments to display their support systems information,” he said. “Lehighton Borough Police Department participates in community-based events designed to build and strengthen relationships with our community and promote positive police-community partnerships.”

Abelovsky noted that in 2024, the borough police department’s event was scheduled in August, and that due to severe weather conditions, it was moved to October.

“We realized, not only were more resources available later in the fall, but more people were able to attend this date, allowing it to be a huge success,” said Abelovsky, who added they initially hoped the event in 2024 would bring 500 people to their location. “We far exceeded our estimate and have had over 1,200 residents participating during the past two years.”

Abelovsky said the event is for people of all ages to enjoy.

“It is my goal to create a positive experience for all residents of our community to enjoy,” he said. “Although the event seems to be geared toward families with children under the age of 18, during last year’s event, numerous residents who attended were over the age of 50, enjoying the demonstrations and collecting information relevant to their needs.”