The Waukegan Park District and Waukegan Police Department are partnering to host the 2024 Touch a Truck and Waukegan Night Out on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 5pm to 8pm at the Waukegan Municipal Beach, located at 201 E. Seahorse Drive. Attendees of all ages will have the opportunity to see, touch, and explore trucks, police vehicles, machines, and more.

The Waukegan Police Department will be celebrating National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Police officers will interact with children and their families through hands-on activities and exhibitions, including a K-9 unit demonstration.

Following the event, the Waukegan Park District will host a free movie at the Stiner Pavilion. The movie will be family-friendly, with free popcorn available while supplies last. Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks, blankets, chairs, picnic gear, and insect repellent.

Preregistration is not required to attend this free, family event. For more information, contact Julia Sanchez at jrsanchez@waukeganparks.org or (847) 360-4707.