National Night Out
2026 National Night Out
Mark your calendars and get ready to join us for an exciting evening filled with community spirit, fun activities, and treats at the Santa Cruz Harbor!
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: Free parking (you can park on either side of the harbor), and a water taxi* will be running for free during the event. The last water taxi pickup at the Harbor will be 8:30 p.m.
Events
Cone With A Cop
Join the Santa Cruz Police Department for Cone with a Cop from 5 - 6 p.m. for a free kids scoop of ice cream, while supplies last, from Crow’s Nest Beach Market to kick off National Night Out at the Harbor!
Donut Eating Contest
Back by popular demand, the 2026 National Night Out Donut Eating Contest!
Who can eat a donut faster with no hands? A Cop, a Firefighter or you?
Find out and sign up for our donut-eating contest at the event! (Must be present to sign up and participate)
The competition will begin at 6:15 p.m.
DONUT you want to know who will win?
Parking
Parking Areas
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Southwest Harbor (Atlantic Avenue Entrance)
You would use the free water taxi to get across the harbor (Water Taxi Boarding - AA-Dock).*The last water taxi pickup at the Harbor will be 8:30 p.m.
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Southeast Harbor (First Lake Avenue Entrance)
This entrance is near Johnny’s Harborside Restaurant.
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Launch Ramp (Second Lake Avenue Entrance)
This is closest to the NNO event space and harbor office. This is near where the water taxi will load and unload (Water Taxi Boarding - Launch Ramp).
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Street Parking
Limited free street parking is available on Lake Avenue when space permits.
Participating Partners