🚓 National Night Out Events in Gaston

National Night Out is coming up, and police departments around Gaston County are preparing to host community members for the evening.

Details: Here’s what to expect from your local department:

• Dallas: From 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Cloninger Park (305 W. Church St.), Dallas PD is planning an event with food, vendors, games, giveaways, demos, and a fire truck spray-down for kids.

• Belmont: From 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 6, Belmont PD is offering residents a free hotdog dinner, music, and family activities at Stowe Park (24 S. Main St.).

• Ranlo: From 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 6, Ranlo PD will host the community at 15 Park Dr. for a night out, including food, music, bounce houses, face painting, and more.

• Gastonia: From 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Gastonia’s Rotary Pavilion (111 N. South St.), Gastonia PD will offer live music, food, raffles, vehicle tours, and more.

• Kings Mountain: Starting at 6 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Patriots Park (220 S. Railroad Ave.), Kings Mountain PD will host a National Night Out event featuring water slides, games, and free backpacks.

• Lowell: The Lowell Police Department will have an obstacle course, DJ, games, and more at its National Night Out event from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Harold Rankin Park (519 Park Cir.).

• Gaston County Police: From 7-9 p.m. on Aug. 13, the Gaston County Police Department will host its National Night Out event at Biggerstaff Park (1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy in Dallas) with live music, free food, pony rides, and more.