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Springfield Readies for National Night Out

Union County's annual celebration starts at 6 p.m. and includes free family activities, hands-on exhibits of emergency vehicles and more.

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Union County residents and their guests are invited to enjoy a night of free, family fun starting at 6 p.m. when National Night Out comes to Springfield's Meisel Park.

Established in 1984 as a community partnership aimed at preventing crime and drug abuse, National Night Out will include live demonstrations from Union County’s Bomb Squad, SWAT team, and K-9 Unit. Two dozen police and emergency vehicles will also be on hand.

Among the many free activities for children and families are:

  • inflatable rides 
  • magic
  • balloon art
  • bubble mania 
  • bingo
  • crafts, and music
  • hotdogs
As part of Union County’s summer Family Flix series, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs will be shown at dusk (approximately 8:45 p.m.). Free popcorn will provided to moviegoers.

For information on all Union County recreation programs and events call the Department of Parks and Community Renewal, 908-527-4900 or visit online at ucnj.org/parks. 

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