Stop the Violence National Night Out Block Party

In collaboration with McGee Avenue Baptist Church, the City of Berkeley Recreation Division’s Teen Program is hosting our annual “Stop the Violence National Night Out Block Party” on McGee Ave, between Oregon and Stuart Street.

This block party features:

• Live performances – Spoken word poetry, singing, dancing, drumming
• Inflatables – Giant jumpers (for ages 5 to 14)
• Food – Hot dogs, burgers, vegetarian patty, chips, and non-alcoholic beverages
• Senior area – Shaded senior area with easy access to performances and food
• Carnival games – Play classic carnival games like ring toss, milk bottle knockdown, and a Ferris wheel-themed toss
• Community booths – Berkeley Police Department, Heart 2 Heart, Healthy Black Families, Tobacco Prevention, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention, the Rent Board, and more
• Connect with City teams – Meet staff from Police, Fire, Parks, Public Health, and more—including City Council members.

The nearest public transit bus lines are #12, J, and F, and the event is within walking distance from Ashby BART. To find the route for your journey, use AC Transit’s route planner. Or bike there, including on our bike boulevards.

For more information, please call 510-981-6674.