There’s still time to register for Seattle’s Night Out event, coming up Tuesday, August 7th.

Each summer, thousands of Seattle residents close their streets to celebrate Night Out with block parties. The idea is to have fun, get to know your neighbors while sending a message to criminals that your neighborhood is organized and fighting back.

To register your event, click here. Police, fire and city representatives will be out visiting events, so opt-in if you’d like to include them. Ready-to-print fliers are available here. If you want to make your event public, you can also post it to this citywide event map.

Not sure how to plan a block party?  Try this Family Fun Magazine site for all kinds of block party ideas, from icebreakers to kids’ games and more.

If Night Out doesn’t work for you, consider hosting a Living Room Conversation as an alternative.

Arrange a small gathering of neighbors in your home and invite a Seattle police officer to join you. This program allows community members to discuss safety concerns directly with officers working in their neighborhood. It’s simple to arrange and doesn’t take much time. Find out how you can host a Living Room Conversation here.