Community Programming

What is National Night Out?

National Night Out (NNO) is a fun, annual, community-building campaign that promotes partnership between police and the community, and builds neighborhood camaraderie. 

For more information about NNO, go to the national website https://natw.org/about/

The National Night Out (NNO) grant application is live!

To host a Columbus area event, apply here: 2026 NNO Grant Application

Information sessions on how to apply will be held virtually through Webex on April 8th, 2026 at 5pm, and April 21st, 2026 at 12pm. Links to join these information sessions will be posted here by April 7th, 2026.

Deadline for applications is May 1^st, 2026. Event date is August 4^th, 2026.

We Remember, Yom Hashoah

41st Annual City of Columbus Yom Hashoah Observance and Holocaust Remembrance

Friday, April 17th, 2026 at 12pm

Located at the Columbus City Council Chambers, 90 W. Broad St. 

Presented by the City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods, Columbus City Council, and JewishColumbus

The Commission will meet on the first Tuesday of every month as reflected below from 6-8 p.m. at 111 N. Front St. on the second floor:

• Jan. 6, 2026
• Feb. 3, 2026
• March 3, 2026
• April 7, 2026
• May 5, 2026
• June 2, 2026
• July 7, 2026
• Aug. 4, 2026
• Sept. 1, 2026
• Oct. 6, 2026
• Nov. 3, 2026
• Dec. 1, 2026

 All residents interested in observing are encouraged to attend and should bring valid photo ID.