The Woodlands Township Community Safety Expo event happens October 16, 2021

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- The Woodlands Township will host the National Night Out Community Safety Expo on Saturday, October 16, 2021, from noon to 3 p.m. at Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive in The Woodlands, TX 77381. This free, family-friendly event highlights public safety in the community and is an excellent event for all ages.

There will be equipment and displays from local state and federal agencies, including Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, The Woodlands Fire Department, Homeland Security and more. Residents and visitors are invited to learn about their roles in our community and how they keep us safe. The various agencies and groups will have information and giveaways to distribute on fire and crime prevention, emergency preparedness and health and wellness. McCormack Fire Extinguishers Specialists will also be offering free inspections on home fire extinguishers during the event and will certify the fire extinguishers that pass the annual maintenance inspections.

The expo will also include public safety demonstrations and fun for all ages. Entertainment will include K-9 demonstrations, Entergy Arcs and Sparks, Fire Safety and select drone demonstrations. The Kid Zone will have face painting, a bounce house, crafts and an opportunity to meet McGruff the Crime Dog. Complimentary food and refreshments will be offered while supplies last. This free event is sponsored by H-E-B, Dietz and Watson, Chick-fil-A and Firehouse Subs.

Free parking will be available across from Northshore Park at 9500 Lakeside Boulevard.

The Community Safety Expo is coordinated by The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch. For more information about Neighborhood Watch, please follow the department on Facebook at www.facebook.com/townshipneighborhoodwatch.

For more information on The Woodlands Township, please call 281-210-3800 or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.