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More than 2,000 people are estimated to have attended National Night Out in Buffalo Grove, with its offering of food trucks, family-friendly activities, a food drive and local emergency responder personnel showing their lighter side to residents.

“This is one of our most well attended events of the summer, and has always been a community favorite,” Park District spokesman Mike Terson told Pioneer Press.

The Park District hosts the event in Buffalo Grove. It was held at Willow Stream Park and included a business expo, in addition to interactions with police and fire department personnel.

Food vendors lined up to serve attendees Aug. 1, 2023 during National Night Out at Willow Stream Park in Buffalo Grove.
Food vendors lined up to serve attendees Aug. 1, 2023 during National Night Out at Willow Stream Park in Buffalo Grove.
Members of the band Serendipity, from left, Michele Van Leeuwen of Bartlett, Kaylee Baginski, of Crystal Lake, Josie Treffy, of Wheaton, Kelen Snowden, of Cary and Sam Paige, of St. Charles, perform Aug. 1, 2023 during National Night Out at Willow Stream Park in Buffalo Grove.
Members of the band Serendipity, from left, Michele Van Leeuwen of Bartlett, Kaylee Baginski, of Crystal Lake, Josie Treffy, of Wheaton, Kelen Snowden, of Cary and Sam Paige, of St. Charles, perform Aug. 1, 2023 during National Night Out at Willow Stream Park in Buffalo Grove.
A crowd of about 2,100 is estimated to have turned out to Willow Stream Park in Buffalo Grove Aug. 1, 2023 for National Night Out.
A crowd of about 2,100 is estimated to have turned out to Willow Stream Park in Buffalo Grove Aug. 1, 2023 for National Night Out.
Mackenzie Bies, 6, of Buffalo Grove gets her face painted by Ludy Gerardi of Fun to See Faces Aug. 1, 2023 during National Night Out at Willow Stream Park in Buffalo Grove.
Mackenzie Bies, 6, of Buffalo Grove gets her face painted by Ludy Gerardi of Fun to See Faces Aug. 1, 2023 during National Night Out at Willow Stream Park in Buffalo Grove.

National Night Out is a nationwide event billed as an effort to better — or maintain already-positive — police/community relations. Buffalo Grove was among the towns across the country that hosted a local event Aug. 1.

“In addition to the great food, live music and fun attractions, National Night Out gives people in Buffalo Grove a chance to see their friends and neighbors, as well as interact with different businesses and community groups,” said Terson.

He said turnout this year was “great.”

Terson explained that the food drive was run by the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council. Food collected is expected to benefit area food pantries.