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National Night Out Returns to the Gainesville Farmers Market

Community · By CCR Staff · September 29, 2026 at 10:13 AM CT

GAINESVILLE, Texas — Gainesville Police and Fire-Rescue will host National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.

GAINESVILLE, Texas — Gainesville Police and Fire-Rescue will host National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The free event is at the Gainesville Farmers Market, 215 W. Elm St. A Sept. 28 city release says it is meant to connect neighbors from Gainesville and Cooke County with first responders, community organizations, and local businesses.

People who attend can get free food. The city's calendar listing says that food is offered while supplies last. Free kids' activities include bounce houses, face painting, and arts projects. Free games and giveaways are also planned, along with visits to local vendors and tables that share community resources.

Emergency vehicles will be on display. Families can meet personnel from Gainesville Police, Gainesville Fire-Rescue, the Cooke County Sheriff's Office, Cooke County EMS, the Gainesville ISD Police Department, and CareFlite.

Exhibitors listed so far

The release sorts this year's participants into three groups. Vendors and exhibitors are still signing up, so the roster may change.

Emergency response partners

  • CareFlite
  • Cooke County EMS
  • Cooke County Sheriff's Office
  • Gainesville ISD Police Department

Gainesville Police and Gainesville Fire-Rescue are hosting the night and will also have vehicles at the market.

Community resources

  • ABBA Women's Center
  • Abigail's Arms
  • Boys & Girls Club of Cooke County
  • Cooke County Library
  • Cooke County LOSS Team
  • Cooke County United Way
  • Gainesville Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association
  • Gainesville ISD STEAM Club
  • North Central Texas College
  • North Texas Medical Center
  • Readers to Leaders Foundation
  • Scouting America – Unit 143
  • Texas Juvenile Justice Department/Gainesville State Juvenile Correctional Facility
  • TxDOT – Gainesville Area Office
  • Workforce Solutions Texoma

Vendors

  • AT&T
  • Little Butter Box
  • Off Duty Holiday Lighting
  • Super Patch
  • Babes Sweets Shop

Exhibitors will offer information, activities, or community resources. Some vendors will have items for sale. The release says no purchase is required to attend or take part.

If you go

When: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6–8 p.m.

Where: Gainesville Farmers Market, 215 W. Elm St., Gainesville, TX 76240

Cost: Free

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