Evansville Safe Summer 2025: Free Events for Families

Summer is here, and Evansville is turning up the fun while keeping families safe and connected! Mayor Stephanie Terry just kicked off the City’s 2025 Safe Summer Initiatives, a season-long celebration packed with free activities designed to bring neighborhoods together, support our youth, and create stronger, safer communities.

What is Evansville’s Safe Summer All About?

We’re not just planning events, we’re creating safer neighborhoods. When young people have access to positive spaces and strong role models, it reduces the risk of violence, isolation, and hopelessness. Safe Summer is about prevention, connection, and showing that in Evansville, every child matters and every neighborhood counts. ~ Mayor Terry

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The initiative is part of a larger citywide commitment to youth development, public safety, and neighborhood revitalization, teaming up with Parks and Rec, the Evansville Police Department, and other amazing community partners.

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Kickoff Events You Won’t Want to Miss

Need for Speed at Lamasco Park – Friday, May 30th - Kids can build their own racecar with help from Parks & Rec and cMoe. It’s fun, fast, and totally free!
Movies in the Park – Grab your blankets and your popcorn for a free flick under the stars.
Neighborhood Pools Open – Rochelle and Lorraine Pools open Saturday, May 31! Howell Mosby Pool’s opening is delayed but is expected to reopen by June 7.
Puppies & Police – Monday, June 2, bring your pup and meet Evansville’s finest at Kaycie’s Barkville at Woodmere from 9am-11am
Walking Wednesdays – Lace up your shoes and join EPD for a friendly neighborhood walk. Each week's stroll starts at 10am in a different Evansville neighborhood.
Swimsuit Drive – Thursday, June 6, donate new swimsuits at Walmart East or the CK Newsome Center to help families get pool-ready.
Park Cleanup at Garvin Park – Wednesday, June 12, from 6pm-7pm, help beautify one of Evansville’s beloved green spaces.

More to Come All Summer Long

Stay tuned to the City of Evansville’s social media and website for even more Safe Summer events!

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