My much-requested guide to free, kid-friendly outdoor movie series this summer is finally here!
If you're unsure of your toddler's ability to sit through a flick in the theaters, this may be a great way to test attention span without spending a ton of money on tickets and popcorn. Take a look at Common Sense Media's page before bringing your child to one of these to determine each movie's toddler-friendliness. Then, pack a blanket, some chairs, some snacks and some warm clothes, and go enjoy a movie under the stars!
Happy toddling!
Camden Community Center -- Friday evenings
A free series of outdoor movies at the Camden Community Center (San Jose), sponsored by the Cambrian Park Kiwanis. Seating starts at 7:30, movie starts at dark (usually 8:30-9:00). Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Current lineup:
- July 17: Penguins of Madagascar
- July 24: How to Train Your Dragon 2
- July 31: Monsters v. Aliens
- August 7: The Spongebob Movie
- August 14: Rio 2
- August 21: Home
Evergreen Village Square -- Friday Evenings
Evergreen Village Square in San Jose hosts wine/art/food/music events on every other Friday evening during the summer, followed by a family-friendly movie.
Here's what I could find:
- July 17: The Karate Kid (incidentally, one of Mr. X's favorite movies of all time)
- July 31: Big Hero 6
- August 14: TBA
- August 28: TBA
Saratoga Parks and Rec and Roku sponsor Summer Movie Nights at El Quito Park in Saratoga. The event begins at 7:30 p.m., and the movie is shown at 8:30. Pre-movie entertainment is provided by Dottie the Clown. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and snacks.
Here's the lineup:
- July 17: Wreck It Ralph
- August 21: Big Hero 6
Santa Clara County Parks sponsors movie nights at various county parks throughout the summer. I don't see listings for specific movies -- it simply says, "Watch a free family-friendly movie on a big screen. Bring a flashlight and lawn chair or blanket." Check out the link or contact the parks department for more information. Events start at 8:00 or 8:30 p.m. (check link).
Here are the locations of this summer's events:
- Saturday, July 18: Hellyer County Park
- Saturday, August 1: Santa Teresa County Park
- Friday, August 7: Ed Levin County Park
- Saturday, August 8: Mt. Madonna County Park
- Friday, August 14: Anderson Lake County Park
- Saturday, August 22: Santa Teresa County Park
Films are shown at Blackberry Farm on Thursday evenings and at Memorial Park on Friday evenings, with all showings at 8:15 p.m.
Here's the lineup:
- Thursday, July 16: Dolphin Tale 2
- Thursday, July 23: 101 Dalmatians (the old one)
- Thursday, July 30: The Croods
- Friday, August 7: The Lego Movie
- Friday, August 14: Guardians of the Galaxy
- Friday, August 21: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Movies are show on Main Street at the 3rd Street intersection, with the road closed off several hours before the event. You can begin setting up chairs, blankets and picnics at 6:00 p.m., and the movie is shown at 8:30. Food and beverages, bounce houses, a face painter and a balloon artist are available.
Here's the lineup (all are Fridays):
- August 7: 101 Dalmatians (the old one)
- August 14: The Lego Movie
- August 21: Rescuers Down Under
- August 28: Frozen
Movies begin at 8:30 or when dark outside. Bring snacks and a blanket or chair. Movies take place at various Mountain View parks.
Here's the lineup (all are Fridays):
- July 17: How To Train Your Dragon 2, Sylvan Park
- July 24: The Little Rascals, Eagle Park
- July 31: Penguins of Madagascar, Stevenson Park
- August 7: Mr. Peabody and Sherman, Whisman Park
- August 14: Big Hero 6, Rengstorff Park
So there you go! If you know of any I've missed, please let me know.
Enjoy!
0 komentar:
Posting Komentar