Catch a free movie in a Sacramento area park
The summer’s finally here, with its scorching, baked asphalt days but also warm, glowing summer nights. What better way to cool off than a free, outdoor movie after dusk? Gather the family, lawn chairs and blankets.
Auburn
July 29
Concert starts at 7 p.m.; movie “The Good Dinosaur” starts at dusk
Lea Hill Park, 31693 124th Ave. SE
Aug. 5
Concert starts at 7 p.m.; movie “Minions” starts at dusk
Sunset Park, 1420 69th St. SE
Aug. 12
Concert starts at 7 p.m.; movie “Zootopia” starts at dusk
Les Gove Park, 1005 12th St. SE
More information: www.auburnwa.gov/things_to_do/community/ssc_s_p209.htm?EventMode=View&
Davis
Aug. 20
Starts at sunset. - “Inside Out”
Aug. 27
Starts at sunset - “Zootopia”
Sept. 3
Starts at sunset - “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
Sept. 10
Starts at sunset - “The Good Dinosaur.”
Central Park, 401 C St.
More information: www.sunsetrotarydavis.org/
Fair Oaks
July 15
8:45 p.m. - “Cars”
Aug. 19
8:45 p.m. - “Inside Out”
Pre-event activities begin at 7 p.m., including food vendors and the Fair Oaks Wonderful Outdoor World program featuring games, crafts and other activities for kids.
Village Park, 4238 Main St.
More information: http://fairoakspark.org/events/summer/movies-in-the-park/
Rancho Cordova
June 24
8:30 p.m. - “Footloose”
Snack vendors and food trucks open at 7 p.m.
Village Green Park, 3141 Bridgeway Drive
More information: www.cordovacouncil.org/friday-moonlight-movies
Rocklin
July 1
7 p.m. - “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”
Aug. 5
7 p.m. - “Inside Out”
Johnson Springview Park, 5460 Fifth St.
More information: www.rocklin.ca.us/events/
Sacramento
July 22
Pre-show cartoon starts at 8:30 p.m.; “Stand By Me”
Howe Park, 2201 Cottage Way
July 29
Starts at sundown - “Inside Out”
Curtis Park, 3349 W. Curtis Drive
July 30
Starts at sundown - “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
Colonial Playground, 5315 19th Ave.
Aug. 5
Starts at sundown - “Zootopia”
Curtis Park, 3349 W. Curtis Drive
August 6
Starts at sundown - “Zootopia”
McClatchy Park, 3500 Fifth Ave.
More information: https://sacramento.downtowngrid.com/events/free-summer-movie-nights-2016-08-05/
Aug. 19
8:15 p.m. - “Milo and Otis”
South Natomas Community Park, 2901 Truxel Park
Aug. 20
8:15 p.m. - “Hook”
Glen Hall Park, Sandburg and Carlson drives
More information: http://sacscreenonthegreen.com/
August 26
Pre-show cartoon starts at 8:30 p.m.; “Inside Out”
Seely Park
3000 Pope Ave.
More information: www.fecrecpark.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Summer-combo-SJUSD-flyer.pdf
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Regal Entertainment Group is offering $1 children’s movies all summer long as part of the 2016 Summer Movie Express. Movies include “The Lego Movie,” “Minions,” “The Peanuts Movie” and “The Croods,” to name a few.
To check which theater near you is participating, follow this link: www.regmovies.com/Home/Movies/Summer%20Movie%20Express
This story was originally published June 23, 2016 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Catch a free movie in a Sacramento area park."