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Catch a free movie in a Sacramento area park

Arlo, an Apatosaurus, encounters a human named Spot in "The Good Dinosaur.”
Arlo, an Apatosaurus, encounters a human named Spot in "The Good Dinosaur.” Disney

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."

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