Grab a blanket, meet up with friends and family, and join us for an evening under the stars at our Parkside community movie nights!
We'll celebrate the start of the season with some old and new fall favorites. Each date will start with an interactive family-friendly activity and/or performance related to the movie playing that night (please continue to check back for full details).
Movies will take place at the John Welsh Memorial Fountain across the street from the Please Touch Museum.
FALL 2024 MOVIE NIGHT SCHEDULE
Pre-movie activity will start at 6:00 PM followed by the movie at 6:45 PM
- October 4: Hocus Pocus (PG)
Pre-movie activity: Interactive, family-friendly magic show with Jake Strong MagicAt the age of thirteen Jake got his first magic lesson and since then he has been obsessed with honing his craft and performing for people wherever the venue. His youthful approach to performing makes his show incredibly accessible and never makes a show feel stale. To learn more about Jake and the places he's performed, check out his website linked above.
- October 11: Addams Family, 2019 version (PG)
Pre-movie activity: Storytime with the Free Library of Philadelphia
Get in the Halloween spirit with engaging storytimes for all ages provided by the Free Library of Philadelphia. Holiday-themed craft and activity tables will also be available for kids to participate in while enjoying the stories.
- October 18: Coco (PG)
Pre-movie activity: Magdaliz and Trio Crisol performanceMagdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble CRISOL, Spanish for melting pot, is an ensemble that has been performing in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas since 1997. This group is dedicated to the interpretation of a variety of folk and traditional music genres from all over Latin America and the Caribbean -- Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, and other wonderful places.
TICKETS: FREE! Please RSVP.
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
-Movies will take place at the John Welsh Memorial Fountain, across the street from the Please Touch Museum.
-Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and/or lawn chairs.
-The pre-movie night activities will start at 6:00 PM followed by the movie at 6:45 PM. Feel free to come for one or both!
-There will be a bathroom (porta-potty) nearby.
-Minors should be accompanied by an adult.
-Feel free to bring your own food and drink.
-Bring water and bug spray.
PARKING: There is plenty of free parking available in the park. As always, never leave valuables in your car!
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: In the case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled or rescheduled and attendees will be notified via email.
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