Posted on: April 30, 2019
We’re gearing up for a special ‘Throwback Edition’ of our Movies in the Parks series to celebrate our 100-year anniversary. The family-friendly lineup includes a love-stricken Miss Piggy, a poison apple, a jolly Tim Allen, an epic match of Quidditch, and an adventure down the rabbit hole!
The outdoor movies are free, and each night features a special activity and contest. You’ll want to pack a blanket, lawn chairs, picnic dinner, and bug spray. Except for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, pre-movie activities begin at 8:15pm and movies begin between 8:30pm-9pm.
The Muppet Movie – Wednesday, June 12
Spalding Park (22W325 2nd Street, Glen Ellyn)
Dress up like your favorite character from the film for a costume contest.
Snow White – Wednesday, June 26
Lake Foxcroft Park (2S540 Lambert Road, Glen Ellyn)
Get there early – the first 100 movie-goers will receive a free serving of Andy’s Frozen Custard! Go dressed as Snow White, Sleepy, or another character from the film for a costume contest.
The Santa Clause – Wednesday, July 10
Newton Park (707 Fairview Avenue, Glen Ellyn)
Design and wear your own “ugly” t-shirt for a chance to win a prize.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – Wednesday, July 31
Lake Ellyn Park (645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn)
Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday! Conjure up your best Harry Potter-themed costume and enter the costume contest. Due to running time, pre-movie activities will begin at 7:45pm and the film will begin promptly at 8pm.
Alice in Wonderland – Wednesday, August 14
Maryknoll Park (845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn)
Start the evening at Maryknoll Park’s Splash Park, open until 8:15pm for Late Night Splash. When the Splash Park closes, head over to enjoy pre-movie activities and enter the Alice in Wonderland costume contest.
Glen Ellyn Park District will also offer a Dive-in Movie at Sunset Pool on Thursday, August 8. The featured film is a newfound family favorite, “Finding Dory,” which will begin at dusk (~8pm). The Dive-in Movie is free for Sunset Pool members, non-members must pay the daily admission fee. Concessions will available for purchase from 8pm-9pm, so you can grab a slice of pizza or an ice cream sandwich to snack on during the showing. The movie will be shown on a big blow-up screen, and visitors can float in the pool and watch the movie at the same time.
In the event of inclement weather, movies will be canceled. Notices will be posted on the Park District’s Rainout Line at www.gepark.org/weather. The Movies in the Parks series rain date is Friday, August 16; the rain date is Thursday, August 15 for the Dive-in Movie.