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Outdoor movies
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hours of operation and updated restrictions may apply without notice. Stay + Play Local, along with local businesses and organizations, will do our best to keep you updated with the most accurate information throughout the season. Please call ahead or follow the links provided below to avoid any inconvenience.
Movies in the Park from the GPD
Thursdays, starting between 8:00p - 8:30pm
LOCATION: Moore Park, 877 Geneva Dr, Geneva, IL
Movies begin at dusk at Moore Park. Concessions will be available for purchase.
June 3 | Trolls World Tour
July 1 | Sonic the Hedgehog
August 5 | The Wizard of Oz
COST: FREE!
Geneva
MovieS in the Park from the BPD
Thursdays at 8:30pm
LOCATION: West Main Community And Bark Park, 40W101 Main St, Batavia, IL
We are proud to announce an evening at the movies! Bring the kids, blankets, and pillows and come enjoy an evening under the stars watching great family movies together outdoors!
July 22 | The Santa Clause
August 12 | The Croods: New Age
COST: $20 per car.
Batavia
movies in the park from the stcpd
Fridays approximately 8:00pm - 10:00pm
LOCATION: Pottawatomie Park’s Amphitheatre, St. Charles, IL
Arrive early to get a good spot! Bring blankets to sit on as the amphitheatre is on a grassy slope and may not be suitable for lawn chairs. Concessions available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the STC Underground Teen Center. Movie start times vary according to dusk and will end by 10pm. No rain dates. Check link for moving showings. All Ages Welcome
June 11 | Sonic the Hedgehog (8:20p start time)
July 9 | Shrek (8:15p start time)
August 13 | Detective Pikachu (8:00p start time)
COST: FREE!
st. charles
A Night at the Movies
Fridays in alternating locations.
Join the Naperville Park District outdoors for a fun and free Friday night kick-off to the weekend featuring a family-friendly movie at A Night at the Movies! Bring your own folding chairs or a blanket. Please be aware of the varying start times of each movie.
July 23 | The Croods: A New Age | 8:30p start time | Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Avenue
July 30 | The Goonies | 8:30p start time | 95th Street Community Plaza, 3109 Cedar Glade Drive
August 27 | Wall-E | 7:45pm start time | Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Avenue
September 3 | Moana | 7:30pm start time | 95th Street Community Plaza, 3109 Cedar Glade Drive
September 17 | MOVIE TBD | 7:15pm start time | Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Avenue
COST: FREE!
naperville
movies in the park
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Fridays at 7:00p from July 13 - August 8, 2020 at Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Avenue, Elgin
elgin
movies at the museum
Fridays at 8:00p from July 8 - July 29, 2021
LOCATION: Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL
Movies are shown outdoors in the rear parking lot at Aurora Regional Fire Museum. Movies will start at approx. 8 p.m. Bring your own chairs. No seating will be provided. Food and refreshments will be available for sale. Socially-distanced seating areas will be available starting at 7 p.m. and are first come, first served.
July 8 | Bringing Up Baby (1938) G
July 15 | The Iron Giant (1999) PG
July 22 | Akeelah and the Bee (2006) PG
July 29 | Smoke Signals (1998) PG13
COST: FREE!
aurora
movies at moonlight
Wednesdays, June 9, July 14, August 11, 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LOCATION: Prairie St & N Water St, South Elgin, IL
Bring your friends, family and neighbors to the outdoor movie series at Panton Mill Park. Concessions will be available starting at 6:30pm, and movies begin at dusk. This community event is brought to you by South Elgin Parks & Recreation, South Elgin Police Department, South Elgin Fire District and the FUNdaon. Please check southelgin.com or facebook.com/southelginillinois for weather/event updates.
June 9 - The Croods 2
July 14 - Trolls World Tour
August 11 - The Little Giants
COST: FREE!
south elgin
Route 34 Drive In Movie Theater
4468 E. 12th Road, Earlville, IL
Limit of 175 cars due to COVID-19 restrictions. Governor restrictions for public safety still apply.
THINGS TO NOTE:
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CASH ONLY (credit cards are not accepted)
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Tune in to 87.9FM in your car to hear the movie
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Alcohol NOT permitted
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Entry starts at 7:00p; movies begin at dusk
COST: Adults, $10 | Senior citizens, $8 | Children, $7
For a FULL LIST of movie lineups, visit their website at the link below!
earlville
THe Mchenry outdoor Theater
1510 Chapel Hill Road, McHenry, IL
Limit of 350 cars due to COVID-19 restrictions. Governor restrictions for public safety still apply.
THINGS TO NOTE:
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"Arrive early to ensure a parking spot.
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Our maximum capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic will only be 400 vehicles as opposed to the regular 750 vehicles.
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Our Box Office opens no later than 6:30 PM during business days. However, once the lines at the entrance reach the road, we must open earlier in an effort to eliminate traffic congestion.
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You may lay in the bed of your truck or in the back of a van. You may also sit in front of your vehicle. However, if you must get up and move 6’ beyond your vehicle, you must wear a face mask. Bathrooms and concessions are open."
COST: Adults, $12 | Senior citizens, $6 | Children, $6 (Ages 3 and under, FREE)
For a FULL LIST of movie lineups, visit their website at the link below!
mchenry
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