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Movies in the Park & Other Local Locations for 2019

By Jodi Lorence, Macaroni Kid Publisher May 28, 2019

What would summer be like without getting together with your family and others from the community for a fun night in the park watching some popular movies? Don't forget your lawn chair or blanket and maybe some bug spray. Movies begin at dusk or at the time noted in the listing below. In case of inclement weather check with individual sites for cancellations. 


Blaine

Blaine Northtown Pop-Up Cinema 

Where:  located across from the Food Court., 398 Northtown Dr, Blaine, MN 55434

Time: 6:00 PM 

About: Enjoy a FREE Family Movie Nights sponsored by Auntie Anne’s Pretzels in our pop-up movie theater across from the Food Court

Movie Line-Up:

  • Mary Poppins Returns - June 21st @6pm
  • Lego Movie 2 - July 19th @6pm

Brooklyn Center

Movies in the Park

Where: Centennial Civic and Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway

When: Fridays listed below

Time: Dusk

Movie Line-Up:

  • August 16, Ralph Breaks the Internet
  • August 23, Incredibles 2

*Sponsored by Luther Auto



Brooklyn Park

Movie on the Barn

Where: Eidem Homestead, 4345 101st Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

When: Friday, August 16

Time: Gates open at 8 p.m., the movie starts at dusk

Cost: Free

About: Come and enjoy a fun night out. Bring along a blanket, lawn chair, and appropriate clothing for the weather. Looking for a fun night out? Well, come to take in a picture show under the stars. Bring along picnic blankets, chairs, and warm clothes. Rainout date is August 24. Snacks available for purchase.

Movie: "Looney Tunes Shorts"
Become acquainted, or reacquainted, with the loveable Looney Tunes characters!  Enjoy a marathon of various cartoon shorts featuring such characters as Pop Eye, Roadrunner & Coyote, Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Sylvester & Tweety, etc.


Champlin

Dinner and a Movie

Where: Andrews Park, 7200 117th Ave N, Champlin, MN 55316

When: August 16

Time: Movie begins at Dusk (about 8:40 pm) but come early because there will be carnival games starting at 6 pm. Concessions will available for purchase and tickets/wristband for games. 

About: Come and enjoy this family-friendly event to end the summer with a bang. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for the movie. Wristbands can be purchased starting August 1 at the Champlin Parks & Recreation office or onsite the day of the event. 

Movie: Disney's Pixar Incredibles 2


Coon Rapids

Movies in the Park

Where: Sand Creek Athletic Complex, 1008 Northdale Boulevard, Coon Rapids, MN 55448

When: Details below

About: Because the fields are still too wet from the weather, "Goosebumps 2" is rescheduled to Friday, May 31 at 8:30 p.m. Join us for our annual free Movies in the Park! Concession stand opens one hour before the movie - come early, find your spot and enjoy the park play areas. Sponsored by the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation.

Movie Lineup:

May 31,  Goosebumps 2

September 14, Mary Poppins Returns, 7:30 pm


Maple Grove

Movies by Moonlight

Where: Town Green,  7991 Main St N, Maple Grove, MN

When: Fridays at Sunset, rainout dates can be found on Facebook 

About: Come and enjoy a movie at Town Green. Bring a blanket, a lawn chair and maybe bug spray?

Movies by Moonlight Line-up:

  • July 12 - Incredibles 2 - PG 
  • July 19 - Inside Out - PG
  • July 26 - BumbleBee - PG 13
  • August 2 - Goonies - PG
  • August 9 - The Blindside - PG 13
  • August 16 - Lego Batman - PG
  • August 23 - Mary Poppins Returns - PG

*Events are subject to change.


Mounds View

Summer Kids Series

Where: Mounds View New Vision Theatre, 2430 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 

When: Thursday, June 27 - Thursday, August 15

Time: 10 am

About: Come and enjoy Movie and concessions (kid's sized popcorn and kid's sized fountain drink) for only $4.50

Movie Line-Up:

June 27 - We're Back

July 4 - Madagaskar

July 11 - Puss and Boots

July 18 - Monsters vs Aliens

July 25 - Chicken Run

August 1 - An American Tale

August 8 - Despicable Me

August 15 - Meet Stuart, Kevin, and Bob, Minions 



Osseo

Osseo Movies in the Park Series

Where: Boerboom Park, 416 Central Avenue, Osseo

When: Wednesdays as listed below

Time: Dusk (approx. 8:30 am)

About: Come and enjoy a fun evening under the stars watching a movie with your friends, families, and community. Concessions are available for purchase.

Movie Line-Up:

  • June 25- Mary Poppins Returns
  • July 16 - A Dog's Way Home
  • July 30 - Bumblebee
  • August 6 - Coco
  • August 27- How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World


Spring Lake Park  

Movie Night in the Park

Where: Sanburnol Park, 520 Sanburnol Dr NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

Time: 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm (weather permitting)

About:  Join us for a Free Movie night in the Park. Bring the kids, blankets, chairs, snacks, bug spray and enjoy! The Spring Lake Park Lions along with SLP Parks and Recreation Department and Spring Lake Park Schools Community Education are excited to bring back movies in the park in 2019. Movies will start at dusk (approximately 8:30) weather permitting, in the case of any rain or inclement weather the movie will be rescheduled for the following night.

Concessions of Candy, Popcorn and refreshments will be available for $1 an item.

Movie Line-Up: 

  • June 8, Ralph Breaks the Internet
  • July 17, Ghostbusters
  • July 31, Mary Poppins Returns