It's time to ditch the dingy theaters for the starlit screens as the City of St. Louis Park's beloved Movies in the Park series makes a comeback, and this time with a sentimental twist, featuring not just nostalgic animations but sequels to fan favorites stretching out under the autumn sky – quite literally the encore we didn't know we needed. On the lineup for an August 28th showcase at Ainsworth Park is Inside Out 2, kicking off at 8:15 pm, and as per usual, you're invited to bring along cozy blankets, comfortable chairs, and a basket of your favorite munchies, transforming the park into a communal living room for the whole neighborhood to enjoy, according to the latest bulletin from the City of St. Louis Park.
But if you miss that, fear not: the cinematic spree barrels forth with Moana 2 beckoning you to Aquila Park on September 5th at 7:30 pm; following that we've got Sonic the Hedgehog 3 dashing into Browndale Park on September 12th, as well, at the same time, then the series crescendos with Wicked, ensnaring audiences at Wolfe Park on September 19th, leaving you ensconced in the witching hour of entertainment laced with fall's early crisp – you know the drill, come prepared with whatever you need to keep comfy and sated.
Ainsworth Park sits proudly at 7700 28th St. W., and with the September shows marching on, Aquila Park will welcome patrons at 3110 Xylon Ave. S., Browndale Park stretches out its welcome mat at 4955 Morningside Road, finally, Wolfe Park rounds it out at 3700 Monterey Drive, so chart your course to whichever venue entices your cinematic spirit.
It's clear that the Movies in the Park series isn't simply a pop-up event, it's a cherished summer-into-fall tradition that continues to bind the community with tales that tug at heartstrings – and while we're not saying that you should skip out on the traditional movie experience, a night under the stars with a crowd of friendly faces and the latest animated saga or movie musical melting away the residual heat of the day, might just be the salve the doctor ordered for that end-of-season melancholy.
