It's official: St. Louis Park is bringing cinematic joy under the night sky, starting next week. In what promises to be a perfect blend of community and cinema, the City of St. Louis Park is hosting a series of free Movies in the Park. As announced on their social media page, residents are invited to unroll their blankets and fire up those portable popcorn makers at different parks every week.
The lineup kicks off with "Inside Out 2" at Ainsworth Park on August 28 at 8:15 p.m., promising to be a hit for all ages, and the sequels don't stop there. The following weeks will see "Moana 2" and "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" hit the screens at Aquila Park and Browndale Park, respectively; both slated for 7:30 p.m. showtimes, the former on September 5 and the latter on September 12 despite summer's slow march into fall, the nostalgia will surely reel in families and movie buffs alike eagerly waiting for the sun to dip and the movies to light up.
And for those with a taste for musicals, "Wicked," will grace the outdoor screen at Wolfe Park on September 19 at 7:30 p.m., a fittingly enchanting film for an open-air viewing experience. Free and open to individuals of all ages, these events are not just a showcase of popular films, they serve as a backdrop for communal gathering and memory-making in the heart of St. Louis Park's green spaces.
Though the experience is free, moviegoers are encouraged to come prepared with their favorite movie treats and the quintessential blanket for lounging, while those who forget their snacks, no doubt there will be the habitual rustling of candy wrappers and the crunch of popcorn to complete the collective movie-watching atmosphere because what’s a movie without the symphonious munching of goodies, it's as much a part of the experience as the big screen itself. Remember to circle the dates for those must-watch sequels or the long-anticipated musical; this is a cinematic soiree that certainly beats your couch and the familiar confines of your living room.
