Hey, frugal families! The City of Thornton is offering a chance to picnic in the park, while watching a family-favorite film. Pack a blanket, snacks and bug spray. They’re showing a wide variety of family favorites at various parks from June to September — as part of the city’s Movies in the Park. All movies start at dusk.
Seating is first-come, first-served. No alcohol, tobacco products, glass bottles/containers, grills or open fires allowed. Dogs are welcome, but keep your furry family member on a leash and pick up after them.
Here’s the line-up for 2023:
JUNE
Saturday, June 3 — Space Jam: A New Legacy at Carpenter Park
Friday, June 9 — Emperor’s New Groove at Community Park
Saturday, June 17 — Top Gun: Maverick at Trail Winds Park
JULY
Saturday, July 1 — Puss-N-Boots at Fallbrook Farms
Friday, July 14 — Aladdin at Trail Winds Park
Saturday, July 15 — Jurassic Park at Community Park
Friday, July 22 — Rumble at Community Park
Saturday, July 29 — Up at Carpenter Park
AUGUST
Friday, August 4 — Lion King at Carpenter Park
Saturday, August 12 — Paddington at Trail Winds Park
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 9 — The Lost City at Community Park
Saturday, September 23 — Ghostbusters: Afterlife at Fallbrook Farms