
Get ready for cozy summer evenings under the stars! From Montclair to Belleville, Turtle Back Zoo, Cedar Grove Pool, Livingston, and South Orangeāhereās your one-stop guide to outdoor entertainment this season. Bring blankets, snacks, and your movie crew! š
š Montclair Film ā Movie Night Under the Stars (Free)
Sunset showings in local Montclair parksābring lawn chairs and enjoy the community fun!
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June 21 ā Wicked: Sing-Along @ Lackawanna Plaza
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July 20 ā Dazed and Confused @ Anderson Park
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July 31 ā The Sandlot @ Nishuane Park
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August 23 ā The Wild Robot @ Brookdale Park (Archery Field)
š§ Turtle Back Zoo ā Family Fun Movie Nights
Tuesday evenings at the Zoo Picnic Area. Admission from 4ā7 PM (~$12). Movies start around 6 PM.Ā
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July 9 ā Moana 2
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July 16 ā Paddington in Peru
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July 23 ā Mufasa
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July 30 ā Penguins of Madagascar
š„ Belleville High School Lawn Movies
Thursday nights starting at dusk (~8:15 PM), arrive by 7 PM for best seating. Occasional pre-show concerts
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July 17 ā Moana 2
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August 14 ā Wicked
š Cedar Grove Pool ā Movies at the Pool
Poolside screenings for Cedar Grove residents (ID required), all ages welcome.
- July 10 – Moana 2
- July 17 – Inside Out 2
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July 24 ā Minecraft Movie
š³ Livingston ā Summer Nights at the Oval (Free)
Outdoor showings every Wednesday at Memorial Oval & Park, starting at sundown. Food trucks on site.
- August 6 – A Minecraft Movie
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August 13 ā Mufasa: The Lion King
- August 20 – Despicable Me 4
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August 27 ā Wicked
š South Orange ā Moonlit Movies at Floodās Hill (Free)
Part of āSummer Nights,ā movie nights in August only, Wednesdays at 8 PM with pre-show activities.
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August 5 ā Dog Man (after National Night Out festivities)
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August 13 ā The Wild Robot (DJ dance party at 7 PM)
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August 20 ā A Minecraft Movie
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August 27 ā Wicked
š Full Movie Calendar
| Date | Movie | Location |
| July 9 | Moana 2 | Turtle Back Zoo |
| July 16 | Paddington in Peru | Turtle Back Zoo |
| July 17 | Moana 2 | Belleville High School |
| July 17 | Inside Out 2Ā | Cedar Grove Pool |
| July 20 | Dazed and Confused | Montclair (Anderson Park) |
| July 23 | Mufasa | Turtle Back Zoo |
| July 24 | Minecraft Movie | Cedar Grove Pool |
| July 30 | Penguins of Madagascar | Turtle Back Zoo |
| July 31 | The Sandlot | Montclair (Nishuane Park) |
| August 6 | A Minecraft Movie | Livingston Memorial Oval |
| August 5 | Dog Man | South Orange (Floodās Hill) |
| August 13 | Mufasa | Livingston Memorial Oval |
| August 13 | The Wild Robot | South Orange (Floodās Hill) |
| August 14 | Wicked | Belleville High School |
| August 20 | A Minecraft Movie | South Orange (Floodās Hill) |
| August 20 | Despicable Me 4Ā | Livingston Memorial Oval |
| August 23 | The Wild Robot | Montclair (Archery Field) |
| August 24 | Black Panther | Cedar Grove Pool |
| August 27 | Wicked | Livingston Memorial Oval |
| August 27 | Wicked | South Orange (Floodās Hill) |
š§ŗ Top Tips for Movie Nights
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Arrive early to get a good spotāmost venues fill up fast!
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Bring essentials like chairs, blankets, bug spray, snacks, and water.
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Check for food vendors/trucks ahead of time on venue sites.
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Double-check for weather cancellationsāmost are listed online or on social media the day before.