Free Outdoor Movies in Clark Park

We are excited to announce that free movies will return to Clark Park at the end of the summer! UCD, in partnership with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and Friends of Clark Park, is set to present five weeks of unique, crowd-pleasing films to help liven up summer nights in West Philadelphia. Clark Park (4398 Chester Ave) will transform into an outdoor amphitheater to showcase a great lineup of films projected on a giant 32-ft screen in yet another signature event from UCD.

The Clark Park Movie Series will run on Friday nights from August 21st through September 18th with screenings beginning at dusk. Audience members are invited to bring chairs or blankets for the films, and can enjoy food and dessert offerings from a rotating list of vendors including Weckerly’s Ice Cream, Pitruco Pizza, and Chewy’s. Additionally, UCD will partner with local businesses Locust Moon Comics, Greensgrow West, and the Baltimore Pet Shoppe to provide extra activities for some of the screenings, listed below.

8/21 - The Incredibles / 115 minutes / PG

• In this family-friendly flick from Pixar, a family of superheroes who have given up their capes for a "normal" life must come out of retirement to save the planet and each other. This delightful story will appeal to children and adults alike. Special Programming at 7pm: UCD is teaming with Locust Moon Comics for giveaways and a raffle. Children under 15 who come dressed as their favorite real or invented super hero will get a free comic from Locust Moon Comics. Kids can also make super hero masks with a local artist and take photos with an Incredibles cutout. Locust Moon will be raffling off a prize basket open to anyone in costume. Food will be provided by Chewy’s, Samosa Deb, and Weckerly’s Ice Cream. 

8/28 - Casablanca / 102 minutes / PG

• Casablanca is the story of a jaded nightclub owner’s (Humphrey Bogart) reunion with his long-lost love (Ingrid Bergman) in Morocco during the build-up to World War II. This triumph of classic cinema is heralded as one of the best films ever made. Food will be provided by Chewy’s, Pitruco Pizza, and Weckerly’s Ice Cream.

​9/4 - Little Shop of Horrors / 94 minutes / PG-13

• This movie musical follows the misadventures of meek, nerdy Seymour’s (Rick Moranis) attempts to win the heart of his love Audrey with the help of a giant, man-eating plant. With an all-star cast and great musical numbers, this crowd-pleaser will have both humans and plants dancing along! Special Programming at 7p: Guests are invited to show up early to receive free miniature Venus flytraps (while supplies last) and a fun activity courtesy of Greensgrow West. Food will be provided by Chewy’s, Pitruco Pizza, and Weckerly’s Ice Cream. 

9/11 - Selma / 128 minutes / PG-13

• Based on the unforgettable true story, Selma chronicles Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights through a tumultuous march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965 in a movement that forever altered history.Food from Samosa Deb and custard from Shake Shack.

9/18 - Best In Show / 90 minutes * PG-13

• This hilarious mockumentary follows the owners and handlers of five show dogs as they head for the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show. From the same team that created This Is Spinal Tap, A Mighty Wind, and others comes this hilarious look at the inner workings of dog competitions. Special Programming at 6pm: Audience members are invited to bring their dogs to the park. The Baltimore Pet Shoppe will be giving out dog treats and goodies, plus raffling off a prize pack with benefits going to PAWS. Representatives from Penn Vet will join in the fun throughout the evening. Food from Pitruco Pizza and Weckerly’s Ice Cream.