2017 Movies in Clark Park

Jul 24, 2017 6 years ago

Free movies are returning to University City! UCD, in partnership with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and Friends of Clark Park, will once again present Movies in Clark Park, five weeks of free outdoor movies. Each screening will be preceded by fun activities and offerings from local organizations and performance groups.

The schedule runs every Friday from August 4th through September 1st. 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. The movies are fair weather only, so please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates. 

 

  • August 4: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 
    • Special Programming: Staff from the University City Arts League will help children draw, paint, and cut out their own extra-terrestrial masks!

 

  • August 11: Singin' in the Rain
    • Special Programming: A dance performance and lessons from Dancing Classrooms. 

 

  • August 18: Hidden Figures 
    • Special Programming: Staff from the Franklin Institute will lead the audience through a "Life in Space" program.

 

  • August 25: Moana
    • Special Programming: The South Pacific Island Dancers will perform traditional and modern Hawaiian dances. 

 

  • September 1: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
    • Special Programming: Staff from the University City Arts League will help kids and adults draw and create their own monster and beast finger puppets.