{"id":42887,"date":"2017-08-11T10:31:45","date_gmt":"2017-08-11T15:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/new-york\/?p=18361"},"modified":"2017-08-11T10:31:45","modified_gmt":"2017-08-11T15:31:45","slug":"movies-under-the-stars-nyc-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/movies-under-the-stars-nyc-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Movies Under the Stars: August Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer will be over before we know it,\u00a0but as long as the warm weather’s still here,\u00a0there are plenty of outdoor activities available for children and adults alike. NYC Parks and Recreation<\/a>\u00a0hosts a free summer Movies Under the Stars series in select parks across the tri-state area \u2013 a great way to bond with your loved ones.<\/p>\n

Sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, this summer’s lineup features plenty of family-friendly favorites, from recent blockbusters to old classics.<\/p>\n

The school year is right around the corner, but there’s still time left this month! Grab your lawn chairs, bug spray, and snacks and make your way to the nearest park for Movies Under the Stars.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Movies Under the Stars \u2013 Top Picks<\/h3>\n

Friday, August 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Power Rangers<\/p>\n

Owl’s Head Park, Brooklyn: 8pm – 9:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

The Hunger Games, Mockingjay Pt. 1<\/p>\n

Midland Field, Staten Island (Bedford and Laconia Ave): 8:30pm – 10:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Saturday, August 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moana<\/p>\n

Kaiser Park, Brooklyn: 8pm – 9:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Secret Life of Pets<\/p>\n

River Park, Bronx: 8:30pm – 10:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Sunday, August 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ratatouille<\/p>\n

Friends Field, Brooklyn: 8pm – 9:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Monday, August 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zootopia<\/p>\n

George Seuffert Bandshell, Queens: 7:30pm – 9:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Tuesday, August 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

The LEGO Batman Movie<\/p>\n

Gertrude Ederie Playground, Manhattan: 8pm – 11pm<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Wednesday, August 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

School of Rock<\/p>\n

CPL Thompson Park, Staten Island: 8pm – 10pm<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Thursday, August 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides<\/p>\n

Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach, Staten Island: 8pm – 10:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them<\/p>\n

Pelham Bay Park, Bronx: 8:30pm – 10:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Friday, August 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Dog’s Purpose<\/p>\n

Carl Schurz Park, Manhattan: 8pm – 11pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Beauty and the Beast<\/p>\n

Juniper Valley Park, Queens: 8pm – 10pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Kung Fu Panda 3<\/p>\n

Schmul Park, Staten Island: 8pm – 9:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Saturday, August 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Up<\/p>\n

Carlton Park, Staten Island: 8pm – 9:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Sunday, August 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finding Dory<\/p>\n

Seth Low Playground, Brooklyn: 7:45pm – 9:15pm<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Monday, August 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Jungle Book<\/p>\n

Highland Park (Jamaica Ave and Elton Street) Queens:\u00a07:30pm – 9:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Wednesday, August 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sing<\/p>\n

Unisphere (Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens: 8pm – 10pm<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Thursday, August 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story<\/p>\n

Bloomingdale Park, Staten Island: 8pm – 10:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Saturday, August 26<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Boss Baby<\/p>\n

Bensonhurst Park, Brooklyn: 7:30pm – 9pm<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Monday, August 28<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big Hero 6<\/p>\n

Nathan Straus Playground, Manhattan: 8pm – 11pm<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Thursday, August 31<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2<\/p>\n

Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach, Staten Island: 8pm – 10:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

To check out the movies for the rest of the summer visit the NYC Parks\u00a0website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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