(NEWARK, NJ) -- The City of Newark will offer free movie nights for residents on Tuesday nights this summer. Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Director of Recreation, Cultural Affairs, and Senior Services Patrick Council made the announcement on June 18th. Films include Queen & Slim, Life, Knives Out, Harriett, Rocketman, Crooklyn, In The Heights, 21 Bridges, The Lion King, Trolls World Tour, Going In Style, and How To Train Your Dragon.
Summer Fun Movie Nights, sponsored by the Centers of Hope and Census 2020 as well as the city, will bring free family-oriented movies to Military Park and other outdoor sites around the city. Attendees must practice social distancing and should bring chairs and blankets for their family.
The films are free for all residents. All screenings begin at 7:00pm.
"Our city has always worked to provide our residents the best possible summer, with enjoyable, safe, and educational family- and youth-oriented activities," said Mayor Baraka. "I urge our residents to join with us at our movie nights for enjoyable family films, sharing laughter and unity under the stars."
Scroll down for the complete lineup of screenings.
Tuesday, July 7 - Queen & Slim (at Military Park)
Wednesday, July 8 - The Lion King (at Clinton Avenue "Sound Stage")
Tuesday, July 14 - Life (at Military Park)
Wednesday, July 15 - Trolls World Tour (at Ivy Hill Park)
Tuesday, July 21 - Knives Out (at Military Park)
Wednesday, July 22 - Going In Style (at Kretchmer Elderly)
Tuesday, July 28 - Harriett (at Military Park)
Wednesday, July 29 - How To Train Your Dragon (at Pavilion Towers)
Tuesday, August 4 - Rocketman (at Military Park)
Wednesday, August 5 - Crooklyn (at Clinton Avenue "Sound Stage")
Tuesday, August 11 - Crooklyn (at Military Park)
Wednesday, August 12 - How To Train Your Dragon (at Georgia King Village)
Tuesday, August 18 - In The Heights (at Military Park)
Wednesday, August 19 - Harriett (at Clinton Avenue "Sound Stage")
Tuesday, August 25 - 21 Bridges (at Military Park)
Wednesday, August 26 - reserved as a potential rain date
For more information on the City of Newark, please visit www.newarknj.gov
