Movies in the Park

About Movies in the Park

Bring the whole family to sit under the stars in Elgin’s own beautiful parks! Enjoy a variety of family films all summer long, all for FREE! Remember to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, bug spray and snacks! Coolers are permitted at these events. No alcohol is allowed. Each event will have additional fun activities such as characters and interactive activities until the movie begins.  

July 21 - Festival Park
132 South Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120

Lightyear - One hour before dusk, approximately 8:00pm.
Rated PG
From Disney and Pixar comes an animated sci-fi action-adventure — the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans), the hero who inspired the toy. “Lightyear” follows the legendary space ranger on an intergalactic adventure alongside ambitious recruits, Izzy, Mo and Darby, and his robot companion Sox. As this motley crew embark on their toughest mission yet, they must learn to work as a team to escape the evil Zurg and his dutiful robot army who are never far behind.

CANCELED! July 22 -Hemmens Cultural Center, South Lawn
45 Symphony Way, Elgin IL 60120

This event has been canceled due to rain. Mean Girls- one hour before dusk, approximately 8:00pm. Rated PG-13. 

Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list grip clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic, Regina George. Wear your pink and grab at drink at the Hemmens while you enjoy this movie on the south lawn. 

CANCELED! July 28 -Summerhill Park
1375 Concord Drive, Elgin IL 60120

Sing 2 - One hour before dusk, approximately 8:00pm.
Rated PG.
This event has been canceled due to weather. Buster Moon and his friends must persuade reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them for the opening of a new show.

August 1 - Festival Park
132 S Grove Ave, Elgin IL 60120

Luca - One hour before dusk, approximately 8:00pm.
Rated PG. 
On the Italian Riviera, an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human.

August 4 - College Green Park
1900 College Green Drive, Elgin, IL, 60123

Sonic The Hedgehog 2- One hour before dusk, approximately 8:00pm.
Rated PG
When the manic Dr. Robotnik returns to Earth with a new ally, Knuckles the Echidna, Sonic and his new friend Tails is all that stands in their way.

August 11 - Festival Park
132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, 60120

Black Panther- One hour before dusk, approximately 8:00pm
Rated PG13
The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T'Challa.

August 12 - Hemmens Cultural Center, South Lawn
45 Symphony Way, Elgin IL 60120

Jurassic World- one hour before dusk, approximately 8:00pm. Rated PG-13
A new theme park, built on the original site of Jurassic Park, creates a genetically modified hybrid dinosaur, the Indominus Rex, which escapes containment and goes on a killing spree. Wear your dinosaur garb and grab at drink at the Hemmens while you enjoy this movie on the south lawn.