Movies In the Park

Movies in the Park screen prior to a movie

Movies in the Park is a free, outdoor movie series sponsored by Davis Sunset Rotary and Woodland Healthcare - Davis Satellite. The program was formerly run by the City's Community Services Department, but was cut from the budget in 2011.

The movies start at sunset.

Oriented towards children, with entertainment and food for sale before and during the show (or feel free to bring your own picnic).

In mid-October, Autumn in the Park also features a free movie in the park.

Fall 2018

• August 25: Despicable Me 3
• September 8: Cars 3
• September 15: Coco
• September 22: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
• Latest info and notices: http://www.sunsetrotarydavis.org/mip2018

Fall 2017

• August 26: Finding Dory
• September 9: Moana
• September 16: Beauty and the Beast (2017)
• September 23: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
• Latest info and notices: http://www.sunsetrotarydavis.org/mip2017

Fall 2016

• August 20: Inside Out
• August 27: Zootopia
• September 3: Star Wars the Force Awakens
• September 10: The Good Dinosaur
• Latest info and notices: http://www.sunsetrotarydavis.org/mip2016/

Fall 2015

• August 22: Paddington
• August 29: Guardians of the Galaxy
• September 12: Maleficent
• September 19: Big Hero 6
• Latest info and notices: http://www.sunsetrotarydavis.org/movies-in-the-park-2015/

Fall 2014

• August 23: Monsters University
• September 6: Despicable Me 2
• September 13: Frozen
• September 20: The Lego Movie

Fall 2013

• September 7: Monsters Inc.
• September 14: The Avengers
• September 21: How to Train Your Dragon
• October 5: Up

Fall 2012

• September 8: Despicable Me (2010 - Steve Carell, Jason Segel)
• September 15: The Wizard of Oz (1939 - Judy Garland, Frank Morgan)
• September 29: Back to the Future (1985 - Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd)
• October 6: Shrek (2001 - Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy)

Fall 2011

• September 24: Toy Story (1995 - Tom Hanks, Tim Allen)
• October 8: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981 - Harrison Ford, Karen Allen)
• October 15: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001 - Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson)

Fall 2009

• October 3: Madagascar (2005 - Ben Stiller, Chris Rock)
• October 10: Happy Feet (2006 - Robin Williams, Hugh Jackman)
• October 17: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993 - Robin Williams, Sally Field)

Fall 2008

• September 13: Big (1988 - Tom Hanks)
• September 27: Field of Dreams (1989 - Kevin Costner)
• October 11: Shrek 2 (2004 - Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese)

Spring 2008

• May 17: You've Got Mail (1998 - Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan)

Spring 2007

• May 19: Sleepless in Seattle (1993 - Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Bill Pullman)

Fall 2006

• Sep 16: Ghost Busters (1984 - Dan Ackroyd, Bill Murray, Signorney Weaver)
• Sep 30: Back to the Future (1985 - Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd)
• Oct 14: The Sound of Music (1965 - Julie Andrews)

Spring 2006

• May 6: The Princess Bride (1987, Cary Elwes & Robin Wright Penn)
• May 13: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971 version, with Gene Wilder)
• May 20: Babe, the Gallant Pig (1995)

2006-05-07 18:42:10   I went to see the Princess bride last night. They had a giant inflatable screen set up, which they projected the movie on. One good idea is that they segregated the lawn into 3 sections — those with blankets up front, those with beach chairs in the middle, and those with tall chairs in the back. There were, of course, a ton of kids there, but there were also a lot of couples, people with dogs, and adults. The kids were mostly well behaved. There was also several food booths there: the Hotdogger, Kathmandu Kitchen, Baskin Robbins, and Woodstocks (I think). Overall, a fun experience! —AlexPomeranz

2006-05-07 18:43:00   Go to Movies in the Park for a cheap date and a good time. Be forewarned: the mosquitoes are out by sunset, and they are ravenous. —AllisonEriksen

2008-09-26 09:18:27   Definitely fun for a cheap (potentially free) date idea. The sound could be a little louder maybe, but I was towards the back. There is subtitles though. All in all, an enjoyable experience. —Lala