Springdale Is Turning Its Parks into a Free Outdoor Movie Theater This Summer
Springdale Parks and Recreation is bringing four free movie nights to the parks this summer, and the lineup is stacked with films your whole family will want to see.
Presented by OzarksGo, with popcorn and refreshments sponsored by City Church NWA, the Summer Movie Series visits a different park for each screening. That means a new spot to explore every time, so pack your blanket and pick your favorite.
THE DEETS
📅 Fridays, June 5, 2026 – July 31, 2026
📍 Locations
- June 5 | Lilo & Stitch at Luther George Park (7 p.m.)
- June 26 | The Minecraft Movie at C.L. ‘Charlie’ and Willie George Park
- July 10 | Zootopia 2 at Shaw Family Park
- July 31 | The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants at Springdale Aquatic Center (Dive-In Night)
🕑 Movies begin at dark (June 5 starts at 7 p.m.)
💵 Free admission
🔗 More info | Follow Springdale Parks and Recreation on Facebook for updates
Lilo & Stitch Kicks Things Off Early
This one starts earlier than the rest. Thanks to a special movie screen at Luther George Park, the film kicks off at 7 p.m. instead of waiting for full dark. Get there early. A bounce house goes up around 6:15–6:30 p.m. and stays running throughout the show, so your kids have something to burn energy on before the opening credits roll.
Minecraft Gets the Big Screen Treatment
If your household has been buzzing about The Minecraft Movie, this is your chance to watch it under the open sky with the whole neighborhood.
Zootopia 2 Comes to Shaw Family Park
Zootopia 2 brings back the animal-populated city that made the original such a crowd draw. Pack a picnic, get there before dark, and make a full evening out of it.
The Series Goes Underwater for Its Finale
The summer closes out with something you won’t find at most outdoor screenings. The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants plays as a Dive-In Movie Night, so grab a float, get in the water, and watch from the pool.
Follow Springdale Parks and Recreation on Facebook for updates on each screening night, including any weather-related changes or announcements leading up to each date.
