One of my new favorite things to do in the Summer with my family is catch a Movie in the Park. It’s a lot easier now that the kids can stay awake past dusk! We can’t wait to take advantage of this year’s line-up of movies throughout Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. Jot down all the dates, or just pick your favorites, but definitely don’t forget the popcorn.
THE HOSTS
City of Costa Mesa (Various Parks)
Bring your blanket or lawn chair to enjoy a movie and food trucks in the park. Free family event. Doors open at 5:45pm. Movie begins at dusk.
City of Newport Beach (Various Parks)
Bring lawn chairs or a blanket/towel to sit on to enjoy a movie in the park. Free family event. TK Burgers will be available for purchase. Free candy, popcorn and activities.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (Costa Mesa)
Join us for another season of FREE films al fresco at Segerstrom Center’s FREE Movie Mondays! Local movie-goers can catch up with friends old and new on these casual evenings of fun activities, picnic dinners or specialties from popular food trucks, and watching five fan-favorite films on consecutive Mondays. Set-up begins at 5:30 p.m., with the movie starting at dusk (approximately 8 p.m.). Guests may bring their own snacks, chairs, blankets or picnics but tables, BBQs or large food set-ups will not be permitted. Food trucks will be on site for food purchases.
THE DATES
JUNE 22 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Despicable Me 3
Gru has retired from villianry and travels to Freedonia to meet his long-lost twin brother for the first time. The reunited siblings soon find themselves in an alliance to take down a former 1980’s child star who seeks revenge against the world. PG, 96 minutes (2017)
Buffalo Hills Park (Anderson Elementary) • 1891 Port Provence Place • Newport Beach 92660
JUNE 27 | 5:45pm SET-UP, MOVIE @ DUSK
Coco
Despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. He then embarks on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind his family’s history. PG, 109 minutes (2017)
Angels Playground/TeWinkle Park • 885 Junipero Avenue • Costa Mesa 92626
JULY 9 | 5:30pm SET-UP, MOVIE @ DUSK (8pm)
Back to the Future
Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown. Starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd; directed by Robert Zemeckis. PG, 116 minutes (1985)
Segerstrom Center for the Arts • 600 Town Center Drive • Costa Mesa 92626
JULY 16 | 5:30pm SET-UP, MOVIE @ DUSK (8pm)
The Princess Bride
While home sick in bed, a young boy’s grandfather reads him an adventure story about pirates, thieves, princesses, and miracles, called The Princess Bride. Starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, and many more; directed by Rob Reiner. PG, 98 minutes (1987)
Segerstrom Center for the Arts • 600 Town Center Drive • Costa Mesa 92626
JULY 23 | 5:30pm SET-UP, MOVIE @ DUSK (8pm)
Moonrise Kingdom
A pair of young lovers flee their New England town, which causes a local search party to fan out to find them. Featuring Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray and more; directed by Wes Anderson. PG-13, 94 minutes (2012)
Segerstrom Center for the Arts • 600 Town Center Drive • Costa Mesa 92626
JULY 25 | 5:45pm SET-UP, MOVIE @ DUSK
Star Wars the Last Jedi
Luke Skywalker’s peaceful existence gets upended when he encounters Rey. Her desire to learn the ways of the Jedi forces Luke to make a decision that changes their lives forever. Meanwhile, Kylo Ren leads the First Order in an attack against the Resistance for supremacy of the galaxy. PG-13, 152 minutes (2017)
Balearic Park • 1975 Balearic Drive • Costa Mesa 92626
JULY 27 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Ferdinand
Ferdinand is a young bull who escapes from a training camp in rural Spain after his father never returns from a showdown with a matador. Adopted by a girl who lives on a farm, Ferdinand’s peaceful existence comes crashing down when authorities return him to his former captors. With help from a wisecracking goat and three hedgehogs, the giant but gentle bovine must find a way to break free before he squares off against El Primero, the famous bullfighter who never loses. PG, 107 minutes (2017)
Cliff Drive Park • 298 Riverside Avenue • Newport Beach 92663
JULY 30 | 5:30pm SET-UP, MOVIE @ DUSK (8pm)
The Mask of Zorro
A young thief, seeking revenge for the death of his brother, is trained by the once great, but aged Zorro, who also pursues vengeance of his own. Starring Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta-Jones; directed by Martin Campbell. PG-13, 136 minutes (1998)
Segerstrom Center for the Arts • 600 Town Center Drive • Costa Mesa 92626
AUGUST 6 | 5:30pm SET-UP, MOVIE @ DUSK (8pm)
Star Trek
The brash James T. Kirk tries to live up to his father’s legacy with Mr. Spock keeping him in check as a vengeful Romulan from the future creates black holes to destroy the Federation one planet at a time. Starring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto; directed by J.J. Abrams. PG-13, 127 minutes (2009)
Segerstrom Center for the Arts • 600 Town Center Drive • Costa Mesa 92626
AUGUST 22 | 5:45pm SET-UP, MOVIE @ DUSK
Despicable Me 3
Gru has retired from villianry and travels to Freedonia to meet his long-lost twin brother for the first time. The reunited siblings soon find themselves in an alliance to take down a former 1980’s child star who seeks revenge against the world. PG, 96 minutes (2017)
Angels Playground/TeWinkle Park • 885 Junipero Avenue • Costa Mesa 92626
AUGUST 24 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Coco
Despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. He then embarks on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind his family’s history. PG, 109 minutes (2017)
Grant Howald Park • 3000 Fifth Avenue • Newport Beach 92625
SEPTEMBER 21 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Cars 3
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast cars, the legendary Lighting McQueen finds himself pushed out of the sport that he loves. Hoping to get back in the game, he turns to Cruz Ramirez, an eager young technician who has her own plans for winning. With inspiration from the Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns, No. 95 prepares to compete on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage. G, 109 minutes (2017)
Channel Place Park • 4400 Channel Place • Newport Beach 92663
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