Parks After Sunset: El Paso County Hosting Free Outdoor Summer Movie Series

Round up your lawn chairs and get your comfiest blankets out of the closet. El Paso County Parks & Recreation is rolling out its outdoor movie series this month.

The free to see "Parks After Sunset Movie Series" returns the first weekend in June rotating between county run parks in El Paso and Canutillo.

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Parks After Sunset Movie Series

On various Fridays and Saturday from June 3 through July 1, the county parks department will be hosting an outdoor movie night featuring a kid-friendly Hollywood blockbuster screened for all to enjoy on a giant inflatable screen.

This year on certain movie nights, the series will include microchips and pet adoptions provided by El Paso County Animal Welfare Department, or kid-friendly activities hosted by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

Plus, the first and last movie night will be preceded with a splash-down. Anyone who wants to get wet and cool off from the heat can partake in the splash-down, aka; get sprayed by a fire truck.

Parks After Sunset – 2023 Movie Schedule

Saturday, June 3 – Gallegos Park, 7361 Bosque Rd. in Canutillo

Disney/Pixar’s "Luca"
*Splashdown 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Microchips, pet adoptions

Friday, June 16 – Estrella Park, 14590 Greg Dr.

Disney’s "Strange World"
EPCSO hosting activities for the kids

Friday, June 23 – Agua Dulce Park, 15371 Kentwood

"Puss in Boots: The Last Wish"
Microchips, pet adoptions

Friday, June 30 Horizon Hills Park, 12650 Mark Twain Ave

"Spider-Man: No Way Home"

Saturday, July 1 – Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta

Disney’s "Finding Nemo"
*Splashdown 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

What to Know If You Plan to Go

• Movie begins at sunset, approximately 8:30 p.m.
• You ARE allowed to bring chairs, blankets, snacks and your friendly, leashed pets.
• Outside food and coolers ARE permitted
• Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are NOT allowed