AUSTIN, TX (February XX, 2018) -- Austin Parks Foundation (APF) is excited to announce the 2018 schedule for Movies in the Park, a series of free films shown outdoors at local Austin parks, in partnership with Alamo Drafthouse and presented by Whole Foods Market. This year’s Movies in the Park lineup is filled with classics that claim some of our favorite soundtracks, recent box office hits, and something for the whole family.

“We’re excited to present such a fun lineup for this year’s Movies in the Park series,” says Colin Wallis, Austin Parks Foundation CEO. “We hope Austinites will join us in parks across the city and take this opportunity to enjoy free, quality outdoor entertainment.”

The series will kick off at sunset on March 8 at Ramsey Park with a screening of the Academy Award- and Golden Globe-nominated animated children’s film Moana. Additional films in the lineup include a mix of nostalgia-laden singalongs and recent favorites like Coco. From song hits “How Far I’ll Go” to “The Circle of Life” and ending on a high note with “Biddi Biddi Bom Bom,” the series is sure to satisfy Austinites of every age.

The full 2018 schedule for Movies in the Park is as follows:

• Moana @ Ramsey Park - March 8th, 7 p.m.
  • Rain date: March 15th and 29th
• The Lion King @ Northwest District Park - April 5th, 8:15 p.m.
  • Rain date: April 12th
• The Emperor’s New Groove @ Dick Nichols Park - May 10th, 8:45 p.m.
  • Rain date: May 31st
• Coco @ Dove Springs Park - May 17th, 8:45 p.m.
  • Rain date: August 30th
• How to Train Your Dragon @ Patterson Park - June 21st, 9 p.m.
  • Rain date: June 28th
• 10 Things I Hate About You @ Martin Multipurpose Fields - August 16th, 8:30 p.m.
  • Rain date: August 23rd
• Beauty and the Beast @ Adams Hemphill Park - September 6th, 8:15 p.m.
  • Rain date: September 13th
• Hook @ Govalle Park - September 20th, 8 p.m.
  • Rain date: October 18th
• Practical Magic @ Palm Park - October 25th, 7:15 p.m.
  • Rain date: November 1st
• Selena @ Republic Square Park - November 8th, 6 p.m.
  • Rain date: November 15th

Austinites are invited to join APF for these fun and relaxing evenings under the Austin night sky. Blankets, lawn chairs, picnics, and dogs on-leash are welcome, and every Movie in the Parks screening will be accompanied by local food trucks. Alcoholic beverages glass, and styrofoam are not permitted in any of the parks.

For more information on the Movies in the Park series and any changes to the schedule, please visit www.austinparks.org/movies.

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ABOUT AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION:
Austin Parks Foundation (APF) is dedicated to partnering with our community to enhance people’s lives by making our public parks, trails and green spaces better through volunteerism, innovative programming, advocacy and financial support. A non-profit established in 1992, APF fills the city’s funding and resource gap in order to develop, maintain and enhance the area’s 300+ parks, trails and green spaces. APF fosters innovative public/private partnerships and since 2006, has given over $2.5 million in community-initiated grants in service to the greater Austin community. APF is known for its annual flagship volunteer event, It’s My Park Day, and is a presenting partner and beneficiary of the popular Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Metropolitan Park. For more information, please visit www.austinparks.org.