IN THE PARK SERIES
Come Join Us in the Park!
Our In the Park Series features Movies in the Park, Playdates in the Park, and our latest addition: Art in the Park. These activities are free and perfect for families and kids of all ages. Keep reading to learn more about these fun, park-centric events!
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Movies in the Park
Austin Parks Foundation's Movies in the Park is a series of films presented in partnership with Rocket Cinema. For more than 10 years, APF has brought a night at the movies to neighborhood parks across Austin. Check out our event calendar for all upcoming Movies in the Park!
100 free bags of popcorn available at each event courtesy of
IMPORTANT TIPS
- Local vendors available at some events
- No alcohol, styrofoam or glass allowed
- Smoking is prohibited
- Pets on leash are welcome at some locations (check individual events for more details)
- Blankets and chairs allowed
- Personal food allowed (and encouraged)
- Movie start times vary and begin at dusk
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If there's inclement weather, we will reschedule rain dates for each movie...just in case! Follow APF on social media for realtime updates on weather delays, cancellations and rescheduled movie details.
Playdates in the Park
Come play in the park! Playdates in the Park are inclusive community events designed to activate families with young children. Enjoy story time, make crafts, and MOVE AND GROOVE with our friends from Creative Action! Music & Movement sessions are active and designed to inspire creativity, encourage physical and emotional development, and support bonding and connection for parents and children.
Sessions contain singing, beatboxing, guided movement exercises, and end with a dance party for the whole family! Playdates begin at 10 a.m. and end around noon. Check out our event calendar to see all upcoming Playdates in the Park.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
Goldfish Swim School is proud to provide state-of-the-art aquatic swimming facilities that are dedicated to indoor swim classes and programs for children, ages 4 months and up.
Creative Action helps young people develop skills for long-term academic, personal, and career success through high-quality, socially and culturally-relevant arts education programs led by professional Teaching Artists.
Art in the Park
It's time to get crafty in the park! Art in the Park is a fun, inclusive event series designed to get your creative juices flowing. With events for kids and adults - there's something for everyone. Enjoy creating fun nature-inspired art projects with our friends from Painting Pandas while spending time outdoors in your favorite parks!
THANK YOU TO OUR ART PARTNER
Painting Pandas is an Austin, Texas-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2020 to provide free art education and supplies to elementary-age students who would otherwise not have access to them.