We are pumped about this year’s Movies in the Park lineup and excited for the first screening of the year — E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial at Northwest District Park on Mar. 29 at 8 p.m. Hosted by the Austin Parks Foundation in collaboration with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s Rolling Roadshow, this series of FREE movie nights is fun for the whole family. Bring a picnic blanket, have some snacks and enjoy a screening under the stars. All of this year’s excitement starts with the 80s classic, E.T. Dare we say this movie night will be out of this world?
Northwest District Park is a great spot for a family movie night. They have lots of free parking, a fun playscape, basket ball and tennis courts, and tons of green grassy space to run and play. You can bring your own picnic or purchase bites from a food truck on site.
Photo from the APF website
Want to give the kids a rundown of what to expect in the film? Here’s a refresher on the storyline:
After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott. Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie, and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien. Rated PG. 1 hour 55 minutes
There is a rain date set for April 4 in the case of bad weather. The best way to keep up with any last-minute changes is to follow Austin Parks Foundation on Facebook and Twitter.
Dogs, picnics and lawn chairs are welcome. Alcoholic beverages, glass and styrofoam are not permitted. Smoking is also prohibited in the park, per city law. Recycling bins are provided, but please plan to pack out your own trash and keep the parks clean.
Click here to see this season’s full lineup, and mark your calendars for your favorite screenings. To learn more about the Movies in the Park series, you can visit the Austin Parks Foundation website.
