Free Summer Movies Return to Local Parks
Medford and Central Point are hosting free outdoor movie nights this summer, while Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse offers discounted indoor films at Tinseltown.
Popcorn is served at a movie theater concession stand. Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse program at Tinseltown in Medford includes discounted family-friendly films, along with special snack and popcorn deals. Photo by Meg Boulden on Unsplash.
MEDFORD, Ore. — Summer movie nights are returning to parks in Medford and Central Point, giving families several free outdoor movie options across the Rogue Valley this season.
Both Medford Parks, Recreation and Facilities and Central Point Parks and Recreation have announced summer movie lineups featuring family-friendly films shown outdoors at local parks. The screenings are free to attend, with movies beginning at dusk.
Central Point’s Movies in the Park series begins Friday, June 5, after its original May 29 showing of “Moana” was rescheduled due to weather. The series will continue through Aug. 7 at several Central Point parks.
Medford’s Rogue Credit Union Movies in the Park Series begins June 20 and includes five free screenings at Rogue X and Bear Creek Park. Medford officials said the events will include pre-show activities for kids, a gift basket raffle and event-branded giveaways.
Central Point’s series will include local vendors selling snacks and treats during the events. Families are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and snacks for the outdoor screenings.
In addition to the free park screenings, Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse program is returning to Tinseltown in Medford from June 1 through Aug. 6. The indoor summer movie program offers discounted family-friendly films during select showtimes, with tickets priced at $1.75 each. Cinemark is also offering special snack and popcorn deals for Summer Movie Clubhouse guests.
This year’s Cinemark lineup includes family films such as “Paddington,” “Sonic the Hedgehog,” “A Minecraft Movie” and “K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing-Along,” along with other kid-friendly titles. Advance tickets are available through Cinemark.
Medford is also launching a new family concert series this summer. Gigglemug’s Fam Jams, sponsored in part by Rogue Credit Union, will bring family-friendly performances to Rogue X and Pear Blossom Park in June and July.
Families watch an outdoor movie during a Medford Parks, Recreation and Facilities event. Medford’s free Rogue Credit Union Movies in the Park Series begins June 20 and continues through August at Rogue X and Bear Creek Park. Photo courtesy Medford Parks, Recreation and Facilities.
Summer Movies Calendar
Friday, June 5 - “Moana”
Don Jones Park, Central Point
Starts at dusk, Free
Note: Rescheduled from May 29 due to weather.Friday, June 12 - “Zootopia 2”
Twin Creeks Park, Central Point
Starts at dusk, FreeFriday, June 20 - “Zootopia 2”
Rogue X, Medford
Starts at dusk, FreeFriday, June 26 - Community Picks
Robert Pfaff Park, Central Point
Starts at dusk, FreeFriday, June 27 - “Lilo & Stitch”
Rogue X, Medford
Starts at dusk, FreeFriday, July 11 - “Hoppers”
Rogue X, Medford
Starts at dusk, FreeFriday, July 17 - “Hoppers”
Don & Flo Bohnert Farm Park, Central Point
Starts at dusk, FreeFriday, July 31 - “Lilo & Stitch”
Don Jones Park, Central Point
Starts at dusk, FreeFriday, Aug. 1
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”
Bear Creek Park, Medford
Starts at dusk, FreeFriday, Aug. 7 - “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”
Twin Creeks Park, Central Point
Starts at dusk, FreeFriday, Aug. 8 - “How to Train Your Dragon”
Bear Creek Park, Medford
Starts at dusk, Free
Additional Summer Family Events
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
Tinseltown, Medford
June 1 through Aug. 6
Select showtimes
Tickets: $1.75 each
Includes discounted family-friendly films and special snack and popcorn deals.
Gigglemug’s Fam Jams
Saturday, June 27 - Mista Cookie Jar and Uncle Jumbo
Rogue X, Medford
10 a.m., Part of Chalk About MedfordSaturday, July 4 - Mo Phillips
Rogue X, Medford, 1:30 p.m.
Part of Red, White & PoolWednesday, July 15 - Kelli Welli and Mr. Ben
Pear Blossom Park, Medford
10 a.m.Tuesday, July 28 - Jessa Campbell and the Saplings
Pear Blossom Park, Medford
10 a.m.
Families attending outdoor movies should check with the hosting parks department before heading out, as movie nights may be changed or rescheduled because of weather or other conditions.
Cover image: Families gather for an outdoor movie night in Central Point. Central Point Parks and Recreation is hosting its free Summer Movies in the Park series at several city parks through August. Photo courtesy Central Point Parks and Recreation.
