Free Movie Nights Return To Eisenhower Park

The very popular Family Movie Night Series is returning to Eisenhower Park this summer, giving families a chance to sit under the stars and enjoy a great movie every week.

Beginning at dusk, the movies will be shown on the giant screen at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre between July 6 and Aug. 24. Admission is free.

"Eisenhower Park is the place to be on Thursday nights," said County Executive Ed Mangano. "Grab a blanket, pack some snacks and come enjoy some family-friendly movies under the stars this summer."

Here's the schedule of movies:

• July 6: Secret Life of Pets – 8:30 p.m. start
• July 13: Storks – 8:30 p.m. start
• July 20: Lego Batman – 8:25 p.m. start
• July 27: Trolls – 8:20 p.m. start
• Aug. 3: Middle School – 8:10 p.m. start
• Aug. 10: Angry Birds – 8:05 p.m. start
• Aug. 17: Sing – 8 p.m. start
• Aug. 24: Fantastic Beasts –7:45 p.m. start

The Lakeside Theatre Family Movie Night Series is presented by the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, with a sponsorship from Fresh 102.7.

The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is located near parking fields 6 and 6A in Eisenhower Park. Special accommodations are available for disabled patrons, including reserved parking, easily accessible restrooms and a convenient reserved location on the hill. Assistive hearing devices are also available for the hearing impaired. There is no formal seating at Lakeside Theatre, so movie-goers are urged to bring folding chairs. If weather conditions are doubtful, please call (516) 572-0355 after 7 p.m.

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