The Noblesville Parks Department invites residents to enjoy watching stars of the silver screen under the stars of the Milky Way at Federal Hill Commons. The 12th annual Movies in the Park Series includes the reworking of Disney classics to new award-winning favorites. From mythical worlds to the multiverse, each night will take viewers on a fun, family-friendly adventure.
“The Movies in the Park Series has been an ongoing tradition in Noblesville for a number of years. Attendees can enjoy family friendly movies, bring a blanket, their dinner or snacks and enjoy an evening of cinema at Noblesville’s parks,” said Recreation Program Coordinator Erin Portman said.
To kick off the Movies in the Park Series, the Noblesville Parks Department is partnering with the Forest Park Aquatic Center to host a Flick ’N Float showing of “Aquaman” on Aug. 16. The movie will start at dusk and will be shown on the pool deck while attendees view the movie from the pool. Pool admission after 5 p.m. is $4 and food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Friday, Aug. 16
Flick ‘N Float featuring Aquaman (PG-13, 142 min.)
From Warner Bros. Pictures and director James Wan comes an action-packed adventure that spans the vast, visually breathtaking underwater world of the seven seas. Aquaman reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the journey of his lifetime – one that will not only force him to face who he really is, but to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be … a king. Cast includes Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman, Willem Dafoe and Patrick Wilson.
The series then moves to Federal Hill Commons for the next six weeks. Movies will begin at dusk and are free to the public. This year’s schedule includes:
Friday, Aug. 23
Incredibles 2 (PG, 125 minutes)
In this sequel to Pixar’s 2004 hit, The Incredibles, the Parrs take on a new mission: Mr. Incredible stays home with the kids – Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack – while Elastigirl becomes the new face of the superheroes. When trouble suddenly arises, the family finds they all must work together to save the world – again. Voiced by Samuel L. Jackson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner and Craig T. Nelson.
Friday, Aug. 30
Mary Poppins Returns (PG, 130 min.)
Emily Blunt stars in this whimsical continuation of a Disney classic. Years after the events of the first film, Mary Poppins visits during Michael’s most desperate hour to lend him a helping hand. With his house in danger of being repossessed, she whips up a little magic to remind him of the importance of family. Cast includes Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer and Pixie Davies.
Friday, Sept. 6
How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World (PG, 104 min.)
This final installment of DreamWorks Animation’s action-packed trilogy shows the citizens of Berk facing their biggest challenge yet: a dragon trafficker who threatens their peace, dragons and friendships. Voiced by Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.
Friday, Sept. 13
Bumblebee (PG-13, 114 min.)
Bumblebee, a gentle Autobot, finds a new friend and must protect her from the dreaded Decepticons threatening Earth in this sixth installment of the Transformers series. Cast includes Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg, Jr., Jason Ian Drucker and Pamela Adlon.
Friday, Sept. 20
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG, 116 min.)
In the first animated film of the franchise, Spider-Man reappears as Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales. When the multiverse opens up, Miles meets many different versions of himself and learns to control his power with the help of his new friends. Voiced by Jake Johnson, Shameik Moore, Brian Tyree Henry, Hailee Steinfeld and John Mulaney.
Friday, Sept. 27
Dumbo (2019) (PG, 112 min.)
A young elephant with oversized ears and the powers of flight becomes a circus superstar. His caretaker is torn between his employer’s exploitative thirst for profits and his children’s desire to reunite Dumbo with his mother. Cast includes Eva Green, Michael Keaton, Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito and Deobia Oparei.
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In the event of rain, movies may be rescheduled or moved inside Ivy Tech Community College. Light concessions will be available for purchase at all showings and Which Wich will be onsite selling boxed sandwich meals. The 2019 Movies in the Park Series is made possible through the contributions of Logan Street Signs & Banners and Hamilton County Tourism.
For more information, visit noblesvilleparks.org or call (317) 776-6350.