Last Chance: Free Movie Nights Begin at Eisenhower Thursday

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced that movie nights have returned to this summer.

Beginning at dusk, films will be shown every Thursday between July 5 and Aug. 30 on the giant screen at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. Admission is free.

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

Eisenhower Park Summer Movie Night Schedule:

• July 5: Spy Kids: All the Time in the World – PG (89 min.) – sunset 8:30 p.m.
• July 12: Kung Fu Panda 2 – PG (90 min.) – sunset 8:27 p.m.
• July 19: Puss in Boots – PG (90 min.) – sunset 8:23 p.m.
• July 26: Shrek Forever After – PG (93 min.) – sunset 8:18 p.m.
• Aug. 2: Wizard of Oz – G (102 min.) – sunset 8:11 p.m.
• Aug. 9: Happy Feet Two – PG (100 min.) – sunset 8:02 p.m.
• Aug. 16: Smurfs – PG (103 min.) – sunset 7:53 p.m.
• Aug. 23: Dolphins Tale – PG (113 min.) – sunset 7:43 p.m.
• Aug. 30: Adventures of Tintin – PG (107 min.) – sunset 7:32 p.m.

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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