Movies Under the Stars puts family films outdoors

After getting started with a scheduling conflict that resulted in two separate screenings of different movies, Maricopa’s Movies Under the Stars is back on schedule for May and June.

The April debut of the series hit a snag when UltraStar Multi-tainment Center, which was originally scheduled to host the outdoors movie experience, was booked for another event on April 22. But it became double the fun for movie-lovers.

Copper Sky Regional Park, partnering with UltraStar for the series, opted to host the screening of “Moana” April 22. UltraStar then hosted the outdoors viewing of “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” on April 24.

The series resumes May 20 at UltraStar with “The Secret Life of Pets.” June 3, also at UltraStar, is “Sing.” June 17, the series ends by returning to Copper Sky, this time in the Aquatic Center for a pool party and a screening of “The LEGO Batman Movie.”

Maricopa Special Events Manager Niesha Whitman said residents were invited to vote on which movies they would see this year. Votes were cast by 115 people.

Movies Under the Stars starts around 6:30 p.m. It is free. At Copper Sky there will be vendors, and families may also bring in snacks. However, at UltraStar outside food and drink is not permitted.

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This item appears in the May issue of InMaricopa.