Movies in the park series begins Saturday

Maricopa has its own movie complex, and it’s a big one–Pacana Park.

The city’s Community Services Department recently announced the return of the Movies in the Park series. The theme for this season’s scheduled films is “Toons Under the Moon,” featuring a mixture of classic Disney and Pixar movies.

Films will be shown on a 23-foot wide big screen on the northwest (original) soccer field at the park. They will begin at sunset, which in May is about 7: 20 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to arrive about 6:30 p.m. to get a good seat. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic-style food. The Community Services Department’s recreation staff will offer games and fun during the pre-show time period. Some vendors will be on hand to provide snacks for purchase.

For more questions, please contact 520-316-6961.

“Toons Under the Moon” will feature the following:

May 9 – “Cars”
May 16 – “Peter Pan”
May 23 – Memorial Day Weekend (no movie)
May 30 – “Finding Nemo”
June 6 -Daddy-Daughter Dance (no movie)
The average sunset time in June is approximately 7:45 p.m. Residents are encouraged to arrive by 7 p.m. in order to locate a seat. Movies will begin at sunset.
June 13 – “Jungle Book”
June 20 – “101 Dalmatians “
June 27 – “Wall E”
July 11 – “Toy Story”

If you go:

What: “Toons Under the Moon” Movies in the Park series
When: Begins Saturday, May 9, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Pacana Park, 19000 N. Porter Rd.
Cost: Free (bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic-style food)

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