Free Flicks Summer Movie Series | Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department

1551 East Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50317

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Required documents

None

Application process

None

Fees

None

Service area

Dallas County, IA
Jasper County, IA
Madison County, IA
Marion County, IA
Polk County, IA
Warren County, IA

Description

Free Flicks is a summer series of outdoor movies in neighborhood parks. The films will be shown on a portable LED screen and begin promptly at 6:30 pm. Admission is free for all. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged.

Movies will not take place in the event of rain. A decision will be made by 4 pm on the day of the movie. Visit the Parks Department's website, Facebook, and Twitter for updates.

Movie Dates for the 2024 Season:
Friday, June 7: Elemental (Rated PG) - Teachout Aquatic Center, 2601 Hubbell Ave., DSM, 50317
Friday, June 21: TBD (Rated PG) - Columbus Park, 1921 SE 1st St., DSM, 50315
Friday, June 28: DC League of Super Pets (Rated PG) - Tower Park, 4900 Hickman Rd., DSM, 50310
Friday, July 12: Wonka (Rated PG) - Chesterfield Park, 2719 Scott Ave., DSM, 50317
Friday, July 19: Migration (Rated PG) - Ashworth Pool Parking Lot, 102 45th St., DSM, 50312
Friday, August 2: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Rated PG) - Riverview Park, 710 Corning Ave., DSM, 50313
Friday, August 16: Trolls Band Together (Rated PG) - Brian Melton Field, 1000 Jefferson Ave, DSM, 50314

Providing organization

Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department

Administers recreation programs and manages public recreation facilities.