The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) and City of Peterborough have partnered to present a series of free outdoor movies this summer.
“Movies at the Park” takes place every Tuesday evening from July 8 to August 12 at Quaker Foods City Square, located on the south side of Charlotte Street just east of Aylmer Street.
The series will feature a mix of animated, comedy, musical fantasy, and action and adventure films suitable for the whole family. Admission is completely free and no registration is required.
Movies at the Park kicks off on Tuesday (July 8) with the 2024 musical fantasy Wicked, followed by the 2008 animated family comedy Kung Fu Panda on July 15, the 1996 sports comedy Happy Gilmore on July 22, the 2024 action thriller Twisters on July 29, the 2024 animated family adventure The Wild Robot on August 5, and the 2017 fantasy adventure comedy Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle on August 12.
“We are incredibly excited to launch Movies at the Park as a new way for our community to experience downtown Peterborough together,” says Peterborough DBIA executive director Nour Mazloum. “This series is about more than just watching movies. It’s about creating shared moments, supporting our local businesses, and offering residents and visitors another reason to fall in love with our downtown core.”
Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to watch the movies, which will begin at dusk (around 8 p.m.). A variety of local businesses will also be on-site selling drinks, snacks, and treats.
In the event of inclement weather, screenings will be moved indoors to the Peterborough Public Library, which is located at 345 Aylmer Street, just a short walk from Quaker Foods City Square.
Movies at the Park is sponsored by the City of Peterborough’s Peterborough Tourism program along with local businesses including McDougall Insurance & Financial, CIBC Private WealthWood Gundy, Sullivan Law, Sam’s Place Deli, La Hacienda, and the businesses of the Commerce Building (St. Veronus, Providence, and Needles in the Hay).
“Movies in the Park is a wonderful example of how we can activate parks and community spaces in meaningful ways,” says Rob McAulay, director of recreation and park services for the City of Peterborough. “When we support events like this it creates a welcoming experience for visitors and residents alike, and adds to the atmosphere of a lively summer festival season that puts our destination on the map.”
