MOVIES IN MARANA

PART OF THE MARANA COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERIES

A FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES AT MARANA PARKS

SELECT SATURDAYS AT SUNDOWN

APRIL-OCTOBER | 6-9PM*

Movies In Marana is a popular program from the past returning for the second year in a row in 2024! Proudly presented by Marana Parks & Recreation, the movie nights will run from 6-9PM* and move around our parks. The movies themselves will start at SUNDOWN. They even will feature different locations in our parks like at the Marana Pool and Marana Splash Pads.

For consistency, movies are mostly scheduled on the Third Saturday of the month except “Camping Under the Stars” and “Pool Party to Dive For”.

*The June & July events will be 6:30-9:30PM due to sundown being later

Marana Dog Life

This event is dog-friendly. Click HERE for more info.

2024 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating: lawn chairs and picnic blankets.
Don’t forget a towel(s) for the Splash Pad or “Dive In Movie” nights at our Aquatics facilities.
This is a family-friendly event and dogs are welcome if they are leashed. Dogs can only access the designated movie-viewing areas; they are not permitted inside the Aquatics facilities themselves.
Food vendors are scheduled at individual movies; check below for specifics.
For accessibility, all movies will be shown with subtitles

NOTE ABOUT THE WEATHER: Movies will be shown, weather permitting. If cancellation occurs due to inclement weather, that particular movie night will not be rescheduled. We will notify the public of cancellations through our social media channels and on this page.

MEDIA KIT (download & share):

Flyer | Poster | 2024 Press Release

IN THE NEWS

4/3/224: “Take two: Movie series returns.”

4/20/23: “Movies and camping events come together.”

2024 MOVIE SERIES

APRIL 20 - PLANES

(MOVIE AT CAMPING UNDER THE STARS)

Disney’s PLANES

A crop-dusting plane with a fear of heights lives his dream of competing in a famous around-the-world aerial race.

LOCATION: Ora Mae Harn District Park

ADDRESS: 13250 N Lon Adams Rd, Marana, AZ 85653

TIME: 6:00-9:00PM with the movie starting at sundown (6:30PM)

FOOD VENDORS:

Ry’s Snacks
Ol’ Pothole

NOTE: The movie is free to the public and campers participating in Camping Under the Stars. Camping Under the Starts itself does have a fee for activities and overnight campsite. You can register/pay for a campsite HERE.

EVENT PARTNER

This event is made possible in part by the Marana Regional Airport. The theme of Camping Under the Stars is the “Wonder of Flight”.

Learn more about Marana’s airport HERE.

MAY 18 - PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL

(MOVIE AT THE SPLASH PAD)

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead.

LOCATION: CROSSROADS AT SILVERBELL DISTRICT PARK at the Basketball Court

ADDRESS: 7548 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743

TIME: 6:00-9:00PM with the movie starting at sundown (6:30PM)

FOOD VENDORS:

Continental Ranch Little League Snack Bar
Mr. Ice Guy
Colonel Mustard's Hot Dogs

THEMED NIGHT: YAArrrr, mateys! Come dressed in your best pirate gear and enjoy a pre-movie dance party! Marana’s Aquatics Team will be on-site handing out info and swag promoting our SPLASHSAVVY campaign.