Movies in the Parks: Screens Light Up Your Evenings in This Cool Week

The latest weather forecast has shown that Chicago, in this week, will be relatively cool, moderate and crisp. The highest temperature will just get to around 72°F. Though the light showers are predicted to fall on Friday and Saturday, as a Chicagoan, you must have been accustomed to these "small cases."Keep updated with the latest weather forecast for Chicago.

So, have you got any idea about what to do for week's evenings? Watching tedious talk shows or soap operas in front of televisions? Or hanging out online for that dull chat? Oh, you should stop doing that! Living in Chicago, how can you stand such boring evenings? This week, add some refreshment to your life and energize yourself with something special! Enjoy with the throng of people for Free Movies in spacious parks within Chicago Park Districts!

This year's Movies in the Parks season has started since June 14, and will continue to September 17. If you are a local, you must be familiar with this annual event! Each year, Chicago Park District, cooperated by Charter One, presents free movies in the area's parks for local residents. These family-friendly movies, including current hot hits and former award winners, will be shown in different parks throughout the district at dusk. Take your snacks and beverage to the parks before 7pm and let venues show you the stars!

For different locations, the movies screened will be different. Thus, be sure to keep in mind the park's name for your favorite and get there earlier before the movie starts. By the way, as all screenings occur in the open air, it is advisable to take an umbrella and a light jacket in case of chilly winds or unexpected showers. Listed below is the movie schedule for this week, September 5 through September 11.

  • Tuesday, September 6

Movie: A Raisin in the Sun
Hour: 7pm
Location: Grove 5 Grant Park

Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Hour: 7pm
Location: Fulton River Park

  • Friday, September 9

Movie: Megamind
Hour: 7pm
Location: Mahalia Jackson Park

Movie: In Memoriam: New York City 9/11
Hour: 7pm
Location: Ridge Park

Movie: Tangled
Hour: 7pm
Location: Athletic Field Park

  • Sunday, September 11

Movie: Despicable Me
Hour: 7pm
Location: Jonquil Playlot Park (c/o Wrightwood Park)

Movie: Up
Hour: 7pm
Location: Ward, A. Montgomery Park (Erie Park)

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