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Admission to FilmScene in the Park is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come-first-served for all screenings, with movies typically beginning at sunset. We encourage moviegoers to bring their own blankets and chairs, or purchase a commemorative blanket from us.

Concessions

FilmScene offers popcorn, movie candy, soda, beer and wine for sale at our outdoor concession stand beginning 30 minutes prior to the film’s start time. Beer and wine can only be purchased in closed containers from FilmScene for consumption in the park. No outside alcohol is allowed. Anyone consuming alcohol must present a valid identification certifying they are 21 years of age or older to receive a wristband allowing purchase and consumption in the park.

FilmScene in the Park

About the Series

FilmScene in the Park is an outdoor cinema built in partnership with the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department located at Chauncey Swan Park. Regular Screenings between May and October highlight a diversity of all ages programming.

FilmScene in the Park is presented by Dr. Suzanne Stock, Orthodontist, and serves the goals of both FilmScene and Iowa City Parks & Recreation by providing free cultural activities to thousands of citizens annually. Our park cinema was made possible in 2021 by the transformative Strengthen Grow Evolve campaign, a collaboration with The Englert Theatre, and The City of Iowa City’s Annual Park Improvement and Economic Development funds.

TICKETS

Admission to FilmScene in the Park is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come-first-served for all screenings, with movies typically beginning at sunset. We encourage moviegoers to bring their own blankets and chairs, or purchase a commemorative blanket from us.

Concessions

FilmScene offers popcorn, movie candy, soda, beer and wine for sale at our outdoor concession stand beginning 30 minutes prior to the film’s start time. Beer and wine can only be purchased in closed containers from FilmScene for consumption in the park. No outside alcohol is allowed. Anyone consuming alcohol must present a valid identification certifying they are 21 years of age or older to receive a wristband allowing purchase and consumption in the park.

MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL

MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL

FilmScene in the Park
Sat, Jul 26 open Caption 8:30pm

King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.

BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID

BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID

FilmScene in the Park
Sat, Aug 9 open Caption 8:15pm

In 1890s Wyoming, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid lead a band of outlaws. When a train robbery goes wrong, they find themselves on the run.

SHREK

SHREK

FilmScene in the Park
Sat, Aug 23 open Caption 8:00pm

A mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre who must go on a quest and rescue a princess in order to get his land back.

MEN IN BLACK

MEN IN BLACK

FilmScene in the Park
Sat, Sep 6 open Caption 7:30pm

A secret government agency that monitors extraterrestrial life on Earth hires a NYC cop to recover a special item stolen by an intergalactic villain.

IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT

IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT

FilmScene in the Park
Sat, Sep 20 open Caption 7:10pm

An opportunistic rogue reporter and a fiery runaway heiress find themselves falling for each other on a train-to-road trip adventure from Florida to NYC.

FRANKENWEENIE

FRANKENWEENIE

FilmScene in the Park
Fri, Oct 24 open Caption 7:00pm

When a boy's beloved dog suddenly passes away, he attempts to bring his best friend back with a powerful science experiment.

Past Films in this Series

CLUE

CLUE

FilmScene in the Park

Sat, Jun 21

BATMAN FOREVER

BATMAN FOREVER

FilmScene in the Park

Sat, Jun 7

FIELD OF DREAMS

FIELD OF DREAMS

Banned Books on Screen FilmScene in the Park

Sat, May 24

JURASSIC PARK

JURASSIC PARK

FilmScene in the Park

Sat, Oct 5

IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE

IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE

FilmScene in the Park

Sat, Sep 21

O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU?

O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU?

FilmScene in the Park

Sat, Sep 7

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