Kzoo Parks Summer Cinema Event Series Starts Friday, June 26

Published on June 18, 2026

A photo of people sitting and watching a movie on a big digital screen in Frays Park.

Kzoo Parks is bringing free outdoor movies to neighborhoods across Kalamazoo with the return of its Summer Cinema series. From June through August, community members are invited to gather in City parks for family-friendly movie nights featuring pre-show activities, local youth entrepreneurs, music, and big-screen entertainment.

Each event begins at 6 p.m. with music and a Youth Fair featuring products created and sold by young entrepreneurs. Movies begin at 7 p.m. Admission is free and all community members are welcome.

“Our parks are gathering places, and Summer Cinema is one of the ways we bring people together to enjoy them,” said Zachary Farley, special events coordinator for Kzoo Parks. “Whether you’re enjoying a favorite film, supporting young entrepreneurs, or simply enjoying an evening with friends, we hope these events help create lasting memories and build community connections.”

Friday, June 26
- Superman (2025)
- Frays Park (4400 Canterbury Ave)
- Rain Date: Friday, July 10
Friday, July 24
- U-Pick the Flick (Zootopia 2 (2025), Lilo and Stitch (2025), Minecraft (2025))
- Oakwood Neighborhood Association, 3320 Laird Ave
- Rain Date: Friday, July 31
Friday, August 21
- U-Pick the Flick (Top Gun (1986), Jurassic Park (1993), Ghostbusters (1984))
- Spring Valley Park (2600 Mt Olivet Road)
- Drive in movie: The movie will be shown on the soccer field at the southeast end of the park. Guests can park on the field to watch the movie drive-in style or bring chairs and blankets to watch from the lawn.
- Rain Date: Friday, August 28

Complete event details are available at www.kzooparks.org/SummerCinema, including registration for the Youth Entrepreneur Fair.