The popular Family Movie Nights will return to the amphitheater in Joyner Park on Saturday, June 22, with a showing of “Wreck it Ralph: Ralph Breaks the Internet.” The free monthly movies will continue through July and August. Shows begin at 8:30 p.m.
Each Family Movie Night also includes a movie-related pre-show activity for kids beginning at 7:15 p.m. On June 22 it is titled Game On! Children will get their game on in a mobile video game truck with the latest game titles and video consoles. Thee will also be Giant “Jenga,” Bean Bag Toss and Giant Connect 4.
The movies, projected on a 26-foot inflatable movie screen, are presented by Walters Insurance Agency, Inc. and Mosquito Joe of Eastern Wake County.
Future film screenings are scheduled for July 27 (Mulan), and Aug. 10 (Bumblebee). Showtime for each event is 8:30 p.m. Anyone planning to attend is urged to arrive early as viewing space may be limited.
Family Movie Nights are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and/or chairs but are reminded that alcohol, smoking and unleashed pets are prohibited.
Assorted food vendors will be on site selling snacks and refreshments.
In the event of rain, Family Movie Night may be moved inside Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 North White Street. Updates will be posted on the Town’s website, Nextdoor site and Facebook page and available by calling the Wake Forest Weather Line at 919-435-9569.
Smart phone users who have downloaded the Town of Wake Forest app will also receive a push notification message concerning any schedule changes.
The following sponsors have generously contributed to the 2019 Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park series: Walters Insurance Agency, Inc., Mosquito Joe of Eastern Wake County, Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics, Primrose School of Heritage Wake Forest, The College at Southeastern, Code Ninjas, British Swim School, Wells Family Dental Group, Tuscan Ridge Animal Hospital, Edward Jones/Marty Coward office and State Farm Associate Christi Spencer.
For more information, including a listing of each month’s pre-show activity, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Family Movie Nights” or contact PRCR Events Coordinator Suja Jacob at 919-556-7063 or sjacob@wakeforestnc.gov<mailto:sjacob@wakeforestnc.gov>.
