Saint Paul Movies in the Parks

Bring along a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a starlit night of fun with friends and family! Movies in the Parks provides a wide range of outdoor films at parks and recreation centers around Saint Paul. Movies in the Parks events are free and open to the public. Movies are weather dependent and subject to change without notice. All children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Rated R/NR movies are 18+ events. Movies in the Parks are pet friendly events (unless otherwise noted), but pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6ft at all times. Unless otherwise noted, all movies will be closed captioned in English. 

2024 Movies in the Parks: Scary Movies Series

Movies typically begin at dusk, but some may start earlier or later. Some offer pre-show activities or food trucks and those will be announced as they are finalized, so check back for updates. 

DayDate LocationMovie Title & Event Page Pre-show activities (begin at 6pm)
FriSept 27

Como Midway Pavilion

*Movie will take place in the ballfields near the picnic pavilion. Note that this is NOT the Como Lakeside Pavilion.

Hocus Pocus (PG) 1993

Food truck: Sweet Dairy

Costume contest! 

  • All-ages
  • Dress in your best witch costume…does not need to be Hocus Pocus themed
  • Participants should register on-site between 6pm and 7pm
  • Winner will be announced at 7:15pm
  • Winner will receive a trophy and will have their picture featured on SPPR website and socials
FriOct 4Griggs ParkAddams Family Values (PG-13) 1993Food truck: Sweet Dairy
FriOct 11Hidden Falls Regional ParkEvil Dead Rise (R) 2023Food truck: Sweet Dairy
FriOct 18Mears ParkThe Babadook (NR) 2014Food truck: Sweet Dairy

Last Edited: October 14, 2024