Free Outdoor Movie Series Kicks Off New Season #SplashSavvy Style

Published on April 16, 2026

Movies in Marana at Camping Under the Stars 2026

MARANA- Marana Parks & Recreation's annual free outdoor movie series returns on Saturday, May 16, 2026 with Disney’s Teen Beach Movie at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park on the basketball court next to the splash pad. It's #SplashSavvy Night and the Marana Lifeguard team will be on site handing out information about our award-winning Drowning Prevention Awareness Campaign and kicking off the summer pool season.

The splash pad will also stay open after 7PM for the duration of the movie. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Dogs are welcome in designated areas as long as they are leashed, but pets are not allowed inside the Splash Pad. Food vendors on site will be the Continental Ranch Little League Snack Bar and Colonel Mustard’s Hot Dogs & Mr. Ice Guy.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation at all Marana Events in support of the Marana Food Bank.

Know Before You Go:

All movies nights are themed
Free admission: no registration required
Subtitles will be provided for all films
Food vendors will vary by event
Bring a food donation for the Marana Food Bank!

2026 Season Summary

May 16 – Teen Beach Movie (#SplashSavvy Night) - Crossroads at Silverbell District Park
June 20 – Zootopia 2 (#MaranaDogLife Night) - Gladden Farms Community Park
July 18 – The Muppet Christmas Carol (Christmas in July Night) - Ora Mae Harn District Park
August 15 – The Emperor's New Groove – (Friendship Night) - Continental Ranch Community Park
September 19 – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Adventure Night) - Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex courtyard
October 17 – Hocus Pocus at Marana Fall Festival

Note About the Weather

Movies will be shown, weather permitting. If cancellation occurs due to inclement weather, that particular movie night will not be rescheduled. We will notify the public of cancellations through our social media channels.