MOVIES IN MARANA

PART OF THE MARANA COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERIES

A FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES AT MARANA PARKS

SELECT SATURDAYS AT SUNDOWN

APRIL-OCTOBER | 6-9PM*

Movies In Marana is a popular program from the past returning for the second year in a row in 2024! Proudly presented by Marana Parks & Recreation, the movie nights will run from 6-9PM* and move around our parks. The movies themselves will start at SUNDOWN. They even will feature different locations in our parks like at the Marana Pool and Marana Splash Pads.

For consistency, movies are mostly scheduled on the Third Saturday of the month except “Camping Under the Stars” and “Pool Party to Dive For”.

*The June & July events will be 6:30-9:30PM due to sundown being later

Marana Dog Life

This event is dog-friendly. Click HERE for more info.

 

2024 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

April 20: Planes | May 18: Pirates of the Caribbean 1 | June 15: The Bad Guys | July 20: The Little Mermaid (2023) | August 17: Tangled | August 31: SING | September 21: League of Super Pets | October 12: Haunted Mansion (2023)

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

  • Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating: lawn chairs and picnic blankets.

  • Don’t forget a towel(s) for the Splash Pad or “Dive In Movie” nights at our Aquatics facilities.

  • This is a family-friendly event and dogs are welcome if they are leashed. Dogs can only access the designated movie-viewing areas; they are not permitted inside the Aquatics facilities themselves.

  • Food vendors are scheduled at individual movies; check below for specifics.

  • For accessibility, all movies will be shown with subtitles

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 and on this page.

MEDIA KIT (download & share):

Flyer | Poster | 2024 Press Release

IN THE NEWS

4/3/224: “Take two: Movie series returns.”

4/20/23: “Movies and camping events come together.”


2024 MOVIE SERIES


APRIL 20 - PLANES

(MOVIE AT CAMPING UNDER THE STARS)

Disney’s PLANES

A crop-dusting plane with a fear of heights lives his dream of competing in a famous around-the-world aerial race.

LOCATION: Ora Mae Harn District Park

ADDRESS: 13250 N Lon Adams Rd, Marana, AZ 85653

TIME: 6:00-9:00PM with the movie starting at sundown (6:30PM)

FOOD VENDORS:

  • Ry’s Snacks

  • Ol’ Pothole

NOTE: The movie is free to the public and campers participating in Camping Under the Stars. Camping Under the Starts itself does have a fee for activities and overnight campsite. You can register/pay for a campsite HERE.

EVENT PARTNER

This event is made possible in part by the Marana Regional Airport. The theme of Camping Under the Stars is the “Wonder of Flight”.

Learn more about Marana’s airport HERE.


MAY 18 - PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL

(MOVIE AT THE SPLASH PAD)

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead.

LOCATION: CROSSROADS AT SILVERBELL DISTRICT PARK at the Basketball Court

ADDRESS: 7548 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743

TIME: 6:00-9:00PM with the movie starting at sundown (6:30PM)

FOOD VENDORS:

  • Continental Ranch Little League Snack Bar

  • Mr. Ice Guy

  • Colonel Mustard's Hot Dogs

THEMED NIGHT: YAArrrr, mateys! Come dressed in your best pirate gear and enjoy a pre-movie dance party! Marana’s Aquatics Team will be on-site handing out info and swag promoting our SPLASHSAVVY campaign.


JUNE 15 - THE BAD GUYS

(MOVIE IN THE PARK)

The Bad Guys

To avoid prison, a gang of notorious animal criminals pretends to seek rehabilitation, only for their leader to realize that he genuinely wants to change his ways for the good.

LOCATION: GLADDEN FARMS COMMUNITY PARK at the Soccer Fields

ADDRESS: 12205 N Tangerine Farms Rd, Marana, AZ 85653

TIME: 6:30-9:30PM with the movie starting at sundown (6:30PM)

FOOD VENDORS:

  • DESSERTED Bakery (Assortment of baked goodies)

  • Essential Coffee Cart (Coffees, Teas, Smoothies & Custom sodas)

  • Special Eats (Gourmet grilled cheese and cotton candy)


JULY 20 - THE LITTLE MERMAID (2023)

(MOVIE AT THE POOL)

The Little Mermaid (2023)

A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince.

LOCATION: MARANA POOL AT ORA MAE HARN PARK

ADDRESS: 13250 N Lon Adams Rd, Marana, AZ 85653

TIME: 6:30-9:30PM with the movie starting at sundown (6:30PM)

FOOD VENDORS:

  • Maui Wowi of Tucson

  • Ry’s Snacks


AUGUST 17 - TANGLED

(MOVIE AT THE PARK)

Tangled

The magically long-haired Rapunzel has spent her entire life in a tower, but now that a runaway thief has stumbled upon her, she is about to discover the world for the first time, and who she really is.

LOCATION: CONTINENTAL RANCH COMMUNITY PARK

ADDRESS: 8900 N Coachline Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85743

TIME: 6:00-9:00PM with the movie starting at sundown (6:30PM)

FOOD VENDORS

  • Mr. Ice Guy

  • Colonel Mustard's Hot Dogs


AUGUST 31 - SING

(MOVIE AT THE POOL PARTY TO DIVE FOR)

SING

In a world of animals, in a way to save his theatre, a male koala decides to hold a singing competition for everyone. A range of different animals with different lives come forward to try out to show everyone the talent that they all have.

LOCATION: MARANA POOL AT ORA MAE HARN PARK

ADDRESS: 13250 N Lon Adams Rd, Marana, AZ 85653

TIME: 6:00-9:00PM with the movie starting at sundown (6:30PM)

FOOD VENDORS:

  • Ry’s Snacks

  • Col. Mustards & Mr. Ice Guy


SEPTEMBER 21 - LEAGUE OF SUPER PETS

(MOVIE AT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT)

DC League of Super Pets

Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime side by side in Metropolis. However, Krypto must master his own powers for a rescue mission when Superman is kidnapped.

LOCATION: CROSSROADS AT SILVERBELL DISTRICT PARK at Diamond FIeld 2

ADDRESS: 7548 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743

TIME: 6:00-9:00PM with the movie starting at sundown (6:30PM)

FOOD VENDORS:

  • Continental Ranch Little League Snack Bar

  • Kona Ice of Marana


OCTOBER 12 - HAUNTED MANSION (2023)

(MOVIE AT FALL FESTIVAL)

Haunted Mansion (2023)

A single mom named Gabbie hires a tour guide, a psychic, a priest, and a historian to help exorcise her newly bought mansion after discovering it is inhabited by ghosts.

LOCATION: HERITAGE RIVER PARK in the Historic Pole Barn

ADDRESS: 12375 North Heritage Park Drive, Marana, AZ, 85653

TIME: The event is 2:00-9:00PM with the movie starting at sundown (6:00PM)

FOOD TRUCKS: Over 20 food trucks will participate at this event


PHOTO GALLERY

PAST SEASONS

2023 Season: April 22: A Bug’s Life | May 20: Luca | June 17: Zootopia | July 15: Surf’s Up | August 19: Big Miracle | September 2: The Little Mermaid (1987) | September 16: Space Jam 2 | October 21: Coco