Mayor Sarno, Parks Director Ashe, City Councilor Lavar Click Bruce and city officials announce the City of Springfield’s 2026 Summer “Movies in the Park” Series
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Tom Ashe, City Councilor Lavar Click Bruce, Special Events Coordinator Sydney Pasini, and park officials joined at Forest Park on Tuesday morning to share this year’s lineup and schedule for the city’s 2026 Summer “Movies in the Park” Series.
This annual tradition of free public summer entertainment is a great family friendly activity, to enjoy outdoors in our beautiful parks. The “Movies in the Park” series is the city’s annual summer public movie nights being held in neighborhood parks throughout Springfield with popular family movies being shown on the giant inflatable screen.
Mayor Sarno states, “I am thrilled to have our beloved movies and concerts returning to our parks. My administration remains committed to enhancing the enjoyment of our beautiful parks systems, and this year’s lineup will bring a lot of enjoyment to family and friends. Forest Park is especially beautiful this time of year and these free, family-friendly movies and concerts are an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the park together. I am so appreciative on PBRM Director Tom Ashe and team for their continued dedicated stewardship of our park system for the enjoyment of current and future generations of Springfield residents.”
PBRM Director Tom Ashe stated, “We appreciate Mayors Sarno’s commitment to offer programming and activities for our residents within our beautiful parks that are accessible throughout the city. At the Mayor’s directive we made sure to have a move night in every neighborhood, and I appreciate Councilor Lavar Click Bruce helping us make sure that all neighborhoods were covered. The Movies in the Park series provides an opportunity for the whole family to be together under the stars and enjoying time together while watching the big screen. Bring your favorite movie snack and come have a good time!”
City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce shared, “Going to the movies now-a-days as a family can cost over $100 dollars. I really appreciate that we are able to have this great family-friendly event series in all neighborhoods, at no cost to our residents. Let’s have a safe, fun, and healthy summer.”
Mayor Sarno and the Parks Department will also be announcing soon the free “Concerts in the Park” Series at the Forest Park Amphitheater. Special free concert event this Thursday 7/9 at 6:30 p.m. with Dee Reilly at the Carriage House.
