The Outdoor Movie Series is three free movies hosted by Kennesaw Parks & Recreation in May, June, and July at Swift-Cantrell Park. This year, we are showing Universal Pictures’ Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG) on May 6, Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder (PG-13) on June 3 and Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo (G) on July 22. Movies are shown on a giant inflatable screen on a large field at the park after sundown. Attendees are welcome to bring blankets, and chairs for their own comfort. There will be activities for the kids and vendors on-site beginning at 6:00 PM.
Schedule & Information
Event Begins – 6:00 PM
• Visit with sponsors for a chance to win prizes
• Food Vendors
• Music
• Lawn Games
• Inflatables
• Activities in front of the big screen: hula-hoop contests, tug of war, sack races and more
Movie Begins – Sundown (Typically Between 8:00 – 9:00 PM)
Attendees are welcome to bring blankets, chairs, etc. for their own comfort. No high-backed chairs, umbrellas, tents, pop-up canopies, etc. that could block the view of the movie for others.
May 6, 2023
Universal Pictures’ Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG)
Runtime: 1 Hour, 30 Minutes
June 3, 2023
Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder (PG-13)
Runtime: 1 hour, 59 minutes
July 22, 2023
Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo (G)
Runtime: 1 hour, 40 minutes
20th year anniversary of the movie
Tents can be reserved on our registration website, CivicRec. Please select “Special Events” and then “Outdoor Movie Series” to see a full list of opportunities.
ARTS & CRAFTS, FARMERS MARKET AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE VENDORS - One 10' x 10' booth space for the sale of general merchandise can be reserved for $50. Examples include candles, t-shirts, cookware and antiques.
NON-PROFIT VENDORS - One 10' x 10' booth space can be reserved by non-profit organizations for $50. Examples include the sale of raffle tickets or other fundraising activities.
FOOD-BEVERAGE VENDORS - One 10' x 10' booth space for the sale of food and beverage items can be reserved for $50 for a single item or $100 for multiple items.
On the day of the event, vendors are required to be set up by 5:30 PM (thirty minutes prior to the event start time). Activities will conclude at sundown when the movie begins. Vendors will be required to remain open for the duration of the activities and have the choice to leave or stay for the movie.
More than one booth space can be reserved for vendors requiring additional space. Event staff will make final decisions on vendors. Booth locations will be allocated at the discretion of event staff.
We invite you to submit a vendor application on our registration website, CivicRec. Please select “Special Events” to see a full list of vendor opportunities.
Sponsors
The City of Kennesaw's 2023 Outdoor Movie Series would not be possible without the support of local businesses and organizations.
For more information on Sponsorship, please email our Partnerships & Events Specialist, Mara Clauson.
Volunteers
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation seeks willing hearts and helping hands to assist with the set-up, execution, and breakdown of event activities.
We invite you to explore our list of volunteer opportunities and sign-up for a volunteer shift on our registration website, CivicRec. Please select “Volunteer Opportunities” to see a full list of volunteer opportunities.
For questions, please email our Partnerships & Events Specialist, Mara Clauson.
Mara Clauson
(770) 422-9714 x3197
mclauson@kennesaw-ga.gov
Brittani Farmer
(770) 422-9714 x3028
bfarmer@kennesaw-ga.gov
Mailing/Street Address
City of Kennesaw
Parks & Recreation Department
2753 Watts Drive
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
Tel: (770) 422-9714
Fax: (678) 460-3373
