INDIANAPOLIS – Movie Nights at White River State Park will return this summer with five outdoor movies in the park hosted in partnership with Heartland Film. Movies will be screened every third Thursday of the month from May to September. This movie night series invites guests to spend an evening enjoying Indy’s Backyard and their favorite movies set against the Indy skyline.
“There’s no better place than White River State Park for an evening outdoors,” John Moton, Executive Director of White River State Park said. “If you’re looking for an affordable way to get out in the city with your family join us and Heartland Film for these great community events.”
White River State Park is excited to partner with Heartland Film on this summer movie series. This partnership brings 35 years of movie screening experience to the park and an updated movie viewing experience with the use of a 17x10ft LED screen.
“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with White River State Park on Movie Nights,” said Michael Ault, President of Heartland Film. “We love that Heartland Film’s mobile LED screen will be at the heart of Indy, showcasing movies to our community this summer.”
Movies will be screened in Celebration Plaza. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and movies start at 7:30 p.m.. The following movies will be screened: The Incredibles on May 21, National Treasure on June 18, Shrek on July 16, Mamma Mia! on August 20, and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl on September 17.
Tickets are $5 per person or $20 for a family pass for up to 8 attendees. Tickets can be purchased online here. All tickets are general admission.
Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or lawn chairs. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Guests can receive parking validations for the White River State Park parking garage while spaces last.
About The Incredibles
While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world. PG, Runtime 1h 55m
About National Treasure
A historian races to find the legendary Templar Treasure before a team of mercenaries. PG, Runtime 2h 11m
About Shrek
A mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back. PG, Runtime 1h 29m
About Mamma Mia!
Independent hotelier Donna is preparing for her daughter’s wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile, spirited bride-to-be Sophie invites three men from her mother’s past in order to discern which is her biological father. PG-13 Runtime 1h 48m
About Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate “Captain” Jack Sparrow to save Elizabeth Swann, the governor’s daughter and his love, from Jack’s former pirate allies, who are now undead. PG-13, Runtime 2h 33m
