The Richmond series begins Friday night!

Friday Pictures in the Park

Free movies in city parks and community centers with free popcorn and cotton candy, hosted by Richmond Parks & Recreation. New to this year’s series are theme nights, when audiences are encouraged to dress like the movie’s characters for the showing of “Star Trek,” “This Is It” and “The Princess and the Frog.” In addition, a dance competition will be held in conjunction with the showing of “This Is It.” Theme night movies will begin at 7:30 p.m., while the remainder of the movies will begin at 8:30 p.m. All movies are free. For more information, call 804-646-5733.

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs – June 18, 8:30pm
Byrd Park, 600 South Boulevard

Imagine That – June 25, 8:30pm
Battery Park, 2803 Dupont Circle

*Star Trek – July 9, 7:30pm
Abner Clay Park, Brook Road and West Clay Streets
Costume contest

Planet 51 – July 16, 8:30pm
Mary Munford Playground, 211 Westmoreland Avenue

The Blind Side – July 23, 8:30pm
Blackwell Community Center, 300 East 15th Street

Monsters vs. Aliens – July 30, 8:30pm
Jefferson Hill Park, 21st and East Marshall Streets

*This is It – August 6, 7:30pm
Broad Rock Sports Complex, 4801 Old Warwick Road
Dance Contest

Fame – August 13, 8:30pm
Chimborazo Park, 2900 East Grace Street

G-Force – August 20, 8:30pm
Hotchkiss Community Center, 701 East Brookland Park Boulevard

*The Princess and the Frog – August 27, 7:30pm
Forest Hill Park, 4100 Forest Hill Avenue
Costume contest

Under the Stars Summer Family Film Series

For all ages. Grab your blanket and your family and come out to enjoy family flicks in the park. Experience the thrill of outdoor movies and fun! Concessions available for purchase. Through Henrico County Parks & Rec. Information: Jeannie Murray, 501-5121.

Where the Wild Things Are (PG)
Sat, July 17, 8:30 p.m. Deep Run Park. Free.

National Treasure, Book of Secrets (PG)
Sat, Aug 28, 8:30 p.m. Walkerton Tavern. Free.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (G)
Sat, Sept 11, 8 p.m. Clarke-Palmore House Museum. Free.