Lets face it, heading along to the cinema ain’t cheap these days – add a choc top into the mix and yeesh, you may as well take out a second mortgage. If 2025 is all about saying yes to getting out and about but doing it on a budget, Parramatta has the answer: a bunch of free pop-up movie nights for the whole family to enjoy.
The travelling Family Movie Nights pop-up event will span across two weekends sitting inside the NSW school holidays, with the first kicking off on Friday, April 11 at Binalong Park, Old Toongabbie.
Wondering what’s on the line-up? Don’t worry, they won’t be dusting off the old VHS and playing Flubber (although 10/10 would watch again), organisers have nabbed an epic line-up of flicks including the 2025 Academy Award nominated musical spectacular, Wicked. It’s free, and I get to sing ‘Defying Gravity’ to the good people of Parramatta? Win, win!
Not only will this family-friendly initiative from the City of Parramatta bring the magic of movies to the masses, but you can also expect a bit of a funfair with live music, art, games, food stalls, kid’s workshops and plenty more kicking off from 4pm before the film begins at sundown.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter said the return of Family Movie Nights will be a welcome event for parents looking for cost-effective activities during the school holidays.
“It’s getting harder for families to find fun yet affordable things to do during the school holidays, so we’re making life easier by putting on these much-loved events for our community,” Cr Zaiter said.
So, pack up the picnic blanket (including BYO choc tops of course), bundle the family into the car and enjoy some alfresco cinema all on a dime.
Check out the Family Movie Nights line-up below:
Friday, April 11 - Wicked, Binalong Park, Old Toongabbie
Saturday, April 12 - IF, Doyle Ground, North Parramatta
Sunday, April 13 - Despicable Me 4, North Rocks Park, North Rocks
Saturday, April 26 - The Wild Robot, West Epping Park, Epping
Sunday, April 27 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3, F.S Garside Park, Granville
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