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Summer Movie Nights


A crowd sits on a lawn watching a projection screen, at sunset.A crowd sits on a lawn watching a projection screen, at sunset.

Bring your picnic baskets, gather family and friends, and get ready for a series of thrilling adventure films under the stars. Beloved literary characters—an outlaw fox, a kind bear, and an intelligent robot—star in this year’s Summer Movie Nights at The Huntington.

An illustration of an anthropomorphic orange fox wearing a green tunic and yellow hat, drawing an bow and arrow in front of a gray stone wall with a "wanted" poster on it.

Fri., Aug. 15

Robin Hood 

Animation, 1973, Rated G, 1 hr 23 min

 

7 p.m. | Check-in
8 p.m. | Movie

 

The wily, outlaw fox Robin Hood and his best friend, the bear Little John, rob from the rich “Phony King of England” Prince John and give to the poor people of Nottingham. 

 

Based on the English folktale “Robin Hood.”

"Robin Hood" Tickets
An anthropomorphic bear wearing a blue coat, holding a red hat, and balancing a sandwich on their head.

Fri., Aug. 29

Paddington 2 

Live-action/CGI, 2017, Rated PG, 1 hr 43 min

 

6:30 p.m. | Check-in
7:45 p.m. | Movie

 

Paddington, living happily with the Brown family in London, wants to buy his Aunt Lucy a beautiful pop-up book. But when the book is stolen, he’s framed for the crime and ends up in prison, where he charms everyone with his kindness and love of marmalade. 

 

Based on the Paddington book series by Michael Bond.

"Paddington 2" Tickets
A large robot sits in a forest, with a fox on it's lap, while holding a small gosling.

Fri., Sept. 19

The Wild Robot

Animated, 2024, Rated PG, 1 hr., 42 mins.

 

6:30 p.m. | Check-in
7:15 p.m. | Movie

 

When the kind and intelligent robot Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island, she learns to adapt to the island’s environment, building relationships with its animals and adopting a baby goose. 

 

Adapted from the novel The Wild Robot by Peter Brown.

"The Wild Robot" Tickets

What to Expect

Preshow Activities 

Engage in hands-on activities created to spark creativity and imagination for all ages.

Picnic on the Lawn 

Bring a picnic, blankets, and low beach-style folding chairs. (Please avoid high-backed chairs that would obstruct viewing for others. Those who have chairs with a seat height over 12 inches may be asked to sit with their party in a designated area.) No outside alcohol is permitted.

Food and Drink 

Enjoy an array of classic movie concessions, grab-and-go fare, and beverages.

The Twist Churro Truck will offer fresh churros, ice cream, and coffee.

Beverages 
  • Soda
  • Beer
  • Wine
  • Bottled Water
  • Sparkling Water
Snacks 
  • Snow Cones
  • Popcorn
  • Chips
  • Cookies
  • Assorted Candy
Grab & Go
  • Protein Box
    Mary’s Organic Chicken Breast, Thyme, Parsley, Garlic, Seedless Red Grapes, White Cheddar Cheese, Roasted Marcona Almonds, Hard Boiled Cage Free Eggs
  • Organic Quinoa & Brown Rice Bowl (Vegan)
    Field Greens, Chili Flakes & Garlic Sauteed Black Kale, Preserved Mushrooms, Garbanzo Beans, Tiny Tomatoes, Roasted Piquillo Peppers & Spanish Sherry Vinaigrette
  • Kids Ham and Cheese Sandwich
    black forest ham, and American cheese, on a Hawaiian roll
  • Kids PB&J
    Peanut butter and strawberry jelly on a Hawaiian roll
A composite image, on left snowcones on display, on right a popcorn cart.
A mint-green food truck in a garden.
An assortment of candy on display.

Additional Information

  • This event takes place on the Library Lawn.
  • No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are nonrefundable.
  • Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the check-in window.
  • Restrooms are available in the Education and Visitor Center and in the Huntington Art Gallery.
  • Picnicking is allowed on the lawn. No outside alcohol is permitted.

For questions about this event, email publicprograms@huntington.org.

Summer Movie Nights are sponsored by Alan and Janet Stanford.