Burnaby families have plenty of chances to catch a movie under the stars this month.
The city has a number of outdoor movie screenings happening in August.
Among the options:
WESBURN FAMILY PICNIC AND MOVIE NIGHT
On Wednesday, Aug. 8, it’s time for the annual Wesburn Family Picnic at Wesburn Park (Moscrop and Patterson). Turn up between 5:30 and 8 p.m. for the picnic fun – including hotdog roasting, activity stations and a chance to get into the wading pool.
From 8:30 to 10 p.m., it’s a screening of The Peanuts Movie. Call 604-297-4572 for information.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS AT CIVIC SQUARE
Turn out at Civic Square (outside the Metrotown library branch, at Kingsborough and MacKay) for movies on Thursday nights from 8:30 to 10 p.m.
Movies go rain or shine, and admission is free. Bring your own blanket.
On Aug. 9, you can see The Lion King. On Aug. 16, it’s Mulan. On Aug. 23, enjoy Cars, and wind up the summer on Aug. 30 with Coco.
MOVIE NIGHT IN CHARLES RUMMEL PARK
Families are invited to turn out to The Charles Rummel Centre at 3630 Lozells Ave. for a screening of Coco, rain or shine, on Wednesday, Aug. 22 starting at 8 p.m.
Bring your blankets; admission is free. Call 604-420-2675 for information.
* This post was updated Aug. 8 with new movie information.
