Brownsburg’s Movies in the Park series returns for summer 2026, giving families an easy, low-key way to spend a warm evening together. Held monthly at Arbuckle Acres Park, this free outdoor event invites the whole community to spread out a blanket, unfold the lawn chairs and settle in for a movie under the stars.
Each night kicks off with pre-show activities at 6:30 p.m., followed by the featured film at 7 p.m. Popcorn is provided, and guests are welcome to pack their own snacks and drinks. This year’s lineup mixes animated favorites, an adventure classic and a big-screen musical, so there’s something on the schedule for just about every age group.
Whether you make it out for one night or plan to catch the whole series, Movies in the Park is one of those simple summer traditions that’s easy to love. It’s free, it’s outdoors and it’s a chance for friends, neighbors and families to enjoy the park together.
2026 Brownsburg Movies in the Park Schedule
- May 22: Cars
Rated G | 116 minutes
Lightning McQueen, a cocky rookie race car with his eyes on the Piston Cup, gets stranded in the sleepy town of Radiator Springs and learns a few things about friendship, slowing down and what really matters. A Pixar favorite that holds up for kids and parents alike. - June 26: How to Train Your Dragon
Rated PG | 98 minutes
6:30 p.m. Bagpipes with Aaron Lankford
7 p.m. Movie begins
On the Viking island of Berk, where dragon-fighting is a way of life, a young misfit named Hiccup befriends an injured dragon he names Toothless and discovers everything his village believes about dragons is wrong. Sweeping animation, a great score and plenty of heart. - July 31: Hook
Rated PG | 136 minutes
Robin Williams stars as a grown-up Peter Pan, now a buttoned-up lawyer who has forgotten his Neverland roots. When Captain Hook, played by Dustin Hoffman, kidnaps his children, Peter must rediscover his imagination and learn to fly again. Steven Spielberg’s 1991 adventure is pure nostalgia for parents who grew up with it. - August 28: Wicked
Rated PG | 160 minutes
The big-screen adaptation of the blockbuster Broadway musical tells the origin story of the witches of Oz. Elphaba, a gifted young woman with green skin, and Glinda, the popular golden girl of Shiz University, form an unlikely friendship that sets both of their futures in motion. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.’
Event Details
Location: Arbuckle Acres Park
Time: 6:30 p.m. activities begin | 7 p.m. film begins
Cost: Free
Plan to arrive early to stake out a good spot, enjoy the pre-movie activities and get the kids settled before the opening credits roll.
