Summer Movies al Fresco

Thursday, 03. January 2025 – Saturday, 1. March 2025

9.00 – 11:00 pm (Movies start at dusk) Mid-February movies will start at 8:30pm

Cost: $2 adult, $1 child

Photo credit: Nick Davidsen

A great collection of movies screened in the beautiful parks of Te Tau Ihu O Waka a Maui (Top of the South). 

Load up the couch, gather a group, a delicious picnic (BYO ok) and join us from 7:30pm to play giant board games or discuss the meaning of life under the regions’ glorious summer sunsets. Wrap up warm and bring a torch to light your way home.

If it looks like rain, text “Is it on?” to 022406 1665 after 7.30pm.

PLEASE PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT AND KEEP OUR PARKS BEAUTIFUL!

Fri 3 Jan, Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park

The Castle (1997): A heart-warming Australian comedy about the Kerrigan family’s fight to save their home from developers. Celebrate family unity and quirky humour in this beloved classic.

Sat 4 Jan, Fairfield Park, Nelson

The Secret Garden (1949): Discover the magical garden with Mary Lennox in this enchanting tale of hope and renewal. A timeless classic. S

Sun 5 Jan, Junction Green, Takaka & Community Twilight Market from 5.30pm

Stop Making Sense (1984): Experience the electrifying energy of the Talking Heads in this iconic concert film. A must-see for music lovers!

Thu 9 Jan, Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park

The Three Musketeers (1973): Follow young d’Artagnan and the legendary Musketeers in this swashbuckling adventure to protect the Queen’s honour.

Fri 10 Jan, Washbourn Gardens, Richmond

The Three Musketeers (1973): Follow young d’Artagnan and the legendary Musketeers in this swashbuckling adventure to protect the Queen’s honour.

Sat 11 Jan Fairfield Park, Nelson

Back to the Future (1985): Join Marty McFly on a thrilling time-travel adventure to 1955. Can he ensure his parents fall in love and find his way back to the future?

Fri 17 Jan, Isel Park, Stoke

The Secret Garden (1949): Discover the magical garden with Mary Lennox in this enchanting tale of hope and renewal. A timeless classic. S

Sat 18 Jan, Fairfield Park, Nelson

Stop Making Sense (1984): Experience the electrifying energy of the Talking Heads in this iconic concert film. A must-see for music lovers!

Thu 23 Jan, Isel Park, Stoke

The Three Musketeers (1973): Follow young d’Artagnan and the legendary Musketeers in this swashbuckling adventure to protect the Queen’s honour. S

Fri 24 Jan, Washbourn Gardens, Richmond

Back to the Future (1985): Join Marty McFly on a thrilling time-travel adventure to 1955. Can he ensure his parents fall in love and find his way back to the future? S

25 Jan Fairfield Park, Nelson

Love Me Tender (1956): Elvis Presley stars in this musical Western about the Reno brothers’ post-Civil War conflicts over stolen money and romance. A nostalgic trip to the past. S

Fri 21 Feb, Washbourn Gardens, Richmond

The Castle (1997): A heart-warming Australian comedy about the Kerrigan family’s fight to save their home from developers. Celebrate family unity and quirky humour in this beloved classic. S

Sat 22 Feb, Decks Reserve Motueka

Monsters, Inc. (2001) Sulley and Mike as they navigate Monstropolis and returna little girl named Boo to her home. S

Fri 28 Feb, Victory Square, Nelson & Lark in the Park from 5pm

Monsters, Inc. (2001) Sulley and Mike as they navigate Monstropolis and returna little girl named Boo to her home. S

Sat 1 Mar, Village Green, Ellis Street, Brightwater

Monsters, Inc. (2001) Sulley and Mike as they navigate Monstropolis and returna little girl named Boo to her home. S Fundraiser for the Community Association

 S= Movie has English subtitles

If it looks like rain, text “Is it on?” to 022406 1665 after 7.30pm.

 Please pack it in, pack it out and keep our parks beautiful!