The Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS), in partnership with The City of Fayetteville Parks Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Department, is once again teaming up for Movies in the Park, a series of free outdoor screenings at city parks around town.
ACS Director of Outreach Kody Ford is looking forward to hosting events in the coming weeks.
"Nothing says summer like watching movies under the stars,” he said. “We’re excited to team up with the City of Fayetteville once again to show some classic films. Whether you're a movie fan or just looking for a fun night out, everyone’s invited to join us!"
June 20, 2025
Movies in the Park: Jumanji
Walker Park - 10 W. 15th Street in Fayetteville
Showtime: 8:30 pm
Robin Williams and Kirsten Dunst headline this classic children’s film. When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped in it for decades - and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game.
July 11, 2025
Movies in the Park: Shrek
Walker Park - 10 W. 15th Street in Fayetteville
Showtime: 8:30 pm
Catch the movie that started it all featuring Mike Meyers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz! In Shrek, a mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back.
July 25, 2025
Movies in the Park: National Treasure
Park location t.b.a.
Showtime: 8:30 pm
Nicholas Cage headlines this adventure as a historian racing to find the legendary Templar Treasure before a team of mercenaries.
August 22, 2025
Movies in the Park: E.T. the Extra Terrestrial
Park location t.b.a.
Showtime: 8:30 pm
The movie magic of Steven Spielberg is at its peak in E.T. as a troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet. Grab some Reese’s Pieces and bring the kids.
At ACS, we believe that if we provide filmmakers an arena to exhibit their talents, and film enthusiasts a healthy diet of quality programming, we can inspire more Arkansans to make and watch more films. By supporting filmmakers, festivals, theaters and young people interested in filmmaking throughout the state, we hope to create statewide network, pool Arkansas’s resources and be an umbrella organization that feeds all things film. We believe a rising tide lifts all boats.
To be a filmmaker, we have to connect to create. A painter needs a brush, paint and a canvas. A director needs a writer, a cinematographer, a sound mixer, production designer, editor, actors, distributors, and an audience. We cannot do it alone. This art form forces one to collaborate and thus, creates jobs. Filmmaking is unique in the arts in this way. It takes an army.