13 “Movies in the Park” events in Alabama this fall

As temperatures fall, we’re turning our attention to outdoor activities here. One of our favorite ways to enjoy a chilly autumn night is with an outdoor movie at an iconic Alabama park. Whether you’re looking to get into the spooky spirit or enjoy a family-friendly movie, these “movies in the park” events are sure to be memorable.

Movies at Meyer Park—Gulf Shores

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In Gulf Shores’ beautiful Waterway Village District, you’ll find Meyer Park, where outdoor movies are becoming a tradition. Families can set up lawn chairs and blankets, grab dinner from the food trucks and enjoy the films. As a bonus, there will be beer for the 21+ crowd.

• Location: Meyer Park, 400 E 22nd Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
• Schedule
  • Thursday, October 26, 6PM | School of Rock
  • Thursday, November 16, 6PM | The Super Mario Bros. Movie
  • Thursday, December 14, 6PM | Elf
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Movies in the Park—Mobile

The City of Mobile’s Movies in the Park series is stacked with fun movies starting at dark each Thursday through October 26. Some movie nights even have themes. On Pet Night (October 12), you can bring your leashed dog, and on October 26, visitors are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes.

• Schedule
  • Thursday, September 28, 6PM at Washington Square | Lady and the Tramp
  • Thursday, October 5, 6PM at Seals Park | The Wiz
  • Thursday, October 12, 6PM at Joe Bailey Park | Air Bud
  • Thursday, October 19, 6PM at Herndon Sage Park | The Super Mario Bros. Movie
  • Thursday, October 26, 6PM at Herndon Sage Park | The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Movies in the Park—Downtown Huntsville

Movies in the Park, which has been a Huntsville favorite for years, is getting even bigger this year. In the past, the event has been held in Constitution Park, but it seems they’ve outgrown that location and are heading to Big Spring Park. The movie lineup is still yet to be announced, but we’re sure it’ll be a fun time no matter what.

• Location: Big Spring Park East
• Schedule: Every Friday in October | Music at 5:30PM, movie at 6:30PM
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Outdoor Movie Series—Auburn

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Just in time for prime spooky season, Auburn Parks and Recreation is hosting a double-feature movie night. For extra spookiness, it just so happens to fall on Friday the 13th of October. For the younger crowd, they’re showing Harry and the Hendersons, and later in the night they’ll show Friday the 13th Part III. Very fitting, right?

• Location: Kiesel Park, 520 Chadwick Ln, Auburn, AL 36832
• Schedule
  • Friday, October 13, 6:45PM | Harry and the Hendersons
  • Friday, October 13, 8:40PM | Friday the 13th Part III
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