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Pictures on the plains

You're invited to spend a family night at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Park! (25690 E. Quincy Ave. Aurora, CO 80016).

Bring a picnic, blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy a movie under the stars.

Screenings are in partnership with Arapahoe Libraries.

2023 MOVIE LINEUP:

  • Thursday, June 22 - Encanto
  • Thursday, June 29 - Secret Life of Pets
  • Thursday, September 7 - Back to the Future
  • Thursday, September 14 - Top Gun: Maverick

EVENT DETAILS:

  • Tickets are $5 per person ($7 at the door). 2 & under free.
  • Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; Movie starts at approximately 7:30 p.m.
  • Pre-movie themed activities from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

2023 Event Highlights:

  • Concessions including Hot Dogs, Nachos, Popcorn, Chips, and Candy for sale
  • Balloon giveaways from Valor Solar
  • Pre-movie Stage Entertainment
  • Lawn Games – Giant Jenga, Corn Hole, Connect 4, Hula Hoops
  • Prizes and giveaways
  • Plus, movie-themed activities!

2023 Pictures on the Plains Movie Line-up

June 22nd- Encanto (2021) June 22nd- Encanto (2021)
June 29th - Secret Life of Pets (2016) June 29th - Secret Life of Pets (2016)
September 7th - Back to the Future (1985) September 7th - Back to the Future (1985)
September 14th - Top Gun:Maverick (2022) September 14th - Top Gun:Maverick (2022)

Encanto - June 22nd

  • Meet & Greet with Maribel (6-7:30 p.m.)
  • Encanto candle craft by Arapahoe Libraries
  • Donkey stacking game with Encanto themed stickers for prize giveaways by Arapahoe Libraries
  • Ribbon Wands for dancing (for kids to take home) by Arapahoe Libraries
  • Airbrush Tattoo Artist
  • Tropical Bounce House and Slide Combo

Secret Life of Pets - June 29th

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Pictures on the Plains: Encanto
Pictures on the Plains: Encanto
Encanto
June 22, 2023
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Movie starts at 7:30 p.m.
All ages event
General Admission $5.00
Pictures on the Plains: Secret Life of Pets
Pictures on the Plains: Secret Life of Pets
Secret Life of Pets
June 29, 2023
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Movie starts at 7:30 p.m.
All ages event
General Admission $5.00

General Information:

  • Attendees are invited to bring their own food. No outside alcohol is allowed.
  • Bring a water bottle and fill up at our Water Wall!
  • Launch Pad Brewery beer, Infinite Monkey Theorem wine, and Pepsi products for sale
  • Concessions including hot dogs, nachos, and candy available for purchase
  • Event held rain or shine; event may be moved indoors as needed. No refunds.
  • Well behaved leashed dogs are permitted.
  • Email Lindsey at lfriend@arapahoegov.com with questions

Vendor Information

Interested in becoming a vendor? For additional information and to register, visit our vendor page.
Please reach out to Lindsey at LFriend@Arapahoegov.com with additional questions.

In partnership with

Arapahoe Libraries Arapahoe Libraries

Thank You To Our 2023 Sponsors

E470 E470
Fairfield Inn and Suites Fairfield Inn and Suites
Pepsi Pepsi
Waste Management Waste Management
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