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Auckland Council’s FREE Movies in Parks is back in 2025!

From 21 February to 15 March, we’re putting on a FREE movie under the stars for the whole neighbourhood.

Pack a picnic or grab a bite from one of the food trucks and enjoy the pre-movie entertainment. Then settle in with friends and whānau to watch The War with Grandpa, Wonka, Coco, The Mountain and more. PLUS we’ve got something special lined up but it’s a surprise; just check back here on 1 March. There’s something for everyone, so start planning your summer now.

Don't forget, Movies in Parks events are FREE to attend — no tickets required.

Follow our Facebook page to get the latest updates and ways to make the most of each event.

The Mountain

Movies in Parks: The Mountain

Date: 21 Feb 2025
Time: 6:30 pm-10:00 pm (pre-movie entertainment from 6.30pm, movie from 8.30pm)
Venue: Henderson Park, 41A Wilsher Cres, Henderson, Auckland

Raya

Movies in Parks: Raya and the Last Dragon

Date: 22 Feb 2025
Time: 6:30 pm-10:30 pm (pre-movie entertainment from 6:30pm, movie from 8:30pm)
Venue: Rosedale Park, 2 Jack Hinton Drive, Rosedale, Auckland

Wonka

Movies in Parks: Wonka

Date: 28 Feb 2025
Time: 6:20 pm-10:30 pm (pre-movie entertainment from 6:20pm, movie from 8:20pm)
Venue: Parrs Park, Oratia Drive, Glen Eden, Auckland

Dolittle

Movies in Parks: Dolittle

Date: 01 Mar 2025
Time: 6:20 pm-10:15 pm (pre-movie entertainment from 6:20pm, movie from 8:20pm)
Venue: Monte Cecilia Park, 72A Hillsborough Road, Royal Oak, Auckland

We Bought A Zoo

Movies in Parks: We Bought a Zoo

Date: 07 Mar 2025
Time: 6:15 pm-10:30 pm (pre-movie entertainment from 6:15pm, movie from 8:15pm)
Venue: Glover Park, Glover Road, St Heliers, Auckland

Coco

Movies in Parks: Coco

Date: 08 Mar 2025
Time: 6:15 pm-10:00 pm (pre-movie entertainment from 6:15pm, movie from 8:15pm)
Venue: Ngāti Ōtara Park, 100 Ōtara Road, Ōtara, Auckland

Its A Surprise

Movies in Parks: It's a surprise! Details coming soon…

Date: 14 Mar 2025
Time: 6:00 pm-10:00 pm (pre-movie entertainment from 6pm, movie from 8pm)
Venue: Te Kaitaka, Greenslade Reserve, Greenslade Crescent, Northcote, Auckland

The War With Grandpa

Movies in Parks: The War with Grandpa

Date: 15 Mar 2025
Time: 6:00 pm-9:45 pm (pre-movie entertainment from 6pm, movie from 8pm)
Venue: Central Park, Ōpāheke Road, Papakura, Auckland