'Summer Movies In The Park' Series Coming To Carmel Valley

SAN DIEGO, CA — The Summer Movies in the Park series kicks off Memorial Day weekend in San Diego County.

Presented by the county's Parks and Recreation Department, this year's schedule includes more than 100 movies at dozens of parks across the county, including in Carmel Valley.

The series kicks off Friday with the Academy Award-winning film, "Barbie," at Waterfront Park in Downtown San Diego. To celebrate the opening, the event will feature music, crafts, games, bounce houses and other free activities.

The event begins at 6 p.m. and the movie will start at dusk, about 15 minutes after sunset. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for a night under the stars.

This year's schedule includes a variety of films, from modern-day classics such as "Wonka" and "The Goonies," to cartoon heroes and villains such as "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" and "Kung Fu Panda 4."

The lineup includes three movies in Carmel Valley. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" is scheduled May 31 at Torrey Highlands Neighborhood Park, "Elemental" is scheduled Aug. 3 at Ocean Air Recreation Center, and "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is slated Oct. 25 at Torrey Highlands Neighborhood Park.

Movies, dates and locations are subject to change, according to the county. Events begin as early as 6 p.m. though actual start times are 15 minutes after sunset.

View the full schedule here.