Outdoor Film Screenings Return To Central Park In August

CENTRAL PARK, NY — Summer in New York City means that parks all around the city will be hosting activities through the nights. Central Park is no different — it may be a world-renowned tourist attraction, but it's still a city park.

The Central Park Conservancy Film Festival will return to the park's Sheep Meadow in August to host three free film screenings in a one-week span. The festival will kick off on Tuesday, Aug. 13 with a showing of the 1985 classic "Back to the Future," Central Park Conservancy officials said.

The next two nights will feature the Cher-led romantic comedy "Moonstruck" and Ryan Coogler's superhero hit "Black Panther."

All of the movie showings are completely free to attend. The gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the movies begin at 8 p.m., so be sure to get there early and claim a spot with a good view of the screen. Sheep Meadow can be accessed by entering the park at 72nd Street from both the west and east sides.

Don't worry about sitting around bored for an hour, as a DJ will be spinning tunes until the movie starts. Alcoholic beverages, any drinks contain in glass bottles, chairs, video cameras and tape recorders will not be allowed at the screenings, according to the Central Park Conservancy.

The Central Park Conservancy is responsible for day-to-day maintenance and programming at Central Park, but also plans many special events at the park throughout the year.