Drive-In Movie Series For Children To Launch In Oyster Bay Towns

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NY — The Drive-In Movies Series for Children is set to premiere next month in the Town of Oyster Bay, Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announced Tuesday.

On Wednesday nights, a pop-up theater will be set up at a park or beach within the township. Cars will be admitted to the parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 7 p.m. each Wednesday. For the safety of all residents, moviegoers must remain in their cars, according to the Town. Portable restroom facilities will be on-site.

"There’s nothing better than taking your children to the movies for a night of family-fun and excitement," Saladino said in a statement. "Join us this July and August as we screen children’s movies at pop-up theatres throughout the Town of Oyster Bay. Bring a meal, sit back, relax and enjoy the show."

The following movies are scheduled:

• Wednesday, July 8 – "Frozen II" at Ellsworth W. Allen Park in Farmingdale
  
• Wednesday, July 15 – "Toy Story 4" at Harry Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing
• Wednesday, July 22 – "Secret Life of Pets 2" at Ellsworth W. Allen Park in Farmingdale;
• Wednesday, July 29 – "Finding Dory" at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach in Oyster Bay
• Wednesday, August 5 – "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" at Ellsworth W. Allen Park in Farmingdale.

Moviegoers are asked to consider donating a nonperishable food item upon arrival at the drive-in. All donations will benefit Island Harvest Food Bank.

Movies are subject to change and will be held weather permitting. For more information, call 516-797-7925.