Free Friday Flicks At Kip’s Castle In Essex County: 2019 Events

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — It’s a chance to check out some classic family movies in a unique setting: Kip’s Castle Park.

Essex County will host its Free Friday Flicks series again this year, with screenings taking place on Friday, June 7 and Friday, June 14.

Gates open at 7 p.m. and movies will be shown at dusk on the lawn at Essex County Kip’s Castle, 22 Crestmont Avenue, Verona. The public is encouraged to bring chairs or blankets on which to sit. Admission is free; refreshments will be for sale.

This year’s movies are:

Friday, June 7: “Wizard of Oz,” rated PG (rain date is Saturday, June 8) - A young farm girl and her little dog are magically transported into the enchanted land of Oz via a Kansas tornado. As they travel down Oz's Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard and ask him to send them home, they encounter a wonderful, funny, terrifying and, ultimately, enlightening group of characters, human and otherwise. This 1939 award-winning film classic (Academy Awards for Best Score and Best Song) is a perennial favorite that has recently been meticulously restored. Before the movie, A Dorothy character will meet, greet and sing with guests at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, June 14: “Mary Poppins Returns,” rated PG (rain date is Saturday, June 15) - Mary Poppins returns during Michael's most desperate hour to lend him a helping hand. With his house in danger of being repossessed, she whips up a little magic to remind him of the importance of family. Before the movie, Wings of Magic Wizard Show will perform at 7:30 p.m.

“We invite you to join us for an exciting night at the movies on our Kip’s Castle Park lawn,” Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. said. “Families can enjoy the outdoor movie presentation and experience this magnificent location in a new way. We look forward to seeing you at what will be an entertaining evening for children, families and individuals of all ages.”

For more information, call 973-433-7469.

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