Add some fun to your Saturday summer evenings in August with FREE outdoor movies, lawn games, and live entertainment hosted by Heartwood Preserve. The Summer Saturdays outdoor movie events will be held in Heartwood Park at The Bosque, the central area of the park accessed from 145th Street. Gates open at 4 p.m., live entertainment starts at 5 p.m. and the movie will start around 8:30 p.m. at sunset. The movie lineup features Kung Fu Panda 4 (Aug. 3), Jurassic Park (Aug. 10), Arthur The King (Aug. 17), The Parent Trap (Aug. 24), and Elf (Aug. 31). There will be free activities each Saturday night: a DJ who will play music and host games, including trivia with prizes; lawn games such as Giant Jenga, Giant Chess, and Cornhole; and free kids’ offerings including an obstacle bounce course, face painting, and balloon animals. Delicious food and drink offerings, including adult beverages, will be available for purchase from popular area food trucks. Also available for purchase will be to-go boxed dinners from nearby Heartwood restaurants Charleston’s, Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, Little King Deli & Subs, and Starbucks. Free parking will be available in these restaurants’ customer lots, and ample free parking is available across from Heartwood Park between Canopy and Dewey avenues along 145th Street. Movie goers are encouraged to bring low-back lawn or beach chairs and blankets. Picnic tables and umbrellas will be available for the attendees to enjoy. Follow Heartwood Preserve on Facebook and Instagram for updates regarding inclement weather and future events. facebook.com/HeartwoodOmaha instagram.com/Heartwood_Omaha
