UPDATE (Monday, August 12, 2019): Due to impending weather, organizers of Outdoor Movie Night have announced that they will be presenting the annual event at its rain location, Reed Intermediate School All other details will remain the same (schedule and performers).

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Newtown Parks & Recreation and Newtown Prevention Council will present the annual Outdoor Movie Night next week.

The special event is planned for Tuesday, August 13, at Fairfield Hills.

This year’s feature will be Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. The 2018 animated action-adventure film features the vocal talents of Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, and Hailee Steinfield, among others. It has a running time of 1 hour, 57 minutes, and is rated PG.

The evening’s entertainment will begin at 6 pm, with a performance by students from the award-winning Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance. An interactive dance party with DJ Austin Dailey will follow. The screening will begin at dusk, approximately 8:15 pm.

There is no charge to attend. Bring low chairs and blankets for seating. Food/picnics are also welcome. Popcorn, candy, and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

In the event of inclement weather, the event will move to Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane.