Community Movie Night is a free outdoor film series run by Martin County Parks and Recreation. Screenings move between different parks across the county, and this one takes place at New Monrovia Park, just outside Stuart. The film plays on a 20-foot LED screen, so the picture is big enough to follow from the back of the lawn.
Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets and set up on the grass before the movie starts at 6:00 p.m. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office Grill Team serves free hot dogs while supplies last, so many families come straight from work or school and make dinner of it. There is no ticket to buy or reservation to make. You show up, find a spot, and settle in.
The night works well for parents with young children, for teens looking for something to do on a Friday, and for neighbors who want to meet people from their own part of the county. Because the series rotates through county parks, it is also a chance to see a park you may not usually visit. The setting is casual and outdoors, so dress for the weather and bring bug spray if the evening is warm.
Martin County notes that people at its events may be photographed or filmed. Local businesses can sponsor the movie nights through the county’s special events program. For more ideas around the county, browse the Martin County events calendar.
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