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SF’s Free Outdoor Movie Night “Despicable Me 4” Free Food + Popcorn (Parkside/Sunset)

Every Friday Through October 30th.
Friday, October 30, 2026 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free movie, food, and popcorn. Festivities begin at 5:30 PM; the movie starts at dusk.
McCoppin Square | Taraval St & 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA

Event Details

Free Outdoor Movie Night 2026 w/ Free Food + Free Popcorn (Parkside/Sunset)

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🎬🍿 Movies in McCoppin is BACK for 2026! 🍿🎬

People of Parkside Sunset is excited to help bring outdoor movie nights back to our neighborhood! Every Friday in October, grab your blankets, bring the kids, and join your neighbors at McCoppin Square. ✨

📍 Taraval @ 23rd Ave
🕠 5:30 PM every Friday

This year’s lineup:
🐉 Oct 2: How to Train Your Dragon
🚗 Oct 9: Bad Guys 2
🦊 Oct 16: Zootopia 2
💨 Oct 23: Sonic the Hedgehog
🍌 Oct 30: Despicable Me 4

🎉 FREE movies
🌭 FREE food
🍿 FREE popcorn
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family fun for all ages!

While you’re here, stop by the shops and restaurants along Taraval and make a night of it! 🛍️🍴@pops_sf
People of Parkside Sunset
The mission of POPS is to unite the community of the Parkside Sunset District through commerce, community organization and events.
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Upcoming Free Outdoor Movie Night 2026 w/ Free Food + Free Popcorn (Parkside/Sunset) Events

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free movie, food, and popcorn. Festivities begin at 5:30 PM; the movie starts at dusk.
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Free Food, In Person, Kids & Families, Movies, Outdoors
Venue: McCoppin Square
Address: Taraval St & 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA

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