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Free Outdoor Movie Night “The Lion King” BYO Blanket (Thrive City)

Sunday, September 13, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Thrive City | 1 Warriors Way San Francisco, CA

Event Details

Enjoy a free outdoor screening of The Lion King at Thrive City’s plaza in San Francisco. Bring your own blanket for seating at this family-friendly movie event, which features movie-themed activities, photo ops, and a special menu for purchase. The movie starts at 12:30 PM and space is first-come, first-served. Attendees are encouraged to dress warmly and to review the venue’s list of prohibited items.

Original Event Description:
_Event: Blankets & Blockbusters: The Lion King Venue: Thrive City Address: 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158 Start: 2026-09-13T12:00:00 End: 2026-09-13T15:00:00 Cost: Free Organizer: Thrive City Enjoy a showing of The Lion King on our plaza boardThrive City is rolling out the red carpet and invites you to B.Y.O. Blanket for the Bay Area’s biggest movie screen experience! Bring your family and friends to watch the childhood classic, The Lion King from our plaza board. Snap a pic at our photo op and explore our other movie-themed activities! The movie will begin at 12:30PM.Make sure to bring something warm as the weather can get a little chilly!Blankets & Blockbusters Lineup:Sunday, September 13th: The Lion KingSaturday, November 7th: Toy Story 5Splash will be serving a special Movie Day menu! These items are for purchase and include:⭐ Simba Slider – $4Soft pretzel bun, juicy beef patty, melted American cheese, ketchup, pickle⭐ Blockbuster Beef Slider – $5Pretzel bun, beef patty, pepper jack cheese, bacon jam, crispy onions, chipotle aioli, pickle⭐ Popcorn Mini Bag – $4Fresh-popped popcorn, butter, sea salt⭐ Timone’s Cookie – $4Warm chocolate chip cookie made with butter, brown & white sugar, vanilla, oats, sea salt⭐ Cozy Cinema Hot Chocolate – $3Hot chocolate topped with marshmallows, whipped creamParking is now available seven days a week at the Chase Center Garage (CCG) located at 99 Warriors Way. Visit our parking page for more details.Space is limited to first-come, first-served.Prohibited Items & Activities at Thrive City:No weapons of any kindNo alcohol brought onto the plazaAll pets* on a leashNo coolersNo lawn chairsFace coverings are not permitted (medical, surgical, and other safety related masks are permitted inside). Limited face paint will be accepted.No panhandling, solicitation, or loiteringNo smoking of any kindNo amplified soundNo dronesNo bicycles, skateboards, roller blades or scooters (bicycles can be locked at any rack on the street around the venue)No motorized vehiclesNo pamphlets or product samplesNo overnight campingNo tentsAll garbage, bottles, cans, paper, or other waste matter should be placed in designated trash and recycling receptaclesNo trespassing when Thrive City is closedAny other prohibited items, activity, or behaviors deemed unsafe or unacceptable by Chase Center Management*Trained service animals are welcome on Thrive City, provided they remain on a leash, tether or in a harness at all times unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the person’s disability prevents use of these devices. A guest whose service animal poses a threat to the safety of other Thrive City guests or Team Members, may be asked to escort the animal(s) off the premises.**Exception certified service animals as defined by US Dept of Justice, Civil Rights Divisionhttps://chasecenter.com/privacy-policy_

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Blankets & BLOCKBUSTERS
thrive CITY

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Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, In Person, Kids & Families, Movies, Outdoors
Address: 1 Warriors Way San Francisco, CA

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