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Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)

Every Th Through September 11th.
Friday, July 10, 2026 - 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show!
Unity Park | 20478 Mission Blvd, Ashland, Hayward, CA

Event Details

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Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)

Hayward Rec
Bring the entire family for these feature films playing all summer in parks around the district. Put together your movie setup with a picnic dinner, low-back small chairs and/or blankets and flashlight (keep them low, please).
Zootopia 2 (PG)
Friday, June 5, 7:00 pm
Unity Park, Ashland
Elios (PG)
Friday, July 10, 7:00 pm
San Lorenzo Community Park, 1970 Via Buena Vista, San Lorenzo
Hoppers (PG)
Friday, August 14, 7:00 pm
Tennyson park, 28377 Huntwood Ave, Hayward
Super Mario Galaxy (PG)
Friday, September 11, 7:00 pm
Meek Park, 240 Hampton Rd, Cherryland

Upcoming Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward) 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, bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show!
Categories: **Annual Event**, Community, In Person, Kids & Families, Movies
Venue: Unity Park
Address: 20478 Mission Blvd, Ashland, Hayward, CA

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