Rancho Bernardo Community Park was the place to be as hundreds of all ages gathered to watch a free showing of Disney’s “Zootopia 2” on June 27.
The event was part of the countywide Summer Movies in the Park series.
Before the movie began, attendees picnicked,youngsters did craft activities led by San Diego Parks and Recreation staff, there was a bounce house and games for all ages. Free popcorn, glow sticks and prizes were offered, as were child ID cards.
Benazi Hotaki with her daughter, Toba Hotaki, waiting for the movie to start. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)
Susanne Sims with sons Cole and Ash. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)
Grayson Buck reacted when Bill the Builder Bot moved and made sound. Bill is a character from the “Tinker and Friends” YouTube show. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)
Nelson Kang and Andrea Howell. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)
Ali Amini, Doran Amini, Shery Zol, Shabnam Shahriari and Barsa Torabi. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)
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Benazi Hotaki with her daughter, Toba Hotaki, waiting for the movie to start. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)
The most popular attraction was an appearance by Bill the Builder Bot from the “Tinker and Friends” YouTube show. Small children were seen interacting with him while older children eagerly took turns at the remote control to move his arms and get him to move around.
Remaining free movies at local parks this summer are:
The 2025 version of Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” on Saturday, July 11 in the Poway Community Swim Center, 13094 Civic Center Drive.
The Disney-Pixar animated animal adventure “Hoppers” on Friday, July 17 at the Carmel Mountain Ranch/Sabre Springs Recreation Center, 10152 Rancho Carmel Drive, and on Saturday, July 25 at Poway Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Drive.
The free Summer Movies in the Park series included a showing of Disney’s “Zootopia 2” in Rancho Bernardo Community Park on June 27. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)
The Whitehurst family – Vivian, Everett and dad Dan. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)
Lilliana Cook interacting with Bill the Builder Bot from the “Tinker and Friends” YouTube show. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)
Mansi Modi with son Ahaan Desai and husband Mehal Desai. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)
Locals watching a free movie in Rancho Bernardo Community Park. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)
Disney’s “The Game Plan” on Friday, July 31 at the 4S Ranch Sports Park, 16118 4S Ranch Parkway.
The 1961 version of Disney’s “The Parent Trap” can be seen on Saturday, Aug. 8 in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road.
All movies will start around 15 minutes after sunset, but attendees are advised to arrive early. They should bring lawn chairs, blankets, jackets and snacks. Several venues will offer pre-movie activities.
Scheduled movies are subject to change. For the latest information, visit SummerMoviesinthePark.com for the movies in 4S Ranch and Carmel Mountain. For Poway movies, visit poway.org.