Kennesaw Parks & Rec’s Outdoor Movie Series

The City of Kennesaw’s Outdoor Movie Series will kick off on May 17 at Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway in Kennesaw.

The series will start with a showing of DreamWorks Animation: Shrek (PG) projected onto a giant inflatable screen after sundown. It will continue with Disney’s Lilo and Stitch (PG) on June 21 and Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13) on July 19.

Participants can bring blankets and chairs for their own comfort. No high-backed chairs, umbrellas, tents or pop-up canopies that could block the view of the movie for others. Food vendors and family-friendly activities will begin at 6 p.m.

VIP tents are available for rental at each movie. Four VIP tents will be available. The VIP tent rental includes a 10-foot by 10-foot tent installed by Parks & Recreation staff, a six-foot table and six chairs. Tents will be placed towards the back of the viewing area as to not block the view of other attendees. Tent rentals are $50. VIP tent renters can check in early beginning at 5 p.m. and the tents will remain up until the end of the movie.

VIP tents can be purchased at https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/outdoormovieseries/#vip .

Activities before the movie include pay-to-play inflatables and free games in front of the screen including hula-hoop contests, tug of war, relay races and sack races where participants can win prizes.

In conjunction with the series, the Backyard Campout, presented by REI Co-op, is returning to the park on May 17. Participants can enjoy camping under the night sky, along with backyard games, field activities, campfire demonstrations hosted by REI Co-op and entertainment featuring stargazing and s’mores.