The bandshell at Reservoir Park is home to Harrisburg’s outdoor movie nights.
As the academic year rolls back around, Harrisburg and local officials will help out students in need of school supplies.
The first 100 children to attend the city’s free movie night at Reservoir Park on Friday will receive a backpack with books and supplies.
The giveaway comes in partnership with state Rep. Patty Kim (D-103) who annually hosts the event. This is the first year it will happen in conjunction with a city event.
“The city, my office and the local American Legion are coming together to give one last hurrah for the students here in Harrisburg,” Kim said. “We want to make sure that they feel loved, that they feel supported, and give them a good time with food and a movie night, to make sure that they have a great start for the school year.”
The city will hand out the 100 backpacks at 7 p.m., followed by a showing of “Space Jam: A New Legacy” at 8 p.m. Free popcorn will also be available.
The city encourages attendees to bring their own seating and blankets. Portable toilets are located on site. No alcohol is allowed.
This is the last movie of Harrisburg’s summer movie night series.
The movie nights have been a hit this summer, according to Antoine Eubanks of the city’s parks and recreation department. Starting on June 24, six family-friendly films were shown at the Reservoir Park bandshell. Two were canceled due to inclement weather.
“It’s been overly a great success this summer, and any time we can partner with [Rep.] Kim’s office to get more people out here, it’s great,” Eubanks said. “We’re hoping that [Friday] will be just as good as the whole summer turned out, so that next year it’ll be even bigger.”
For more information, visit the city’s website.
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