NEW ORLEANS — This Friday, the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission kicks off the Spring 2026 season of Movies in the Park, featuring family-friendly, outdoor movie screenings across NORD parks and playgrounds. The Spring 2026 season begins Friday, March 6 with The Goonies at the New Canal Lighthouse (8001 Lakeshore Drive). Movies begin at dusk, with alternate indoor locations available in case of inclement weather.
Sponsored by FOX Sports, Movies in the Park are free, family-friendly evenings that bring neighbors together to enjoy a movie under the stars. Guests can bring picnics, lawn chairs, and blankets, and concessions will be available at select events. Arrive early to take part in pre-show activities and spend time with friends and family. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that pets, alcohol, smoking, weapons, drugs, and outdoor cooking are not allowed.
NORD Movies in the Park Spring 2026 Schedule
- Friday, March 6 — The Goonies at New Canal Lighthouse, 8001 Lakeshore Dr. Rain site: Milne Recreation Center
- Friday, March 13 — Hamilton at Wisner Playground, 4874 Laurel St. Rain site: Lyons Recreation Center
- Friday, March 20 — HOP at Evans Playground, 5100 LaSalle St. Family Game Night and NORD on the Go Family Skating ahead of movie showing. Rain site: Rosenwald Recreation Center
- Friday, March 27 — Zootopia 2 at Pratt Playground, 5733 Chatham Dr. Rain site: Milne Recreation Center
- Friday, April 10 — The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants at Bodenger Playground, 3400 Kansas St. Rain site: Morris F.X. Jeff Recreation Center
- Friday, April 17 — Smurfs at Stallings Gentilly Playground, 2700 Lapeyrouse St. Rain site: St. Bernard Recreation Center
- Friday, April 24 — Lilo & Stitch at Joe W. Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd. Rain site: Joe W. Brown Recreation Center
- Friday, May 1 — Seuss’ The Lorax at Delcazel Playspot, 401 Verret St. Rain site: Morris F.X. Jeff Recreation Center
- Friday, May 8 — Wicked for Good at Lafitte Greenway Gathering Field, 2200 Lafitte St. Rain site: Treme Recreation Center
- Friday, May 15 — Superman at Kenilworth Playground 7820 Redfish St. Rain site: Joe W. Brown Recreation Center
For more information on the Spring 2026 Movies in the Park series, please visit http://nordc.org/activities/