Franklin Park Arts Center Special Events

Independence Day at Franklin Park

(All ages) A family-friendly celebration of July 4th in Franklin Park.  Outdoor activities including games and large inflatables, a scavenger hunt, glitter tattoos and more!  Music provided by DJ Bifocals with patriotic tunes during the fireworks.  Food will be available for purchase from food truck vendors. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:15 pm and will also be LIVESTREAMED for free!

From 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

We expect a large turnout for this event.  Please arrive early, as entry is not guaranteed after 8:30 PM .

A FREE Event    

Decorate Your Wheels Workshop

July 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Red, White & Blue Bike Parade And Family Movie Night

July 3 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Outdoor Movie: War with Grandpa

July 3 @ 8:45 pm - 10:15 pm

Outdoor Movie: Babe

July 16 @ 8:45 pm - 10:15 pm

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW Opening Reception

July 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Planetarium Shows and Star Gazing

July 27 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Planetarium Shows and Star Gazing

July 28 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Outdoor Movie: The Secret Garden

August 6 @ 8:30 pm - 10:10 pm

Tanabata: A Japanese Celebration

August 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Outdoor Movie: The Goonies

September 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:25 pm

Rosalita’s Puppets: The Three Singing Princesses

September 22 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Outdoor Movie: Frankenstein

October 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:10 pm