Free movies are playing on two upcoming Fridays outdoors in Santa Maria, organized by the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department.
The city is showing Moana 2 on Sept. 19 and Cars on Sept. 26. Both films will be screened at Rotary Centennial Park, located at 2625 S. College Drive in Santa Maria. Viewers should bring blankets, lawn chairs, and their favorite movie snacks. The outdoor screenings start at dusk, around 7:30 p.m.
As a collaboration between the city and People for Leisure and Youth Inc., the movie series is designed to encourage community connections in a safe environment. It’s also a program that aligns with Santa Maria’s goals to create more recreation and social opportunities for community members, according to the city.
For more information about Movies in the Park and other city events, contact Recreation Services Manager Dennis Smitherman at dsmitherman@cityofsantamaria.org.
This article appears in Sep 18 – Sep 25, 2025.