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J. Hood Wright Park: Movies Under the Stars “Blue Beetle”

Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Super Hero BLUE BEETLE.

Rated PG-13  Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious.

Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website.

Location: Lawn in J. Hood Wright Park

Registration not required.

J. Hood Wright Park: Artful Gatherings

Join us at J. Hood Wright Recreation center to celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun and festive paint event! Guests will choose from a selection of preprinted Thanksgiving-themed canvases and bring them to life with their own colors and creativity. No painting experience is needed—just come ready to relax, have fun, and enjoy a creative holiday activity with family and friends!
Instructor: Annmarie Alston

Registration not required

J. Hood Wright Park: Hallowscream Fall Festival & Fright Walk

Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park Basketball Court. Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town in our interactive haunted house!

You can experience our fright walk at any point between the allotted time for the day. For your safety and others’, please exercise caution during the fright walk. The HALLOWSCREAM! Fright Walk features frightening images and special effects, sudden movements and jump scares, loud and intense audio, varying light conditions (such as flashing lights and low visibility), and fog in a potentially
physically and emotionally demanding environment. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, and refrain from wearing jewelry. Participants cannot run or touch props and actors. No bags or belongings are allowed inside, so please plan accordingly. Parental discretion and supervision, especially for participants under 13, are highly recommended. Waivers must be signed by an adult.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

J. Hood Wright Park: Hallowscream Fright Walk

Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park Basketball Court. Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town in our interactive haunted house!

You can experience our fright walk at any point between the allotted time for the day. For your safety and others’, please exercise caution during the fright walk. The HALLOWSCREAM! Fright Walk features frightening images and special effects, sudden movements and jump scares, loud and intense audio, varying light conditions (such as flashing lights and low visibility), and fog in a potentially
physically and emotionally demanding environment. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, and refrain from wearing jewelry. Participants cannot run or touch props and actors. No bags or belongings are allowed inside, so please plan accordingly. Parental discretion and supervision, especially for participants under 13, are highly recommended. Waivers must be signed by an adult.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Prelude Opera: The Brementown Musicians

Prelude Opera presents a new opera composed by Laura Jobin-Acosta and Joanie Brittingham. The Brementown Musicians is from an old German fairy tale collected by the Grimm Brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm, in 1819 and given the title Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten. In our version, four animals escape their cruel owners and band together to form a musical quartet heading to Bremen, a town known for music. On the way they discover a house with treasures inside but must outwit the villanous robber.