Reasons We Love Kansas

Garden City

By Cecilia Harris

McPherson Concordia Humboldt Edgerton

IN THIS ISSUE Cinema under the Stars

The Broadway Plaza Summer Movie Night series features films for all ages that are part of several outdoor activities planned in a community spot created specifically for citywide events on five vacant downtown lots. Movies begin at 7 p.m. on May 5, June 16, July 14, and two August dates to be determined. Organizers will announce the movie selections in April.

Edgerton brings three outdoor showings, each with themed activities before the movie. A car cruise at Martin Creek Park precedes the May 14 showing of Ghostbusters: Afterlife; back-toschool celebrations accompany the August 6 showing of SpiderMan: No Way Home; and educational activities will be held before the September 10 showing of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. The August and September showings will be held at the city’s downtown green space, and free popcorn is provided.

Test your skills at cornhole and other yard games as part of the family-friendly Movies on the Square to be held once a month from May through September on Humboldt’s city square. Additional special activities may center around the theme of the movie to be shown that night. Free popcorn is always provided, and a food truck may be available.

Bring your family and plant your chairs or lay out your blankets in the grass for the best view of a movie under the stars at the Lakeside Park Band Shell in McPherson. The movies will be shown on four Friday nights in June and July, and each movie will begin at dark. Check the website for exact dates. The McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau and area businesses sponsor the free showings.

Silver Screen Saturday Nights in Garden City pairs up with the Stevens Park Concert Series for double features of music and movies. The free events will be held on June 18 and 25, July 9 and 23, and August 6.