We plan to resume our usual Moonlight Movies series in 2021. But, we still have some movie magic planned for you!
Join us for a special movie night, in the comfort of your own home! We’re hosting a “Moonlight Movies: Watch Party!” on Friday, July 24 at 7:30 PM.
This isn’t just any movie night! Even though we’ll safely socially distant from each other, we have some fun activities planned for everyone to enjoy together:
The movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas
“Despite having recently presided over a very successful Halloween, Jack Skellington, aka the Pumpkin King, is bored with his job and feels that life in Halloweenland lacks meaning. Then he stumbles upon Christmastown and promptly decides to make the Yuletide his own” - Rotten Tomatoes
Rating: PG
Run time: 76 minutes
The movie is available a few ways:
Disney+: Free with subscription
Amazon: $2.99 to rent with Prime subscription
Vudu: $3.99 to rent
YouTube: $2.99 (SD) or $3.99 (HD) to rent; Subscription required
Your own copy
Community
Join us on Facebook (link to come) to share posts and comments about the movie and photos of your family participating in the event!
Craft Kits
Mansfield Advocates for Children (MAC) has put together free, movie-themed craft kits for families to enjoy prior to the movie.
Kits can be picked up at the Mansfield Middle School on Wednesday, July 22 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Included are all of the supplies and instructions for a simple craft to make at home.
Costumes
We encourage everyone to get into the spirit by dressing up in costume. Halloween costumes, seasonal pjs, facepaint – costumes of all kinds are welcome! Take a picture of your costume and share it with the group!
Dinner
Treat your family to “dinner and a show” with takeout from a Mansfield restaurant! See what’s cooking all around town at downtownstorrs.org/dine/togo
Drawing
Share a picture of your family participating in the Moonlight Movies – Watch Party! Show us your craft, costume, movie set-up, snacks, etc and be entered into a special drawing. The drawing will be held after the event and will include everyone who posts their image to this Facebook event page or send their photo by email (mdp@mansfieldct.org). Prizes will be a gift-basket of craft supplies, provided by Youth Services!