FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PR Contact: Zhi Ting Phua | zhi@bfloparks.org | 716-495-7880
Grab a blanket and a lawn chair — Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is bringing back its free Family Movie Night series, giving families across the city a reason to gather under the stars in two of Buffalo’s most beloved green spaces.
Where and When
The series unfolds across four evenings in two parks:
Prospect Park (Connecticut St and Niagara St)
- August 14 — The Wild Robot
- August 28 — The Princess and the Frog
Riverside Park (by the T-Ball Diamond, Crowley and Tonawanda St)
- August 21 — Up
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September 4 — The Mitchells vs the Machines
Each screening runs from approximately 8:00 to 9:30 p.m., with films beginning at sunset.
What to Bring
Admission is completely free. Organizers recommend bringing a picnic blanket, lawn chairs, and your family’s favorite snacks to settle in for the evening. Since the events are weather dependent, please refer to the Conservancy’s Facebook and Instagram (@bfloparks) for last-minute updates before heading out.
Community Support Behind the Screen
The series is made possible in part thanks to funding secured by New York State Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera. The Conservancy is also inviting local businesses and community members to become official “movie night crew” sponsors, with recognition packages ranging from $500 to $1,000 that include name and logo placement on marketing materials and social media shoutouts.
Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera said, “Buffalo’s parks are some of our community’s greatest assets, and programs like Family Movie Night help bring neighbors together in a welcoming and affordable way. I was proud to secure state funding to support the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy and help make these free events possible for families across our city. Whether it’s introducing children to a favorite film, enjoying an evening outdoors, or simply spending quality time together, these movie nights create lasting memories while showcasing the natural beauty of our park system. I encourage families from across Buffalo to bring a blanket, gather their loved ones, and take advantage of this wonderful summer tradition.”
Whether you’re a longtime Olmsted Parks regular or looking for a new summer tradition, this movie night series offers a simple, free way to enjoy Buffalo’s historic parks with the whole family. Bookmark www.bfloparks.org/movie-nights for future reference.
For sponsorship details, contact Anna Kaplan, Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives and Development, at Anna@bfloparks.org.
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About Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy:
Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is the first nonprofit organization in the nation, through a unique public-private partnership, to manage, operate and maintain an entire urban park system consisting of more than 850 acres of beautifully designed historic parks, parkways and circles.
The Conservancy is an independent not-for-profit, community organization whose mission is to steward Buffalo’s historic Olmsted Park System to welcome and benefit all. To accomplish this, the Conservancy collaborates with community and strategic partners, advocates for quality parks for all, and enhances the park system through beautification, maintenance, and capital projects. More than 2.5 million visits occur in Buffalo’s Olmsted Park system annually for recreation, relaxation, and rejuvenation.
The Buffalo Olmsted Park System includes:
Six parks: Cazenovia, Delaware, Front, Martin Luther King, Jr., Riverside, and South Seven parkways: Bidwell, Chapin, Lincoln, McKinley, Porter, Red Jacket, and Richmond Eight landscaped traffic circles: Agassiz, Colonial, Ferry, Gates, McClellan, McKinley, Soldiers, and Symphony
Smaller spaces: Days, Heacock and Prospect
For more information, visit bfloparks.org.
