NYC Parks drops a screen into Seth Low Playground and shows Hoppers for free once it is properly dark — the one about Mabel, who hops her consciousness into lifelike robotic animals so she can hold a conversation with beavers. Bring a blanket, claim a patch of grass, and watch a PG film with a Bensonhurst crowd of kids who will absolutely talk back at the screen. If you want the cheapest good night out this weekend, this is it.
What to expect
Turn up at Seth Low Playground with a blanket or a folding chair and stake out ground while there is still light, because the film starts at dusk rather than at a fixed clock time. Expect families, strollers, and a fair amount of ambient neighborhood noise. Glass bottles and alcohol are prohibited, and heavy weather can call the screening off.
Good to know
- Seth Low Playground sits along Bay Parkway in Bensonhurst — check your transit route first, since it is a bus-and-walk trip from most of Brooklyn.
- Screenings begin once it is dark, so come early if you want a decent patch of grass.
- Bring a blanket or a low folding chair; no seating is laid on.
- Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited in the park.
- The film is rated PG — fine for most kids, but skim the synopsis before bringing very young ones.
- For accessibility questions, NYC Parks directs people to its accessibility line before the screening.
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Common questions
Is it free?
Yes, completely. Movies Under the Stars is free and open to the public with no ticket, no registration, and no reserved seating.
What is Hoppers about?
Mabel, an animal lover, uses new technology to hop her consciousness into lifelike robotic animals so she can communicate with beavers, and finds far more happening in the animal world than she imagined. It is rated PG.
What if it rains?
Heavy rain or extreme weather can cancel the screening. NYC Parks makes the call before showtime and posts the decision on the parks website.
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