Movies Under the Stars is the free NYC Parks screening series, and the Mill Pond Park stop puts a blanket-and-snacks crowd on a playground near the Harlem River, a short walk from Yankee Stadium. The film is The Longshots, the one where an 11-year-old girl takes over at quarterback for a hopeless Pop Warner team, with Keke Palmer in the lead and Ice Cube coaching. If you want the cheapest good night out with kids this weekend, this is it.
What to expect
Arrive at the Mill Pond Park playground before dusk, stake out ground with a blanket, and wait for the screen to become legible — projection starts when it gets dark, not by the clock. It is a neighborhood crowd rather than a destination event, with kids running around until the film pulls them down. Glass bottles and alcohol are prohibited.
Good to know
- The 4, B and D at 161st Street–Yankee Stadium leave a short walk to the park.
- Bring a blanket or a low chair; no seating is set out.
- Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.
- Heavy rain or extreme weather can cancel the screening, and NYC Parks posts that decision on its site in advance.
- It is pitched at families — a PG sports underdog story rather than anything demanding.
- For accessibility questions, NYC Parks lists accessibility@parks.nyc.gov and (212) 360-1430 as the contacts.
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Common questions
Is it free?
Yes. Movies Under the Stars screenings are free and open to the public. NYC Parks also lists a registration link if you want to sign up.
What happens if it rains?
Heavy rain or extreme weather may cancel the screening. NYC Parks makes the call ahead of the start and posts it prominently on its website, so check before you leave home.
Do we need to bring seating?
Yes — a blanket or a low folding chair. Nothing is set out, and glass bottles and alcohol are not permitted.
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