SpongeBob chases the Flying Dutchman to the bottom of the ocean to prove himself to Mr. Krabs, which is exactly the level of stakes a park screening full of kids should be operating at. Detective Keith L Williams Park is a real neighborhood anchor in Jamaica, and the free screening series turns it into an outdoor theater on late-summer nights. No ticket, no cost, and dusk is a hard deadline worth beating.
What to expect
The screen goes up near the park's main lawn area and the audience spreads out on blankets and folding chairs well before it gets dark. Expect a young, loud, family-heavy crowd and a lot of quoting along with the film. Nothing is sold on site, so people bring their own snacks and drinks.
Good to know
- Free with no ticket or registration
- E, J and Z trains to Jamaica Center put you within a short bus ride
- Bring a blanket or low chair — no seating is provided
- Glass bottles and alcohol are prohibited
- Screenings begin at dusk and are canceled in heavy rain
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Common questions
Does it cost anything?
No — Movies Under the Stars screenings are free and open to the public.
What time does the movie start?
At dusk, so the start time shifts with sunset.
Where is Detective Keith L Williams Park?
In Jamaica, Queens — it also houses Liberty Pool.
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