Joe Pytka's live-action-meets-Looney-Tunes oddity turns 30, and Fort Greene Park's central lawn is the right room for it: hundreds of people on blankets, Bugs Bunny forty feet tall, the Brooklyn skyline behind the screen. Rooftop Films adds pre-movie entertainment, so the hours before sundown are half the event. Take a blanket and get there while the light is still good.
What to expect
The lawn opens two and a half hours before the film so people can spread out, picnic and catch the pre-movie programming. The screen goes up near the Washington Park and DeKalb Avenue entrance, and the projection starts shortly after sundown once it's properly dark. Bring layers — the lawn cools fast once the sun is gone.
Good to know
- Enter at Washington Park and DeKalb Avenue for the central lawn; the C to Lafayette Ave or G to Fulton St both work
- Free with RSVP through Eventbrite, though walk-ups are generally accommodated
- Bring a blanket and low chairs — the lawn fills in from the front once the sun drops
- Rated PG, so it genuinely suits kids as well as nostalgia-driven adults
- Glass bottles and alcohol are prohibited in the park
- Heavy rain cancels; check the Fort Greene Park Conservancy social channels before heading over
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Common questions
Do I need a ticket?
The screening is free. Organizers post a free Eventbrite RSVP that helps them plan capacity and notifies you if weather cancels the night.
What time does the movie actually start?
The lawn opens in the early evening and the film begins shortly after sundown, once it is dark enough to project.
Can I bring food?
Yes — picnicking on the lawn before the film is part of the format. Glass bottles and alcohol are not permitted.
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