About this Event
FREE family movie night in Gilbert! 🌙🎬
Grab a blanket, round up the kids and meet us on the Green at Verde at Cooley Station for Moonlit Movies on the Green, a FREE family movie series happening throughout the season!
This month, we're watching Hocus Pocus under the stars.
📅 Friday, October 16
🌙 Movie begins at DUSK
📍 Verde at Cooley Station | Gilbert
🎟️ FREE — RSVP requested
🌙 PLEASE NOTE: MOVIE BEGINS AT DUSK
Because sunset changes throughout the season, there is no exact movie start time. The time shown on Eventbrite is approximate.
Come early, grab dinner or treats from one of Verde's restaurants, find your spot on the Green and get settled before the movie begins!
🍿 WHAT TO EXPECT
🎬 A FREE family-friendly movie on the Green🍿 Complimentary popcorn while supplies last🍕 Plenty of nearby options to grab dinner, drinks or treats🌱 Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs and settle in💛 An easy family night out in Gilbert
🎟️ THIS EVENT IS COMPLETELY FREE!
No ticket is required to attend, but we'd love for you to RSVP!
Your RSVP helps East Valley Moms know how many families are interested in joining us and allows us to send you movie-night reminders, updates and more FREE family fun happening around the East Valley.
🌙 BEFORE YOU COME
Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets and plan to arrive before dusk so you have plenty of time to get comfortable.
Make a whole evening of it by grabbing dinner, drinks or treats from one of the restaurants at Verde before the movie starts!
Because this is an outdoor event, movie nights are subject to weather and event details may change.
🎬 MORE MOONLIT MOVIES ARE COMING!
Moonlit Movies on the Green continues all season long:
October 16 — Hocus Pocus
November 6 — Toy Story 5
December 4 — The Grinch (animated)
January 22 — Cars 3
February 26 — GOAT
March 26 — Minions & Monsters
April 23 — Hoppers
Follow East Valley Moms so you don't miss the next movie night!
💛 LOCAL BUSINESSES: GET INVOLVED
Want to put your business in front of local families while supporting FREE community fun?
East Valley Moms is currently welcoming partners for the 2026–2027 Moonlit Movies season.
With eight family movie nights running September through April, businesses can get involved with an individual movie or partner with us throughout the season.
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email [email protected] to learn more.
ABOUT EAST VALLEY MOMS
East Valley Moms is your go-to local resource for things to do, places to go and ways to make family life in the East Valley a little easier — from our FREE family events calendar and local guides to playdates, moms' nights out and community events.
Follow along so you never have to wonder, “What are we doing with the kids this weekend?” 💛
Event venue & nearby stays
Verde at Cooley Station, 3945 East Williams Field Road, Gilbert, United States
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