Looking for free, family-friendly fun in Aurora, CO this summer? The Painted Prairie community has you covered with a vibrant lineup of public outdoor events. Summer 2025 brings the return of our iconic Music in the Park and Movie in the Park series, all located in our treasured High Prairie Park. Cozy up under the stars while watching fan-favorite flicks, or dance along to live performances from some of the area’s top local bands, and make sure to grab a bite from our on-site food trucks. Make sure to mark your calendars, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Did you make it to our first Music in the Park of the season featuring Soul School at Painted Prairie this past weekend? If not, don’t worry, there’s more fun ahead! The park came alive as people danced to the sounds of Golden Oldies, Motown, Country, Jazz, Rock, Funk, and more.
Next up: That Eighties Band takes the stage on Friday, August 22nd from 7:00-9:00 pm, bringing all your favorite throwback hits. Come early at 6:00 pm to grab a bite from Los Dos Potrillos, serving authentic Mexican food, enjoy ice cream from Em’s Ice Cream truck, and visit Three Little Lemons, our neighborhood lemonade stand!
There’s nothing quite like watching a movie under the stars on a warm summer evening! At Painted Prairie, our Movie in the Park events bring the big screen to High Prairie Park for a truly unforgettable evening. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and your favorite people for two exciting movie nights this summer.
The Avengers: Saturday, July 26th
Join us for an action-packed night of adventure and watch Marvel’s heroes save Earth! We’ll start the movie at sunset (8:15 pm), but come early at 6:00 pm to grab food from a local food truck and treat yourself to ice cream.
Cruella: Friday, September 19th
End the summer in style with this bold and stylish take on the origin story of Disney’s most fashionable villain. The movie starts at sunset (7:00 pm), with food trucks and ice cream arriving at 6:00 pm.
Whether you’re looking for free family fun or just need an excuse to enjoy top-notch entertainment in the great outdoors, our Music and Movies in the Park series is the perfect way to get out and about. With beautiful sunsets, delicious local eats, and unforgettable performances, what’s not to love about summertime in Aurora?
