FREE ADMISSION to all Merton Families!

Outdoor Movie Night

Friday, October 3, 2025
6:00 - 8:30PM

Movie starts at 6:45PM

Primary Back Playground
(inclement weather location: Intermediate Gym)

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Join us for a fun-filled evening under the stars! Bring your blankets and chairs, get cozy, and enjoy a screening of the Halloween favorite Hocus Pocus.

This free event for the Merton School Community is a great way to spend time with family and connect with friends. There’s more fun in store—read below to see what else the night has to offer!

Don’t miss out on the magic! RSVP not required, but appreciated as we plan!

Feature Film: Hocus Pocus (PG)

Conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters, a tricky trio of 300-year-old witches set out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth.

The movie will begin at 6:45PM

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Get creative at home and bring your masterpiece to Outdoor Movie Night by 6:15PM to enter our pumpkin decorating contest! Whether you carve it, paint it, or deck it out with fun extras—anything goes (as long as it's school-appropriate).

Event attendees will vote for their favorites, and the pumpkins with the most votes will win awesome prizes!

No rules, just fun—just make sure your pumpkin is fully decorated and ready to impress!

Food Trucks

Come hungry! We’ll have delicious eats and treats available from Chef Gus and Fizzed Up during the movie night! Grab dinner, snacks, or a fizzy drink before the show starts and enjoy some great food while you relax under the stars.

See their menus on our website.

Snacks for Sale

No movie night is complete without snacks! Stop by our snack stand for popcorn, classic movie theater candy, water, and Gatorade—all available for purchase. Grab your favorites and settle in!