Movie Under the Stars

The Glade Park Fire Department puts on a "Movie Under the Stars" every Friday night during the summer. We have gone twice and really enjoyed it. They have it really well organized and there is so much to do while you wait for it to get dark. There is a little spot for kids to play ring toss and a few other games, music to dance to, raffle ticket giveaways, a hayride, and a GREAT concession stand. They have everything from a plain hot dog, to what they call the "Miller Burger" which consists of two burger patties with a sliced sausage between them, and according to my husband is "magical". The three of us ate for a little over $10.00. That included chips and a pop with the meals.

Glade Park is up on the Colorado National Monument, so the weather can vary a little from down here in the valley. The first time we went, it poured rain on the way up and was chilly the rest of the night. The second time it was super hot and the bugs were bad. So I would suggest layers, even a rain coat, and bug spray for sure. Also chairs and blankets to sit on are a must. It is set up in a field, so it is dirty and dusty.
The boy (3) loved the whole experience.  Baby girl (10 mo.) on the other hand, was antsy to get down and crawl around in the dirt and I had a hard time getting her to sleep up there. We brought the stroller so she would have a place to hang out, but it was just a pain to push through the parking lot and field. So I would have to say it isn't as enjoyable as it could be with a baby in tow.

The other thing to note is that they don't start the movie until it gets dark. That's at least 9pm around here. So it is a LATE night.

Overall, a great activity for families, especially with older kids. Also, you don't have to pay the entrance fee to the Colorado National Monument if you tell them you are heading to Movie Under the Stars. It took about 30 minutes to drive up from the entrance of the Monument.

Click here for their 2010 movie schedule and other important info.



Here we are on the hayride.


Getting in movie watching position.

Testing out an old fire engine.