Summer Evenings in the Park: Markets, Music & Movies Return for 2026

Looking for the perfect way to spend a summer evening? Grab your lawn chair, pack a blanket, and head to the park for a fun-filled series of free community events featuring a vendor market, live music, family-friendly activities, and outdoor movies. Whether you’re shopping local, enjoying live entertainment, or watching a movie under the stars, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Location & Time: Lowell Park  – July 7-August 11, 2026

Event Schedule

  • Vendor Market: Opens at 5:00 PM
  • Live Music: 6:00–8:00 PM
  • Movie: Begins approximately 10 minutes after sunset

July 7

🎵 Live Music: Sawyer’s Dream
🎬 Movie: Zootopia 2 (PG)

Featured Activity (6:00–7:00 PM):

  • Karl Achilles Magic Show

July 14

🎵 Live Music: Joe Flip Band
🎬 Movie: Miracle (PG)

Featured Activities (5:30–8:30 PM):

  • Big Truck Night – Explore city trucks, a school bus, SWAT vehicle, fire truck, and more.
  • Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive – Help local students by bringing school supplies for the United Way Washington County East’s Stuff the Bus campaign.

July 21

🎵 Live Music: Fiddle & Flannels
🎬 Movie: Hoppers (PG)

Featured Activity (6:00–8:00 PM):

  • Giant Bubbles

July 28

🎵 Live Music: Mr. Whoopie (Classic Rock Cover Band)
🎬 Movie: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (PG)

Featured Activities (6:00–8:00 PM):

  • Wiffle Ball hosted by SABA
  • Free Kids’ Activities including giant Jenga, giant checkers, bean bags, and more

August 4

🎵 Live Music: Lehto & Wright
🎬 Movie: Lilo & Stitch (Live Action) (PG)

Featured Activity (5:30–7:30 PM):

  • Snake Discovery

August 11

🎵 Live Music: Lars Carlson & the Secondhand Hipsters
🎬 Movie: How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action) (PG)

Featured Activity (6:00–8:00 PM):

  • Kari’s Create & Paint – Enjoy a fun, free hands-on art activity hosted by Kari’s Create & Paint.

How to Attend

The best part? No tickets or registration are required! Simply show up and enjoy an evening of community fun. Admission is free and open to the public.

Be sure to bring:

  • Lawn chairs or blankets
  • Pillows for extra comfort
  • Family and friends
  • Your well-behaved, leashed dog (please remember to clean up after your pet)

Whether you’re browsing local vendors, listening to live music, enjoying interactive activities, or relaxing with a movie under the stars, these summer evenings are a wonderful way to make memories with family, friends, and neighbors. We hope to see you there!