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Here's Every Movie Playing In Chicago Parks This Summer

 A packed Movies in the Park in Wicker Park.
A packed Movies in the Park in Wicker Park.
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Elaine Coorens/Our Urban Times

CHICAGO — Mark your calendars: here's every free movie showing in Chicago parks this summer.

The Chicago Park District's popular outdoor film series kicks off June 2 with Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein" at Berger Park in Edgewater and ends with "Moana" Sept. 7 in Roscoe Village's Hamlin Park. More than 100 films will be shown in more than 200 screenings throughout 165 city parks this summer. 

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"Sing," the 2016 animated comedy about a singing contest between human-like animals trying to save their local theater, will be the most shown movie this summer with 21 screenings. "The Secret Life of Pets" will be shown 17 times and "Moana" will be shown 11 times.

The outdoor movie series will also include showcases of short films made by local filmmakers.

All screenings will be free and start at dusk, or roughly 8:30 p.m. till July 15, 8:15 p.m. from July 15 to Aug. 15 and 8 p.m. after Aug. 15.

Want to know what's playing near you? Check out the full lineup below: