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Upcoming Events

Neighborhood Movie Night: Paddington in Peru

Jul14

Outdoor screening of the "Paddington in Peru," starring Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer and Ben Whishaw, rated PG, running time 106 minutes, 2024, movie begins at dusk, weather permitting

Where

Cedar Creek Park

3340 E. Merrick Rd.

Seaford, NY

Phone

516-572-0200

Price

free

Neighborhood Movie Night: The Bad Guys

Aug4

Outdoor screening of the animated comedy adventure "The Bad Guys," starring the voices of Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron and Awkwafina, rated PG, running time 100 minutes, 2022, movie begins at dusk, weather permitting

Where

Cedar Creek Park

3340 E. Merrick Rd.

Seaford, NY

Phone

516-572-0200

Price

free

Neighborhood Movie Night: Freaky Friday

Aug18

Outdoor screening of the fantasy comedy "Freaky Friday," starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, rated PG, running time 97 minutes, 2003, movie begins at dusk, weather permitting

Where

Cedar Creek Park

3340 E. Merrick Rd.

Seaford, NY

Phone

516-572-0200

Price

free

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