The City of Allentown’s “Movies in the Park” series returns this year with community-minded events at various locations across the city.

The family-friendly monthly movie nights are run by the Bureau of Recreation through October as part of the city’s free entertainment lineup this summer.

8 p.m. Aug. 19: “Wall-E” at Percy Ruhe Park. Pre-movie activities begin 5:30 p.m. and the rain date is Aug. 20. Food sale proceeds at the concession stand benefit the Allentown Central Catholic High School Mini Vikes.

7:30 p.m. Sept. 16: “Turning Red” at the Arts Park. The rain date is Sept. 17. The movie is hosted in partnership with the International Cultural Festival, an all-day event at the Arts Park beginning 11 a.m. Pre-movie night activities (specific to Movies in the Park series) begin 5 p.m. as a supplement to those offered by the International Cultural Festival.

6:30 p.m. Oct. 28: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at Midway Manor. Pre-movie activities begin 4 p.m. and the rain date is Oct. 29. The movie is part of the city’s Hallo-weekend of events. Food sale proceeds at the concession stand benefit the Midway Manor Community Association.

The pre-movie activities at each movie night include yard games, arts and crafts stations, acoustic performances and information and resources from several city departments.

The Recycling and Solid Waste Bureau will host educational games around trash and recycling, and the Health Bureau will offer education around health services like period poverty, child immunizations and child injury prevention.

Lehigh Valley Reads will also provide free books.

All movies will include Spanish subtitles and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and/or snacks.

Community and nonprofit organizations interested in hosting a table during the “Movies in the Park” events should contact Ryan Griffiths at Ryan.Griffiths@allentownpa.gov.