The Union County Board of County Commissioners announces the 2025 edition of the Family Fun and Flix program, beginning on July 15th, 2025 with the showing of “Moana 2” at Warinanco Park in Elizabeth. The free Family Fun and Flix program will run through August with various family-friendly movies.
“There’s nothing better than getting together with your friends and family and watching a movie under the stars,” said Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Lourdes M. Leon. “The summertime is the best time to unwind. We hope all residents will come make memories and enjoy the outdoors with us this summer.”
The fun begins at 7:30pm with family-friendly festivities. An ice cream truck will be on site for attendees who wish to purchase a snack. Each movie, weather permitting, will begin at dusk. Residents are encouraged to bring a blanket or beach chair to claim a spot on the lawn. The 2025 Family Fun and Flix schedule is listed below:
- Tuesday, July 15 – Moana 2
- Tuesday, July 22 – Inside Out 2
- Tuesday, July 29 – Despicable Me 4
- Tuesday, August 12 – Kung Fu Panda 4
- Tuesday, August 19 – Mufasa: The Lion King
In addition to the Family Fun and Fix program kicking off in July, Union County’s annual free concert series, the Union County Summer Arts Festival, begins on July 9th. The concert schedule is listed below:
- Wednesday, July 9 at Echo Lake Park – Never Say Goodbye: Bon Jovi Tribute Band, beginning at 7:30pm with a yoga class before the concert at 6:30pm.
- Saturday, July 19 at Warinanco Park – Freestyle Concert featuring Judy Torres, TKA, Soave from 4:00pm – 8:00pm
- Wednesday, August 13 at Oak Ridge Park – Hey Bulldog: The Beatles Experience, beginning at 7:30pm with a yoga class before the concert at 6:30pm.
- Saturday, August 23 at Oak Ridge Park – Zabo Circus, Michael & The Rockness Monsters and Joanie Leeds, from 12:00pm – 4:00pm