Movies Under the Stars: Shrek

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Wheaton Public Library’s West Plaza for FREE family-friendly movie showings, including a spooky double feature on Friday, October 13!

​June 9: Shrek

Shrek sparked a motion picture phenomenon and captured the world’s imagination with…the Greatest Fairy Tale Never Told! Shrek (Mike Myers) goes on a quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) with the help of his loveable Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and win back the deed to his swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad.

Coming Soon:

July 28: Toy Story 2

Buzz, Woody, and their friends are back as Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices.  Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector name Al McWhiggin, owner of Al’s Toy Barn, kidnaps Woody.  At Al’s apartment, Woody discovers that he is a highly valued collectible from a 1950s TV show called “Woody’s Roundup.”  He meets the other prized toys from the show:  Jessie the Cowgirl, Bullseye the Horse, and Stinky Pete the Prospector.  Andy’s toys mount a daring rescue mission, Buzz Lightyear meets his match, and Woody has to decide where he and his heart truly belong.

October 13: Coco (6:00 pm)

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.

October 13: Hocus Pocus (8:00 pm)

You’re in for a devil of a time when three outlandishly wild witches return from 17th-century Salem after they’re accidentally conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters!

Space is limited and available on a first-come/first-served basis. In the event of rain or severe weather, the event may be canceled. Please check the social media pages (@DowntownWheaton) for the most up-to-date status.