Eastside Movies in the Park
The Expedition School has partnered with the Austin Parks Foundation to bring you Eastside Movies in the Park. The Expedition School is committed to being part of the community and wants you to join in the fun! Join us for this 3-part series every second Saturday of the month and learn about some of the fabulous non-profit organizations in our community.
Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
Schedule
We are proud to announce our second season of Movies in the Park at Fiesta Gardens! This year will start out on Saturday, June 9th with another day of film and paddling fun with the Reel Paddling Film Festival! Ticket sales will be announced soon. In the meantime, you can contact us for sponsorship opportunities at 512.626.6282!
Saturday, June 9th - Reel Paddling Film Festival
Our series begins with a full day of film and paddling at Fiesta Gardens! The Reel Paddling Film Festival is an international film tour presenting the world’s best whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP and kayak fishing action and lifestyle films of the year on screens in 100 cities across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Europe.
With inspiring paddling films short-listed for the World Tour, including some festival category winners, audiences can expect to see stand-up paddle surfing, hairy whitewater action, sea kayakers exploring remote coastlines, headwaters canoe expeditions, international river travel films, motivating environmental documentaries, grueling kayak fishing battles and hilarious short films capturing the lighter side of paddling life.
Keep an eye out for ticketing information!
July 14th - Movie TBA
August 11th - Movie TBA
Map & Directions
FAQ
- What can I bring?
You can bring water, blankets, lawnchairs, children. - Will food and drinks be sold?
Yes, food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available from our food vendors. - What is prohibited?
Glass, alcohol, weapons, and styrofoam. Please be courteous to those around you - no tents, tables, or grills. - Where do I park?
Parking is available in 2 lots, both on the North side of the street, 1 West and 1 East of the building. In addition, users may park in the lot adjacent to the Fiesta Gardens West End property. All parking is first-come first-served. - Is there handicap parking/access?
Yes. - Will there be bicycle parking?
Yes, along the fence. - Are dogs/pets allowed?
No. - What is the best bus route to get to the event?
2109 Holly/ Robert T Martinez Jr St. - 21 RBJ Center Stop 2 and 22 RBJ Center Stop 2 - visit Capmetro.org for more information. - What if it rains?
In case of inclement weather, the film will be moved to the following day (Wednesday) at sundown. - Why is the event free?
The Expedition School is commited to being a part of the community and to creating events for Austin families to enjoy. Our event sponsors, along with the support of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Austin Parks Foundation and the Alamo Drafthouse, make the evening possible so please thank them and support their missions through volunteerism and supporting their businesses.
