Double Feature on the Great Lawn: Monsters, Mystery & Movie Snuggles
Spooky-fun kids’ flick first, psychological thriller after dark.
Shannon
October 21, 2025
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Grab your blankets and settle in under the stars — the DCP Great Lawn Pavilion is hosting its very first Double Feature on Saturday, Oct. 25. The evening kicks off with family activities at 6 PM, followed by Hotel Transylvania at 7:15 PM and a mood shift into 1408 at 9 PM for the grown-ups who like their Halloween cozy and creepy.
Food trucks will be on site, plus some extra festive surprises before showtime — rumor has it one of the pre-show activities is delightfully unexpected.
Not sponsored — we just really love snacks and spooky outdoor movies. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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