Second Friday Market & Movie Night: E.T. Under the Stars at Moore Square
Food trucks, local finds, live music & a free outdoor classic.
Shannon
September 07, 2025
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Grab your blanket, your bike, or maybe even your glowing finger—because E.T. is landing in Moore Square for a free outdoor movie night on Friday, September 12. The evening kicks off with food trucks, local vendors, and free games from 5–9pm, plus live music at 5:30pm. Then, at 7:30pm, the big screen lights up with Spielberg’s 1982 classic. The lawn fills up fast, so click here to RSVP for free and secure your spot before the popcorn runs out.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d phone home if it was). We just think a night with snacks, markets, and extraterrestrials sounds pretty great. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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