Movies on the Green

The Town of Taos Events proudly invites the community to enjoy the cherished Movies on the Green 2026 Summer Series at Red Willow Park. This beloved summertime tradition brings neighbors, visitors, and families together for evenings filled with outdoor movies, family activities, and community connection under the beautiful Taos evening sky. The series will take place on select Wednesday evenings from June 3 through July 22, 2026, and will feature animated favorites and themed activities designed to create fun and memorable experiences for all ages.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy the evening atmosphere before the featured film begins at 6:00 PM. Guests are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets for a relaxing evening outdoors. This free community event is alcohol-free and designed to provide a safe, welcoming, and family-friendly environment for everyone. Throughout the summer, select evenings may feature special activities, entertainment, educational experiences, character appearances, and interactive fun for children and families. Local food vendors will also be onsite throughout the series offering food, snacks, sweet treats, and drinks available for purchase.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – Disney Pixar’s Cars

The 2026 summer series begins with Disney Pixar’s Cars. The evening will feature a special performance by Mariachi Paisanos de Taos from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM. Guests can enjoy food, snacks, sweet treats, and drinks available for purchase from Bites from Eden Bakery, Mariachi Paisanos de Taos, Mystic Dance, and Sweet Poppin Kettle Corn. Community giveaways will be provided by Calvary Taos.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Movies on the Green Community Day

The series continues with a special Movies on the Green Community Day celebration featuring Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1991). This expanded evening of community fun will include booths, family activities, giveaways, archery, photo opportunities, a carnival ride, a giant fun slide, and a foam party. Guests are encouraged to bring a towel and a change of clothes for foam party activities.

Entertainment throughout the evening will include DJ music by New Mex Records, live music by UZ Band, and special appearances by Beauty and the Beast. Food, snacks, sweet treats, and drinks will be available for purchase from local vendors throughout the event.

Additional Community Day details will follow. Due to the extended schedule of activities and entertainment, the movie will begin at 8:30 PM.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – Disney Pixar’s Elemental

The summer fun continues with Disney Pixar’s Elemental. Guests can enjoy food, snacks, sweet treats, and drinks available for purchase from Bites from Eden Bakery, Mystic Dance and Sweet Poppin Kettle Corn along with community giveaways provided by Calvary Taos.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo

Families can enjoy Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo along with special educational activities presented by Explora and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Pellet Gun Trailer. From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, guests will have opportunities to explore science and technology through hands-on activities with Explora and participate in supervised pellet gun target activities focused on safety and responsibility. Local vendors Bites from Eden Bakery, Mystic Dance and Sweet Poppin Kettle Corn will have food, snacks, sweet treats, and drinks available for purchase, and community giveaways will be provided by Calvary Taos.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – Disney’s Zootopia 2

The series returns with the highly anticipated Disney’s Zootopia 2. Prior to the movie, the Taos Youth Soccer League will present Soccer on the Green from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, encouraging youth ages 8 to 18 to enjoy an evening of recreation, teamwork, and community fun inspired by the spirit of pickup soccer. Participants are encouraged to wear jerseys or colors representing their favorite national teams in celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Guests can also enjoy popcorn and sweet treats available for purchase from Bites from Eden Bakery and Sweet Poppin Kettle Corn.  Community giveaways will be provided by Calvary Taos.  

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 – The Bad Guys 2

The final Movies on the Green event of the season will feature The Bad Guys 2. The evening will once again include Soccer on the Green from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, along with food, snacks, sweet treats, and drinks available for purchase from Bites from Eden Bakery, Mariachi Paisanos de Taos and Sweet Poppin Kettle Corn. Community giveaways will be provided by Calvary Taos.

Please note there will be no Movies on the Green events held on July 1 or July 15. In the event of inclement weather prior to 5:30 PM, the event will be moved indoors to the Taos Center for the Arts (TCA).

Movies on the Green continues to be one of the Town of Taos’ favorite summer traditions bringing together families, friends, and visitors through film, recreation, education, and community connection. The Town of Taos Events team looks forward to welcoming everyone for another unforgettable summer at Red Willow Park.

Movies on the Green is sponsored by the Taos News.

For more information, contact Judy Esquibel at 575-751-2037 or [email protected], or Nevaeh Valerio at 575-751-2038 or [email protected]. For event updates, visit taosnm.gov, the Town of Taos Events Facebook page, or follow @townoftaosevents on Instagram.