Western Colorado’s Movies Under the Stars Schedule Is Here

Glade Park, Colorado, is ready to kick off the summer of 2026 as Movies Under the Stars are back on Friday nights at the Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department.

Get ready to enjoy great food off the grill, a famous Western Slope sunset, and a fun movie with the family. Here's this summer's schedule.

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Don't Miss Movies Under the Stars in Glade Park This Summer

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The Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department is located at 16400 D S Rd in Glade Park. Admission to Friday night movies under the stars is free, making it one of the most budget-friendly summer activities near Grand Junction. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, enjoy dinner, participate in activities, and settle in.

What Time Does Everything Start?

Concessions typically open at 5:30 p.m., offering snacks and drinks, while the grill begins serving burgers, hot dogs, and other favorites around 6:00 p.m. Come hungry and support the firefighters. Movies start at dusk, giving families plenty of time to grab food, find a spot for their lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy the cooler temperatures.

The following items come in real handy during a movie night in Glade Park: Lawn chairs, blankets, jackets or hoodies, sleeping bags for kids, a flashlight, and bug spray.

It's More Than Just a Movie Night

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If you have never been to a Friday night movie in Glade Park, one of the things that keeps people coming back is all the fun that happens before the movie starts. Bring your family for hay rides, volleyball, cornhole, tetherball, and relay races. The fun increases with the participants, and that’s why this movie night has evolved into a summertime tradition, with kids playing outdoors, and visitors from the Grand Valley experiencing Western Slope life on the plateau.