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‘Wicked’ flies into Pack Square Park for concluding Movies in the Park screening

‘Wicked’ flies into Pack Square Park for concluding Movies in the Park screening

"Wicked" will defy gravity on the big screen at 8:25 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 8 in Pack Square Park. Photo: Saga Communications/Pruett Norris


ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Movies in the Park, the series of free, outdoor film screenings in downtown Asheville, will conclude this week with “Wicked,” the fourth film of the year.

When to see “Wicked”

“Wicked” will defy gravity on the big screen at 8:25 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 8 in Pack Square Park. Attendees will receive green or pink sunglasses while supplies last.

Read our review of “Wicked” here.

The Asheville Parks & Recreation Play Zone will open an hour before the show with games, music and activities for kids.

As always, the free event is open to the public, who are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to the Pack Square green as Asheville travels under the sea. Pets, smoking and alcohol are prohibited at the event, but treats will be available from Kona Ice of Asheville and Kernel Mike’s World Famous Kettle Corn and smashburgers on offer from the Smasheville food truck.

For more about Movies in the Park, visit www.ashevillenc.gov.

For more about earlier installments this season, read our stories below.

Asheville Movies in the Park 2025 Season

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