Explore the gardens and collection at Hillwood before taking in A League of Their Own, a film tells a fictionalized account of the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

Help set a festive atmosphere in our best picnic spread competition. Our judges are charmed by:

• Themed spreads with connections to the film
• 90s fashion and character look-alikes
• Props including tablecloths, flameless candelabras, and centerpieces

The winner will receive an annual membership to Hillwood and the admiration of fellow film-goers.

This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain, the screening will be moved to indoor locations. Please note that rain may modify the location and timing of the program.

EVENT TIMELINE

5-5:30 p.m. | Pick up the perfect memento in the museum shop

6-8:30 p.m. | Explore Hillwood

• Enjoy the mansion, gardens, and greenhouse
• In the spirit of the film, celebrate coastal environments by visiting Hillwood's newest exhibition From Exile to Avant-Garde: The Life of Princess Natalie Paley
• Picnic in style on the Lunar Lawn

8-8:30 p.m. | Judging for best picnic spread. Winners will be announced before the film.

About 8:45 p.m. | A League of Their Own begins

Until about 9:30 p.m. | Purchase sandwiches, snacks and beverages (including beer and wine) from Merriweather To Go

About 10:45 p.m. | Hillwood closes after film ends

PICNICKING INFORMATION 

• Please bring your own picnic blankets or lawn chairs for seating on the lawn.
• Picnicking is welcome at this event. Please note our liquor license does not allow patrons to bring in outside alcohol.  
• Food and drinks, including beer and wine, will be available from Merriweather To Go. 

ABOUT THE FILM

As America's stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II, a professional all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest, funded by publicity-hungry candy maker Walter Harvey (Garry Marshall). Competitive sisters Dottie Hinson (Geena Davis) and Kit Keller (Lori Petty) spar with each other, scout Ernie Capadino (Jon Lovitz) and grumpy has-been coach Jimmy Dugan (Tom Hanks) on their way to fame. Madonna and Rosie O'Donnell co-star as two of the sisters' teammates.