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French drawing room at Hillwood

Events

Enjoy enriching and educational programming year-round.

Pajama Party Movie Night | Dragons, Quests, and Magical Monsters

paper cutout illustration of a friendly green dragon wearing a pilot's helmet and goggles, flying across a blue skyEmbark on a magical adventure as you enjoy short films featuring all sorts of fanciful creatures from friendly monsters to taco-munching dragons.

Before the films begin, relax in the gardens and enjoy a picnic on the lawn. Sandwiches, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase from Merriweather To-Go at Merriweather Café

Set off on an exciting quest to find treasures in Hillwood's mansion and make your own treasured decorative box to take home.

Bring pajamas, pillows, and blankets from home to get cozy as you head indoors and settle in for the film screening. Enjoy a selection of award-winning, family-friendly short films including:

Films recommended for children ages 3-8.

EVENT TIMELINE

5:30-7:00 p.m. | Explore Hillwood

5:30-8:00 p.m. | Art Project

7:00-8:00 p.m. | Short Film Screening

  • Seating for the film screening is first-come, first-served in the visitor center theater, Dina Merrill Pavilion, and C.W. Post center.

All activities take place rain or shine. Film screenings are located indoors and the art project takes place under the shelter of the C.W. Post courtyard tent.

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illustration of colorful friendly looking dragons eating tacos
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papercut illustration of a green dragon wearing a pilot helmet and goggles, flying across a blue sky
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illustration of a friendly green dragon flying across a dark nighttime sky with twinkling stars
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animated film still of a lineup of colorful cartoonish monsters
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animated film still of a dinosaur-like lake monster standing and flexing its muscles while a woman and her dog look unimpressed
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close-up illustration of a silly looking monster sticking out its tongue and waving its arms
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a boy in his bed is smiling and talking with a green monster with a long, thin mustache