Canceled: Join Us for Splash Night at the Outdoor Pool on Friday, August 4

Update: with the unexpected unavailability of our screen vendor, this event has been cancelled.

All are invited for family-friendly, late night water fun at North Liberty’s outdoor pool from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, August 4.

The five Ws

• Who: All ages, free and no tickets needed
• What: A screening of Finding Dory and/or swimming at the outdoor pool
• Where: Outdoor pool and east lawn, located at 520 W Cherry St.
• When: Friday, August 4. The movie will begin at 8:45 p.m. Swimming will be open until 10:15 p.m.
• Why: A chance to swim after-hours!

What to expect

• The screen will be set up on the grass lawn just outside the pool’s east fence. For patron safety, the screen will not be viewable from inside the swimming pool, but gates will remain open during the film for attendees to move between the lawn and the pool as they wish.
• This event is free. No daily fee or membership is required to swim if you arrive after 8:30 p.m. for the special event.
• The movie will begin at 8:45 p.m. and run until approximately 10:15 p.m.
• While the pool usually closes at 9 p.m. on Fridays, outdoor pool time will be extended until the movie is over for this event.
• Lifeguards will be on duty, but caregivers are expected to also be in the pool with young swimmers.
• The use of tobacco, nicotine, vape and other electronic smoking devices are prohibited in North Liberty parks, trails and public recreation areas.

Food and drink

Free popcorn will be available, and limited snacks will also be available for purchase from the concession stand. Additionally, Peppercorn Food Company’s truck will be on site with items for purchase.

What to bring

Swimsuits, towels, life jackets, lawn chairs, blankets and maybe pajamas to change into. Only coastguard-approved life jackets are allowed. No other inflatable toys, please.

About the movie

Finding Dory (PG) is a computer-animated comedy-drama adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures in 2016. The film is the sequel to Finding Nemo (2003). Ellen DeGeneres and Albert Brooks reprise their roles from the first film, with Hayden Rolence, Ed O’Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell, Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy joining the cast. The film focuses on the amnesiac fish Dory (DeGeneres), who journeys to be reunited with her parents (Keaton and Levy).

Who to thank

This event is part of the City Slate. The yearlong schedule of events is made possible by Centro, Inc, The Family Dental Center, The Eastern Iowa Airport – CID, Hills Bank, MidWestOne Bank, Shive-Hattery, South Slope Cooperative, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Urban Acres Real Estate and Veridian Credit Union.

Stay in the loop

• In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. Updates will be posted in the Facebook event and in this news post.
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Accessibility

We’re committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation at our events for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, please reach out to [email protected] or call (319) 626-5755.

More City Slate Fun

This event is part of the City Slate, a compilation of North Liberty’s largest and free city-produced events, with more than 40 events planned in 2023. Explore the schedule at northlibertyiowa.org/cityslate.