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Fall Film Series Movies in the Park: Best in Show

Date: November 7, 2026

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Venue: Durham Central Park, Durham

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Category: Community

On Saturday, November 7, DPR will have audiences howling at the 2000 mockumentary comedy film, Best in Show (PG-13). The movie follows five entrants in a prestigious dog show as they travel to and compete at the show, featuring a star-studded cast including Eugene Levy, Jennifer Coolidge, John Michael Higgins, Michael Hitchcock, Jane Lynch, and many more! All movies will be shown at Durham Central Park, located at 501 Foster Street, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. DPR will be offering free popcorn and there will be an amazing selection of local food trucks during each event. So get your family and friends together, grab a chair or blanket, and enjoy a night of free movies with DPR all fall long! Agenda Facility Submit Event Print Email Event Subscription View RSS Feeds Select on Calendar Expand Collapse Previous Next Down Up Map Share Show more Agenda $(window).on("load", function () { $('.icalDescription').urlToLink({ target: '_blank' }); }); var currentTextBox = null; var currentDatePicker = null; function hidePopup() { return currentDatePicker && currentDatePicker.hidePopup(); } //This method is called to handle the onclick and onfocus client side events for the texbox function showPopup(sender, e) { //this is a reference to the texbox which raised the event //see the methods exposed through the $telerik static client library here - http://www.telerik.com/help/aspnet-ajax/telerik-static-client-library.html var textBox = sender.tagName === "INPUT" ? sender : $telerik.getPreviousHtmlNode(sender); // hide previous pop-up if open textBox !== currentTextBox && hidePopup(); currentTextBox = textBox; } function dismissHook(e) { return (e.keyCode === 27 || e.keyCode === 9) && hidePopup(); } function handleKeydown(e) { dismissHook(e) || searchTextHook(e); } //this handler is used to set the text of the TextBox to the value of selected from the popup function dateSelected(sender, args) { if (currentTextBox != null) { //currentTextBox is the currently selected TextBox. Its value is set

Community · Durham

Fall Film Series Movies in the Park: Best in Show

“Remember to bring your own chairs or blankets for seating.”

When
Nov 7
November 7, 2026
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Where
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Fall Film Series Movies in the Park: Best in Show is a free outdoor community movie screening hosted by Durham Parks and Recreation on November 7, 2026. What to Know: The event runs from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Durham Central Park. The featured movie is the PG-13 mockumentary comedy Best in Show, which follows five dog show competitors. Attendees should bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Durham Parks and Recreation will provide free popcorn, and local food trucks will be on-site with food available for purchase. This is a straightforward option for a relaxed autumn evening outdoors, offering a chance to see a classic comedy on a large screen with built-in dinner options from local vendors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend the movie?
No, the movie screening and the popcorn are free.
What should I bring to the park?
You should bring your own chair or blanket to sit on during the film.
Will there be food available at the event?
Yes, there will be free popcorn provided, along with a selection of local food trucks.

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Schedule

Fall Film Series Movies in the Park: Best in Show runs November 7, 2026, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM.

Getting There

Durham Central Park is at 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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