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Movies Under the Stars at Hargrave Community Center: The Nightmare Before Christmas on Sept. 25

Date: Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Venue: Hargrave Community Center, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Film

Movies Under the Stars, the very popular free, family friendly, outdoor movie series, is returning to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Up next is The Nightmare Before Christmas on September 25, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Carolina Square Lawn, 133 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This event will take place outside on the lawn behind Target and beside the Carolina Square parking deck. Look for the large orange sculpture and signs directing you to the event! Admission is free, and Chelsea Theater is providing free popcorn. Other movie snacks will be available for purchase. Before the film, spend time with adoptable dogs and learn about the amazing work of our local animal shelters. Maybe you’ll even meet a pup whose spirit is as bright as Zero’s! The movie will start at 7:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Learn about outdoor movies throughout the Triangle! Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Triangle on the Cheap's email list Triangle on the Cheap event calendar Music calendar Where to go dancing in the Triangle Trivia Nights Best food and drink deals in the Triangle Free and cheap things to do this week Farmers Markets in the Triangle Subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap More Outdoor Movies in the Triangle Learn all about outdoor movies in the Triangle, or take a quick look at some of the upcoming outdoor concerts here: Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loa

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Movies Under the Stars at Hargrave Community Center: The Nightmare Before Christmas on Sept. 25

When
Sep 25
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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Movies Under the Stars at Hargrave Community Center: The Nightmare Before Christmas on Sept. 25 runs Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM.

Getting There

Hargrave Community Center is at 133 W Franklin Street, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

  • Sunscreen and water bottles — this one's outdoors
  • A blanket or low chairs for staking out a spot

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