Presented by Grand Rapids Film Society and Fans of Valley Field.

Thank you to our sponsors!
Grand River Reality
Kolenda Art Glass
Lake Michigan Credit Union
Sun Title

Join us for a memorable summer night as we screen the beloved classic “The Sandlot” at a historic baseball field. We’ll have hot dogs, a bar, and yard games too! Please bring your own blankets and chairs.

Please be aware of the following:
* Seating is on lawn. Chairs, blankets, & canopies are allowed. Please be courteous to others.
* Coolers are allowed, but no outside alcohol, per state law.
* Dogs are allowed if on leash. Please clean up after your pet.
* No on-site parking, but you can drop your chairs, etc. at the entryway and then find street parking. Please be sure not to block our neighbors’ driveways!
* In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside at Wealthy Theatre (1130 Wealthy St. SE)

When Scottie Smalls moves to a new neighborhood, he manages to make friends with a group of kids who play baseball at the sandlot. Together they go on a series of funny and touching adventures. The boys run into trouble when Smalls borrows a ball from his stepdad that gets hit over a fence.

The Sandlot
Directed by: David Mickey Evans
Genre: Family | Coming of Age
Released: 1993
Country: USA
Runtime: 101 minutes
Rated: PG

August 19th, 2023
Doors: 6:00 PM
Movie: Sundown

Cost:
FREE & Open to All
RSVP in advance so we can prepare for the headcount on the lawn.

Address:
650 Valley Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Fans of Valley Field

Fans of Valley Field exists to preserve the heritage and promote the usage of Sullivan (Valley) Field. We intend to create a year-round community space for the surrounding neighborhoods and all of Grand Rapids. While baseball will always remain at the heart of our park, we seek to expand our offerings to include numerous events, serving our youth and all who are young at heart. We will strive to create a joyful and safe space keeping with the inclusive history of Valley Field. We will work closely with the City of Grand Rapids to rebuild, expand and maintain this community gem. We seek to restore the park to its former grandeur while making it the premier community gathering space in our city.

The Grand Rapids Film Society
Grand Rapids Film Society (GRFS) brings together local communities in celebration of the cinematic arts through thoughtful film programming and special events. Providing opportunities and experiences for exploring our shared love of cinema while encouraging connection and collaboration. GRFS is a program of Wealthy Theatre; a proud venue of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization dedicated to building community through media.