Bright Lights and Blue Skies: Summer Events at the Artcraft

Summer is just around the corner, and the Artcraft has a bevy of events lined up so you can spend the season right! This slate is just the beginning of what they have in store, so keep an eye out for other movies and events on their calendar that might pique your interest.
 
Summer Break SeriesThe 2025 Artcraft Summer Break Series is reeling up to show another round of blockbuster movies! Classics like Paddington 2, Little Giants, Shrek 2, and others are on the docket this summer on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Each movie ticket includes admission and a small popcorn/beverage combo. Get your tickets to the Summer Movie Series here.
 

• Shrek 2 — Showing June 3
• Sing — Showing June 10
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem — Showing June 17
• A Little Princess — Showing June 24
• Teen Titans GO! To the Movies — Showing July 1
• The Powerpuff Girls Movie — Showing July 8
• Pokemon: Detective Pikachu — Showing July 15
• Little Giants — Showing July 22
  
• Paddington 2 — Showing July 29

Book Mobile
The Johnson County Public Library (JCPL) On Wheels Bookmobile is also back this year with its own collection of curated books! Like last summer, visitors can check books out on Tuesday mornings, before attending the movies in the Summer Break Series! Just make sure to show up before the film. You need only a Johnson County library card. If you don’t already have a library card, you can apply online, or the staff can help you apply on-site. Check out the Bookmobile's schedule to see where it stops next.

Missoula Children's Theater: June 9-14
We are excited to welcome back Missoula Children’s Theatre Camp June 9 through 14! The week-long theatre camp is open to students entering the first through twelfth grades. Kicking off with auditions, the camp hosts workshops and rehearsals for one week and ends with two-stage productions on Saturday, June 14. This year's performance is “The Jungle Book.” Learn more about the program.

Knit at Night - The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants: June 25
This next Knit at Night events is showing The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants! Bring your knitting, crochet, needlepoint, or other crafts, and enjoy a lights-up movie while creating. The Knitting Otter and Wild Geese Bookshop host pop-up shops featuring small crafts and supplies you might need! Get your tickets.

Secret Garden Walk: Saturday, June 28 - Sunday, June 29
Colorful flowers, shrubs, and other plants will soon be in full bloom in backyards all over the county. These spaces are normally concealed from the public view, but for one weekend, the community is welcome to explore the natural beauty of Franklin’s backyard gardens.
 
This summer, Franklin Heritage is hosting its Secret Garden Walk. Participating property owners have opened their backyards for you to peruse their outdoor landscapes. Locations are kept under wraps until the days of the tour, and on Saturday and Sunday, people can pick up tickets and maps at the Artcraft Theatre and wander from garden to garden at their leisure.
 
The Secret Garden Walk is your chance to be inspired to let your outdoor space bloom and recognize homeowners who have worked hard to turn their yards into works of art.

Bingo Night
Get ready to shout "BINGO!" Every month through the summer, the Artcraft is hosting a Bingo night. Enjoy bingo games with a chance to win gift cards, fun packages, and cash prizes. Tickets are only $20.00 for a six-face card/10 games, plus a bonus game. Tickets can only be purchased in advance at the theatre box office, during show times, or at the door the night of the event.
 
Add these dates to your calendar and join the fun!

• May 20
• June 17
• July 22
• August 19