# Event Details - **Event Name**: FREE Moonlit Movies on the Green: Minions: The Rise of Gru - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 06:15 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Grab a blanket, round up the kids and meet us at Verde at Cooley Station for Moonlit Movies on the Green, a FREE family movie series!About this EventFREE family movie night in Gilbert! 🌙🎬Grab a blanket, round up the kids and meet us on the Green at Verde at Cooley Station for Moonlit Movies on the Green, a FREE family movie series happening throughout the season!This month, we're watching Minions: The Rise of Gru under the stars.📅 Friday, September 11🌙 Movie begins at DUSK📍 Verde at Cooley Station | Gilbert🎟️ FREE — RSVP requested🌙 PLEASE NOTE: MOVIE BEGINS AT DUSKBecause sunset changes throughout the season, there is no exact movie start time. The time shown on Eventbrite is approximate.Come early, grab dinner or treats from one of Verde's restaurants, find your spot on the Green and get settled before the movie begins!🍿 WHAT TO EXPECT🎬 A FREE family-friendly movie on the Green🍿 Complimentary popcorn while supplies last🍕 Plenty of nearby options to grab dinner, drinks or treats🌱 Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs and settle in💛 An easy family night out in Gilbert🎟️ THIS EVENT IS COMPLETELY FREE!No ticket is required to attend, but we'd love for you to RSVP!Your RSVP helps East Valley Moms know how many families are interested in joining us and allows us to send you movie-night reminders, updates and more FREE family fun happening around the East Valley.🌙 BEFORE YOU COMEBring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets and plan to arrive before dusk so you have plenty of time to get comfortable.Make a whole evening of it by grabbing dinner, drinks or treats from one of the restaurants at Verde before the movie starts!Because this is an outdoor event, movie nights are subject to weather and event details may change.🎬 MORE MOONLIT MOVIES ARE COMING!Moonlit Movies on the Green continues all season long:September 11 — Minions: The Rise of GruOctober 16 — Hocus PocusNovember 6 — Toy Story 5December 4 — The Grinch (animated)January 22 — Cars 3February 26 — GOATMarch 26 — Minions & MonstersApril 23 — HoppersFollow East Valley Moms so you don't miss the next movie night!💛 LOCAL BUSINESSES: GET INVOLVEDWant to put your business in front of local families while supporting FREE community fun?East Valley Moms is currently welcoming partners for the 2026–2027 Moonlit Movies season.With eight family movie nights running September through April, businesses can get involved with an individual movie or partner with us throughout the season.Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email jennifer@eastvalleymom.com  to learn more.ABOUT EAST VALLEY MOMSEast Valley Moms is your go-to local resource for things to do, places to go and ways to make family life in the East Valley a little easier — from our FREE family events calendar and local guides to playdates, moms' nights out and community events.Follow along so you never have to wonder, “What are we doing with the kids this weekend?” 💛 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gilbert/free-moonlit-movies-on-the-green-minions-the-rise-of-gru/100001997920395686 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, kids, trips-adventures, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes - Location: Verde at Cooley Station - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Gilbert - **state**: AZ - **country**: United States - **location**: Verde at Cooley Station - **lat**: 33.3062553 - **long**: -111.7051242 - **full address**: Verde at Cooley Station, 3945 East Williams Field Road, Gilbert, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: FREE Moonlit Movies on the Green: Minions: The Rise of Gru - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/0b3687d4832f145816802bac18a2c2428c0bca2a7cc5e79d0fd14a5a1eac41ab-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787261814 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is FREE Moonlit Movies on the Green: Minions: The Rise of Gru being held? - **A:** FREE Moonlit Movies on the Green: Minions: The Rise of Gru takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 06:15 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Verde at Cooley Station, 3945 East Williams Field Road, Gilbert, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing FREE Moonlit Movies on the Green: Minions: The Rise of Gru? - **A:** FREE Moonlit Movies on the Green: Minions: The Rise of Gru is organized by East Valley Moms. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "FREE Moonlit Movies on the Green: Minions: The Rise of Gru", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/0b3687d4832f145816802bac18a2c2428c0bca2a7cc5e79d0fd14a5a1eac41ab-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787261814", "startDate": "2026-09-11T18:15:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-09-11T20:00:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/gilbert/free-moonlit-movies-on-the-green-minions-the-rise-of-gru/100001997920395686", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Verde at Cooley Station", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "3945 East Williams Field Road", "postalCode": "85295", "addressLocality": "Gilbert", "addressRegion": "AZ", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "33.3062553", "longitude": "-111.7051242" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Grab a blanket, round up the kids and meet us at Verde at Cooley Station for Moonlit Movies on the Green, a FREE family movie series!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-20", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-11T20:00:00-07:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-20", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/gilbert/free-moonlit-movies-on-the-green-minions-the-rise-of-gru/100001997920395686" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-20", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-20", "url": "https://allevents.in/gilbert/free-moonlit-movies-on-the-green-minions-the-rise-of-gru/100001997920395686", "price": 0, "name": "Family RSVP (1 per family)" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "East Valley Moms", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/east-valley-moms/18466049", "description": "East Valley Moms is a hyperlocal, digital media platform to connect local parents with local resources and storytelling to inspire a more connected, joyful parenting journey across Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, Apache Junction and Queen Creek. \rWe are comprised of a writing team featuring local, real moms, just like you! 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