Norma Johnson Center to host family movie night Oct. 11

TuscParks and Friends group invite families to enjoy Halloween-themed film with free popcorn and drinks in Dover

Free popcorn and drinks will be provided. Admission is a $5 family donation.

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Published October 6, 2025 - 5:00 a.m.

TuscParks and the Friends of the Norma Johnson Center will host a family movie night Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Red Barn, 3645 Conservation Drive, Dover.

A family-friendly Halloween-themed movie will be shown. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, snacks and friends. Free popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Admission is a $5 family donation.

For more information, call 330-365-1221 or visit normajohnsoncenter.com or tuscparks.com.

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