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Lealman families will soon have a new place to gather at night. The St. Petersburg Foundation is turning its daytime Lealman Market into “Lealman Nights,” an evening market and movie event at Raymond H. Neri Park, the Foundation said.
The series starts Oct. 10 with a showing of “Minions and Monsters.” On Nov. 14, it will be “A Minecraft Movie,” according to the Foundation. The Foundation will announce more movies soon.
A New Monthly Tradition
Lealman Nights will happen on the second Saturday of each month, October through May, from 6 to 9 p.m. The park sits at 4300 Duval Park Blvd. Each event will include a free outdoor movie on a 33-foot screen, along with Tampa Bay food vendors and makers, the Foundation said.
Admission and parking are free. Organizers ask people to bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Guests may not bring outside food or alcohol.
The Foundation said the change from a daytime market to a nighttime event is meant to give Lealman families more chances “to gather, connect and build a sense of belonging in their neighborhood.”
Each event will offer:
- A free outdoor movie
- Local food and treats
- Local vendors and makers
- A family-friendly atmosphere
The movie will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the middle of the three-hour event. More details are available at lealmanexchange.org/lealman-nights.
Part of a Larger Effort
Lealman Nights is part of the Lealman Exchange, a partnership between Pinellas County and the St. Petersburg Foundation. The Exchange offers programs and support to help Lealman residents, the Foundation said.
The St. Petersburg Foundation is a nonprofit group. It runs the Lealman Exchange with Pinellas County and recently took over management of the St. Pete Science Center too.
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