Picnic and movie event slated for Sept. 29

Milford residents are invited to a free community picnic and movie in Central Park on Saturday, Sept. 29 beginning at 4 p.m., with the hit movie “Puss In Boots” being shown beginning at dusk.

The event will include activities such as children’s games, potato sack races, children’s tattoos, moon bounces, parachutes, and prizes.

In addition, there will also be story time held before the movie, as well as pony rides for a small charge.

A fire truck tour will also be available, as well as canoes and kayaks.

There will also be food served including hot dogs and orange drinks, as well as pizza and snacks. Food sales proceeds will go towards the Friends of Milford Skatepark group.

Youngsters are also invited to bring their skateboards as a skatepark will be open at Central Park from 2 to 6 p.m.

The event is organized and put on by the Milford Township Parks and Recreation Commission.

Attendees are invited to bring a chair or a blanket to enjoy the movie.

“Puss in Boots” is a 2011 animated film starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis and Billy Bob Thornton that was nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film.