If you’re looking for a unique date night or some fun with the family, the Garden State Plaza is hosting Movies Under The Stars all summer long. Enjoy dinner and a show each Friday until August 28th. Read on for the details…

Address: One Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652

The Garden State Plaza is a North Jersey icon. It first opened in 1957 as an open-air mall and it's grown to be one of the largest indoor malls in the metropolitan area.
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One of the highest revenue producing malls in the United States, it is home to over 300 stores including Aeropostale, Amazon Books, The Apple Store, Burberry, Coach, Forever 21, Free People, and Gap. You'll find a wide range of upscale and luxury shops, along with budget-friendly favorites.
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Many stores are currently open with social distancing and mask policies in place. Masks are required. Masks and no-touch door tools are available for sale.
The mall is also home to a variety of restaurants including The Capital Grille, Chili's, Shake Shack, and On The Border, all of which are currently offering delivery.
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Other eateries are open for take-out, curbside pickup, and outdoor dining. Call to confirm.

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During the summer, the Garden State Plaza will be hosting special Drive-In movie events.
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Enjoy the movie inside or adjacent to your vehicle. Tickets are $20 per car. All profits from ticket sales will go to the Center For Food Action food pantry in Bergen County. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite and you must bring your confirmation with you. Films will be screened in the parking lot across the ring road from the AMC Theaters.
The festivities kick off at 7 p.m. with a DJ and dinner by way of food trucks.
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Food trucks include Glazed and Confused (fresh, delicious mini-donuts), Pita Bowl, Mexi Boys, Ghost Hawk Brewing (Craft Beer & Wine, snacks), and more.
Movies start at 9 p.m. and the schedule is as follows...
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July 31 - Ferdinand, August 7 - Call of the Wild, August 14 - Princess Bride, August 21 - Edward Scissorhands, August 28, Independence. All showtimes have rain dates.

Remember to bring your masks and maintain social distancing. Tickets must be purchased online in advance here. You can also find Drive-In Movies at Cranford Theater, Bell Works in Holmdel, Demarest Farms, Doo Wop Drive-In in Wildwood, the iconic Delsea Drive-In, and Moonlight Cinema in Newark, among others.

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