Astro Boy at Kiwanis Lake (video)

The big-screen adventures of a classic cartoon character are up next in the free summer movie series at Kiwanis Lake.

Astro Boy is the story of a young robot’s journey from surrogate child to superhero. The movie is rated PG for some action and peril and brief mild language. It runs for 94 minutes. Check out the trailer below:

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets out to the lake at Parkway Boulevard and North Newberry Street in York City for the show, which starts at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Families are encouraged to arrive early for pre-movie fun. Activities start at 6:30 p.m. with Audubon Society birdwatching and the York City Recreation and Parks Bureau. A juggler will perform from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Here’s the remaining schedule for the free movie series:

• July 28: Astro Boy
• Aug. 4: Shorts
• Aug. 11: Planet 51
• Aug. 18: Princess & the Frog
• Aug. 25: Alice in Wonderland

For more details, call the York City Recreation and Parks Bureau at (717) 854-1587.