Watch 'Moana 2' From the Pool at Richardson's Dive-In Movie Night This July

Swim and Screen: ‘Moana 2’ Comes to Heights Family Aquatics Center on July 18

Richardson’s summer movie lineup moves into the water this month. On Friday, July 18, Heights Family Aquatics Center hosts a Dive-In Movie Night featuring Moana 2, giving families a chance to watch the film while actually in the pool — lap lanes, lazy river and all.

Lifeguards will be on duty throughout the event, so parents can focus on the film rather than the water.

How It Works

The format is straightforward: the movie screens poolside while guests swim in the lap pool or drift through the lazy river. There is no need to stake out a patch of grass or haul out a lawn chair — the pool itself is the seating section.

Tickets are $6 when purchased online in advance or $10 at the gate on the night of the event. The three-dollar gap makes a reasonable case for booking ahead, especially for larger families. Details and online ticketing are available through the City of Richardson’s Summer Movie Series page.

What to Bring

Because this is a pool event rather than a park screening, the usual blanket-and-cooler setup does not apply. Plan on swimwear, towels, and water shoes if the deck surface is a concern. Check the city’s aquatics guidelines before arrival for any rules on outside food and beverages at the facility.

Why It Works for a Texas July

Outdoor movie events in North Texas in mid-July come with a predictable problem: heat. A poolside screening sidesteps that entirely. The water keeps temperatures manageable, and an evening start time means the worst of the afternoon sun has already passed. For families trying to find activities that do not require hiding indoors under air conditioning, the combination of a pool and a movie is a practical answer.

Moana 2 continues the story from the original film and carries a broad enough age range to hold the interest of younger kids without losing older siblings or parents.

The Bigger Picture: Richardson’s Dive-In Series

This July 18 screening is part of a recurring Dive-In Movie series at Heights Family Aquatics Center, not a one-off. The format has become a reliable fixture in the city’s summer programming calendar. Residents who miss this date should watch the city’s parks and recreation announcements for additional screenings later in the summer.

For anyone keeping a running list of low-cost family outings in Richardson this July — and there are several worth tracking, from the free CityLine Night Market to R.O.V.E.R. pop-ups at Huffhines Park — the Dive-In Movie Night sits near the top in terms of sheer novelty. Six dollars online for an evening in the pool with a feature film is a reasonable ask.

Quick Details

• Event: Dive-In Movie Night — Moana 2
• Date: Friday, July 18, 2026
• Location: Heights Family Aquatics Center, Richardson
• Admission: $6 online / $10 at the gate
• Lifeguards: On duty
• Tickets and info: cor.net Summer Movie Series