Hartford's Schauer Arts Center announced its upcoming Family Series at the Courtyard, a summer-long celebration of film, theater and community fun. It's thanks to a generous grant from the West Bend Foundation, all events in this series are free and open to the public. This grant is made from the West Bend Insurance Company's Charitable Fund, an affiliate fund of the West Bend Community Foundation.

It's cinema under the stars, with Movies in the Courtyard at 7 p.m. This is a free, non-ticketed event. Outdoor seating is limited.

They will show The Goonies on Wednesday, June 24, The Princess and the Frog on Wednesday, July 29 along with Happy Feet on August 19.

On August 16, the Schauer Center will transform into a hub for all things Shakespeare. Optimist Theatre, the producer of Milwaukee's celebrated Shakespeare in the Park, is bringing their touring titles to Hartford for the very first time. The weekend will feature The Merry Wives of Windsor: Falstaff's Tale and Richard III.

This all-ages event is designed to make the Bard accessible and fun for everyone.