Back for 2025! Enjoy free outdoor movies near you this summer! Nothing tells you it’s summertime like the release of the movies in the park schedule!
You may be asking why I love an outdoor movie so much. I’ll tell you! I really think these are the ideal family activity for a summer evening. Very little preparation needs to go into the outing. We sometimes picked up McDonalds or a cheap pizza and ate it picnic-style on the grass before the movie started. Other times we get kid-approved charcuterie-style dinners. For some reason, kids will eat lots of anything when it’s served al fresco!
I don’t know about your kids, but mine loved going to the free outdoor movies in the park in their pajamas, and that made the transition to bed pretty easy. Another win!
My kids loved that this was an event filled with other kids. It was like their version of Coachella haha! Big performance, people everywhere and a very casual vibe. They’ll meet and make new friends and the fresh air will tire them out. Many of the free outdoor movies are help at big park spaces, so there’s usually a playground to enjoy and maybe even a splash pad! Maybe it’s better than Coachella?
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What Should You Bring To Movies In The Park?
You don’t need much to make this casual outdoor activity with kids great. Here’s what we suggest bringing with you to the free outdoor movie night
- Camping chair or picnic blanket to sit on
- Drinks and snacks for everyone
- Wear your fave jammies
- Bring a small blanket just in case the temp drops once the sun goes down
- Bug spray – just in case
- Something to do before the movie starts – a frisbee, a ball, skipping rope, a scooter, an activity book, etc.
What Free Outdoor Movies Are Playing in 2025?
Here is the list of scheduled dates and locations for Outdoor Movie Nights in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Niagara. Keep your eyes on the forecast and if it looks questionable, confirm the movie is still playing before heading to the park.
Movie in the Park – Lincoln
Hilary Bald Park Garden Gate Dr, Beamsville, ON, CanadaBring your lawn chair or blanket and your favourite movie snack for a fun family night out - at the movies!! Join us at dusk for a screening of Zootopia
Movies Under the Stars
Various Burlington Parks Burlington, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a free movie shown on a big outdoor screen in a park near you (weather permitting), presented by Access Storage. Movies will begin after dusk. (Sunset) […]
Park Crawl Hamilton
Gore Park 1 Hughson St S, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaPark Crawl will activate both Gore Park and John Rebecca Park simultaneously on select days during the summer, designed to provide attendees with plenty of free and exciting family-friendly entertainment. […]
Movie Night at Niagara Outlets
Niagara Outlets 300 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, CanadaJoin us for outdoor movies at the Outlet Collection at Niagara all summer long. Bring your chair or blanket and friends and family for this free outdoor movie! The movie […]
Movies Under the Stars
Various Burlington Parks Burlington, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a free movie shown on a big outdoor screen in a park near you (weather permitting), presented by Access Storage. Movies will begin after dusk. (Sunset) […]
Movies in the Park – Lincoln
Rotary Park Beamsville 5020 Serena Dr, Beamsville, ON, CanadaBring your lawn chair or blanket and your favourite movie snack for a fun family night out - at the movies!! Join us at dusk for a special showing of […]
Movies Under the Stars
Various Burlington Parks Burlington, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a free movie shown on a big outdoor screen in a park near you (weather permitting), presented by Access Storage. Movies will begin after dusk. (Sunset) […]
Movies Under the Stars
Various Burlington Parks Burlington, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a free movie shown on a big outdoor screen in a park near you (weather permitting), presented by Access Storage. Movies will begin after dusk. (Sunset) […]
Movies Under the Stars
Various Burlington Parks Burlington, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a free movie shown on a big outdoor screen in a park near you (weather permitting), presented by Access Storage. Movies will begin after dusk. (Sunset) […]
Grimsby Movies in the Park
Coronation Park - Grimsby 77 Main St W, Grimsby, Ontario, CanadaGrab your blanket, popcorn and put on your pajamas and join us this summer for a movie under the stars. Happening Friday nights in August at Coronation Park. The movies […]
Park Crawl Hamilton
Gore Park 1 Hughson St S, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaPark Crawl will activate both Gore Park and John Rebecca Park simultaneously on select days during the summer, designed to provide attendees with plenty of free and exciting family-friendly entertainment. […]
Movie Night at Niagara Outlets
Niagara Outlets 300 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, CanadaJoin us for outdoor movies at the Outlet Collection at Niagara all summer long. Bring your chair or blanket and friends and family for this free outdoor movie! The movie […]
Movies Under the Stars
Various Burlington Parks Burlington, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a free movie shown on a big outdoor screen in a park near you (weather permitting), presented by Access Storage. Movies will begin after dusk. (Sunset) […]
Grimsby Movies in the Park
Coronation Park - Grimsby 77 Main St W, Grimsby, Ontario, CanadaGrab your blanket, popcorn and put on your pajamas and join us this summer for a movie under the stars. Happening Friday nights in August at Coronation Park. The movies […]
Grimsby Movies in the Park
Coronation Park - Grimsby 77 Main St W, Grimsby, Ontario, CanadaGrab your blanket, popcorn and put on your pajamas and join us this summer for a movie under the stars. Happening Friday nights in August at Coronation Park. The movies […]
Grimsby Movies in the Park
Coronation Park - Grimsby 77 Main St W, Grimsby, Ontario, CanadaGrab your blanket, popcorn and put on your pajamas and join us this summer for a movie under the stars. Happening Friday nights in August at Coronation Park. The movies […]
Movie Night at Niagara Outlets
Niagara Outlets 300 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, CanadaJoin us for outdoor movies at the Outlet Collection at Niagara all summer long. Bring your chair or blanket and friends and family for this free outdoor movie! The movie […]
Park Crawl Hamilton
Gore Park 1 Hughson St S, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaPark Crawl will activate both Gore Park and John Rebecca Park simultaneously on select days during the summer, designed to provide attendees with plenty of free and exciting family-friendly entertainment. […]
Park Crawl Hamilton
Gore Park 1 Hughson St S, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaPark Crawl will activate both Gore Park and John Rebecca Park simultaneously on select days during the summer, designed to provide attendees with plenty of free and exciting family-friendly entertainment. […]
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