Back for 2026! Enjoy free outdoor movie nights near you this summer! Nothing tells you it’s summertime like the release of the movies in the park schedule and the lineup for Movies By The Lake in Burlington.
You may be asking why I love an outdoor movie night 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 pick up takeout or a pizza and eat it picnic-style on the grass before the movie starts. Other times we bring kid-approved charcuterie-style dinners.
Our list includes all of the Outdoor Movie Nights in the area, including Movies Under The Stars and Movies By The Lake in Burlington. Those are the movie nights held in Spencer Smith Park all summer long.
What Should You Bring To Outdoor Movie Nights?
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. This list applies to Movies By The Lake and Movies Under The Stars, too!
- 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 2026?
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.
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Oak Park Fall Fair
Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre 2200 Sawgrass Drive, Oakville, Ontario, CanadaMAIN EVENTS 7 inflatables, 60 exhibitors with interactive activities & silent auction! Enter auction at www.OakParkFallFair.ca Thank you to our generous donors for contributing over 100 amazing items. 11:00 Opening Ceremony 11:30 Beebop Magic Show 12:00 Spider-Man 1:00 Brendon Gomez 2:00 Club Pilates Glen Abbey 2:30 Birds of Prey 3:00 Zumba 3:30 The Covernotes 4:30 […]
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Movie Night in Hendrie Park
Royal Botanical Gardens Hendrie Park 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaGet ready for an unforgettable evening at RBG! The 6th Annual Green Angels Movie Night is back, and this year we’re bringing even more fun, discovery and excitement for the whole family. […]
$22 – $27
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