Free outdoor movies during the summer months are a fun way to spend a summer evening. Never been to an open-air cinema to see a movie under the stars? Well, you’re in luck because we’ve got tips to make your experience the best it can be and details on where you can watch outdoor movies in Northeast Ohio this year. 

Outdoor Movies in Northeast Ohio

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Outdoor Movies in Cuyahoga County

Beachwood – FREE Summer Outdoor Movie Nights 
Where: Beachwood Community Center Parking Lot, 25325 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122
When: 
– Wednesday, June 19, 2024: Soul {Find Out More}
– Sunday, July 21, 2024: Trolls Band Together {Find Out More}
– Sunday, August 11, 2024: Wonka {Find Out More}

Berea – FREE Summer Outdoor Movies {Find Out More}
Where: Coe Lake Park, 85 S. Rocky River Dr., Berea, OH 44017
When:
– Saturday, June 22, 2024: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
– Saturday, July 30, 2024: Wonka
– Saturday, August 6, 2024: Trolls Band Together

Cleveland – FREE Summer Outdoor Movie Night
Where: James B. Daley Stadium, 4569 W. 210th St., Cleveland, OH 44126
When:
– Friday, June 7, 2024: Trolls Band Together {Find Out More}
– Friday, July 12, 2024: Maverick {Find Out More}

Fairview Park – FREE Summer Outdoor Movie Nights
Where: James B. Daley Stadium (adjacent to Fairview High School, 4507 W. 213th St., Fairview Park, OH 44126)
When:
– Friday, June 7, 2024: Trolls Band Together {Find Out More}
– Friday, July 12, 2024: Maverick {Find Out More}

Lakewood – FREE Friday Night Flick in the Park
Where: Lakewood Park Bandstand, 14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107 (except where noted)
When:
– Friday, June 14, 2024: Migration {Find Out More}
– Friday, June 28, 2024: Wish {Find Out More}
– Friday, July 12, 2024: Trolls Band Together {Find Out More}
– Friday, July 26, 2024: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie {Find Out More}
– Friday, August 9, 2024 @ Madison Park: Wonka {Find Out More}

North Royalton – FREE Movie in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Memorial Park, 14600 State Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133
When: Fridays, June 14 & July 19, 2024

Westlake – FREE Movie in the Park at Crocker Park {Find Out More}
Where: Union Square Lawn, 186 Union St., Westlake, OH 44145 (Next to Regal Cinemas)
When: Thursdays, May 30-August 29, 2024

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Outdoor Movies in Geauga County

Montville – FREE Movie Night at Geauga Park District
Where: Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St., Montville, OH 44064
When:
– Saturday, June 15, 2024: Star Wars: Raiders of the Lost Ark {Find Out More}
– Saturday, July 6, 2024: Guardians of the Gallaxy {Find Out More}
– Saturday, August 3, 2024: Migration {Find Out More}

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Outdoor Movies in Lake County

Painesville – Movie in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Painesville, OH 44077
When: Saturday, August 24, 2024

Wickliffe – FREE Movie Under the Stars {Find Out More}
Where: Coulby Park, 30382 Ridge Rd., Wickliffe, OH 44092
When: Friday, May 31, 2024

Willowick – FREE Family Fun Night + Big Screen Family Movie  {Find Out More}
Where: Dudley Park, 31500 Willowick Dr., Willowick, OH 44095
When: Saturday, July 27, 2024: Puss in Boots: Trolls Band Together

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Outdoor Movies in Lorain County

Avon – FREE Movie Night in the Park {Find Out More}
When: June 21, July 19, & August 9, 2024

Elyria – Dive in Movie {Find Out More; scroll to page 3}
Where: North Park Sports Complex, 925 Duffy St., Elyria, OH 44035
When: Fridays, June 21, July 26 & August 9, 2024

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Outdoor Movies in Mahoning County

Youngstown – FREE Youngstown Summer Movie Series {Find Out More}
Where: Wean Park, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, OH 44503 (unless otherwise noted)
When:
– Monday, June 24, 2024: Trolls Band Together
– Monday, July 1, 2024: Top Gun Maverick
– Monday, July 5, 2024: Barbie (*** First Friday Movie at The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, OH 44503) {Find Out More}
– Monday, July 15, 2024: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
– Monday, July 22, 2024: Shrek 2
– Monday, July 29, 2024: Jaws 2
– Monday, August 5, 2024: The Little Mermaid

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Outdoor Movies in Medina County

Valley City – FREE Valley City Movie in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Mill Stream Park, 1200 Maple St., Valley City, OH 44280
When: Saturday, August 31, 2024

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Outdoor Movies in Portage County

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Outdoor Movies in Stark County

Alliance – FREE Greater Alliance Carnation Festival: Movie on the Silver Screen {Find Out More}
Where: Silver Park, 2930 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH 44601
When: Monday, August 5, 2024

Canton – FREE Movie Nights In Play-Action Plaza {Find Out More}
Where: Hall of Fame Village, 2626 Fulton Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718
When: June 6-August 15, 2024
– Thursday, June 6, 2024: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
– Thursday, June 13, 2024: Barbie
– Thursday, June 27, 2024: Toy Story
– Thursday, July 11, 2024: Up
– Thursday, July 18, 2024: Back to the Future
– Thursday, July 25, 2024: A Christmas Story
– Thursday, August 8, 2024: Little Giants
– Thursday, August 15, 2024: Freaky Friday

Canton – FREE Centennial Movie Series {Find Out More}
Where: Centennial Park, 330 Court Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44702
When: June 5-August 14, 2024
– Wednesday, June 5, 2024: Elemental
– Wednesday, June 12, 2024: Wish
– Wednesday, June 19, 2024: The Princess and the Frog
– Wednesday, June 26, 2024: Cars
– Wednesday, July 3, 2024: Luca
– Wednesday, July 10, 2024: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
– Wednesday, July 17, 2024: Up
– Wednesday, July 24, 2024: Elf 
– Wednesday, July 31, 2024: Rudy
– Wednesday, August 7, 2024: The Wizard of Oz
– Wednesday, August 14, 2024: High School Musical

Canton – FREE Sensory Cinema Series {Find Out More} *Indoor movie
Where: Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702
When:
– Monday, June 17, 2024: Trolls Band Together
– Monday, June 24, 2024: Migration
– Monday, July 1, 2024: The Little Mermaid
– Monday, July 8, 2024: Frozen
– Monday, July 15, 2024: Up
– Monday, July 22, 2024: Home Alone
– Monday, July 29, 2024: Zootopia
– Monday, August 5, 2024: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

North Canton – FREE North Canton Library’s Family Film Friday {Find Out More}
Where: Witwer Park, 301 Harmon St. SW, North Canton, OH 44720
When: Friday, June 7, 2024

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Outdoor Movies in Summit County

Akron – FREE Teen & Tween Movie Afternoon: Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse {Find Out More} *Indoor movie
Where: Kenmore Branch Library, 969 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, OH 44314
When: Saturday, May 4, 2024

Akron – FREE Fun Movie Friday: The Super Mario Bros. Movie  {Find Out More} *Indoor movie
Where: Maple Valley Branch Library, 1187 Copley Rd., Akron, OH, 44320
When: Friday, May 17, 2024

Akron – FREE Movies @ Main  {Find Out More} *Indoor movie
Where: Akron-Summit County Mail Public Library, 60 S. High St., Akron, OH 44326
When: Thursdays year-round

Akron – Movie Series {Find Out More}
Where: Lock 3’s Backyard, W. Bowery St., Akron, OH 44308 (next to The Civic Theatre)
When: Select Thursdays, June 13-August 22, 2024

Akron – FREE Outdoor Movie: The Princess Bride {Find Out More}
Where: Akron’s historic West Hill neighborhood: 108 S. Maple St., Akron, OH 44302 (Free parking is available down the street at the St. Vincent church parking lot at the intersection of S. Maple Street and Myrtle Place)
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Barberton – Summer Movies {Find Out More}
Where: Lake Anna Park, 615 W. Park Ave., Barberton, OH 44203
When:
– Friday, June 21, 2024: Barbie
– Friday, July 5, 2024: Shrek the Halls
– Friday, August 2, 2024: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem (Summer Blast Event w/live music and free pizza while supplies last, and Touch-a-Truck!)

Boston Heights – Movies in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Matthews-Thomas Park, 6737 Olde 8 Rd., Boston Heights, OH 44236
When:
– Wednesday, June 19, 2024: Toy Story
– Wednesday, June 26, 2024: Despicable Me
– Wednesday, July 17, 2024: Lion King
– Wednesday, July 24, 2024: ELF (Christmas in July)
– Wednesday, July 31, 2024: Shrek

Cuyahoga Falls – FREE Flicks on the Falls {Find Out More}
Where: Cuyahoga Falls Pavilion & Amphitheater, 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
When:
– Friday, June 21, 2024: Wonka + Magician, Bubble Show, Food Trucks & Inflatables
– Friday, June 28, 2024: Back to the Future + Cosi Live, Roller Rink, Games, Food Trucks and Inflatables
– Friday, July 12, 2024: Rio + Mobile Zoo, Live Dancers, Music, Food Trucks & Inflatables (Brazil Night)
– Friday, July 26, 2024: The Sound of Music + Concert, Photo Ops, Activities & Food

New Franklin – FREE Movies by the Lake {Find Out More}
Where: The Tudor House, 655 Latham Ln., New Franklin, OH 44319
When:
– Tuesday, June 4, 2024: Migration
– Tuesday, July 16, 2024: First Date
– Tuesday, August 13, 2024: The Goonies

Akron – FREE Films with Fireflies
Where: Locations vary
When:
– Friday, September 20, 2024: Over the Hedge {Find Out More}
– Friday, September 27, 2024: The Princess Bride {Find Out More}

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Outdoor Movies in Trumbull County

Niles – FREE Family Night {Find Out More}
Where: Newton Falls, OH 44444
When: Sunday, June 30, 2024

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Top Tips for a Successful Outdoor Movie Night

Plan now which movies to see – Use our list below to choose the movie(s) you want to see and block the date in your calendar now. That way you won’t forget when the day comes.

Pack your own snacks – Pack some drinks and things to snack on while the movie is playing. If you’d prefer to purchase your food, order take-out on your way to the movie or purchase food on-site if the venue offers it. 

Bring something comfortable to sit on – Sitting on the ground is not comfortable, so bring along a blanket, low-backed chair, or even a bean bag to sit on. If you plan to sit up front near the screen, make sure to bring low-backed lawn chairs so you don’t block the view of the people behind you.

Use extra blankets to stay warm – Even summer evenings can get chilly when the sun goes down. Bring extra blankets to use to stay warm.

Bring bug spray – You never know if you’ll need it but if the bugs are out, you’ll be really thankful you have some.

Check the forecast before you go – Most of the events are weather-dependent. Always check the host website or Facebook page if the weather forecast doesn’t look promising

Have the kids rest prior to coming – Most of the time, movies end pretty late into the evening. If this means your kids will be up past their normal bedtime, consider having them take a nap or rest for a while before coming.

Arrive early – Arrive early to set up your spot. Most events have pre-movie activities or a nearby playground that the kids can enjoy before the movie starts.

Pick your movie-watching spot carefully – If you think your kids will get antsy, pick a spot to sit along the edge so you can make a quick exit or let your kids move around a bit without bothering other families.

Enjoy the show!

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