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. 

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 don'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 onsite 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 of the 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 you're 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.

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: 
– Sunday, June 25, 2023: Hotel Transylvania {Find Out More}
– Sunday, July 23, 2023: DC League of Super Pets {Find Out More}
– Sunday, August 20, 2023: Super Mario Bros. {Find Out More}

Berea – FREE Summer Outdoor Movies {Find Out More}
Where: Coe Lake Park, 85 S. Rocky River Dr., Berea, OH 44017
When: TBA for 2023

Brook Park – FREE Drive-In Movie at the Rec {Find Out More}
Where: Brook Park Rec Parking Lot, 17400 Holland Rd., Brook Park, OH 44142
When: TBA for 2023

Cleveland – FREE Christmas in July at North Coast Harbor + Christmas Movie Night {Find Out More}
Where: Voinovich Bicentennial Park, 800 E. 9TH St., Cleveland, OH 44114
When: TBA for 2023

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 23, 2023: Frozen 2 {Find Out More}
– Friday, August 11, 2023: Maverick {Find Out More}

Lakewood – FREE Friday Night Flicks in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: The Bandstand in Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107 (except where noted)
When: TBA for 2023

Middleburg Heights – FREE Movie in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Middleburg Heights Park, 15700 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
When:
– Saturday, June 10, 2023: Rock Dog 3
– Saturday, July 22, 2023: DC League of Super Pets
– Saturday, August 19, 2023: Super Mario Bros. (outdoor pool)

Moreland Heights – Movie Night Under The Stars {Find Out More}
Where: 33775 Hiram Trl., Moreland Hills, OH 44022
When: TBA for 2023

North Royalton – FREE Movie in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Memorial Park, 14600 State Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133
When: Fridays, June 16 & July 14, 2023

Rocky River/Cleveland/Westlake – FREE 2nd Annual Tri-City Outdoor Movie Night {Find Out More}
Where: Tri-City Park, Rocky River, OH 44126 (Enter Tri-City Park via Delmar or Westwood Rd.)
When: Friday, July 21, 2023: A Christmas Story

Shaker Heights – Dive-In Movie at Thornton Park Pool {Find Out More}
Where: Thornton Park Pool, 3301 Warrensville Center Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122
When: Friday, August 11, 2023

University Heights – FREE Summer Concert & Movie
Enjoy a concert by the 80s party band Back 2 the Future followed by a showing of the classic movie Back to the Future. {Find Out More}
Where: Walter Stinson Community Park (“The Walt”), 2301 Fenwick Rd., University Heights, OH 44118
When: TBA for 2023

Westlake – FREE Movie in the Park at Crocker Park {Find Out More}
Where: Market Square Lawn, 239 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145
When: Thursdays, June 1-August 31, 2023

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Outdoor Movies in Geauga County

Montville – FREE Movie Night at Geauga Park District {Find Out More}
Where: Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St., Montville, OH 44064
When:
– Saturday, June 24, 2023: Star Wars: The Force Awakens {Find Out More}
– Saturday, July 22, 2023: Encanto {Find Out More}
– Saturday, August 12, 2023: Singin' in the Rain {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 26, 2023

Mentor – Golf Cart Movie Night {Find Out More}
Where: Wildwood Cultural Center & Park, 7645 Little Mountain Rd., Mentor, OH 44060
When: TBA for 2023

Mentor – FREE Family Movie Night {Find Out More}
Where: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina, 8365 Harbor Dr., Mentor, OH 44060
When: TBA for 2023

Wickliffe – FREE Big Screen Movies Under the Stars {Find Out More}
Where: Coulby Park, 28730 Ridge Rd., Wickliffe, OH 44092
When: TBA for 2023

Willowick – FREE Family Fun Night with Big Screen Family Movie  {Find Out More}
Where: Dudley Park, 31500 Willowick Dr., Willowick, OH 44095
When: Saturday, July 22, 2023: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

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Outdoor Movies in Lorain County

Avon – FREE Movie Night in the Park {Find Out More}
When:
– Fridays, June 23 & July 14, 2023
– Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Avon Lake – FREE Friday Flicks in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Bleser Park, 32800 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake, OH 44012
When: TBA for 2023

Elyria – FREE Movie in the Park {Find Out More; scroll to page 5}
Where: Ely Square Gazebo, Elyria, OH 44035
When: Saturdays, June 10, July 29 & August 26, 2023

Grafton – FREE Up, Up, and Away! Balloon Event and Starlight Summer Movie {Find Out More}
Where: Our Lady Queen of Peace, 708 Erie St., Grafton, OH 44044
When: TBA for 2023

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Outdoor Movies in Mahoning County

Youngstown – FREE Family Night in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
When: TBA for 2023

Youngstown – FREE Youngstown Summer Movie Series {Find Out More}
Where: Wean Park, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown, OH 44503 
When: TBA for 2023

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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: TBA for 2023

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Outdoor Movies in Portage County

Aurora – FREE Drive-In Movie Night {Find Out More}
Residents only.
Where: Aurora High School North Parking Lot, 109 W. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202
When: TBA for 2023

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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: TBA for 2023

Canton – FREE Centennial Movie Series {Find Out More}
Where: Centennial Park, 330 Court Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44702
When: TBA for 2023

Canton – FREE Date Night: Evening Stroll & Movie at Stark Parks (AGE 21+) {Find Out More}
Where: Tam O'Shanter Park, 5055 Hills and Dales Rd. NW, Canton, OH 44708
When: TBA for 2023

Jackson Township – FREE Movie in the Park Series {Find Out More}
Where: Jackson Township Hall, 5735 Wales Ave., Massillon, OH 44646
When: TBA for 2023

North Canton – FREE North Canton Library's Family Film Friday {Find Out More}
Where: Witwer Park, Harmon St. SW, North Canton, OH 44720
When: TBA for 2023

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Outdoor Movies in Summit County

Akron – FREE Summer Thursday Afternoon Movies  {Find Out More} *Indoor movie
Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High St., Akron, OH 44326
When: TBA for 2023

Akron – FREE Ocean Magic Movie & Craft: Finding Nemo {Find Out More} *Indoor movie
Where: Kenmore Branch Library, 969 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, OH 44314
When: TBA for 2023

Akron – FREE Summer Movie Day for Teens & Tweens: Jurassic Park {Find Out More} *Indoor movie
Where: Kenmore Branch Library, 969 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, OH 44314
When: TBA for 2023

Akron – FREE Movies @ Main  {Find Out More} *Indoor movie
Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High St., Akron, OH 44326
When: TBA for 2023

Akron – Movie Under the Stars Adventure: The Sandlot  {Find Out More} 
Where: Canal Park – 300 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308
When: Saturday, August 12, 2023 [REGISTER]

Akron – FREE Sunday Cinema at Lock 3 {Find Out More}
Where: Lock 3 Akron, 200 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
When: TBA for 2023

Akron – FREE Encuentro & Projecto Raices Movie Night {Find Out More}
Where: People’s Park, 760 Elma St., Akron, OH 44310
When: TBA for 2023

Cuyahoga Falls – FREE Flicks on the Falls
Before the movie, enjoy pre-show entertainment and more. {Find Out More}
Where: Cuyahoga Falls Pavilion & Amphitheater, 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
When: TBA for 2023

Hudson – FREE Screen on the Green {Find Out More}
Where: First & Main Green, 42 Village Way, Hudson, OH 44236
When:
– Friday, June 16, 2023
– Saturday, July 15, 2023

New Franklin – FREE Music & Movies on the Lawn {Find Out More}
Where: The Tudor House, 655 Latham Ln., New Franklin, OH 44319
When:
– Tuesday, June 6, 2023: TBA
– Tuesday, July 18, 2023: TBA
– Tuesday, August 1, 2023: TBA

Twinsburg – FREE Movie Night at Liberty Park {Find Out More}
Where: Liberty Park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
When: TBA for 2023

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Outdoor Movies in Tuscawaras County

Mineral City – FREE Movies at the Lake {Find Out More}
Where: Atwood Lake Park, 9500 Lakeview Rd., Mineral City, OH 44656
When: TBA for 2023

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Outdoor Movies in Wayne County

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Broadview Heights – FREE Outdoor Movie Night {Find Out More}
Where: Broadview Heights Recreation Center, 9543 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights, OH 44147
When: TBA for 2022

Cleveland – FREE Outdoor Movies at WOW Wade Oval Wednesday {Find Out More}
Where: Wade Oval, 10820 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 441066
When: TBA for 2022

Cleveland – FREE Lawn Chair Cinema {Find Out More}
Where: Impett Park, 3180 W. 153rd St., Cleveland, OH 44111
When: TBA for 2022

Orange Village – FREE Pinecrest Moonlight Movie Nights {Find Out More}
Where: Central Park @ Pinecrest, Orange Village, OH 44122 (between Silverspot Cinema and Pinstripes)
When: TBA for 2022

Chardon – FREE Movies in the Park at Chardon Square {Find Out More}
Where: Chardon Square Gazebo, 101 S. Hambden St., Chardon, OH 44024
When: TBA for 2022

Painesville – FREE Movie in the Park
Free games and activities followed by the movie around dusk. {Find Out More}
Where: Painesville Square, Painesville, OH
When: TBA for 2022

Amherst – Outdoor Movie Night at Amherst HealthPlex {Find Out More}
Where: Amherst HealthPlex, 47160 Hollstein Dr., Amherst, OH 44001
When: TBA for 2022

North Ridgeville – FREE North Ridgeville Parks & Recreation's Movies in the Park Summer Series {Find Out More}
Where: South Central Park, 7565 Avon Belden Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039
When: TBA for 2022

Oberlin – FREE Oberlin's Family Fun Night in the Parks {Find Out More}
Where: Park Street Park, 40 S. Park St., Oberlin, OH 44074
When: TBA for 2022

Valley City – FREE Kids Movie Night {Find Out More}
Where: Main Street Medina
When: TBA for 2022

Kent – FREE Sidewalk Cinema
Bring a blanket and snacks and relax in front of the blimp screen. {Find Out More}
Residents only.
Where: Hometown Bank Plaza, 142 N. Water St., Kent, OH 44240
When: TBA for 2022

Canal Fulton – FREE Movie in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Muhlhauser Park, 853 Locust St., Canal Fulton, OH 44614
When: TBA for 2022

East Canton – FREE Community Outdoor Movie Night at East Canton Church of God {Find Out More}
Where: 201 Nassau St. E, East Canton, OH 44730
When: TBA for 2022

Louisville – FREE Friday Night Flicks: Movies on the Green at Louisville Public Library {Find Out More}
Where: Library Lawn, 504 E. Main St., Louisville, OH 44641
When: TBA for 2022

Massillon – FREE Family Outdoor Movie {Find Out More}
Where: Duncan Plaza, 2 James Duncan Plz., Massillon, OH 44646
When: TBA for 2022

Orville – FREE Family Movie Night in Orr Park {Find Out More}
Where: Orr Park, 440 N. Elm St., Orrville, OH 44667
When: TBA for 2022

Wooster – FREE Movie on the Lawn {Find Out More}
Where: Wayne County Public Library, 220 W. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691
When: TBA for 2022