Attending an outdoor movie under the stars is another fun things to do with the kids this summer. Here is a list of area parks, communities and local attractions that are hosting FREE (and low cost) outdoor movies this summer.

Some of the dates are still TBA and will be updated once 2019 information has been made available. If you know of an Outdoor Movie Event not listed, please submit the details here. Thanks!

Remember your blankets and chairs and enjoy the show!

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Outdoor Movies in Ashland County

Movies at the Lake
Bring a blanket or camp chairs to the Welcome center deck area and enjoy a family-friendly movie on the BIG screen! {Find Out More}
When:
– Friday, May 24, 2019; 9:30pm-10:30pm
– Saturday, July 6, 2019; 9:30pm-11pm
– Friday, July 19, 2019; 9:30pm-11pm
– Saturday, August 10, 2019; 9:30pm-11pm
– Sunday, September 1, 2019; 9:30pm-11pm
Where: Pleasant Hill Lake Park, 3431 State Route 95, Perrysville, OH 44864
Cost: $5 per car

Outdoor Movies in Cuyahoga County

FREE Fairview Park Recreation Movies Nights
Bring the whole family and enjoy a movie night out! {Find Out More}
When: Movies begin at dusk.
– Friday, June 21, 2019: The Greatest Showman
– Friday, July 12, 2019: Ralph Breaks the Internet
– Friday, August 16, 2019: Mary Poppins Returns
Where: Fairview High School/Gemini Center Parking Lot, 21225 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, OH 44126
Cost: FREE

FREE Movies in the Park at Crocker Park
On most Thursdays, from June through August, join in for Movies in the Park. Make sure to come early to get a good seat! {Find Out More}
When: Thursdays, June 6, 13 & 20, July 11, 18 & 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2019 + Tuesdays, June 25 & July 2, 2019; Movies begin at dusk.
Where: 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145 (West Park behind GameStop)

FREE Outdoor Movies at WOW Wade Oval Wednesday
Enjoy a FREE concert each Wednesday night on Wade Oval in the heart of University Circle. Food trucks, vendors, theme nights, and activities vary each week and are all family-friendly. Movies under the stars will immediately follow the concerts on select night, featuring family-friendly flicks. {Find Out More}
When: 6pm-9pm (Movies start at 9pm.)
– Wednesday, July 17, 2019: Ralph Breaks the Internet
– Wednesday, August 7, 2019: Captain Marvel
Where: Wade Oval, 10820 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 441066
Cost: FREE

Cleveland Summer Cinema: Outdoor Movies in Old Brooklyn
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When: Tuesdays, June 18-August 13, 2019; 7pm
Where: Loew Park, 4768 W. 25th St., Cleveland, OH, 44109
Cost: FREE

FREE Coventry Village Movie Nights in the Park
Bring your own snacks, blanket/chair, and all your friends! Arrive by 8pm for pre-movie activities. {Find Out More}
When: June 6-August 8, 2019; Movies start at 9pm
– Thursday, June 6, 2019: Napoleon Dynamite
– Thursday, June 13, 2019: Shrek
– Thursday, June 20, 2019: Spiderman: Into The Spider-Verse
– Thursday, June 28, 2019: The Wiz (movie night with Soul DJ before during Final Fridays in Coventry Village)
– Thursday, July 11, 2019: Space Jam
– Thursday, July 18, 2019: School of Rock
– Thursday, July 25, 2019: UP
– Thursday, August 1, 2019: TBD
– Thursday, August 8, 2019: Avengers: Infinity War
Where: Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Campus, 2843 Washington Ave., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Cost: FREE

FREE Summer Outdoor Movies at Coe Lake Park
Bring your own chair or blanket and watch a movie under the stars on a 30-ft. inflatable screen. {Find Out More}
When:
– Saturday, June 15, 2019: Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle
– Saturday, July 6, 2019: The Sandlot
– Saturday, July 13, 2019: Incredibles 2
– Saturday, Aug. 10: Ralph Breaks the Internet
– Saturday, Oct. 12: Hotel Transylvania 3 (begins at 7:30 pm)
Where: 85 S. Rocky River Dr., Berea, OH 44017
Cost: FREE

FREE Kamm’s Corners Lawn Chair Cinema
Lawn Chair Cinema (formerly Asphalt Cinema) is back for the summer! Join in on the third Friday of June, July, and August at Impett Park for a summer celebration and family movie night. The fun begins at 6:30 pm with games and arts and crafts activities, followed by a family-friendly movie at dusk. {Find Out More}
When: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Friday, June 21, 2019: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Friday, July TBA
Friday, August TBA
Where: Impett Park, 3207 W. 153rd St., Cleveland, OH 44111 (North of the Giant Eagle at Warren Village Shopping Center)
Cost: FREE

FREE University Heights Family Classic Movie Night
Join your friends and neighbors for University Heights Family Classic Movie Night. {Find Out More}
When: 8:30pm-10:30pm (Movies begin at dusk.)
– Tuesday, July 2, 2019: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial *All kids who attend in science fiction costume will receive a University Heights new logo promo item.
– Tuesday, July 30, 3019: Captain Marvel *Check here for details about a Super Hero Costume Contest, promo items, and vendors.
Where: Walter Stinson Community Park, 2313-2339 Fenwick Rd., University Heights, OH 44118
Cost: FREE

FREE Movies in the Park in North Olmsted
Enjoy a fun, family movie at North Olmsted Park. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays, June 14 & July 19, 2019; Movies begin at dusk
Where: 28114 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
Cost: FREE

FREE Friday Night Flicks in Lakewood
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a free movie in the park! here. {Find Out More}
When: 9pm-11pm (movies begin at dusk)
– Friday, June 14, 2019: Zoo
– Friday, June 28, 2019: Bernie the Dolphin
– Friday, July 12, 2019: Hotel Transylvania 3
– Friday, July 26, 2019: The Grinch (2018)
– Friday, August 9, 2019: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Where: Movies (with the exception of Aug. 9) will be shown at the Lakewood Park Bandstand, 14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107. The August 9th movie will be shown at Madison Park, 13029 Madison Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107.
Cost: FREE

FREE Flic Friday in Middleburg Heights
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a free movie in the park! {Find Out More}
When: 7:30pm-11pm
– Friday, June 14, 2019: Ralph Breaks the Internet *Dr. U R Awesome & his Amazing bubble show starting at 7:30pm. The The SuperHero food truck will be on site for your concession needs.
– Friday, July 12, 2019: Captain Underpants-The First Epic Movie *Magic show, presented by the MH Library, will start at 8pm.
– Friday, August 9, 2019: Mary Poppins Returns *Immanuel Church will operate a game night for all attendees at 7:30pm.
Where: Middleburg Heights Recreation Department, 16000 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Cost: FREE

FREE Pinecrest Moonlight Movie Nights
Bring a blanket and your family + friends and enjoy some of your favorite movies under the stars! {Find Out More}
When: Wednesdays, June 5-August 28, 2019; 8pm-10pm
– Wednesday, June 5: Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
– Wednesday, June 12: Ralph Breaks the Internet
– Wednesday, June 19: Frozen
– Wednesday, June 26: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
– Wednesday, July 3: Angels in the Outfield
– Wednesday, July 10: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
– Wednesday, July 17: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
– Wednesday, July 24: Elf
– Wednesday, July 31: Incredibles 2
– Wednesday, August 7: Shrek
– Wednesday, August 14: Wonder Park
– Wednesday, August 21: The Wizard of Oz
– Wednesday, August 28: The Goonies
Where: Central Park @ Pinecrest, Orange Village, OH 44122 (between Silverspot Cinema and Pinstripes)
Cost: FREE

FREE Euclid Outdoor Movie Night
Come early for a great seat, music, and refreshments. Bring a blanket or low lawn chair. Movie begins at sunset (around 9pm). {Find Out More}
When:
Friday, June 28, 2019 (8pm): Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse @ Euclid High School
Friday, August 23, 2019 (8pm) – E.T. the Extraterrestrial @ Chadon Hills Elementary
Friday, September 21, 2019 (7pm) – Dumbo @ Bluestone Elementary
Where:
Euclid High School, 711 E. 222nd St., Euclid, OH 44123
Chadon Hills Elementary, 1750 E. 234th St., Euclid, OH 44117
Bluestone Elementary, 1455 E. 260th St., Euclid, OH 44132
Cost: FREE

Movie on the Square in Bedford Commons
Events begin at 6pm with chalk art with a “yellow brick road” theme, accompanied by music by folk artists, Castle Garden. All ages are encouraged to bring their creativity! Prizes awarded in different age brackets. Pre-registration encouraged. Chalk provided. The event will include free hotdogs and drinks. While supplies last. Additional concession items for sale. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, September 6, 2019; 6pm-10pm : The Wizard of Oz (starts at dusk)
Where: Bedford Commons, 730 Broadway Avenue, Bedford, OH 44146
Cost: FREE

Outdoor Movies in Geauga County

FREE Movie Nights at Geauga Park District
Pre-show activities begin at 8pm and include the Geauga County Public Library’s Fun Bus. Free popcorn and lemonade. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. {Find Out More}
When: 8pm-11:30pm
– Saturday, June 22, 2019: Ralph Breaks the Internet
– Saturday, July 27, 2019: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone *Special treat:visit the “owlry” from Lake Metroparks. Wizard attire welcome!
– Saturday, August 10, 2019: First Man *Special free ice cream treats while they last!
Where: Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St., Montville, OH 44064
Cost: FREE

FREE Movies in the Park at Chardon Square
Bring chairs, blankets, and snacks and enjoy an outdoor movie in the park! {Find Out More}
When: 8:30pm-11pm (Movies begin at dusk.)
– Saturday, June 8, 2019: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
– Saturday, July 20, 2019: Incredibles 2
– Friday, August 2, 2019: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom *This movie will follow the concert in the park (9pm-11pm).
– Saturday, 17, 2019: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Where: Chardon Square Gazebo, 101 S. Hambden St., Chardon, OH 44024
Cost: FREE

Outdoor Movies in Lake County

 

FREE Big Screen Movies Under the Stars at Coulby Park in Wickliffe
A big screen movie will be shown at dusk with music, inflatables and fun activities before the movie. {Find Out More}
When:
– Friday, May 31, 2019: Incredibles 2 *Special: “Eat at the Bus Stop” Food truck
– Friday, July 12, 2019: Ralph Breaks the Internet *Special: Chick-fil-A
Where: Coulby Park, 28730 Ridge Rd., Wickliffe, OH 44092
Cost: FREE

FREE Dudley’s Big Screen Outdoor Movie in Willowick
Come early and visit with family and friends before the big screen movie! Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets. {Find Out More}
When: 7:30pm-11pm (Movie begins at dusk.)
– Saturday, June 22, 2019: Mary Poppins Returns
Where: Dudley Park, 31500 Willowick Dr., Willowick, OH 44095
Cost: FREE

Outdoor Movies in Lorain County

FREE North Ridgeville Parks & Recreation's Movies in the Park Summer Series
Bring your chair, have a picnic dinner, catch up with your neighbors, and enjoy this free movie series. Food available for purchase from Haynes Mobile Foods and Kona Ice. {Find Out More}
When: 6pm-9pm
– Friday, June 21, 2019: The Little Mermaid
– Friday, July 5, 2019: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
– Friday, July 19, 2019: Incredibles 2
– Friday, August 2, 2019: Aquaman
Where: South Central Park, 7565 Avon Belden Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Cost: FREE

FREE Oberlin's Family Fun Night in the Parks
During the summer, join in for a fun, family-friendly evening in one of the City's many parks. This month's activity is a Movie in the Park, featuring Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse! Plus, enjoy kid's activities, giveaways and more! {Find Out More}
When: Friday, July 12, 2019; 7pm-10pm
Where: Park Street Park, 40 S. Park St., Oberlin, OH 44074
Cost: FREE

Not free, but still worth going…
Pajama-Rama Movie Night at Amherst HealthPlex
Bring the whole family and your friends for swimming, popcorn, and a family-friendly movie. Bring warm clothes to change into after swimming and enjoy the family-friendly movie. Schedule:
– Doors Open: 6pm
– Family Swimming: 6:30pm-7:45pm
– Movie & Popcorn: 8pm-9:30pm
Register online here. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 18, 2019; 6pm-9:30pm
Where: Amherst HealthPlex, 47160 Hollstein Dr., Amherst, OH 44001
Cost: $3.50 per person

Outdoor Movie Night at Amherst HealthPlex
The Playground turns into a Outdoor Theater the 3rd Saturday of the month this summer for a GREAT family summer memory in the making. Bring the family for playground activity, movie, and popcorn. Schedule:
– 8pm – Gates Open (Splash Pad/Playground play)
– Dark: Movie starts (FREE popcorn)
Register online here. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays, June 15, July 20 & August 17, 2019; 8pm-10pm
Where: Amherst HealthPlex, 47160 Hollstein Dr., Amherst, OH 44001
Cost: FREE for members, $2 per person non-member

Outdoor Movies in Mahoning County

FREE Family Night in the Park at Boardman Park
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join in for some fun-filled free events. {Find Out More}
When: 6pm-10:30pm (Movies being at approx. 9pm.)
– Saturday, June 22, 2019: Mary Poppins Returns *Dom Tocco and the Brotherhood (6:30pm), David the Great (8:15pm)
– Saturday, July 20, 2019: The Grinch *Backbeat (6:30pm), Joe Sullivan (8:15pm)
– Saturday, August 17, 2019: Moana *Rudy and the Professionals (6:30 pm), Porgie the Clown (8:15pm)
Where: Maag Outdoor Theatre at Boardman Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Youngstown, OH 44512
Cost: FREE

FREE Youngstown Summer Movie Series
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join in for a summer of movies. {Find Out More}
When: 9pm-11pm
– Monday, June 17, 2019: Back to the Future
– Monday, June 24, 2019: Creed 2 *Special Appearances by Kelly Pavlik & Alejandro “Popo” Salinas
– Monday, July 1, 2019: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse *Superhero Night: cosplay dress-up!
– Monday, July 8, 2019: Star Trek (2009)
– Monday, July 15, 2019: Spirited Away
– Friday, July 19, 2019: Jurassic Park (1993) *Movie Night at the Amphitheater
– Monday, July 22, 2019: The Sandlot *Special Appearance By Scrappy From The Scrappers
– Monday, July 29, 2019: Beauty & the Beast (1991)
– Monday, August 5, 2019: The Wizard of Oz (1939)
– Monday, August 12, 2019: School of Rock
Where: Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown, OH 44503 (Except for July 19, which takes place at the Youngstown Amphitheater, 201 S. Phelps St.)
Cost: FREE

Outdoor Movies in Portage County

Outdoor Movies in Stark County

FREE Outdoor Movie at Jackson Township North Park
Bring the blankets, lawn chairs and kids! Once again, the Jackson Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting Movies in the Park! {Find Out More}
When:
– Friday, May 31, 2019: Hotel Transylvania 3
– Friday, July 19, 2019: Smallfoot
– Friday, August 9, 2019: Incredibles 2
Where: 7660 Fulton Dr. NW, Massillon, OH 44646

FREE Summer Movie Nights at East Canton Church of God
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the movie! {Find Out More}
When:
– Friday, May 17, 2019 (8:45pm-11pm): Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
– Friday, June 14, 2019 (9pm-11pm): Mary Poppins Returns
– Friday, August 16, 2019 (8:45pm-10:45pm): Dumbo
Where: 201 Nassau St. E, East Canton, OH 44730
Cost: FREE

FREE North Canton Library's Family Film Friday
Bring a blanket, a snack, and your family and friends and enjoy a movie out in the park! {Find Out More}
When: 7pm-11pm
– Friday, June 14, 2019: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
– Friday, July 12, 2019: Incredibles 2
– Friday, August 9, 2019; Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Where: Witwer Park, Harmon St. SW, North Canton, OH 44720
Cost: FREE

FREE Friday Night Flicks: Movies on the Green at Louisville Public Library
Join family and friends on the Library Lawn for a free family movie! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs as the movie begins as soon as it is dark enough to see the screen. {Find Out More}
When: 7pm-11pm
– Friday, June 14, 2019: Early Man
– Friday, June 28, 2019: Paddington 2
– Friday, July 12, 2019: Captain Marvel
– Friday, July 19, 2019: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Crimes of Grindelwald
– Friday, August 2, 2019: Incredibles 2
Where: Library Lawn, 504 E. Main St., Louisville, OH 44641
Cost: FREE

FREE Outdoor Movie Night at Stark Parks
Bring your blankets and chairs for an outdoor viewing of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World on the big screen. The movie begins at 9pm with activities one hour before. The feature will be shown inside if it rains. Refreshments will be available for purchase or bring your own. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, June 20, 2019; 9pm-11pm
Where: Sippo Lake Park – Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. NW, Canton, OH 44708
Cost: FREE

FREE Canal Fulton Movie in the Park: Trolls
bring your chairs and blankets to watch this free, family-friendly movie under the stars! {Find Out More}
When: Friday, August 2, 2019; 8pm-10:30pm
Where: Muhlhauser Park, 853 Locust St., Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Cost: FREE

FREE Greater Alliance Carnation Festival: Movie in the Park at Silver Park
Bring your chairs and blankets to watch this free, family-friendly movie under the stars! Before the movie, enjoy music and face painting and meet the Queen and Court. Popcorn will be provided to complete your movie experience! {Find Out More}
When: Monday, August 5, 2019; 7pm-10:30pm
Where: 2930 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH 44601
Cost: FREE

Outdoor Movies in Summit County

FREE Flicks on the Falls at Falls River Square
As always, movies are free! Snacks will be available for purchase at Metropolis Popcorn and Yum Yum Sweet Shop on Front St. {Find Out More}
When: Select Thursdays, May 31-August 9, 2018 + Friday, July 27, 2018
– Thursday, June 13, 2019: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
– Thursday, June 20, 2019: The Wizard of Oz (1939)
– Thursday, June 27, 2019: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
– Thursday, July 11, 2019: Hook
– Thursday, July 25, 2019: The Incredibles
– Friday, July 26, 2019: Incredibles 2 *bonus flick during KidsFest
– Thursday, August 1, 2019: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
– Thursday, August 8, 2019: Mary Poppins Returns
Where: Falls River Square, 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Cost: FREE

FREE Akron Outdoor Movie: Babe at Summit County Historical Society
Join in for a free Akron Outdoor Movie on the lawn of the Perkins Stone Mansion on historic Mutton Hill. Bring your chairs and picnic blankets to watch Babe, an adaptation of Dick King-Smith's 1983 novel The Sheep-Pig, a.k.a Babe: The Gallant Pig in the US Babe, tells the story of a pig raised as livestock who wants to do the work of a sheepdog. To add to the excitement, live border collie herding will take place during the sheepdog scenes. Concessions will be available for purchase that evening. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 8, 2019; 7:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Simon Perkins Stone Mansion, 550 Copley Rd., Akron, OH 44320
Cost: FREE

FREE Movies at Akron-Summit County Public Library
Enjoy a variety of free, family-friendly movies this summer at your local library! {Find Out More}
When: Many days throughout the summer
Where: Various library locations
Cost: FREE

Outdoor Movies in Wayne County

FREE Family Movie Night in Orr Park
The City of Orrville is providing free outdoor entertainment for our residents by showing a series of family-friendly movies this summer. The movies will be shown at Rehm Pavilion (gazebo) on Friday nights at dusk. {Find Out More}
When:
Friday, June 21, 2019: Beauty & the Beast
Friday, July 19, 2019: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Where: Orr Park, 440 N. Elm St., Orrville, OH 44667
Cost: FREE

FREE Movie on the Square
The movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse will be featured on a 33-foot movie screen in the middle of the square. Bring a blanket, chairs and friends! Popcorn, along with other food and beverages will be available for purchase. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, June 14, 2019; 8pm (Movie starts at 9pm)
Where: Downtown Wooster, Wooster, OH 44691
Cost: FREE

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