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 2017 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
Enjoy a family-friendly Disney movie at the lake on a giant, inflatable BIG screen. Enjoy camping, cabins, boating, fishing, beach swimming, kayaking, and Kids Explorer of Nature programs. {Find Out More}
When: All movies begin at dusk.
– Saturday, June 10, 2017
– Sunday, July 2, 2017
– Friday, July 14, 2017
– Saturday, August 12, 2017
– Friday, October 13, 2017
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
On June 2, catch a free showing of the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, followed by Zootopia on August 11. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, June 2, 2017 & Friday, August 11, 2017
Where: Fairview High School/Gemini Center Parking Lot, 21225 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, OH 44126
FREE Movies in the Park at Crocker Park
Join the fun every Thursday from June 1 through August 24 for Movies in the Park. Make sure to come early to get a good seat! {Find Out More}
When: Thursdays from dusk to around 10:45pm, June 1-August 24, 2017
Where: 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145 (West Park behind GameStop)
FREE Outdoor Movies at WOW Wade Oval Wednesday
Enjoy a free concert every Wednesday night in Wade Oval from 6pm-9pm in the heart of University Circle. Movies start at 9pm on select nights. {Find Out More}
When: July 19, 2017; 9pm
Where: Wade Oval, 10820 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 441066
Cost: FREE
Cleveland Summer Cinema – Outdoor Movies in Old Brooklyn
Every Tuesday Old Brooklyn's Loew Park comes to life with Little League, local farmer's market, food trucks and the LARGEST outdoor movie screen in Ohio. {Find Out More}
When: June 13, 20 & 27; July 11, 18 & 25; Aug 1, 8 & 15, 2017; Shows begin at sundown
Where: 4768 W. 25th St., Cleveland, OH, 44109
Cost: FREE
FREE Coventry Village Summer Series Outdoor Movies
Come early for pre-movie activities, crafts, and summer fun with Heights Libraries, starting at 8pm. Get dinner and snacks from your favorite Coventry spots before the movie. Bring a blanket and your friends! {Find Out More}
When: Thursdays, June 8 through August 10, 2017 + Saturday, August 19, 2017; Movies start at 9pm
Where: Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park, 2843 Washington Ave., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Cost: FREE
FREE Moonlight Movies in Berea
All movies will be shown on a 30-foot inflatable screen. Bring chairs or blankets. Popcorn will be available for $1 with proceeds to benefit the Special Events Fund for the City of Berea. {Find Out More}
When: June 10 & 24, 2017; July 3 & 22, 2017; August 5 & 12, 2017; & October 14, 2017
Where: See movie schedule for location
Cost: FREE; Popcorn: $1
FREE Kamm’s Corners Asphalt Cinema Outdoor Movie
Enjoy an evening of music, art, games, and prizes capped off with a family-friendly movie under the stars. The fun takes place at Impett Park. The August movie event features a Safety Fair. {Find Out More}
When: June 16, 2017; July 21, 2017; & August 18, 2017; Fun starts at 6:30pm, movie begins at dusk
Where: Impett Park, 3207 W. 153rd St., Cleveland, OH 44111 (North of the Giant Eagle at Warren Village Shopping Center)
FREE Ledge Pool Dive-In Movie
Visitors can bring something to sit on and enjoy the movie from a spot on the lawn, or view the movie while relaxing in an inner tube in the heated luxury of Ledge Pool. Inner tubes are available by reservation only and are $7 for single tubes and $10 for double tubes. Space in the pool is limited, so be sure to reserve your inner tube. Reservations start July 14 by calling (330) 239-2911. Doors open at 8pm and the movie starts at approximately 8:45pm depending on sunset. Refreshments will be available for purchase through Ledge Rock Cafe. All ages are welcome, but visitors age 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the pool. No outside floating devices will be permitted in the swimming area. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, June 30, 2017 (The Secret Life of Pets); Friday, July 28, 2017 (The LEGO Batman Movie); 8pm (depending on sunset)
Where: Hinckley Reservation, Ledge Pool and Recreation Area, 1151 Ledge Rd., Hinckley, OH 44233
Cost: FREE (Cost to use inner tubes)
FREE Summer in the City: Movies in the Park in North Olmsted
Fun, family entertainment at North Olmsted Park {Find Out More}
When: Friday, June 16, 2017 (Star Wars: Rogue One) & Friday, July 21, 2017 (Sing); dusk
Where: North Olmsted Park, 28114 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
Cost: FREE
FREE Family Fun Night (with Movie) in Bay Village
Bring along your entire family for a night of free family fun! There will be various activities for all ages, such as face painting, jewelry making and games. The real fun begins at dusk with a movie shown on a 10×14 foot screen. Bring your blankets and come early to receive free popcorn and a good spot on the lawn! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, August 5, 2017; 7pm
Where: Cahoon Memorial Park, Bay Village, OH 44140
Cost: FREE for Residents
FREE Friday Night Flicks in Lakewood
Enjoy a free movie at Madison Park. June 16: The LEGO Batman Movie, June 30: The Secret Life of Pets, July 14: Nine Lives, July 28: Sing, August 11: Moana. Movies begin at dusk. In the event of inclement weather, a movie may be cancelled. If possible, the movie will be rescheduled for an alternate date. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays, June 16 & 30, 2017; July 14 & 28, 2017; & August 11, 2017; movies begin at dusk
Where: Movies (with the exception of August 11) will be shown at the Lakewood Park Bandstand, 14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107. The August 11 movie will be shown at Madison Park, 13029 Madison Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107.
Cost: FREE
FREE Outdoor Movies at US Bank Plaza
Join the fun this summer! This Summer Movie Series is chock full of great flix for all ages on U.S. Bank Plaza. {Find Out More}
When: June 10, 2017 (Star Wars: Rouge One); July 8, 2017 (Ghostbusters); August 12, 2017 (Arrival); September 9, 2017 (Fantastic Beats and Where to Find Them); 8:30pm
Where: Playhouse Square, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
Cost: FREE
Jefferson Rocks West Park – Movie Night
Each Thursday consists of a combination of concerts, games, food trucks, and movies at dusk. Grab a lawn chair or blanket and head to Jefferson Park! {Find Out More}
When: June 22-August 10, 2017
Where: Jefferson Park, 13200 Lorain Ave., Cleveland 44111
Cost: FREE
Outdoor Movies in Geauga County
FREE Nights Out in the Parks: Movie Night at Geauga Park District
On June 24, view the recent hit Star Trek Beyond at this International Dark Sky Park! July 22 features The Jungle Book, followed by Wall-E on August 9 (as part of the Nassau Astronomical Station Opening Celebration). Pre-show activities begin at 8 pm, with the movie to follow at dusk. Free popcorn and lemonade. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. The Hunger Squad food truck and Geauga Public Library's Fun Bus will also be on site. Night sky viewing to be hosted afterwards if weather conditions are right. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 24, 2017; Saturday, July 22, 2017; & Saturday, August 19, 2017; 8pm-11:30pm
Where: Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St., Montville, OH 44064
Cost: FREE
FREE Movies in the Park at Chardon Square
Free to the public! Presented by the City of Chardon Parks & Recreation Department. Bring chairs and blankets. Concessions are available at Heritage House. June 17: Star Wars: Rogue One (PG-13), July 15: Moana (PG), August 19: Sing (PG). The rain site will be at the Geauga Theater. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays, June 17, 2017; July 15, 2017; & August 19, 2017; movies begin at dusk
Where: 100 Short Ct. St., Chardon, OH 44024
Cost: FREE
Outdoor Movies in Lake County
FREE Movies in the Park at Coulby Park in Wickliffe
The Secret Life of Pets {Find Out More}
When: June 16, 2017
Where: Coulby Park, 28730 Ridge Rd., Wickliffe, OH 44092
FREE Dudley’s Big Screen Outdoor Movie in Willowick
The Big Screen Movie will be back at Dudley Park on Saturday, June 24, 2017 showing Disney's Moana. The Concession stand will be open at 7:30pm. Come early and visit with family and friends. The movie begins at dusk. Don’t forget to bring lawn chairs and blankets! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 24, 2017; 7:30pm-10:15pm
Where: Dudley Park, 31500 Willowick Dr., Willowick, OH 44095
FREE Euclid Ave. Pool Party & Movie Night
FREE Dive-In Movie Night on Saturday, August 19, 2017 don’t forget to bring towels, blankets, and chairs. We will be collecting canned goods for the McKinley Outreach Center. Rain date: August 20, 2017. The movie will be projected onto the big screen. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, August 19, 2017; 7:30pm–10pm
Where: Willoughby Muncipal Swimming Pool, 36900 Euclid Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094
Outdoor Movies in Lorain County
Outdoor Movie Night at Mercy Health & Recreation Center
Saturday, June 10, 2017 marks the first summer Dive-In Movie Night of the 2017 season. Watch Moana while floating in an inner-tube in their Outdoor Pool! A limited amount of inner-tubes are available so pre-registration is highly recommended; call (440) 774-5059 or register online. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 10, 2017; dark
Where: Splash Zone Aquatic Center, 95 West Hamilton Rd., Oberlin, OH 44074
Cost: $3.50 per person
Outdoor Movies in Mahoning County
FREE Family Night in the Park at Boardman Park
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for some fun-filled free events. The fun begins at 6pm with wagon rides, crafts, bouncers, and Jocko the Balloon Man, followed by music and entertainment, and finally a movie at dark.
– June 17, 2017: Annie (original version)
– July 8, 2017: Miracle
– July 22, 2017: Cars
– August 12, 2017: Sing
{Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 17, 2017; Saturday, July 8, 2017; & Saturday, July 22, 2017; Saturday, August 12, 2017 (This night also features a family camp-out); Event begins at 6pm, movie beings at dark
Where: Maag Outdoor Theatre at Boardman Park, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Youngstown, OH 44512
Cost: FREE
FREE Downtown Youngstown's Summer Outdoor Movie Series
Happening every Monday evening from June 19 through August 14, 2017 {Find Out More}
When: June 19 & 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, August 7 & 14, 2017
Where: Covelli Centre yard, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown, OH 44503
Cost: FREE
Outdoor Movies in Portage County
FREE Sidewalk Cinema in Kent, OH
Bring your family and watch a movie on the large blimp screen. Co-sponsored by Standing Rock Cultural Arts. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays, June 30 & July 28, 2017; Movies begin at dusk
Where: Hometown Bank Plaza, 142 N. Water St., Kent, OH 44240
Cost: FREE
Outdoor Movies in Stark County
FREE Outdoor Movie at Jackson Township North Park
The movie will start at dark. Complimentary popcorn will be provided by the Jackson Township Police & Fire Departments. The Jackson Historical Society will have cotton candy available for purchase {Find Out More}
When: Friday, June 2, 2017 (Moana), July 21, 2017 (The Good Dinosaur), August 11, 2017 (Sing)
Where: 7660 Fulton Dr. NW, Massillon, OH 44646
FREE Outdoor Movies in North Canton
Movies held at Witwer Park {Find Out More}
When: Friday, June 9, 2017 (Trolls); July 14, 2017 (Moana); August 11, 2017 (Zootopia)
Where: Witwer Park, Harmon St. SW, North Canton, OH 44720
Cost: FREE
FREE Friday Night Flicks: Movies on the Green at Louisville Public Library
Activities before the movie begin at 7:30pm with the movie beginning at dusk (aka-when its dark enough to see the screen). Bring snacks or grab them from the Friends of the Library. As always LPL will provide FREE popcorn. {Find Out More}
When: June 9, 2017 (Moana), June 23, 2017 (Star Wars VII), July 28, 2017 (Fantastic Beasts), August 4, 2017 (The LEGO Batman Movie)
Where: Greenspace located in downtown Louisville, 504 E. Main St., Louisville, OH 44641
Cost: FREE
FREE Movie in the Garden at J Babe Stearn Community Center Amphitheater
The movie in the garden series is free to all who would like to enjoy a family-friendly movie at The Babe Stearn amphitheater. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, July 15, 2017; dusk
Where: 2628 13th St. SW, Canton, OH 44710
Cost: FREE
10th Annual On the Big Screen at Stark Parks
Enjoy The Secret Life of Pets on an outdoor screen with activities before the movie. Presented in partnership with the Stark County District Library-Perry Sippo Branch and the Perry Sippo Friends of the Library. Movie begins at dusk and will be shown inside if weather is inclement. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, July 29, 2017; 7:00pm–11:00pm
Where: Sippo Lake Park – Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. NW, Canton, OH 44708
Cost: FREE
Outdoor Movies in Summit County
FREE Movie in the Park at Macedonia Family Recreation Center
oin Stone Creek Community Church for our 10th Annual Movie in the Park event! As always, it is a fun, free, family friendly evening. Food trucks and vendors will be available at 6pm, and there will be free face painting, inflatables, and snow cones. The live band starts at 8pm. The movie, SING!, will play at dusk. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, August 18, 2017; 6pm-10:30pm
Where: Longwood Park, 1494 E. Aurora Rd., Macedonia, OH 44056
FREE Reserve Kids Outdoor Family Movie Night
Bring your family to our FREE outdoor movie night! The fun begins at 7pm. The movie starts at dusk but be sure to arrive early to secure your spot. Bring a blanket or a chair to sit on. Popcorn is provided. This year’s movie is Pixar’s Cars. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, June 9, 2017; 7pm
Where: Western Reserve Grace Church, 1066 E. Aurora Rd., Macedonia, OH 44056
FREE Flicks on the Falls at Falls River Square
Come and enjoy this free film series with your loved ones. Cartoons begin just after dusk with the feature show beginning at dark. This year’s Flicks on the Falls offers the traditional movie-viewing at dusk, but be prepared for your kids to have some additional fun with added activities to take place prior to the start of each show. Strollers are welcome and you may bring your own chairs; however, stadium style seating is available. {Find Out More}
When: Thursdays, June 15, 22 & 29, 2017 and July 13, 2017
Where: Falls River Square, 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
FREE Movie @ Main at Akron-Summit County Public Library
Family-friendly movies in the auditorium (not outside) every Thursday evening {Find Out More}
When: Thursdays, June 8-August 31, 2017; 6:30pm
Where: Main Library, 60 S. High St., Akron, OH 44326
FREE Summer Movies at Akron-Summit County Public Library
Family-friendly movies in the auditorium (not outside) every Thursday evening {Find Out More}
When: Thursdays, June 8-August 24, 2017; 2pm
Where: Main Library, 60 S. High St., Akron, OH 44326
Outdoor Movies at Canal Park Stadium
Akron RubberDucks will host movie nights at the ballpark on select nights throughout the summer. {Find Out More}
When: June 10, 2017; July 4 & 28, 2017
Where: Canal Park Stadium, 300 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
Cost: $5
Outdoor Movies in Wayne County
FREE Family Fun Movie Nights at Orr Park
{Find Out More}
When: June 23, 2017 (The LEGO Batman Movie); July 21, 2017 (Moana) and August 11, 2017 (Finding Dory)
Where: Orr Park Rehm Pavilion, 400 N. Elm St., Orrville, OH 44667
As usual, if you know of an event that isn't listed please leave a comment below or email us and we'll get it added. Thanks!
Tonight Jackson Township is playing Moana. Festivities begin at 6 pm
Medina County Park District is sponsoring a Food and a Flick in the Park event on July 25 at Buckeye Woods Park. Food will be available between 5:30 to 8:30 pm and outdoor showing of “The Croods” will begin at 9:15 p.m. Enjoy the park and other family activities in between. Check out http://www.medinacountyparks.com for more details under Special Events.
Rain date for this event is July 26.
Shelley,
Thanks for sending the details. I’ve added it to the list. Hope you have a great turnout.
Danielle
I don’t see any outdoor movies in Lorain county.
Kathleen,
Unfortunately, I haven’t found any details on outdoor movies being help in Lorain County. Last year the Lorain County Metro parks held a couple events. Once I find out if they (or any place else) in Lorain County are hosting events, I’ll add them to the list.
Take Care,
Danielle
I don’t see anything from Trumbull County.
Claire,
As of now, I can’t find an outdoor movie scheduled in Trumbull County. If I do find one I’ll add it to the list.
Thanks for checking,
Danielle
I know Parma is having a family movie night on July 20th.
http://www.cleveland.com/parma/index.ssf/2012/07/parma_will_have_family_movie_n.html
Thanks! I’ll get it added to the listing.
Danielle
Wow, thanks so much for this compilation! Here are two more, Berea- http://www.cleveland.com/berea/index.ssf/2013/06/berea_begins_its_outdoor_movie.html and North Olmsted-http://www.north-olmsted.com/citygov/mayorsdept/enewsletter.cfm
Melaine,
Thanks! Glad you like the list. Thanks for letting me know about the other two locations. I’ll get them added to the list.
Take Care,
Danielle
How can we get Trumbull County to sponsor some outdoor movie nights? Everyone complains about the kids getting into mischief, then give them something to look forward to!