2023 Outdoor Movies in Northeast Ohio: Free or Cheap Summer Fun

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

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: The Addams Family 2 + Halloween Costume Night {Find Out More}
– Sunday, July 23, 2023: DC League of Super Pets + Superhero Costume Night {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:
– Saturday, June 10, 2023
– Saturday, July 3, 2023
– Saturday, August 1, 2023

Brook Park – FREE Drive-In Movie {Find Out More}
Where: Brook Park Recreation Center, parking lot, 17400 Holland Rd., Brook Park, OH 44142
When: Friday, June 2, 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 Flick in the Park
Where: The Bandstand in Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107 (except where noted)
When:
– Friday, June 9, 2023: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway {Find Out More}
– Friday, July 23, 2023: Minions: The Rise of Gru {Find Out More}
– Friday, July 7, 2023: The Addams Family 2 {Find Out More}
– Friday, July 21, 2023: Vivo {Find Out More}
– Friday, August 4, 2023: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile @ Madison Park {Find Out More}

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:
– Saturday, June 10, 2023: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
– Saturday, June 30, 2023: Back to the Future
– Saturday, July 14, 2023: Lightyear
– Saturday, July 28, 2023: Flushed Away
– Saturday, August 12, 2023: The Sandlot
Cost: $5 (+service fee) Purchase tickets online; all proceeds go to benefit The Hiram House Campership Fund, which helps fund children to attend camp

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

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

Outdoor Movies in Geauga County

Chardon – FREE Movie in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Chardon Square Gazebo, 101 S. Hambden St., Chardon, OH 44024
When:
– Saturday, June 10, 2022: DC League of Super Pets

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}

Outdoor Movies in Lake County

Painesville – Movie in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Painesville, OH 44077
When: Saturday, August 26, 2023

Wickliffe – FREE Movie Under the Stars {Find Out More}
Where: Coulby Park, 28730 Ridge Rd., Wickliffe, OH 44092
When:
– Friday, June 30, 2023: Minions: The Rise of Gru

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

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

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

Outdoor Movies in Mahoning County

Youngstown – FREE Youngstown Summer Movie Series {Find Out More}
Where: Wean Park, 201 Phelps St., Youngstown, OH 44503
When:
– Monday, June 26, 2023: Jaws
– Monday, July 3, 2023: Guardians of the Galaxy
– Monday, July 10, 2023: Jumanji (1995)
– Monday, July 17, 2023: Big Hero 6
– Monday, July 24, 2023: Elf
– Monday, August 7, 2023: Field of Dreams
– Monday, August 14, 2023: Wakanda Forever

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: Friday, September 1, 2023

Outdoor Movies in Portage County

Aurora – FREE Summer Movie Series {Find Out More}
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 40 W. Garfield Rd., Aurora, OH 44202
When:
– Friday, June 9, 2023: Encanto
– Friday, July 28, 2023: Puss in Boots

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 7, 2023

Canton – FREE Centennial Movie Series {Find Out More}
Where: Centennial Park, 330 Court Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44702
When:
– Wednesday, June 7, 2023: Lightyear
– Wednesday, June 14, 2023: Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
– Wednesday, June 21, 2023: The Incredibles
– Wednesday, June 28, 2023: The Greatest Showman
– Wednesday, July 5, 2023: Minions: The Rise of Gru
– Wednesday, July 12, 2023: Grease
– Wednesday, July 19, 2023: The Polar Express
– Wednesday, July 26, 2023: Pinocchio (2022)
– Wednesday, August 2, 2023: The Game Plan
– Wednesday, August 9, 2023: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Jackson Township – FREE Movie in the Park Series
Where: Jackson Township Hall, 5735 Wales Ave., Massillon, OH 44646
When:
– Friday, May 26, 2023: Minions: The Rise of Gru {Find Out More}
– Friday, August 11, 2023: Sonic The Hedgehog 2 {Find Out More}

North Canton – FREE North Canton Library's Family Film Friday
Where: Witwer Park, 301 Harmon St. SW, North Canton, OH 44720
When:
– Friday, June 2, 2023: Lightyear {Find Out More}
– Friday, July 7, 2023: Monsters, Inc. {Find Out More}

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: Thursdays, May 4-August 31, 2023

Akron – FREE Teen & Tween Movie Afternoon: Spider-Man Far from Home {Find Out More} *Indoor movie
Where: Kenmore Branch Library, 969 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, OH 44314
When: Saturday, May 20, 2023

Akron – FREE Summer Movie Afternoon: Iron Man {Find Out More} *Indoor movie
Where: Kenmore Branch Library, 969 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, OH 44314
When: Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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

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 Movies at Lock 3 {Find Out More}
Where: Lock 3 Akron, 200 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
When:
– Sunday, June 4, 2023: LBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever
– Sunday, June 11, 2023: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
– Sunday, June 25, 2023: DC League of Superpets
– Sunday, July 9, 2023: Onward
– Sunday, July 16, 2023: Incredibles 2
– Sunday, July 30, 2023: Zootopia
– Sunday, August 6, 2023: Home
– Sunday, August 13, 2023: Coco
–Saturday, August 19, 2023: Sing 2

Cuyahoga Falls – FREE Flicks on the Falls {Find Out More}
Where: Cuyahoga Falls Pavilion & Amphitheater, 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
When:
– Thursday, June 15, 2023: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
– Thursday, June 29, 2023: Top Gun: Maverick
– Thursday, July 13, 2023: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
– Thursday, July 27, 2023: Minions: The Rise of Gru

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

Outdoor Movies in Tuscawaras County

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Outdoor Movies in Wayne County