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
FREE Outdoor Movie Night {Find Out More}
Where: Bexley Park, 1630 Wrenford Rd., South Euclid, OH 44121
When: TBA for 2026
FREE Movies in the Park at Crocker Park {Find Out More}
Where: Union Square Lawn, 186 Union St., Westlake, OH 44145 (next to Regal Cinema)
When: Thursdays, May 28-September 3, 2026
FREE Summer Outdoor Movies {Find Out More}
Where: Coe Lake Park, 85 S. Rocky River Dr., Berea, OH 44017
When:
– Saturday, TBA for 2026: TBA
– Saturday, TBA for 2026: TBA
FREE Friday Night Flick in the Park
Where: Lakewood Park Bandstand, 14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107 (except where noted)
When:
– Friday, June 12, 2026: Smurfs (2025) {Find Out More}
– Friday, June 26, 2026: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants {Find Out More}
– Friday, July 10, 2026: The Princess and the Frog {Find Out More}
– Friday, July 24, 2026: Elio {Find Out More}
– Friday, August 7, 2026: Zootopia 2 @ Madison Park {Find Out More}
FREE Movie in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Memorial Park, 14600 State Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133
When: Fridays, June 19 & July 17, 2026
FREE Summer Outdoor Movies in Strongsville {Find Out More}
Where: Town Center Park, 18300 Zverina Lane, Strongsville, OH 44136
When: NOT HAPPENING IN 2026
FREE Outdoor Movie Nights
Where: Beachwood Community Center Parking Lot, 25325 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122
When:
– Sunday, August 23, 2026: Back-to-School Celebration & Movie Night {Find Out More}
Movie in the Park & Home Run Derby {Find Out More}
Where: Bohlken Park, 370 W. 210th St., Fairview Park, OH 44126
When: TBA for 2026 [REGISTER]
FREE Solon PD Night Out & Movie in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Solon Bicentennial Park, 34045 Bainbridge Rd., Solon, OH 44139
When:
– Saturday, July 25, 2026: Zootopia 2
Outdoor Movies in Geauga County
FREE Movie Night at Geauga Park District
Where: Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St., Montville, OH 44064
When:
– Saturday, June 13, 2026: Finding Nemo {Find Out More}
– Saturday, July 11, 2026: Superman {Find Out More}
Outdoor Movies in Lake County
FREE Movie Under the Stars
Where: Coulby Park, 30382 Ridge Rd., Wickliffe, OH 44092
When:
– Friday, May 39, 2026: Zootopia 2 {Find Out More}
– Friday, June 19, 2026: Lilo & Stitch {Find Out More}
FREE Outdoor Movie
Where: Willoughby Library, 30 Public Sq., Willoughby, OH 44094
When:
– Wednesday, June 17, 2026 {Find Out More}
– Monday, July 27, 2026 {Find Out More}
FREE Christmas in July + Outdoor Movie {Find Out More}
Where: Dudley Park, 31500 Willowick Dr., Willowick, OH 44095
When: Saturday, July 25, 2026
FREE Movie in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Painesville, OH 44077
When: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Outdoor Movies in Lorain County
FREE Friday Night Movies in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Call for locations
When: Fridays, June 12, July 10, August 7, 2026
Dive in Movie {Find Out More; scroll to page 3}
Where: Watch social media for locations!
When: Fridays, June 27, July 25 & August 8, 2025
Outdoor Movies in Mahoning County
Boardman Park’s Movies in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Maag Outdoor Theatre, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Youngstown, OH 44512
When: Fridays, July 31, August 28, September 18, 2026
Outdoor Movies in Medina County
FREE Valley City Movie in the Park {Find Out More}
Where: Mill Stream Park, 1200 Maple St., Valley City, OH 44280
When: TBA for 2026
Outdoor Movies in Portage County
No confirmed events at this time.
Outdoor Movies in Stark County
FREE Greater Alliance Carnation Festival: Movie on the Silver Screen {Find Out More}
Where: Maple Beach Park, 1600 Reed St, Alliance, OH 44601
When: Movie Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
– Festival Dates: July 30-August 5, 2026
FREE Centennial Movie Series {Find Out More}
Where: Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44702
When: June 3-August 14, 2024
– Wednesday, June 3, 2026: Zootopia 2
– Wednesday, June 10, 2026: Kung Fu Panda 4
– Wednesday, June 17, 2026: Frozen 2
– Wednesday, June 24, 2026: Wicked
– Wednesday, July 1, 2026: Wicked for Good + Free Popcorn Night
– Wednesday, July 8, 2026: The Incredibles
– Wednesday, July 15, 2026: The Incredibles 2
– Wednesday, July 22, 2026: Toy Story
– Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Jumanji (1995)
– Wednesday, August 5, 2026: Inside Out
FREE Summer Kids Movies {Find Out More} *Indoor movie; 1 pm showtime
Where: Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702
When:
– Monday, June 22, 2026: Lilo & Stitch
– Monday, June 29, 2026: The LEGO Movie
– Monday, July 6, 2026: Elio
– Monday, July 13, 2026: The Wizard of Oz
– Monday, July 27, 2026: Inside Out 2
FREE Sensory Cinema Series {Find Out More} *Indoor movie; 6:30 pm showtime
Where: Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702
When:
– Monday, June 22, 2026: Lilo & Stitch
– Monday, June 29, 2026: The LEGO Movie
– Monday, July 6, 2026: Elio
– Monday, July 13, 2026: The Wizard of Oz
– Monday, July 27, 2026: Inside Out 2
FREE Movie in the Amphitheater
Where: Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater, 7454 Community Pkwy. NW, Massillon, OH 44646
When:
– Sunday, May 31, 2026: Zootopia 2 {Find Out More}
– Sunday, August 23, 2026: A Minecraft Movie {Find Out More}
Outdoor Movies in Summit County
FREE Build-A-Baymax + Big Hero 6 {Find Out More} *Indoor movie
Where: Kenmore Branch Library, 969 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, OH 44314
When: Thursday, June 18, 2026
FREE Christmas in July with Elf, an Interactive Movie Experience {Find Out More} *Indoor movie
Where: Kenmore Branch Library, 969 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, OH 44314
When: Thursday, July 9, 2026
FREE Dino-Mite Movie Day! {Find Out More} *Indoor movie
Where: Mogadore Branch Library, 144 S. Cleveland Ave., Mogadore, OH, 44260
When: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
FREE Throwback Movie Saturday: Princess Diaries {Find Out More} *Indoor movie
Where: Northwest Akron Branch Library, 1720 Shatto Ave., Akron, OH, 44313
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026
FREE Revisit the Great Valley: A Land Before Time Movie Event {Find Out More} *Indoor movie
Where: Northwest Akron Branch Library, 1720 Shatto Ave., Akron, OH, 44313
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026
FREE Movies @ Main {Find Out More} *Indoor movie
Where: Akron-Summit County Main Public Library, 60 S. High St., Akron, OH 44326
When: Thursdays year-round
Movies by the Lake {Find Out More}
Where: The Tudor House, 655 Latham Ln., New Franklin, OH 44319
When: Tuesdays, June 2 & July 28, 2026
FREE Flicks on the Falls {Find Out More}
Where: Cuyahoga Falls Pavilion & Amphitheater, 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
When: Fridays, June 26-July 31, 2026
– Friday, June 26, 2026: Jaws
– Friday, July 10, 2026: Lilo & Stitch
– Friday, July 24, 2026: Jurassic World: Rebirth
– Friday, July 31, 2026: The Goonies
Outdoor Movies in Trumbull County
FREE Night Market and Movie on West Main St. {Find Out More}
Where: W. Main St., Courtland, OH 44410
When: TBA for 2026
FREE Family Night {Find Out More; scroll down to flier, just below Parade Info.}
Where: Newton Falls, OH 44444
When: TBA for 2026
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!
You May Also be interested in:
- Drive-In Movies – Experience a classic summer night at one of these iconic drive-in movie theaters.
- Summer Fun Guide – 100s of things to do this season
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.
https://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- https://www.cleveland.com/berea/index.ssf/2013/06/berea_begins_its_outdoor_movie.html and North Olmsted-https://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!