2025 Dallas Outdoor Movies to Park Your Family At
This roundup of Dallas outdoor movies will have you seeing stars - literally! Movies in the park under the night sky (or even a trip to the drive-in) is a family summer bucket list experience you'll want to repeat every year. Some venues even go the extra mile with pre-movie activities, food trucks and themed events, turning a simple summer movie night into a full-fledged family outing.
Note that some locations show a mix of movies with different ratings, some more kid-friendly than others, so be sure to check the schedule and movie descriptions to avoid surprises.
Have you attended any of these outdoor movies around Dallas-Fort Worth with your kids? Please leave a review to share your experience and tips with other parents!
Our list of the best summer family movies has plenty of inspiration if you want to host an outdoor movie night in your own backyard, too.
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Klyde Warren Park - Movies in the Park
Klyde Warren Park’s blockbuster movie series offers five free showings on a giant LED screen! From animated favorites to blockbusters and comedies, you won’t want to miss any of the family fun. Grab a space on the lawn, enjoy a food truck picnic, and let the cinematic adventures begin.
March 15: IF
April 19: The Lorax
June 14: Inside Out 2
October 25: Wicked
December 6: Frozen
Dallas, TX
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Frisco - Movie in the Park
Have fun at a free movie night at a Frisco park in celebration of July is Park & Rec Month! Gather your blanket or chairs, some snacks, and drinks, and enjoy time with your family and friends!
Frisco, TXDusk
0 reviews
galaxydriveintheatre.com
Galaxy Drive-In
Galaxy Drive-In Theatre is open 7 nights a week, year round, with multiple movies playing across a variety of screens. No outside food and drinks are allowed, so make sure to plan on a visit to the snack bar.
Ennis, TX
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coyotedrive-in.com
Coyote Drive-In
The Coyote drive-in theater in Fort Worth has bright screens, a concessions menu (including beer, wine and cocktails), and an enclosed playground where kids can burn off steam before the movie starts. There's live music and locally-owned food trucks on the weekend.
Fort Worth, TX
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Carrollton - Chalk the Park
The City looks forward to welcoming the community for an evening of colorful creativity, family fun, sunny skies, and a special outdoor screening of the animated adventure Inside Out 2 (2024), PG to celebrate the beginning of summer.
Carrollton, TX8:30 pm
0 reviews
Highland Village - Movie in the Park
Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and come out for a Movie in the Park. Movies start at dark, but come early to enjoy food trucks and yard games.
May 2: Moana 2
May 9: Inside Out 2
May 16: Guardians of the Galaxy
Highland Village, TX
0 reviews
Keller Summer Nights
Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a picnic, and the whole household for an evening of free music and favorite family movies under the stars at Keller Town Hall every Thursday in June. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. on Keller Town's Hall's front lawn and movies follow around 9 p.m. (once it gets dark) on the grass amphitheater behind the building.
Keller, TX
0 reviews
NRH2O Family Water Park - Movie Night
Get ready to splash, relax, and dive into movie magic!
June 21: Lilo & Stitch
July 12: Despicable Me 4
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Discover Downtown Dallas - May Movie Nights
Get ready for a night under the stars as you relive iconic family adventure films with live music, food trucks, and more!
May 2: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (PG-13)
May 9: The Sandlot (PG)
May 16: The Lion King (G)
May 23: Grease (PG-13)
May 30: The Goonies (PG)
Dallas, TX8 pm
1 review
hawaiianwaters.com
Hawaiian Falls The Colony - Dive-in Movies
Float, splash, and relax under the stars with Dive-In Movies at Ohana Nights! Enjoy a family-favorite film on the big screen while lounging in the pool or kicking back on the deck at Oahu Bay Wave Pool. It’s the perfect way to end a fun-filled evening of waterpark adventures, island vibes, and great memories!
The Colony, TX7-10 pm
0 reviews
grandfungp.com
Grand Prairie - Movies on the Beach
Lights, Camera, Loyd Park! Grab your family and relax as you watch fan-favorite movies at Loyd Park. Whether camping or just there to enjoy the show, this is a perfect way to spend a summer evening!
June 20: Shrek 2
July 18: Sing 2
August 22: Sonic 3
Grand Prairie, TX6-8 pm
0 reviews
Forney - Movies in the Park
Forney Parks and Recreation is thrilled to present FREE Movies in the Park at the Spellman Amphitheater! Gather your family and friends, grab your blankets and chairs, and enjoy a fun night!
March 21: Wicked
Forney, TX8 pm
0 reviews
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Rowlett Wet Zone - Flick & Float
Bring the family out to the Wet Zone and enjoy a movie from the comfort of your float or lawn chair.
June 17: Surf’s Up
July 15: Christmas in July – The Santa Clause
Dusk
0 reviews
thestarinfrisco.com/
The Star - Movie Night
The Star, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, invites families to a free showing of National Treasure on Tostitos Championship Plaza. Don’t forget to bring your chair and blanket to enjoy the movie!
May 20: Soul
Frisco, TX7 pm
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