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2025 NYC Outdoor Movies to Park Your Family At

This roundup of NYC 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 New York 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 have a summer movie night at home, too.


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    randallsisland.org

    Randall's Island - Outdoor Movie Night

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    Randall’s Island Park is home to the most athletic fields in Manhattan, as well as wetlands, an Urban Farm, world-class Icahn Stadium, and so much more! The outdoor movie is located on Field 62.

    June 29: Wicked

    New York, NY
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    Roosevelt Island - Summer Outdoor Movie Series

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    A series of films to be shown on a 40-foot screen at South Point Park (South of Cornell Tech and the Tram); includes fun movie facts, music, and more!

    July 11: Inside Out 2

    July 18: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

    July 25: The Wild Robot

    August 1: Wicked

    New York, NY
    explorewtc.com

    Oculus Outdoors

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    Come experience Oculus Outdoors – free, outdoor movie screenings on select Friday nights and Saturday afternoons this summer. This year, they are screening two movies: family-friendly evening flicks on Friday evenings and kid-friendly movies on Saturday matinees. Each movie screening will have a special surprise activation, photo opportunity, or freebie to create a memorable experience for all those attending. Bring your own blankets or portable chairs and enjoy your very own one-of-a-kind, cinematic experience under the wings of the Oculus. 

    June 13: The Birdcage

    June 14: The Parent Trap

    July 11: A League of Their Own

    July 12: Space Jam

    August 16: Dirty Dancing

    August 17: Lilo & Stitch

    September 26: Twilight

    September 27: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

    New York, NY
    prospectpark.org

    Prospect Park - Summer Movies Under the Stars

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    Spend your summer nights in Prospect Park with Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn, the free, outdoor movie series. This event series is free and open to the public, and RSVPs are not required for entry.

    July 30: Mean Girls

    August 6: The Smurfs

    August 13: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

    August 20: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

    August 27: Miss Congeniality

    Brooklyn, NY

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