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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shopatlaspark.com
The Shops at Atlas Park: Movies on the Green
Bring the family, blanket, and portable, low-profile chair, and enjoy some of your all-time favorites. Movies start at dusk, but come early to enjoy periodic entertainment.
July 9: Inside Out 2
July 23: Coco
August 6: Lilo & Stitch
August 20: Mufasa: The Lion King
Ridgewood, NY8 pm
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Brooklyn Bridge Park: Pluto TV Movies With A View
There is no better place to be on a hot summer night than watching an outdoor film and enjoying the breeze off the East River with the dazzling Manhattan skyline before you. Seating is on the lawn and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
July 10 – Bottoms (R)
July 17 – Alien (R)
July 24 – Waitress (PG-13)
July 31 – The Matrix (R)
Aug 7 – The Wizard of Oz (PG)
Aug 14 – Trainwreck (R)
Aug 21 – Hidden Figures (PG)
Aug 28 – Public Choice Night!
Brooklyn, NYSunset
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eventbrite.com
SummerStarz Movies 2025
SummerStarz is a series of free, family-friendly movies at Transmitter Park presented by Town Square, a local nonprofit organization. Even though this is a free event, you do need a ticket!
July 11: Inside Out 2
July 18: Top Gun: Maverick
August 1: Purple Rain
August 8: Sing Sing
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explorewtc.com
Oculus Outdoors
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, NYFridays 6 pm, Saturdays 2 pm
0 reviews
rioc.ny.gov
Roosevelt Island - Summer Outdoor Movie Series
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
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Movies in the Square
Join us for movie nights under the stars on the North Plaza. Bring your blanket and popcorn for a magical outdoor cinema experience!
July 24: The Muppets Take Manhattan (G)
July 31: Men in Black (PG-13)
August 7: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (R)
August 14: 13 Going on 30 (PG-13)
New York, NY
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Asphalt Green Movie Night
July 25: Sonic 3
New York, NY8 pm
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Intrepid Summer Movie Series
Watch a movie on the ship's flight deck! Settle in for an unforgettable movie night under the stars. Bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and blankets to watch the film on a giant inflatable screen with stunning views of the Hudson River and city skyline.
June 27: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
July 25: The Abyss
August 22: Atlantis: The Lost Empire
New York, NY
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prospectpark.org
Prospect Park - Summer Movies Under the Stars
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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Movies on the Waterfront in Riverside Park
Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies in the Park. Summer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
August 7: The Sun is also a Star
August 14: Coco
August 21: Love & Basketball
August 28: Audience Choice!
New York, NY
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Fall Movie Nights at Hudson Yards
Grab a seat or bring your own blanket and watch classic films and more on The Big Screen in the Public Square and Gardens.
September 12: Grease (PG)
September 19: Clueless (PG-13)
September 26: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (PG-13)
October 3: Grown Ups (PG-13)
October 10: Rent (PG-13)
October 17: Legally Blonde (PG-13)
October 23: Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13)
New York, NY
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