This roundup of Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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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whitpainpa.myrec.com
Wentz Run Park - Summer Outdoor Movies
Whitpain Township Parks & Recreation will be showing two movies in the park this summer. They encourage you to dress comfortably and bring a chair or blanket.
June 17: Transformers ONE
August 5: Moana 2
Blue Bell, PA
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Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks - Free Family Movie Series
Bring blankets and lawn chairs to sit on while enjoying movies under the stars. Free parking is available at the parking lots on First Street immediately adjacent to SteelStacks; food and beverages will be available for purchase.
May 21: Despicable Me 4
May 28: The Emperor's New Groove
June 4: The Wild Robot
June 11: Toy Story
June 18: Cinderella
June 25: Inside Out 2
July 2: The Princess and the Frog
July 9: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
July 16: Moana 2
July 25: The Lego Movie
Bethlehem, PA
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Plymouth Township - Performances in the Park
Plymouth Township is hosting Movies in the Park several times this summer. Before the movie, enjoy DJ entertainment. Refreshments (popcorn, candy, and drinks) will be available for purchase.
June 18: Moana 2
July 2: Inside Out 2
July 16:Sonic 3
July 30: Mufasa: The Lion King
Plymouth Meeting, PA
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Gloucester County, NJ - Movies in the Park
Gather the family and bring your blankets and chairs to catch a free movie throughout the county all summer long. Unless otherwise noted, the rain date for all movies will be the next day.
May 16: Inside Out 2 (Pfeiffer Center)
May 21: Moana 2 (Gailbraith Park)
May 30: Moana 2 (Elk Twp Recreational Park)
June 6: Moana 2 (Memorial Park)
June 11: Inside Out 2 (Chestnut Branch Park)
June 13: Fantasia (Scotland Run Park)
June 18: Wonka (Woolwich Twp)
June 25: Kung Fu Panda 4 (Veteran’s Park)
June 27: Moana 2 (Franklin Twp Sports Complex)
July 11: The Wild Robot (New Street Park)
July 16: Moana 2 (Swedesboro Auction Block)
July 18: UP (Red Bank Battlefield)
July 25: The Wild Robot (Gaiter Field)
August 1: The Wild Robot (Oak Valley Little League)
August 4: The Garfield Movie (Fort Billings Park)
August 8: Despicable Me 4 (Woodbury)
August 13: Moana 2 (River Winds Community Center)
August 15: Inside Out 2 (Washington Lake Park)
August 22: Elemental (Sunset Auditorium)
August 25: The Wild Robot (Wenonah Lake)
August 27:Moana 2 (National Park Ballfields)
August 29: The Wild Robot (Ella Harris Park)
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Newtown - Movies in the Park
Enjoy this outdoor movie series at Linton Memorial Park. The rain date is the next day.
Newtown, PA
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manncenter.org
Movies @ The Mann
The Mann is thrilled to present Star Wars: A New Hope live in concert. The Philadelphia Orchestra will play Oscar®-winning composer John Williams's musical score live as the film is projected on three giant screens. Pack a picnic and enjoy a perfect summer night under the stars!
Philadelphia, PA
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Whitemarsh Township - Movies in the Parks
Whitemarsh Township Parks & Recreation hosts Reels & Refreshments in several parks throughout the area. In the event of rain, movies are held the following day.
June 25: Wish (Miles Park)
July 16: Luca (Cedar Grove Park)
August 13: Remember the Titans (Leeland Park)
September 10: Coco (Miles Park)
Conshohocken, PA
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Bartram's Garden - Family Outdoor Movie Nights
Bring your picnic blankets, bug spray, and snacks, and enjoy a free, family-friendly movie under the evening sky. Free concessions while supplies last.
June 27: Wicked
July 25: Mufasa: The Lion King
August 29: Minecraft
Philadelphia, PA
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Upper Gwynedd - Movies in the Park
Grab your blankets, low-lying chairs, family, and friends, and come see some great family movies! These movies will be held in the Parkside Place Complex Debarth Amphitheater and will begin at dusk. They will have dessert food trucks, so you can purchase something to snack on!
April 17: The Wizard of Oz
June 27: Wicked
July 11: Iron Giant
July 25: Moana 2
August 8: Mufasa
North Wales, PA
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East Brandywine - Movie in the Park
All movies begin at dusk, and free popcorn will be available at each showing. Rain dates are scheduled for the following Monday.
June 6: Garfield
June 27: Despicable Me 4
July 25: Paddington
Downingtown, PA
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ursinus.edu
Ursinus College - Movies on the Lawn
Enjoy Movies on the Lawn hosted by Ursinus College and Collegeville. Bring chairs and blankets to the Berman Lawn and enjoy music and food from food trucks before the movie. The Berman Museum and College Bookstore will also be open before the start of the movie.
Collegeville, PA
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Hatfield Township - Movie in the Park
Enjoy movies in the park this summer in Hatfield Township.
Hatfield, PA
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eagleviewtowncenter.com
Eagleview Town Center - Movie Nights
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and loved ones for an evening of entertainment, community, and fun.
June 9: The Parent Trap
July 21: Wicked
August 11: Mama Mia
Exton, PA
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Westtown Township - Movie Nights
Bring your chairs and a picnic and enjoy a movie under the stars! Movie titles TBD.
West Chester, PA
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universitycity.org
Movies in Clark Park
Since its debut in 2015, the event has drawn tens of thousands of visitors, showcasing family favorites, blockbusters, cult classics, and more under the stars. Screenings typically occur on Fridays in August, beginning at sundown.
August 1: The Goonies
August 8: Clueless
August 15: Madagascar
August 22: Creed
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