Free Outdoor Movies for Kids
This Summer in Los Angeles

Free Outdoor Movies in Los Angeles

Beach Movie Nights
Dockweiler Youth Center - Playa del Rey
June 6 - August 29, 2025
On the sand, by the waves, under the stars: Dockweiler Youth Center screens free family movies all summer. Films for 2025 include Moana 2, Dogman, Inside Out 2, and Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. Visit the website here.

Simi Valley Movies in the Park 2025
Rancho Madera Community Park - Simi Valley
June 13 - August 8, 2025
Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District shows films under the stars; this summer all the dates are at Rancho Madera Community Park. The movies are paired with themed pre-show activities. Visit the website here.

Torrance Movies in the Park 2025
Various parks in Torrance
June 14 - August 9, 2025
Movies begin at dusk (around 8pm) for these free movie screenings at parks in Torrance. Bring warm clothes, lawn chairs, and picnics. Visit the website here.

Rancho Palos Verdes Movies in the Park
Rancho Palos Verdes Civic Center, Rancho Palos Verdes
June 14 - August 9, 2025
Screenings are held at the Ken Dyda Civic Center. Moviegoers should bring a blanket and/or low slung beach chairs. A food truck offers food for purchase. Pre-movie activities begin at 7pm. Screenings begin once it gets dark. June 14: Moana 2 July 12: Top Gun August 10: The Wild Robot Pre-registration is not required. Visit the website here.

Monterey Park Summer Movies in the Park 2025
Barnes Park, Monterey Park
June 19 - August 14, 2025
Monterey Park's free movie nights are held at Barnes Park Field this year. Films include favorites as well as recent releases Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Moana 2. Visit the website here.

2025 Arcadia Summer Concerts and Movies in the Park
City Hall West Lawn, Arcadia
June 26 - July 31, 2025
Music or a movie? Why not both! Arcadia's summer movie and concert series are held together. Concerts begin at 6:30pm, followed by the movies at dusk. All of this year's movies are rated PG. Visit the website here.

Parks Make Life Better! with Movies in the Park 2025
Various parks in Culver City
July 5 - 26, 2025
Culver City Parks, Recreation and Community Services is celebrating summer with movies at various parks throughout the area. Gates open at 7pm for each outdoor movie. Bring your own blankets, camping chairs, and snacks for these free events. Visit the website here.

Alhambra Movies in the Park 2025
Alhambra Park Bandshell, Alhambra
July 12 - August 9, 2025
The family-friendly screenings at the Alhambra Park Bandshell come with a little something extra: guests might be treated to a kids concert, bubbles, or character appearances. Visit the website here.

Marina Del Rey Free Movie Nights 2025
Burton Chace Park - Marina del Rey
August 23 - September 27, 2025
Free outdoor movie nights return to Marina Del Rey's Burton Chace Park. The waterfront park makes a lovely setting for a picnic to watch films under the stars. Roll the dice: the opening night film is Jumanji. Visit the website here.

Free Outdoor Movies in Orange County

Newport Dunes Movies on the Beach
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Newport Beach
Fridays & Saturdays through the end of October 2025.
Movies on the Beach is back! Families can watch family-friendly films on the sand at Newport Dunes Resort. Visit the website here.

La Habra Movies in the Park 2025
Portola Park, La Habra
Through August 9, 2025
The city of La Habra shows free movies this summer at different parks. This season's highlights include recent releases such as Moana 2 and Mufasa, alongside classics such as Shrek and Harry Potter. Visit the website here.

Yorba Linda Movies in the Park
Various parks in Yorba Linda
Through October 18, 2025
Yorba Linda hosts free monthly movies in the park shown on a giant inflatable screen. The screenings begin at dusk at either Eastside Community Park or Hurless Barton Park. Visit the website here.

Santa Ana Movies in the Park 2025
Various parks in Santa Ana
June 6 - July 25, 2025
Free popcorn and a movie, what more can you ask? The 2025 Santa Ana Movies in the Park series takes place on Fridays at various city parks throughout Santa Ana - including the Santa Ana Zoo. Extra fun includes inflatables and themed activities. Visit the website here.

OC Parks Sunset Cinema Movie Series 2025
Various parks in Orange County
June 6 - August 29, 2025
OC Parks screens free family-friendly movies at rotating locations on Fridays this summer. This year's selections include recent releases Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Moana 2, and Mufasa: The Lion King, as well as classics such as Shrek and Hercules. Visit the website here.

Irvine Movies on the Lawn 2025
Hicks Canyon Community Park, Irvine
June 13 - August 8, 2025
Irvine celebrates Summer in the City! Families can enjoy an outdoor movie experience under the stars at Hicks Canyon Community Park. Bring your own low-back beach chair, blanket, and picnics. Food and light refreshments are available for purchase from gourmet food trucks and a snack bar. Visit the website here.

Brea Family Films 2025
Brea Civic and Cultural Center
June 20 - July 18, 2025
This year's family fun movies are shown at Brea Civic and Cultural Center. The selections include crowd-pleasers such as The Wild Robot and A Goofy Movie. Visit the website here.

Family Movies Under the Stars 2025 (Buena Park)
Different Parks, including Boisseranc Park, Buena Park
June 26 - August 7, 2025
Families can gather in Buena Park's parks for free movies under the stars. Visit the website here.

Tustin Summer Movies in the Park
Various parks in Tustin
June 27 - August 1, 2025
Tustin celebrates summer with free movies on Friday nights, held in a different park each week. Movies shown in 2025 include Lilo & Stitch, Moana 2, and Finding Dory. Visit the website here.

Outdoor Movies in Los Angeles that Aren't Free (But are Pretty Great!)

Street Food Cinema 2025
Rotating Locations
Starts May 10, 2025
Why it's worth it: Stimulates your senses! Food trucks, live bands, classic films, in open air locations all around town
Street Food Cinema offers multiple screenings on Saturdays throughout the spring and summer, at parks and cultural venues around town. Each event features a musical pre-show plus food trucks on site. Not all the films are family-friendly: be sure to check the ratings! Visit the website here.

Cinespia at Hollywood Forever
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood
Starts May 24, 2025 Why it's worth it: The location is as visually compelling as anything you'll see on screen
Hollywood Forever Cemetery offers a unique location to see outdoor movies, as Cinespia presents classic films on select days throughout the summer. The films are projected onto the walls of a mausoleum, which houses the earthly remains of departed Hollywood luminaries. Visit the website here.

Outdoor Movies at the Skirball
Skirball Center - Brentwood/ Bel Air
June 13 & 27, 2025
Why it's worth it: The current exhibition gives context to what you're seeing; admission to the museum is included.
Super! The films in this year's Outdoor Movies at the Skirball find inspiration from the exhibit Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity, which details the career of legendary comic book artist Jack Kirby. Visit the website here.

Queen Mary’s Movie Market Nights
The Queen Mary - Long Beach
June 13 - August 6, 2025
Why it's worth it: A night at the Queen Mary is an elegant affair! This year the series includes a pop-up market.
Your ship has come in -- and she's showing movies! Movie Nights are back at the Queen Mary. The community is invited to soak up the silver screen under the summer night sky, as movies screen at the majestic Queen Mary. Prior to the movies, guests can explore an open-air market featuring local small businesses, pop-up vendors, and food by local chefs. Visit the website here.

Grease Sing-A-Long (PG-13)
Hollywood Bowl
June 27, 2025
Why it's worth it: You get to hear the score played live by the LA Phil. Other people get to hear you sing along. (Other movie nights this year include Jurassic Park, Jaws, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, and The Sound of Music Sing-Along)
I got thrills, they're multiplying... because the Hollywood Bowl's Grease Sing-A-Long is back! The film is projected on the Bowl’s giant screen as the audience rama, lama, lama kadingy, kading-a-dong's along. Visit the website here.

Free Outdoor Movies for Kids This Summer in Los Angeles

Free Outdoor Movies for Kids
This Summer in Los Angeles