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Free Outdoor Movies for Kids
in Los Angeles in Summer 2026
Free Outdoor Movies in Los Angeles
Dockweiler Beach Movie Nights
Dockweiler Youth Center - Playa del Rey
June 5 - August 28, 2026
On the sand, by the waves, under the stars: Dockweiler Youth Center screens free family movies all summer.This summer, the miracle is you: June's opening film is Encanto. Website
Simi Valley Movies in the Park 2026
Rancho Madera Community Park - Simi Valley
June 12 - August 7, 2026
Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District shows films under the stars; this summer two films are shown at Rancho Madera Community Park, with one screening at Oak Canyon Community Park.The movies are paired with themed pre-show activities. Website
Torrance Movies in the Park 2026
Various parks in Torrance
June 13 - August 15, 2026
Movies begin at dusk (around 8pm) for these free movie screenings at parks in Torrance. Bring warm clothes, lawn chairs, and picnics. Website
Rancho Palos Verdes Movies in the Park 2026
Rancho Palos Verdes Civic Center, Rancho Palos Verdes
June 13 - August 8, 2026
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.Summer 2026's films are The Bad Guys 2, The Sandlot, and Hoppers. Website
Monterey Park Summer Movies in the Park 2026
Barnes Park, Monterey Park
June 25 - August 8, 2026
This year Monterey Park adds a little variety to its movie nights, starting with a FIFA game, and closing out with a pool movie night. Website
2026 Arcadia Summer Concerts and Movies in the Park
City Hall West Lawn, Arcadia
July 2 - July 30, 2026
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. 2026 bands and films are yet to be announced. Movies are typically rated PG. Website
Alhambra Movies in the Park 2026
Alhambra Park Bandshell, Alhambra
July 11 - August 8, 2026
The family-friendly screenings at the Alhambra Park Bandshell come with a little something extra: guests might be treated to a kids concert, animal show, or character performance. Website
Cinemalibu
Malibu Bluffs Park, Malibu
July 11 & August 22, 2026
For the summer of 2026, Cinemalibu's films have a little baseball theme going. Website
Marina Del Rey Free Movie Nights 2026
Burton Chace Park - Marina del Rey
August 22 - September 26, 2026
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.September's first film is The Neverending Story. Website
Free Outdoor Movies in Orange County
Newport Dunes Movies on the Beach
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Newport Beach
Fridays & Saturdays during the summer
(2026 info to come!)
Movies on the Beach is back! Families can watch family-friendly films on the sand at Newport Dunes Resort. Website
Yorba Linda Movies in the Park
Various parks in Yorba Linda
June 20 - September 19, 2026
Yorba Linda hosts free monthly movies in the park shown on a giant inflatable screen.The screenings begin at dusk at Hurless Barton Park. Website
Dana Point Movies in the Park
Various parks
June 6 - 27, 2026
Dana Point offers free movies for the whole family in various parks on Fridays in June.These free movie nights bring back the nostalgic feel of a drive-in movie, but without the car. Website
Santa Ana Movies in the Park 2026
Various parks in Santa Ana
June 5 - July 24, 2026
Free popcorn and a movie, what more can you ask?The 2026 Santa Ana Movies in the Park series takes place on Fridays at various city parks throughout Santa Ana. Extra fun includes arts & crafts. Website
OC Parks Sunset Cinema Movie Series 2026
Various parks in Orange County
June 5 - August 28, 2026
OC Parks screens free family-friendly movies at rotating locations on Fridays this summer. This year's selections include releases from recent years, such as the live action remakes of How to Train Your Dragon and Lilo & Stitch, as well as classics such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and the original Jumanji. Website
Irvine Movies on the Lawn 2026
Hicks Canyon Community Park, Irvine
June 26 - August 14, 2026
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. Website
Tustin Summer Movies in the Park
Various parks in Tustin
July 10 - August 7, 2026
Tustin celebrates summer with free movies on Friday nights, held in a different park each week.Movies shown in 2026 include Elemental, Cars, and KPop Demon Hunters. Website
Outdoor Movies in Los Angeles that Aren't Free
Street Food Cinema 2026
Rotating Locations
Starts May 9, 2026
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! Website
Cinespia at Hollywood Forever
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood
Starts May 23, 2026
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. Website
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Hollywood Bowl
August 9, 2026
When a young Viking defies tradition and befriends a ferocious dragon, together they must fight against all odds to save both their worlds.The 2010 animated feature How to Train Your Dragon screens in HD at the Hollywood Bowl, with its thrilling musical score performed live to picture by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Website