{"id":316704,"date":"2026-05-15T05:08:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T05:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/316704\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T05:08:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T05:08:11","slug":"outdoor-movies-in-the-sacramento-area-your-2026-summer-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/316704\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Movies in the Sacramento Area: Your 2026 Summer Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Movies Under the Pines (Nevada City)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We pledge allegiance\u2026 to the band, as this year\u2019s Movies Under the Pines screening delivers Jack Black\u2019s rocking 2003 comedy. While you\u2019re welcome to bring your own food, there will be food trucks and ice cream on hand, as well as a vinyl record sale, a live DJ, an air guitar contest and the chance to win tickets to the Nevada City Film Festival for wearing your favorite band shirt.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 6 \u2013 School of Rock<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$10 per person or $35 per family of four. Activities start at 7:30 p.m., movie starts at sundown. Pioneer Park. 421 Nimrod St. Nevada City. <a href=\"https:\/\/nevadacityfilmfestival.com\/events\/mutp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">nevadacityfilmfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Friday Flicks (Roseville)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to arrive to this one nice and early. Not only will attendees see the titular Elio abducted by aliens in the evening\u2019s Pixar space adventure\u2014co-written and co-directed by Grass Valley-raised Adrian Molina\u2014early arrivals will be able to join in Elio-themed activities and abduct a special swag bag for themselves.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 22 \u2013 Elio<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free. Activities start at 6:30 p.m., movie starts at 8 p.m. Vernon Street Town Square. 311 Vernon St, Roseville. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roseville.ca.gov\/programs_events\/friday_flicks.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">roseville.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Movies in the Park (Elk Grove)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re encouraged to bring your own dinner and snacks to this community get together, but still make sure to bring a bit of cash as well so you don\u2019t miss out on one of the region\u2019s cutest shopping opportunities before the show. A local \u201cKids Market\u201d starts at 5 p.m., with business owners ages 5-17 selling their own artwork, crafts, jewelry and more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 30 \u2013 Zootopia<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free. Activities start at 5 p.m., movie starts at sundown. Amundson Park. 8730 Heritage Hill Dr. Elk Grove. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosumnescsd.gov\/503\/Movies-in-the-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">cosumnescsd.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Drake\u2019s Barnflix (West Sacramento)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beer, pizza, and a veritable banquet of movies await at this riverside watering hole. Drake\u2019s Brewing Co. at The Barn is hosting films the first Wednesday of every month through October\u2014just remember a jacket for that inevitable Delta Breeze.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 3 \u2013 Ferris Buller\u2019s Day Off<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 1 \u2013 Zootopia 2<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug. 5 \u2013 I Know What You Did Last Summer<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sept. 2 \u2013 The Devil Wears Prada<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oct. 7 \u2013 Hocus Pocus<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free. Movies start shortly after sunset. Drake\u2019s: The Barn. 985 Riverfront St. West Sacramento. <a href=\"https:\/\/events.drinkdrakes.com\/series\/barnflix-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">drinkdrakes.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/drakes-outdoor-movies-dsc09720.jpeg\" data-lb-width=\"1280\" data-lb-height=\"855\" class=\" photoswipe gtxlightbox\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70876\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/drakes-outdoor-movies-dsc09720.jpeg\" alt=\"Drakes Barnflix outdoor movie nights in West Sacramento\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barnflix movie nights (Courtesy of Drake\u2019s: The Barn)<\/p>\n<p>Movies in the Park (South Sacramento)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bringing zany, kids-approved flicks to five different south Sacramento parks this summer, Southgate Recreation &amp; Parks District is helping spread the movie magic. Pack a picnic and come early, as each night includes a free set of children\u2019s activities, crafts, and games before the main event.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 4 \u2013 Lilo &amp; Stitch (2025) (Larry Gury Community Park)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 11 \u2013 A Minecraft Movie (Bowling Green Park)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 23 \u2013 Bad Guys 2 (Perry Avenue Park)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 14 \u2013 Smurfs\u00a0 (Norman S. Waters Park)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug. 6 \u00a0\u2013 Zootopia 2 (Don &amp; Brenda Nottoli Community Park)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free. Activities start at 6 p.m., movies start at sundown. Various locations. <a href=\"https:\/\/southgaterecandpark.gov\/event-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">southgaterecandpark.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Friday Moonlight Movies (Rancho Cordova)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember the delight of the bygone double feature? Rancho Cordova is bringing back the tradition for a special celebration of America\u2019s 250th birthday with a pair of America-centric films each Friday in June, accompanied by tasty vittles from local food truck faves like Buckhorn BBQ, Drewski\u2019s Hot Rod Kitchen and more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 5 \u2013 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron &amp; National Treasure<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 12 \u2013 An American Tail &amp; Independence Day<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 19 \u2013 Balto &amp; Captain America: The First Avenger<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 26 \u2013 Pocahontas &amp; Hamilton<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free. First movie starts at 5:30 p.m., second movie at 7 p.m. The Village Green. 3141 Bridgeway Dr. Rancho Cordova. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordovacouncil.org\/ccc-events\/Friday-Moonlight-Movies\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cordovacouncil.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rancho-cordova-movie-nights-mg-7563.jpeg\" data-lb-width=\"1155\" data-lb-height=\"672\" class=\" photoswipe gtxlightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70873\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rancho-cordova-movie-nights-mg-7563.jpeg\" alt=\"Rancho Cordova's outdoor Friday Moonlight Movie Nights\" width=\"800\" height=\"465\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Friday Moonlight Movies in Rancho Cordova (Courtesy of the Cordova Community Council)<\/p>\n<p>Float-in-Movie Nights (South Sacramento)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trifecta of extended swim nights are making waves at Sacramento\u2019s Christine Thompson Aquatic Center, keeping the fun going until 10 p.m. Chill out with free ice cream, a movie, and arts and crafts for the kids with themes like \u201cFairytale Royalty\u201d and \u201cSuperheroes\u201d for the first two, and Southgate Recreation and Park District\u2019s special 70th anniversary celebration on Aug. 1.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 5 \u2013 Snow White (2025)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 17 \u2013 Sonic 3<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug. 1 \u2013 Peter Pan (1953)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$7-$8. Pool opens at 6:30 p.m., movies start at sundown. Christine Thompson Aquatic Center. 8025 Waterman Rd. <a href=\"https:\/\/southgaterecandpark.gov\/event-calendar\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">southgaterecandpark.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Movies in the Park (Arden-Arcade)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lounging on the grass, plus a slate of family-friendly movies? It\u2019s a simple recipe for cherished childhood memories, and Arden Park\u2019s line-up of films\u2014each timed to start as soon as the sun goes down\u2014is perfect for the kids and the kids-at-heart.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 5 \u2013 How to Train Your Dragon, starting at 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug. 7 \u2013 Wicked: For Good, starting at 8:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sept. 4 \u2013 Gabby\u2019s Dollhouse: The Movie, starting at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oct. 2 \u2013 G.O.A.T., starting at 6:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free. Arden Park. 1000 La Sierra Dr. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWCXN4oAS3I\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Friday Night Movies (Galt)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab a picnic and your fellow Disney\/Pixar fans and head down to Galt for an array of animated favorites through early September. While the newest releases\u2014including Toy Story 5\u2014screen in Veterans Field, Aug. 14\u2019s Moana will make a splash at the local aquatic center with the help of the pool\u2019s brand new 30-foot waterslide.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 12 \u2013 Zootopia 2 (Veterans Field)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 10 \u2013 Hoppers (Veterans Field)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug. 14 \u2013 Moana (2016) (Gora Aquatic Center)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sept 11 \u2013 Toy Story 5 (Veterans Field)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free. Gates open at 6 p.m., movies start at sundown. Various Locations. Galt. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofgalt.org\/our-city\/community-events\/community-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">cityofgalt.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Movies Off the Wall (Downtown)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Crocker Art Museum this season is heading back to simpler times with a trio of comedy favorites from the \u201990s and early aughts. The museum\u2019s courtyard will welcome moviegoers with a full bar, a cafe pop-up by Anchor &amp; Tree Coffee Roasting Co. and a DJ-set inspired by the night\u2019s film. Come early to grab a provided chair and to peruse the art as the Crocker stays open until 9 p.m. every Thursday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 18 \u2013 The Birdcage<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 16 \u2013 My Big Fat Greek Wedding<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug. 20 \u2013 Clueless<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$8 members, $16 nonmembers. Courtyard opens at 7 p.m., movies start at sundown. Crocker Art Museum. 216 O St. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crockerart.org\/events?eventType=show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">crockerart.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crocker-outdoor-movies-rs103989-50a3406.jpeg\" data-lb-width=\"1280\" data-lb-height=\"853\" class=\" photoswipe gtxlightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crocker-outdoor-movies-rs103989-50a3406.jpeg\" alt=\"Crocker Movies off the Wall\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crocker Movies Off the Wall (Courtesy of the Crocker Art Museum)<\/p>\n<p>Movie Nights in the Vines (Clarksburg)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those in the mood for a wine pairing with your favorite flicks, Bogle Family Vineyards hosts its 21-and-over movie nights. The doors open an hour and 15 minutes before each film, during which time your ticket secures you a catered dinner and a full tasting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 19 \u2013 Major League, starting at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 17 \u2013 Stand By Me, starting at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug. 14 \u2013 Mamma Mia!, starting at 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sept. 18 \u2013 Practical Magic, starting at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oct. 9 \u2013 Silence of the Lambs, starting at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$25-$30. Tickets go on sale one month prior to each film. Doors open 75 minutes before. Bogle Family Vineyards.\u00a037783 Co. Rd. 144.\u00a0Clarksburg.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/boglewinery.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">boglewinery.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Family Movie Night (Folsom)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folsom\u2019s summer hattrick of films matches each flick with free admission at a local institution around town (think live animal encounters at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary with Wild Robot, for instance). And if you get there early, join in for themed games and activities before settling in for the movie.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 19 \u2013 Kicking &amp; Screaming (Andy Morin Sports Complex)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 17 \u2013 Wild Robot (Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug. 1 \u2013 Surf\u2019s Up (Steve Miklos Aquatic Center)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free. Activities start at 6:30 p.m., movies start at 8:30 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.folsom.ca.us\/government\/parks-recreation\/recreation\/special-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">folsom.ca.us<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/miklos-center-movie-night-aug-2024-37.jpeg\" data-lb-width=\"1218\" data-lb-height=\"853\" class=\" photoswipe gtxlightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/miklos-center-movie-night-aug-2024-37.jpeg\" alt=\"Miklos Center Movie Night Aug 2024 37\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Movie night at Folsom\u2019s Steve Miklos Aquatic Center (Courtesy of City of Folsom\u2019s Parks &amp; Recreation Department)<\/p>\n<p>Dive-In Movies (Elk Grove)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the Elk Grove Aquatics Center open late, these movie nights include a full afternoon of splashy fun beforehand, starting at 4 p.m. But as tired as you might be by showtime, save enough energy to sing along with this triple-threat of catchy musicals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 20 \u2013 Wicked<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 11 \u2013 Frozen<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug. 21 \u2013 High School Musical<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5-$8. Pool opens at 4 p.m., movies starts at sundown. Elk Grove Aquatics Center. 9701 Big Horn Blvd. Elk Grove. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosumnescsd.gov\/1360\/Dive-In-Movie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">cosumnescsd.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Free Movie in the Park (Auburn)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paired with a free swim night at the nearby Sierra Pool, and a community resources fair at the park, this Auburn movie night invites you to take a dip and then settle in for the movie. But don\u2019t worry. If you build up an appetite, free popcorn is on offer to help.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 10 \u2013 Zootopia 2<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free. Pool and fair open at 6 p.m., movie starts at 8:45 p.m. Recreation Park. 123 Recreation Dr. Auburn. <a href=\"https:\/\/auburnrec.com\/events\/movie-in-the-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">auburnrec.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>District 1 Movie Nights (North Natomas)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosted by Sacramento District 1 city councilmember Lisa Kaplan, these Friday movie nights offer plenty of free popcorn, and also include a bounce house. So expect the little ones to be perfectly entertained until the main attraction begins.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 24 \u2013 Puss in Boots<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug. 21 \u2013 Elio<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sept. 11 \u2013 Under the Boardwalk<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free. Activities start at 7 p.m., movie starts at sundown. North Natomas Regional Park. 4989 Natomas Blvd. <\/p>\n<p>Movie in the Park (Arden-Arcade)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free popcorn and talking animals take center stage at this movie night as Mission Oaks Recreation &amp; Park District screens Zootopia 2 at Ashton Park.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug. 15 \u2013 Zootopia 2<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free. Movie starts at sundown. Ashton Park. 4251 Ashton Dr.<\/p>\n<p>Movie Night in the Cemetery (Upper Land Park)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s never good to whistle past a graveyard, so head in with a picnic dinner and watch a movie instead. This September, the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery is hosting a pair of near-century-old classics, projected amongst the graves: 1925\u2019s silent, crime thriller The Unholy Three, starring Lon Chaney, and 1930\u2019s Marx Brothers\u2019 comedy Animal Crackers. Look forward to a docent-led introduction to the films beforehand.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sept. 12 \u2013 The Unholy Three<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sept. 19 \u2013 Animal Crackers<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$22. Activities begin at 7 p.m. Sacramento Historic City Cemetery. 1000 Broadway. <a href=\"https:\/\/historicoldcitycemetery.org\/tours-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">historicoldcitycemetery.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a0 Movies Under the Pines (Nevada City) We pledge allegiance\u2026 to the band, as this year\u2019s Movies Under&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":316705,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[121,123,122],"class_list":["post-316704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sacramento","tag-sacramento","tag-sacramento-headlines","tag-sacramento-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/316704","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=316704"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/316704\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/316705"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=316704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=316704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=316704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}