{"id":385785,"date":"2026-07-04T04:24:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T04:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/385785\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T04:24:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T04:24:17","slug":"22-places-you-can-see-a-free-movie-in-july-orange-county-register","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/385785\/","title":{"rendered":"22 places you can see a free movie in July \u2013 Orange County Register"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Flick, anyone? This is the best time of the year to enjoy free movies all over the place. Don\u2019t waste it! Here are movies you can watch for free with the community in July. Bring your lawn chair, blankets and a picnic for outdoor screenings.<\/p>\n<p>July 10 \u2014 Irvine:\u00a0Enjoy the OC Parks Sunset Cinema program showing of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt26743210\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cHow to Train Your Dragon\u201d <\/a>(2025, PG) at Mason Regional Park. Open at 6 p.m. movies at sunset. 18782 University Drive, Irvine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocparks.com\/news\/oc-parks-presents-2026-summer-concert-series-and-sunset-cinema-film-series\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ocparks.com\/news\/oc-parks-presents-2026-summer-concert-series-and-sunset-cinema-film-series<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 10 \u2014 Long Beach: Come to Mother\u2019s Beach to enjoy \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt11655566\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lilo &amp; Stitch<\/a>\u201d (2025, PG) The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. Movie at dusk. Enjoy free popcorn, a bounce house and a raffle. 5839 E. Appian Way, Long Beach. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longbeach.gov\/park\/recreation-programs\/programs-and-classes\/movies-in-the-park\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longbeach.gov\/park\/recreation-programs\/programs-and-classes\/movies-in-the-park\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 10 \u2014 Playa del Rey:\u00a0Enjoy a screening of Disney\u2019s animated \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4900148\/?ref_=fn_t_1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Elio<\/a>\u201d (2025, PG) during Beach Movie Nights on Dockweiler Beach. Movies start at dusk, around 8 p.m. Parking is $3 after 6 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/beaches.lacounty.gov\/dockweiler-youth-center\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dockweiler Youth Center<\/a>, 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa del Rey. <a href=\"https:\/\/beaches.lacounty.gov\/beachmovienights\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">beaches.lacounty.gov\/beachmovienights\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 11 \u2014 Alhambra: See \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt26443597\/?ref_=fn_t_1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zootopia 2<\/a>\u201d (2025, PG) at Alhambra Park Bandshell, 500 N. Palm\u00a0 Ave., Alhambra. There\u2019s an animal show at 7 p.m., followed by the movie. <a href=\"https:\/\/aroundalhambra.org\/summer-nights-in-alhambra-concerts-and-movies-in-the-park-return\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">aroundalhambra.org\/summer-nights-in-alhambra-concerts-and-movies-in-the-park-return\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 11 \u2014 Altadena:\u00a0Feeling vintage? Attend the special Silent Movie Night with a screening of Charlie Chaplin\u2019s classic \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Kid_(1921_film)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Kid<\/a>\u201d (1921) with live piano accompaniment by jazz pianist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/larryrobertgarf\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Larry Garf<\/a>. This is at the Altadena Community Center starting at 2 p.m. 730 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena. <a href=\"https:\/\/altadenalibrary.libnet.info\/event\/16379768\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">altadenalibrary.libnet.info\/event\/16379768<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 11 \u2014 Rancho Palos Verdes: The Ken Dyda Civic Center will host a screening of \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0108037\/?ref_=fn_t_1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Sandlot<\/a>\u201d (1993, PG). Pre-show fun starts at 7 p.m. and the movie\u2019s at dusk. 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. <a href=\"https:\/\/rpvca.gov\/m\/newsflash\/home\/detail\/2856\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rpvca.gov\/m\/newsflash\/home\/detail\/2856<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 11 \u2014 Torrance: Enjoy Family Movie Night with the animated film \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt26443616\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hoppers<\/a>\u201d (2026, PG) at Hickory Park from 7:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 2850 W. 232nd St., Torrance. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torranceca.gov\/Our-Community\/Events\/Family-Movie-Night-Hoppers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">torranceca.gov\/Our-Community\/Events\/Family-Movie-Night-Hoppers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 13 \u2014 Los Angeles:\u00a0This time, the show is indoors for Family Movie Monday in the Lake View Terrace library community room. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt26443616\/?ref_=fn_t_1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hoppers<\/a>\u201d (2026, PG) screens at 2 p.m. 12002 Osborne St., Los Angeles. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lapl.org\/events\/movie-monday\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lapl.org\/events\/movie-monday<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 15 \u2014 Riverside:\u00a0Watch \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0088763\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Puss In Boots: The Last Wish<\/a>\u201d (2022, PG) at Lincoln Park. Event starts at 7 p.m. 4261 Park Ave., Riverside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riversideca.gov\/calendar\/event\/movies-park-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">riversideca.gov\/calendar\/event\/movies-park-1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 17 \u2014 Culver City: Head to the Culver Steps for the free summer movie series that includes \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt31956415\/?ref_=fn_t_1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Freakier Friday<\/a>\u201d (2025, PG). Movie starts at sunset and there\u2019s free popcorn, while supplies last. One hour of free parking. 9300 Culver Blvd., Culver City. <a href=\"https:\/\/theculversteps.com\/directory\/movies-at-the-steps\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">theculversteps.com\/directory\/movies-at-the-steps\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 18 \u2014 Fullerton:\u00a0Watch \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt12042730\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_project%20hail%20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Project Hail Mary<\/a>\u201d (2026) indoors on the Fullerton Library\u2019s 184-inch screen with surround sound. The movie screens at 5:30 p.m.\u00a0in the library\u2019s Conference Center. 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. <a href=\"http:\/\/fullertonlibrary.org\/movie-program\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fullertonlibrary.org\/movie-program<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 18 \u2014 San Bernardino:\u00a0Head to the city\u2019s Starlight Cinema Movies In the Park to see \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2709692\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Grinch<\/a>\u201d (2018, PG) on July 18 at Hudson Park. The fun starts at 6 p.m. The movie starts at dusk. Enjoy a craft related to the film, giant outdoor games, a prize raffle, kid trivia, food to buy and vendors. 4365 Park Drive, San Bernardino. <a href=\"http:\/\/sanbernardino.gov\/311\/Starlight-Cinema\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sanbernardino.gov\/311\/Starlight-Cinema<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 18 \u2014 Van Nuys: Enjoy this movie indoors at the air-conditioned Van Nuys library. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt33244668\/?ref_=fn_t_1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Anaconda<\/a>\u201d (2025, PG-13) with Jack Black starts at 2 p.m. with free snacks and bottled water. 6250 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lapl.org\/events\/movie-snacks-anaconda\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lapl.org\/events\/movie-snacks-anaconda<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 24 \u2014 Riverside:\u00a0See the classic \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yankee_Doodle_Dandy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Yankee Doodle Dandy<\/a>\u201d (1942, NR) with James Cagney on the lawn at the Riverside Heritage House, to celebrate our nation\u2019s 250th anniversary. Open at 8 p.m. and the movie starts at 8:30 p.m. You can buy concessions at the snack shack, but cash only. Heritage House,\u00a0 8193 Magnolia Ave., Riverside. <a href=\"http:\/\/museumofriverside.org\/calendar\/yankee-doodle-dandy-movie-on-the-lawn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">museumofriverside.org\/calendar\/yankee-doodle-dandy-movie-on-the-lawn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 24 \u2014 Aliso Viejo: Enjoy the movie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0227538\/?ref_=fn_t_1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cSpy Kids\u201d<\/a> (2001, PG) in Grand Park. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by the movie at dark. German Yum Truck, Modern Kala Latin Cuisine, and Sundae Crafts food trucks will be available. 6101 City Lights Drive, Aliso Viejo. <a href=\"https:\/\/avca.net\/community\/news\/eb86ac27-c848-4e0e-8823-518650c89449\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">avca.net\/community\/news\/eb86ac27-c848-4e0e-8823-518650c89449<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 24 \u2014 Anaheim:\u00a0Enjoy the OC Parks Sunset Cinema program and see \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1099212\/?ref_=fn_t_1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twilight<\/a>\u201d (2008, PG-13) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocparks.com\/yorbapark\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Yorba Regional Park<\/a> in Anaheim. Event starts at 6 p.m. the movie at sunset. 7600 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocparks.com\/events\/oc-parks-sunset-cinema-series-twilight-2008\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ocparks.com\/events\/oc-parks-sunset-cinema-series-twilight-2008<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 24 \u2014 Rancho Cucamonga: This time, it\u2019s a classic movie as the original <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0088763\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cBack to the Future\u201d<\/a> (1985, PG) screens at Red Hill Community Park as part of the <a href=\"http:\/\/cityofrc.us\/news\/movies-park-2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Summer Movies In the Park<\/a> series. Movie starts at dusk, around 8 p.m. Red Hill Community Park, 7484 Vineyard Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. <a href=\"http:\/\/cityofrc.us\/events\/movies-park-back-future-july-24\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cityofrc.us\/events\/movies-park-back-future-july-24<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 24 \u2014Santa Clarita: See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0317219\/?ref_=fn_t_1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cCars\u201d<\/a> (2006, G) at City Cinemas in the Park.Bring a picnic or patronize the food trucks starting at 7 p.m. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. <a href=\"http:\/\/santaclarita.gov\/arts-and-culture\/events\/city-cinemas-in-the-park\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">santaclarita.gov\/arts-and-culture\/events\/city-cinemas-in-the-park\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 25 \u2014 Westwood: Enjoy Cinema under the Stars on Broxton Plaza with \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt26443597\/?ref_=fn_t_1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zootopia 2<\/a>\u201d (2025, PG). Movie starts at dusk. Broxton Plaza, 1036 Broxton AveLos Angeles.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/eventbrite.com\/e\/cinema-under-the-stars-2026-zootopia-2-tickets-1991226069777\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eventbrite.com\/e\/cinema-under-the-stars-2026-zootopia-2-tickets-1991226069777<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 29 \u2014 Arcadia. Watch \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt14362112\/?ref_=fn_t_1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trolls Band Together<\/a>\u201d (2023, PG) on the promenade at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/o\/60120758873\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shops at Santa Anita<\/a>. Bring your own chairs and enjoy a family-friendly movie on Wednesday evenings. There will be free popcorn (while supplies last). Fun starts at 7 p.m. the movie begins at dusk. 400 South Baldwin Ave. Arcadia. <a href=\"http:\/\/eventbrite.com\/e\/summer-movies-on-the-promenade-tickets-1990785697612\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eventbrite.com\/e\/summer-movies-on-the-promenade-tickets-1990785697612<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 30 \u2014 San Gabriel:\u00a0Enjoy a concert followed by a movie at Vincent Lugo Park. Concert with Anything for Salinas at 7 p.m. followed by \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt26443597\/?ref_=fn_t_1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zootopia 2<\/a>\u201d (2025, PG) at 8:30 p.m. 1305 Prospect Ave., San Gabriel. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sangabrielcity.com\/950\/Summer-in-San-Gabriel\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sangabrielcity.com\/950\/Summer-in-San-Gabriel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>July 31 \u2014 Menifee: See the classic \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0108037\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_the%20sandl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Sandlot<\/a>\u201d (1993, PG) at Ladera Park. Event starts at 7 p.m. There will also be dog adoptions and microchip vouchers available. 29629 La Ladera Road Menifee <a href=\"https:\/\/hellomenifee.com\/event\/movie-in-the-park-la-ladera-park\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hellomenifee.com\/event\/movie-in-the-park-la-ladera-park\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Flick, anyone? 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