Who doesn\u2019t like to go to the movies? And it\u2019s even better when they\u2019re free. Whether you\u2019re huddling indoors in the air conditioning or sprawling outside at the beach or in a park, here are places you can see some good flicks. For free. Have fun out there. And save us some popcorn.<\/p>\n
Aug. 1 \u2014 Sherman Oaks: See \u201cWicked for Good,\u201d<\/a> part two of the Wicked series, at 2 p.m. at the Sherman Oaks branch library, 14245 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks. lapl.org\/events\/sherman-oaks-movie-wicked-good<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 3 \u2014 Costa Mesa:\u00a0Head out to the plaza at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts for an outdoor showing of \u201cPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.<\/a>\u201d No tickets required but surrounding parking garages charge a fee. The plaza opens at 5:30 p.m., fun activities at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 8 p.m. Food vendors will be present.\u00a0 scfta.org\/events\/2026\/pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-curse-of-the-black-pearl<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 4 \u2014 Long Beach: Bring your chair and blanket to cheer on \u201cA League of Their Own,<\/a>\u201d part of the Moonlight Movies at the Beach<\/a> at Granada Beach. Free parking after 6 p.m. Bring your picnic or visit a food truck. No alcohol. Movie starts at dusk, around 8 p.m. 5000 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. moonlightmoviesonthebeach.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 7 \u2014 Los Angeles:\u00a0See one of the best anime movies ever made, \u201cNausicaa of the Valley of the Wind,<\/a>\u201d directed by Hayao Miyazaki<\/a> (English version), at Stoner Park at 8 p.m. The screening of this classic in its genre is sponsored by the West L.A. Sawtelle Neighborhood Council. 1835 Stoner Ave., Los Angeles. eventbrite.com\/e\/after-nature-nausicaa-of-the-valley-of-the-wind-tickets-1993489195848<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 7 \u2014 Laguna Niguel: Relive the \u201990s by watching \u201c10 Things I Hate About You<\/a>\u201d at Laguna Niguel Regional Park. Character meet-and-greets, DJ-led games and food for purchase. Fun starts at 6 p.m. with the movie at sunset.\u00a0 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel. ocparks.com\/events\/oc-parks-sunset-cinema-series-10-things-i-hate-about-you-1999<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 7 \u2014 Playa del Rey: Head to the beach to see \u201cThe Princess and the Frog<\/a>,\u201d one of the family-friendly movie screenings on the sand sponsored by the county.\u00a0 All movies start at 8 p.m. Dockweiler Youth Center<\/a>,\u00a012505 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey. $3 parking after 6 p.m.\u00a0 beaches.lacounty.gov\/beachmovienights\/<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 8 \u2014 Whittier: Time to go see \u201cMadagascar<\/a>\u201d at Michigan Park. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and the movie at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic and blankets. No pets, barbecues or alcohol. 8228 Michigan Ave., Whittier. whittierprcs.org\/recreation\/summer-in-the-park<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 10 \u2014 West Hollywood: Go to Movie Monday to see \u201cHotel Artemis\u201d with Jodie Foster at 1 p.m. at the West Hollywood branch county Library, 625 N San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood. Adults only. visit.lacountylibrary.org\/event\/16510165<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 10, 12, 14, 15 \u2014 Long Beach: See \u201cWicked For Good<\/a>,\u201d part two of the Wicked saga.\u00a0 Free popcorn, bounce house and raffle. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. Movies begin at dusk. Aug. 10: Heartwell Park, 5801 E. Parkcrest St.;\u00a0 Aug. 12: College Estates Park, 808 Stevely Ave.; Aug. 14: Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave.; Aug. 15: Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill. longbeach.gov\/park\/recreation-programs\/programs-and-classes\/movies-in-the-park\/<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 11 \u2014 Lancaster: Get out of the heat and come to the library for its monthly movie night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This month, it\u2019s \u201cThe Fantastic Four: First Steps.<\/a>\u201d 601 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster. visit.lacountylibrary.org\/event\/16731997<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 14 \u2014 Irvine: Bring the family to Hicks Canyon Community Park<\/a> to see \u201cZootopia 2<\/a>.\u201d Bring a picnic or patronize the food trucks on site, starting at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at sunset. More parking available at Hicks Canyon Elementary School and Viewpark Avenue (south side). 864 Viewpark Ave., Irvine. cityofirvine.gov\/node\/70106#Movies<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 14 \u2014 Orange: Bring your chairs or blanket to see the movie \u201cKung Fu Panda 4<\/a>\u201d at Irvine Regional Park. DJ-led games and other activities start at 6 p.m. with the movie at sunset. Free admission and parking. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. ocparks.com\/events\/oc-parks-sunset-cinema-series-kung-fu-panda-4-2024<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 14 \u2014 Playa del Rey:\u00a0Head to the beach to see \u201cCloudy With a Chance of Meatballs<\/a>,\u201d one of the family-friendly movie screenings on the sand sponsored by the county.\u00a0 All movies start at 8 p.m. Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey. $3 parking after 6 p.m.\u00a0 beaches.lacounty.gov\/beachmovienights\/<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 15 \u2014 Lawndale: Finish the summer action series with a screening of the original \u201cPredator<\/a>\u201d with Arnold Schwarzenegger, starting at 3 p.m. in the Lawndale Library Meeting Room. For ages 18+. Lawndale Library, 14615 Burin Ave., Lawndale. visit.lacountylibrary.org\/event\/16857502<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 15 \u2014 San Bernardino: Head over to Starlight Cinema Movies in the Park this week to see \u201cPok\u00e9mon Detective Pikachu<\/a>\u201d at Nicholson Park. Note the new restrooms and concession facilities. There will also be a craft related to the film, giant checkers, Jenga and Connect 4, a prize raffle, trivia for kids, food, and vendors. Activities start at 6 pm; the movie starts at dusk. 200 S. Meridian Ave., San Bernardino. sanbernardino.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 15 \u2014 Torrance: Head to the Wilson Park Amphitheatre for Family Movie Night with \u201cThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie<\/a>\u201d Event starts at 5 p.m. Movie at 6:30 p.m.\u00a0 Wilson Park Amphitheatre, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. torranceca.gov\/Our-Community\/Events\/Family-Movie-Night-The-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 17, 19, 21 \u2014 Long Beach: See \u201cHow to Train Your Dragon<\/a>\u201d and enjoy free popcorn, a bounce house and a raffle. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. Movie begins at dusk. Aug. 17: Orizaba Park, 1435 Orizaba Ave.; Aug. 19: Recreation Park, 4900 E. 7th St.: Aug. 21: Ramona Park, 3301 E. 65th St. \u00a0longbeach.gov\/park\/recreation-programs\/programs-and-classes\/movies-in-the-park\/<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 18 \u2014 East Los Angeles: It\u2019s time for the monthly Film Club, with a 5 p.m. screening of the original \u201cBlack Panther<\/a>\u201d at the East Los Angeles Library Meeting Room,\u00a0 4837 East 3rd St., East L.A. Adults only. visit.lacountylibrary.org\/event\/16381935<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 18 \u2014 Long Beach: Warm up your pipes and go to \u201cGrease: The Sing-Along<\/a>\u201d as part of the Moonlight Movies at the Beach<\/a> series at Granada Beach. Free parking after 6 p.m. No alcohol. Movie starts at dusk, around 8 p.m.5000 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach.\u00a0 moonlightmoviesonthebeach.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 21 \u2014 Orange: See \u201cJumanji<\/a>\u201d at Irvine Regional Park. Sponsored by OC Parks. Character meet-and-greets, DJ-led games and food for purchase. Fun starts at 6 p.m. movie at sunset.\u00a0 Free admission and parking.\u00a0 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. ocparks.com\/events\/oc-parks-sunset-cinema-series-jumanji-1995<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 23 \u2014 Calabasas: Visit the King Gillette Ranch<\/a> for a classic silent film from Hollywood\u2019s Golden Age, with a live piano accompaniment. Movie at 7:30 p.m. \u201cThe Trail of \u201998\u201d (1928)<\/a> takes place during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897. It will be shown outdoors at the visitor center and will feature live music composed spontaneously by Michael D. Mortilla. Tours of the grounds are at 6:30 p.m. and the movie screens at 7:30. The film and parking are free. Bring a picnic and a flashlight. Limited seating, bring your own chair. King Gillette Ranch, 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. eventbrite.com\/e\/silents-under-the-stars-tickets-1992950476524<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 28 \u2014 Hollywood: Ovation Hollywood is offering free open-air movies on the last Friday of the month through September, and you can even get a coupon for free popcorn and a blanket. Check in starts at 5 p.m. and film begins at 7. You need to RSVP online beforehand to get the free perks. Movie: \u201cSchool of Rock<\/a>\u201d with Jack Black. Ovation Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles. eventbrite.com\/e\/friday-movie-nights-school-of-rock-tickets-1989725640954<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 28 \u2014 Newhall: Enjoy the classic dinosaur flick \u201cJurassic Park<\/a>\u201d at William S. Hart Park. Get there early for good seating. Food trucks arrive an hour before the show begins at 7:30 p.m. 24151 N. 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