More Than 20 Philadelphia Parks Will Host Free Outdoor Movie Nights This Summer and Fall
Published on June 9, 2026
More Than 20 Philadelphia Parks Will Host Free Outdoor Movie Nights This Summer and Fall
Looking for a fun and free way to spend a summer evening in Philadelphia? Grab a blanket, pack some snacks, and head to your neighborhood park as free outdoor movie nights return to parks across the city this summer and fall.
Organized by Philadelphia’s Park Friends Groups with support from Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, the annual Cinema Under the Stars series will bring family-friendly films to more than 20 parks throughout Philadelphia from June through October.
The outdoor screenings offer residents the chance to gather with neighbors and enjoy some of the year’s most anticipated movies under the night sky — all completely free of charge.
This year’s lineup features a mix of blockbuster hits, animated favorites, family adventures, and classic films, ensuring there’s something for audiences of all ages.
Among the featured titles are:
Superman (2025)
Zootopia 2
Hoppers
Goat
A Minecraft Movie
When Harry Met Sally
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
You, Me & Tuscany
Movies will be screened in neighborhood parks spanning every corner of the city, making it easy for residents to find a showing close to home.
2026 Cinema Under the Stars Schedule
June
June 20 – Superman (2025) – Benson Park
June 24 – The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants – Gold Star Park
June 26 – Hoppers – Thomas Stokley Playground
July
July 9 – Hoppers – Rainbow de Colores
July 17 – Hoppers – Hope Park (7 p.m. start)
August
August 1 – Sarah’s Oil – Thomas Hart Park
August 7 – Zootopia 2 – Carpenter Green
August 8 – A Minecraft Movie – 3rd & Norris Street Playground
August 13 – Goat – Triangle Park
August 14 – Zootopia 2 – Whitaker
August 20 – Goat – Mifflin Square Park
August 21 – Hoppers – Fotterall Square
September
September 9 – Zootopia 2 – Lanier Park
September 10 – You, Me & Tuscany – Loudoun Park
September 11 – Goat – Ridgway Park
September 12 – Zootopia 2 – Fairview Park
September 18 – Zootopia 2 – Palmer Park
September 18 – Hoppers – Dickinson Square
September 19 – Hoppers – Pop’s Park
September 26 – When Harry Met Sally – Inn Yard Park
October
October 2 – Zootopia 2 – McMichael Park
October 16 – A Minecraft Movie – Harrowgate Park
A Neighborhood Tradition
The movie nights are designed to bring communities together while activating public green spaces across Philadelphia. Families, friends, and neighbors are encouraged to arrive before dusk to claim a spot, enjoy the park atmosphere, and connect with their community before the movie begins.
Each screening is hosted by local Park Friends Groups, who work year-round to support, maintain, and activate Philadelphia’s neighborhood parks.
Attendees should check with individual Park Friends Groups for updates, weather-related changes, and event-specific information.