Summer's here and it's time to upgrade movie night. Boston's got you covered with FREE outdoor screenings all over the city. Grab a blanket, pack some snacks and get ready to explore the season's best cinema spots. Before to check their sites/social ahead of time for any weather delays or changes.
photo credit: Boston Landing
80 Guest St
Take advantage of music, snacks and giveaways before spreading out your blanket and settling in for showtime. Films are screened at Athlete’s Park rain or shine; if there's bad weather, they'll be held indoors at the TRACK at New Balance. Times below are when festivities begin; movies start screening around dusk.
June 25, 6:30pm: 50 First Dates
July 24th, 6:30pm: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
August 20th, 5:30pm: Rocky
Throughout Boston
Mayor Wu is turning Boston into one big outdoor cinema for the summer. Grab your blanket and get ready to explore new neighborhoods, one movie at a time. Screenings start at dusk.
July 17th at Malcolm X Park: Malcolm X
August 4th at Titus Sparrow Park: Zootopia 2
August 10th at Rogers Park: The Bad Guys 2
August 11th at Marcella Playground: Superman
August 12th at Healy Playground: October Sky
August 15th at Jamaica Pond Sugar Bowl: National Treasure
August 17th at Walsh Playground: Superman
August 19th at Draper Playground: Goat
August 20th at Iacono Playground: Anaconda
August 25th at East Boston Memorial Park: Elio
August 26th at Training Field: Goat
August 27th at Moakley Park: Hoppers
800 Boylston St
Your Saturday night just got an upgrade. Head to the Pru's South Garden for movie time under the stars starting at 6:30pm. The lineup is a mix of old favorites and new hits, so no one is left out of the fun.
July 11th: Bring It On
July 18th: Bend It Like Beckham
July 25th: Hook
August 1st: How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days
August 8th: Lilo & Stitch (live action)
August 15th: Crazy Rich Asians
August 22nd: Camp Rock
August 29th: Mama Mia!
Multiple Locations
Grab your beach blanket for movie time by the waves. Early birds can enjoy music and free popcorn before the show. Movies are shown either across from Kelly's Roast Beef or the William G. Reinstein Bandstand. The pre-party starts at 6pm and the movie starts at dusk.
July 3rd: Harold and the Purple Crayon
July 10th: Inside Out 2
July 17th: Top Gun
July 24th: Sonic 3
July 31st: Captain America: Brave New World
August 7th: Pitch Perfect
August 14th: Wicked
325 Main St, Cambridge
The Urban Park Roof Garden has plenty of family-fun on deck. A DJ will be spinning at 4pm and at 6pm, it's showtime. Did we mention the free snacks? Grab 'em while they last! Head on up for a movie experience way better than your living room.
47 David G. Mugar Way
Free Friday films are back! What's better than catching a flick at Boston's iconic Hatch Shell? The fun starts at 6pm with games and giveaways, then it's showtime at sundown.
July 10th: Hamilton
July 17th: Minecraft
July 24th: Zootopia
August 31st: Lilo & Stitch
August 7th: How to Train Your Dragon
August 14th: The Super Mario Galaxy
August 21st: Superman
2 Patriot Place, Foxboro
Patriot Place is getting in on the cinematic fun with 20-0™ Summer Flicks, a free outdoor movie series at the Gillette Stadium North End Zone Plaza, right outside the Patriots ProShop. Family-friendly entertainment starts at 7 and movies begin at sunset (around 8:30).
June 29th: Dog Man
July 21st: Wicked Sing-along
July 28th: The Grinch
August 6th: Freaky Friday
Did we miss any? Email cm@do617 to get them added!
updated june 2026
