Free Outdoor Movies in Boston: Summer 2026

The best part of summer is getting to enjoy more things outdoors, like watching movies. Now, you can have a completely different movie experience on a beach, in a courtyard, on a mansion lawn, and more – no need to nest on the couch. Enjoy great films with a community vibe and explore Boston (in and around) with these free outdoor movie events this summer.  by Yelena Nicolle Salvador Movies series listed in chronological order based on upcoming start date.  <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/coolidge-the-speedway-brighton-1017365">COOLIDGE @ THE SPEEDWAY</a> Two historical places have teamed up to provide an outdoor movie experience. The Coolidge Theater, a beloved local independent movie theater, is providing the reels and the Speedway, a used-to-be race track, is setting the stage with a beer garden, food, and more.<ul><li>Wed. 5/27 — 'Dazed and Confused'</li><li>Wed. 6/17 — 'But I’m A Cheerleader'</li><li>Wed. 7/15 — 'Jackass: The Movie'</li><li>Wed. 8/19 — 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl'</li><li>Wed. 9/16 — 'Shrek'</li><li>Wed. 10/14 — 'Final Destination 3'</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/outdoor-movie-night-series-at-cambridgeside-cambridge-1039029">CAMBRIDGESIDE OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTS</a> Boston Landing’s outdoor movie series features a live DJ to set the mood, onsite food and beverage options, and exciting themes. Watch the sunset, grab some snacks, and get cozy while watching your favorite flicks.<ul><li>Fri. 6/12 - 'The Good Dinosaur'</li><li>Fri. 7/17 – 'Angry Birds 2'</li><li>Fri. 8/14 – 'Wicked'</li><li>Fri. 9/18 – 'Toy Story 4'</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/boston-landing-outdoor-movies-brighton-423308">BOSTON LANDING OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTS</a> Boston Landing’s outdoor movie series features a live DJ to set the mood, onsite food and beverage options, and exciting themes. Watch the sunset, grab some snacks, and get cozy while watching your favorite flicks.<ul><li>Thu. 6/25 - '50 First Dates'</li><li>Thu. 7/23 - 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (Christmas in July)</li><li>Thu. 8/20 - 'Rocky'</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/free-movie-nights-at-the-urban-park-roof-garden-cambridge-1017940">SUMMER SATURDAYS AT THE URBAN GARDEN</a> Head to the secret rooftop garden on top of the Kendall parking garage for summer movie nights on Saturdays.<ul><li>Sat. 6/27 - 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants'</li><li>Sat. 7/17 - 'Zootopia 2'</li><li>Sat. 8/22 - 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'</li><li>Sat. 9/19 - 'Superman'</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/revere-theatre-thursdays-revere-423317">REVERE THEATRE THURSDAYS</a> Bring your blanket, enjoy some complimentary popcorn, and catch a movie under the stars on the sandy shores of Revere Beach.<ul><li>Thu. 7/9- 'Lilo &amp; Stitch' (Live Action)</li><li>Thu. 7/16 - 'Zootopia 2'</li><li>Thu. 7/23 - 'Mario Galaxy'</li><li>Thu. 7/30 - 'Hoppers'</li><li>Thu. 8/6 - 'Parent Trap'</li><li>Thu. 8/13 - 'Wicked For Good'</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/friday-movie-nights-at-mit-open-space-cambridge-1000748">MOVIE NIGHTS AT MIT OPEN SPACE</a> Cross the River and head to the Kendall/MIT community space for free popcorn, snacks, and a movie in their outdoor courtyard.<ul><li>Fri. 7/10: 'Fantastic Mr. Fox</li><li>Fri. 7/17: 'The Muppet Movie'</li><li>Fri. 7/24: 'Space Jam'</li><li>Fri. 7/31: 'It Happened One Night'</li><li>Fri. 8/7: 'Chicken Run'</li><li>Fri. 8/14: 'The Straight Story'</li><li>Fri. 8/21: 'Kiki's Delivery Service'</li><li>Fri. 8/28: 'The Wiz'</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/free-friday-flicks-at-the-esplanade-hatch-shell-2025-boston-1020289">FRIDAY FLICKS AT THE ESPLANADE HATCH SHELL</a> Grab a comfy spot on the grass of the Hatch Shell and watch the sunset serve as the backdrop for family-friendly blockbusters right along the water.<ul><li>Fri. 7/10 - 'Hamilton'</li><li>Fri. 7/17 - 'Minecraft'</li><li>Fri. 7/24 - 'Zootopia 2'</li><li>Fri. 7/31 - 'Lilo &amp; Stitch' (Live Action)</li><li>Fri. 8/7 - 'How to Train Your Dragon' (Live Action)</li><li>Fri. 8/14 - 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'</li><li>Fri. 8/21 - 'Superman'</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/summer-flicks-at-the-prudential-center-boston-460626">SUMMER FLICKS AT THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER</a> The Pru is known for its iconic colorful light displays and its wide selection of shops. But it also hosts movie nights in its South Garden! Bring a blanket and a picnic, or grab some food from inside, and enjoy family-friendly entertainment before a movie showing that starts at dusk.<ul><li>Sat. 7/11 – 'Bring It On'</li><li>Sat. 7/18 – 'Bend It Like Beckham'</li><li>Sat. 7/25 – 'Hook'</li><li>Sat. 8/1 – 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days'</li><li>Sat. 8/8 – 'Lilo &amp; Stitch' (Live Action)</li><li>Sat. 8/15 – 'Crazy Rich Asians'</li><li>Sat. 8/22 – 'Camp Rock'</li><li>Sat. 8/29 – 'Mamma Mia!'</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/mayor-s-movie-nights-boston-386231">MAYOR’S MOVIE NIGHTS</a> Explore the towns of Boston by participating in Mayor Wu’s Movie Night extravaganza! Make your way from Allston to Charlestown and enjoy free popcorn with a wide selection of fun films.<ul><li>Fri. 7/17 - 'Malcolm X' (Roxbury)</li><li>Tue. 8/4 - 'Zootopia 2' (South End)</li><li>Mon. 8/10 - 'The Bad Guys 2' (Brighton)</li><li>Tue. 8/11 - 'Superman' (Roxbury)</li><li>Wed. 8/12 - 'October Sky' (Roslindale)</li><li>Sat. 8/15 - 'National Treasure' (Jamaica Plain)</li><li>Mon. 8/17 - 'Superman' (Dorchester)</li><li>Wed. 8/19 - 'Goat' (West Roxbury)</li><li>Thu. 8/20 - 'Anaconda' (Hyde Park)</li><li>Tue. 8/25 - 'Elio' (East Boston)</li><li>Wed. 8/26 - 'Goat' (Charlestown)</li><li>Thu. 8/27 - 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' (South Boston)</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/dcr-movies-in-the-parks-boston-1020235">DCR MOVIES IN THE PARKS - CASTLE ISLAND</a> Don't forget a picnic and a blanket and get cozy right by the beach in Castle Island. Listen to the sounds of the ocean and enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars next to Fort Independence.<ul><li>Wed. 7/22 - 'Minecraft'</li><li>Wed.7/29 - 'Zootopia 2'</li><li>Wed. 8/5 - 'Lilo &amp; Stitch' (Live Action)</li><li>Wed. 8/12 - 'How To Train Your Dragon' (Live Action)</li><li>Wed. 8/19 - 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'</li><li>Wed. 8/26 - 'Superman'</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/cinemarina-an-outdoor-movie-night-on-boston-harbor--3-east-boston-1019590">CINEMARINA</a> Make your way across the Harbor and celebrate Eastie Week with this annual movie night at Boston Harbor Shipyard &amp; Marina. Bring your lawn chair and some snacks, and get ready to watch a film overlooking the skyline.<ul><li>TBA</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/movies-on-the-lawn-at-assembly-row-somerville-1019368">MOVIES ON THE LAWN AT ASSEMBLY ROW</a> Head to Assembly Row for family-friendly movie nights to kick off your weekend a bit early. Grab a snack from one of the neighboring restaurants and enjoy being next to the Mystic River.<ul><li>TBA</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/science-on-screen-at-the-greenway-boston-1001293">SCIENCE ON SCREEN AT THE GREENWAY</a> Coolidge will be hosting sci-fi movie nights where scientists will introduce the free flick right on the Greenway.<ul><li>TBA</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/summer-flicks-at-patriot-place-foxborough-459663">SUMMER FLICKS AT PATRIOT PLACE</a> Patriot Place hosts so many family-friendly events year-round, and this summer, their movie nights will be outside the Patriot Place Hotel. Get there early for some pre-show entertainment, wait for the sun to set, and enjoy a summer flick under the stars.<ul><li>TBA</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/outdoor-movies-at-time-out-boston-1003700">OUTDOOR MOVIES AT TIME OUT MARKET BOSTON</a> Get cozy on the 401 Park lawn and catch a movie under the stars. There will be free popcorn while supplies last, so bring a blanket and your friends and enjoy the show.<ul><li>TBA</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/somermoviefest-2025-somerville-1020984">SOMERMOVIEFEST 2026</a> The city of Somerville is hosting its beloved neighborhood movie nights once again this year. Explore different parks while watching family-friendly flicks.<ul><li>TBA</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/outdoor-movie-nights-at-aeronaut-somerville-1020329">OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTS AT AERONAUT</a> Grab a brew with friends and enjoy outdoor movies on the Aeronaut patio. There will even be fun themed nights where costumes and color coordination are encouraged.<ul><li>TBA</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/movie-nights-at-hood-park-boston-1021250">MOVIE NIGHTS AT HOOD PARK</a> Enjoy free popcorn, candy, and beverages while watching family-friendly flicks in Hood Park.<ul><li>TBA</li></ul><a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=sommerkino">SOMMERKINO</a> Join the Goethe-Institut Boston for open-air movie nights and enjoy German films (with English subtitles). Bring your friends, snacks, and drinkies for a film series that highlights German storytelling.<ul><li>TBA</li></ul>BONUS:  These great flicks are worth the price.  <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/roxbury-international-film-festival--5-boston-1019849">THE ROXBURY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL</a> 9 days full of inspiring films, documentaries, and shorts! You do not want to miss the largest festival in New England that celebrates people of color. In collaboration with the MFA and other local institutions, this film festival features the work of diverse filmmakers. Cost: $0+<ul><li>TBA</li></ul><a href="https://www.mfa.org/programs/series/the-boston-french-film-festival">THE BOSTON FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL</a> The Boston French Film Festival showcases a wide selection of films that will make you laugh and make you cry. Don’t worry, all films will have English subtitles, so you can enjoy the experience. Cost: $12-15<ul><li>TBA</li></ul>** Get comfy outdoors for movie-watching all over Boston.

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