Now that summer is well under way get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful offerings of Philadelphia. Watch free screenings of some of your favorite movies this summer al fresco at welcoming locations throughout the city. Below is a list of locations offering outdoor movie screenings and what movies they’ll be airing. It’s time to grab your coziest blanket and watch classics under the stars.
1. Where To See Outdoor Movies: Sunset Social
This lush West Philly location offers free outdoor movie screenings Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer. See screenings such as Barbie, Cars, Back To The Future, and more on a 60-inch giant screen and 12 stories above high. Nestled atop of Cira Green, Sunset Social is an urban park offering a place of respite to relax and enjoy the summer breeze all while having light bites or a refreshing cocktail. For a list of movies showing outdoors this summer, visit here.
🍿🎥 Where: 129 S. 30th Street
2.Outdoor Movies On The Schuylkill Bank
Thursday nights during summer watch some of your favorite movies along the Schuylkill Bank. These free outdoor movie screenings will begin at sunset on Thursday evenings at two locations along the bank. Specifically, movies are shown either at the Grays Ferry Crescent Esplanade or the grassy area just north of the Walnut Street Bridge. Bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair and watch films such as “50 First Dates” and “Barbie” under the stars. Expect movies to begin around 8:00-8:30pm depending on the month. To see the full schedule, visit here.
🍿🎥 Where: Schuylkill Banks along The Walnut Street Bridge
3. Clark Park
West Philadelphia’s legendary Clark Park doubles as an outdoor movie hub this summer with free screenings for the entire family. During the month of August, every Friday at sundown enjoy popular movies such as “Men In Black” and “Wonka”. Clark Park offers plenty of grassy space to relax with family and friends and catch your favorite flicks under the summer sunset. For the full schedule, visit here.
🍿🎥 Where: 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave.
4. Movies In The Park From Fairmount Park Conservancy
Presented by Park Friends Groups in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, this summer enjoy over 35 popular movies at various parks throughout Philadelphia. From Southwest Philadelphia to Northeast Philly to Germantown, Philadelphia parks will transform into an outdoor movie hub for all. Watch movies such as “The Little Mermaid”, “Jaws”, and “Back To The Future” with your favorite people. Perfect for date nights or family nights with kids, there’s something showing for everyone. For a complete list of participating parks and films, visit here.
🍿🎥 Where: Philly parks
5. Movies On The Block from the Philadelphia Film Society
Presented by the Philadelphia Film Society, celebrate film throughout the summer across the city. Movies On The Block is much more than just an outdoor movie screenings. On select days watch films that moved society and engage in meaningful conversations and dialogue surrounding the impact of the film. This is a great way to engage children with entertainment and education. To see the full schedule, visit here.
🍿🎥 Where: various locations