Events Every Outdoor Movie Screening in Philly This Summer

Summer in Philly brings out all the best stuff, including beer gardens, fireworks, street festivals, and perhaps most importantly, outdoor movie screenings. That said, with virtually every public space putting on its own summer movie series, how can you hope to keep track of them all? Fear not: we’ve put together a comprehensive calendar of all the outdoor screenings going down over the next few months (which you’ll wanna bookmark, along with our overall summer event calendar). Grab your blanket, bug spray, and snacks, and get ready to set up the ultimate cinematic picnic.

Chartoff-Winkler Productions

Rocky Thursday, Jul 12

The Schmidt’s Commons

Head to NoLibs for an al fresco movie night in the courtyard formerly known as the Piazza on Thursdays. What would a summer movie night in Philly be without a Rocky screening? Grab food from any of the nearby eateries beforehand, but be sure to bring your own chair.

Price: Free Casablanca Thursday, Jul 12

Schuylkill Banks at the Walnut Street Bridge

A large screen pops up along the Walnut Street entrance to the Schuylkill Banks Thursdays in July and August for a viewer-curated outdoor movie season. See the cinematic classic Casablanca from the comfort of your own blanket. You’re encouraged to bring your own picnic, but some snacks and beverages will be available.

Price: Free Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle Thursday, Jul 12

The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing

As a city wedged between two rivers, it’s only fair that the Delaware River waterfront get some movie action, too. Thursdays in July and August, family-friendly movies like Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle will be shown. Be sure to bring a blanket.

Price: Free Coco Friday, Jul 13

Pleasant Playground

As a part of Mt. Airy’s Moonlight Movies, the neighborhood’s parks and the Trolley Car Diner host outdoor movie screenings on alternating Friday and Saturday nights through the end of August. Curated with kid-friendly selections in mind, the summer’s cinematic theme spotlights international cultures; there’ll also be food trucks, ice cream, and more.

Price: Free The Craft Friday, Jul 13

Laurel Hill Cemetery

A few times a season, this storied and picturesque cemetery hosts an outdoor screening on its grounds. Naturally, the teen witch drama The Craft is the perfect pick for such a setting. Be sure to bring your own chair, blanket, and snacks, though there will be food trucks and vendors.

Price: $12 Black Panther Saturday, Jul 14

Overington Park

As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. A popular choice this summer, Black Panther, will be shown; come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free

touchstone pictures

Con Air Wednesday, Jul 18

FringeArts

Every Wednesday through August, FringeArts presents an outdoor movie in their beer garden under the Ben Franklin Bridge. Grab a bite and drinks at La Peg (inside) or The Shack (outside). This week brings Nick Cage to the big screen, trapped on a plane with John Malkovich (and other criminals).

Price: Free The Sound Of Music Thursday, Jul 19

The Schmidt’s Commons

Head to NoLibs for an al fresco movie night in the courtyard formerly known as the Piazza on Thursdays. Sing along to all the tunes from The Sound of Music, grab food from any of the nearby eateries beforehand, and be sure to bring your own chair.

Price: Free Coco Thursday, Jul 19

Schuylkill Banks at Grays Ferry Crescent

A large screen pops up along the Wharton Street entrance to the Schuylkill Banks Thursdays in July and August for a viewer-curated outdoor movie season. Pixar’s latest smash, Coco is the featured flick; you’re encouraged to bring your own picnic, but some snacks and beverages will be available.

Price: Free Wonder Woman Thursday, Jul 19

Main Street Manayunk

On Thursdays this summer, Manayunk welcomes food trucks, vendors, $6 dining deals, shopping, and more for their Stroll The Street series. On select days they’ll screen movies too, like Wonder Woman.

Price: Free Mission Impossible III Thursday, Jul 19

The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing

As a city wedged between two rivers, it’s only fair that the Delaware River waterfront get some movie action, too. The third installment in Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible series comes to the riverfront. Bring a blanket.

Price: Free The Jungle Book Friday, Jul 20

Bartram’s Garden

Before these family-friendly screenings, get a tour of the historic garden, then cozy up in the garden courtyard for this once-monthly event. It feels appropriate to view The Jungle Book surrounded by wildlife, no?

Price: Free Star Wars: A New Hope Friday, Jul 20

The Mann Center

Part concert, part outdoor showing, The Philadelphia Orchestra play the score to Star Wars: A New Hope live as the movie is projected on three giant screens. The venue offers concessions, and does have ticketed seating in addition to lawn spots.

Price: $25-102 Star Wars: The Last Jedi Friday, Jul 20

Dilworth Park

Fridays in July and August, catch recently released films in the shadow of City Hall; grab a pitcher of your beverage of choice and snacks from the on-site cafe, and be sure to bring a chair or blanket. Continue the Star Wars love from last night with The Last Jedi.

Price: Free Hugo Saturday, Jul 21

Trolley Car Diner

As a part of Mt. Airy’s Moonlight Movies, the neighborhood’s parks and the Trolley Car Diner host outdoor movie screenings on alternating Friday and Saturday nights through the end of August. Curated with kid-friendly selections in mind, the summer’s cinematic theme spotlights international cultures; there’ll also be food trucks, ice cream, and more.

Price: Free A Championship Season Tuesday, Jul 24

The Mann Center

This original movie from NFL Films details the Eagles’ rise to Super Bowl champions, and it’ll be soundtracked live by the Philadelphia Orchestra. The venue offers concessions, and does have ticketed seating in addition to lawn spots.

Price: $25-65.50 The Fifth Element Wednesday, Jul 25

FringeArts

Every Wednesday through August, FringeArts presents an outdoor movie in their beer garden under the Ben Franklin Bridge. Grab a bite and drinks at La Peg (inside) or The Shack (outside).

Price: Free Coco Wednesday, Jul 25

Mifflin Square

As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Here’s another chance to see Coco (but don’t worry, it won’t be your last). Come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free

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Wonder Woman Thursday, Jul 26

The Schmidt’s Commons

Head to NoLibs for an al fresco movie night in the courtyard formerly known as the Piazza on Thursdays. Grab food from any of the nearby eateries beforehand, and be sure to bring your own chair.

Price: Free Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Thursday, Jul 26

The third flick in the Harry Potter franchise will be shown on a 40-foot screen, and the soundtrack will be performed live by the Philadelphia Orchestra, too. The venue offers concessions, and does have ticketed seating in addition to lawn spots.

Price: $25-90 Moana Thursday, Jul 26

Schuylkill Banks at the Walnut Street Bridge

A large screen pops up along the Walnut Street entrance to the Schuylkill Banks Thursdays in July and August for a viewer-curated outdoor movie season. You’re encouraged to bring your own picnic, but some snacks and beverages will be available.

Price: Free Elf Thursday, Jul 26

Main Street Manayunk

Thursdays this summer, Manayunk welcomes food trucks, vendors, $6 dining deals, shopping and more for their Stroll The Street series -- and nothing says Christmas in July like the holiday classic, Elf.

Price: Free Star Wars: The Last Jedi Thursday, Jul 26

The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing

As a city wedged between two rivers, it’s only fair that the Delaware River waterfront get some movie action, too. Just a few days after another Star Wars film was shown (at the Mann), another one gets a screening on the other side of town. Bring a blanket.

Price: Free Ratatouille Friday, Jul 27

New Covenant Campus

As a part of Mt. Airy’s Moonlight Movies, the neighborhood’s parks and the Trolley Car Diner host outdoor movie screenings on alternating Friday and Saturday nights through the end of August. Curated with kid-friendly selections in mind, the summer’s cinematic theme spotlights international cultures; there’ll also be food trucks, ice cream, and more.

Price: Free The Lion King Friday, Jul 27

Franklin Square

Make it a full evening of entertainment with mini golf, SquareBurger, an old-school carousel, and tonight’s movie pick, The Lion King. Get cozy on a blanket or chair with the park’s picturesque fountain in the background.

Price: Free A Wrinkle In Time Friday, Jul 27

Dilworth Park

Fridays in July and August, catch recently released films in the shadow of City Hall. Grab a pitcher of your beverage of choice and snacks from the on-site cafe, and be sure to bring a chair or blanket.

Price: Free Moonrise Kingdom Wednesday, Aug 1

FringeArts

Every Wednesday through August, FringeArts presents an outdoor movie in their beer garden under the Ben Franklin Bridge. Grab a bite and drinks at La Peg (inside) or The Shack (outside). Wes Anderson’s runaway kids quirky dramedy Moonrise Kingdom is set for this week.

Price: Free Murder On The Orient Express Thursday, Aug 2

The Schmidt’s Commons

Head to NoLibs for an al fresco movie night in the courtyard formerly known as the Piazza on Thursdays. There’s a train, there’s a murder -- it’s Murder On The Orient Express! Grab food from any of the nearby eateries beforehand, and be sure to bring your own chair.

Price: Free

Marvel Studios

Black Panther Thursday, Aug 2

Schuylkill Banks at Grays Ferry Crescent

A large screen pops up along the Wharton Street entrance to the Schuylkill Banks Thursdays in July and August for a viewer-curated outdoor movie season. The banks will turn into Wakanda for a screening of Black Panther; you’re encouraged to bring your own picnic, but some snacks and beverages will be available.

Price: Free Austin Powers in Goldmember Thursday, Aug 2

The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing

As a city wedged between two rivers, it’s only fair that the Delaware River waterfront get some movie action, too. Remember when Beyonce was in an Austin Powers movie? Now you will. Bring a blanket.

Price: Free Coco Friday, Aug 3

Cliveden Park

As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Are you sick of Coco yet? If not, come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free A Bug's Life Friday, Aug 3

Pleasant Hill Park

As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free Invaders From Space Friday, Aug 3

Betsy Ross House

Summer and fall First Fridays at the Betsy Ross House means old school horror and sci-fi movies, like the 1965 Invaders From Space, in the courtyard. Get a tour of the house first, then park yourself with your booze and snacks for the film.

Price: $5 Black Panther Friday, Aug 3

Dilworth Park

Fridays in July and August, catch recently released films in the shadow of City Hall. Grab a pitcher of your beverage of choice and snacks from the on-site cafe and be sure to bring a chair or blanket. If you couldn’t make yesterday’s screening of Black Panther, here’s another opportunity.

Price: Free Beauty And The Beast Friday, Aug 3

Water Tower Recreation Center Field

Chestnut Hill hosts their own summer movie nights on a 28-foot screen Fridays in August, kicking off with the live-action version of Beauty And The Beast. Each week a different food truck will be on-hand to satiate your munchies; come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free Ferdinand Saturday, Aug 4

Trolley Car Diner

As a part of Mt. Airy’s Moonlight Movies, the neighborhood’s parks and the Trolley Car Diner host outdoor movie screenings on alternating Friday and Saturday nights through the end of August. Curated with kid-friendly selections in mind, the summer’s cinematic theme spotlights international cultures; there’ll also be food trucks, ice cream, and more.

Price: Free Iron Man 2 Saturday, Aug 4

Rainbow De Colores

As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. It wouldn’t be summer movie season without a superhero movie, would it? Come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free

Walt Disney Pictures

Parent Trap Wednesday, Aug 8

FringeArts

Every Wednesday through August, FringeArts presents an outdoor movie in their beer garden under the Ben Franklin Bridge. Grab a bite and drinks at La Peg (inside) or The Shack (outside), and see double the Lindsay Lohan in one of her finest roles.

Price: Free Moana Wednesday, Aug 8

Fisher Park

As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free Silver Linings Playbook Thursday, Aug 9

The Schmidt’s Commons

Head to NoLibs for an al fresco movie night in the courtyard formerly known as the Piazza on Thursdays. Grab food from any of the nearby eateries beforehand, and be sure to bring your own chair.

Price: Free Silver Linings Playbook Thursday, Aug 9

Schuylkill Banks at the Walnut Street Bridge

A large screen pops up along the Walnut Street entrance to the Schuylkill Banks Thursdays in July and August for a viewer-curated outdoor movie season. If you can’t make it to Northern Liberties to see Silver Linings Playbook, the Schuylkill River waterfront has you covered. You’re encouraged to bring your own picnic, but some snacks and beverages will be available.

Price: Free Ready Player One Friday, Aug 10

Dilworth Park

Fridays in July and August, catch recently released films in the shadow of City Hall. Grab a pitcher of your beverage of choice and snacks from the on-site cafe and be sure to bring a chair or blanket.

Price: Free The Princess Bride Friday, Aug 10

Water Tower Recreation Center Field

Chestnut Hill hosts their own summer movie nights on a 28-foot screen Fridays in August, including The Princess Bride, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary. Each week, a different food truck will be on-hand to satiate your munchiess; come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free Back To The Future Friday, Aug 10

Clark Park

The spacious and scenic Clark Park in West Philly turns into a movie theater for four weeks, beginning with this week’s Back To The Future. Pre-movie activities include a Polaroid photo booth (so come in your best ‘80s attire), period music, and food vendors. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair, too.

Price: Free Avengers: Infinity War Saturday, Aug 11

Hunting Park

As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free

Eureka Pictures

Wet Hot American Summer Wednesday, Aug 15

FringeArts

Every Wednesday through August, FringeArts presents an outdoor movie in their beer garden under the Ben Franklin Bridge. Grab a bite and drinks at La Peg (inside) or The Shack (outside); rounding out the season is seminal camp flick Wet Hot American Summer.

Price: Free Zootopia Thursday, Aug 16

Inn Yard Park

As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free A Wrinkle In Time Thursday, Aug 16

The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing

As a city wedged between two rivers, it’s only fair that the Delaware River waterfront get some movie action, too. Bring a blanket.

Price: Free Chicago Friday, Aug 17

The Schmidt’s Commons

Head to NoLibs for an al fresco movie night in the courtyard formerly known as the Piazza on Thursdays. Get musically transported to another city -- and era -- with Chicago. Grab food from any of the nearby eateries beforehand, and be sure to bring your own chair.

Price: Free Big Hero 6 Friday, Aug 17

Lovett Park

As a part of Mt. Airy’s Moonlight Movies, the neighborhood’s parks and the Trolley Car Diner host outdoor movie screenings on alternating Friday and Saturday nights through the end of August. Curated with kid-friendly selections in mind, the summer’s cinematic theme spotlights international cultures; there’ll also be food trucks, ice cream, and more.

Price: Free Inside Out Friday, Aug 17

Pennypack Park

As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free The Greatest Showman Friday, Aug 17

Dilworth Park

Fridays in July and August, catch recently released films in the shadow of City Hall. Grab a pitcher of your beverage of choice and snacks from the on-site cafe and be sure to bring a chair or blanket. Just released late last year, The Greatest Showman was nominated for a Golden Globe.

Price: Free Wonder Woman Friday, Aug 17

Water Tower Recreation Center Field

Chestnut Hill hosts their own summer movie nights on a 28-foot screen Fridays in August. Each week a different food truck will be on-hand to satiate your munchies. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free Coco Friday, Aug 17

Clark Park

The spacious and scenic Clark Park in West Philly turns into a movie theater for four weeks; pre-movie activities include a live music from the Mexican Cultural Center and food vendors. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free The Princess and the Frog Saturday, Aug 18

Trolley Car Diner

As a part of Mt. Airy’s Moonlight Movies, the neighborhood’s parks and the Trolley Car Diner host outdoor movie screenings on alternating Friday and Saturday nights through the end of August. Curated with kid-friendly selections in mind, the summer’s cinematic theme spotlights international cultures; there’ll also be food trucks, ice cream, and more.

Price: Free

Universal Pictures

Jurassic Park Thursday, Aug 23

Schuylkill Banks at the Walnut Street Bridge

A large screen pops up along the Walnut Street entrance to the Schuylkill Banks Thursdays in July and August for a viewer-curated outdoor movie season. You’re encouraged to bring your own picnic, but some snacks and beverages will be available.

Price: Free Ferris Bueller's Day Off Thursday, Aug 23

Main Street Manayunk

Thursdays this summer, Manayunk welcomes food trucks, vendors, $6 dining deals, shopping and more for their Stroll The Street series. Tonight’s theme is Throwback Thursday, so revel in the ‘80s wonder that is Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

Price: Free Coco Thursday, Aug 23

The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing

As a city wedged between two rivers, it’s only fair that the Delaware River waterfront get some movie action, too. You didn’t think you could go another few weeks without a Coco screening, did you? Bring a blanket.

Price: Free Coraline Friday, Aug 24

Lovett Park

As a part of Mt. Airy’s Moonlight Movies, the neighborhood’s parks and the Trolley Car Diner host outdoor movie screenings on alternating Friday and Saturday nights through the end of August; the Dakota Fanning-voiced fantasy Coraline wraps up the summer series. Curated with kid-friendly selections in mind, the summer’s cinematic theme spotlights international cultures; there’ll also be food trucks, ice cream, and more.

Price: Free Wonder Woman Friday, Aug 24

Dilworth Park

Fridays in July and August, catch recently released films in the shadow of City Hall. Grab a pitcher of your beverage of choice and snacks from the on-site cafe and be sure to bring a chair or blanket. Close out the Dilworth season with Wonder Woman.

Price: Free The Greatest Showman Friday, Aug 24

Water Tower Recreation Center Field

Chestnut Hill hosts their own summer movie nights on a 28-foot screen Fridays in August. Head out for one more seasonal excursion to see The Greatest Showman. Each week a different food truck will be on-hand to satiate your munchies; come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Thursday, Aug 30

The Schmidt’s Commons

Head to NoLibs for an al fresco movie night in the courtyard formerly known as the Piazza on Thursdays. Chris Pratt & Co. return to save the galaxy in this summer event series-ending flick. Grab food from any of the nearby eateries beforehand, and be sure to bring your own chair.

Price: Free Moana Thursday, Aug 30

Upper Roxborough Reservoir Preserve

As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free

universal pictures

Despicable Me 3 Thursday, Aug 30

The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing

As a city wedged between two rivers, it’s only fair that the Delaware River waterfront get some movie action, too. The season closes at this location with Despicable Me 3. Bring a blanket.

Price: Free Peter Rabbit Friday, Aug 31

Bartram’s Garden

Before these family-friendly screenings, get a tour of the historic garden, then cozy up in the garden courtyard for this once-monthly event. Peter Rabbit is the pick of the night.

Price: Free Black Panther Friday, Aug 24

Clark Park

The spacious and scenic Clark Park in West Philly turns into a movie theater for four weeks wraps up with Black Panther. Pre-movie activities include a superhero costume parade, meet-and-greet with Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse, a black-woman owned shop, and food vendors. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free Coco Friday, Sept 7

Powers Park

As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Every neighborhood must have a Coco showing. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free Revenge Of The Creature Friday, Sept 7

Betsy Ross House

Summer and fall First Fridays at the Betsy Ross House means old school horror and sci-fi movies, like the 1955 Revenge Of The Creature, in the courtyard. Get a tour of the house first, then park yourself with your booze and snacks for the film.

Price: $5 Solo: A Star Wars Story Friday, Sept 14

Coxe Park

As a part of the city’s Parks and Rec summer movie series, green spaces around the city will become makeshift movie theaters for family-friendly flicks. Come supplied with your own blanket or chair.

Price: Free The Good Dinosaur Friday, Sept 21

Bartram’s Garden

Before these family-friendly screenings, get a tour of the historic garden, then cozy up in the garden courtyard for this once-monthly event. Get wholesomely wild with The Good Dinosaur.

Price: Free Nosferatu Friday, Sept 28

Laurel Hill Cemetery

A few times a season, this storied and picturesque cemetery hosts an outdoor screening on its grounds. Check out the OG vampire thriller Nosferatu with live musical accompaniment, and be sure to bring your own chair, blanket, and snacks.

Price: $12

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