Free Outdoor Movies in the South Bay and LA This Summer
Nothing beats a cool summer evening enjoying outdoor movies under the stars. The only thing better is when they’re free! Pack a picnic and a blanket and enjoy an evening of family-friendly movies at one of these free events this summer.
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Free Outdoor Movies in the South Bay
Torrance Parks and Recreation: Summer Movies In the Park
Torrance Parks and Recreation is hosting three different Saturday movie nights this summer at parks across Torrance. This program is offered for free and registration is not required. Picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs are welcome.
Movie Lineup:
June 15, 8:15pm – Migration
Greenwood Park
July 13, 8:15pm – Trolls Band Together
McMaster Park
August 17, 7:45pm – Kung Fu Panda 4
Wilson Park
City of Rolling Hills Estates: Movie Night at the Park
Join in the fun for free summer movie nights on Saturdays at Ernie Howlett Park. Bring a blanket or beach chair and some movie time treats and gear up for some family fun movies! Movie begins at dusk, approximately 8pm.
Movie Lineup:
June 8 – Elemental
July 20 –Migration
Movie Nights at the Queen Mary
What better way to take in a movie than alongside the Queen Mary? These outdoor summer movies are free to attend but require advanced reservations. Bring your own lawnchairs, blankets, and food.
Movie Lineup:
May 15 – Coco
June 12 – Barbie
July 17 – Little Giants
August 21 – Wakanda Forever
September 18 –Wonka
2nd & PCH Movies and Moonlight
The free event starts at 6 pm, with the film starting as soon as it gets dark. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a cozy night of outdoor movies by the marina.
Movie Lineup:
June 28 – Wish
July 19 – Barbie
August 16 – Jumanji
September 13 – TBD
Rancho Palos Verdes Movies in the Park
These free outdoor movies are hosted by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks Department in the Ken Dyda Civic Center. Food trucks are available, but you’re welcome to pack your own picnic. Movie begin when it gets dark.
Movie Lineup:
June 15 – Migration
July 13 – The Little Rascals
August 10 – Kung Fu Panda 4
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Dockweiler Youth Center: Beach Movie Nights
The Department of Beaches and Harbors presents Beach Movie Nights. Enjoy free family-friendly movie screenings on the sand, by the waves, and under the stars at the Dockweiler Youth Center, Friday nights this summer! Be sure to bring blankets and bundle up. All movies start at 8:00 p.m.
Movie Lineup:
June 7 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
June 14 – Shrek
June 21 – Under the Boardwalk
June 28 – The Mighty Ducks
July 5 – Finding Nemo
July 12 – Space Jam
July 19 – Migration
July 26 – Lilo and Stitch
August 2 – Wish
August 9 – Kung Fu Panda 4
August 16 – The Little Mermaid (2023)
August 23 – Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
August 30 – Trolls Band Together
Movies at the Steps – Culver City
Head to the Culver Steps to check free, family-friendly movies on Friday nights in June and July. Movies begin at sunset 8:30pm and complimentary popcorn is provided. Bring your own blankets to sit on.
Movie Lineup:
June 7 – Freaky Friday
June 14 – E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
June 21 – Free Willy
June 28 – Jumanji
July 5 – Little Giants
July 12 – Stuart Little
July 19 – Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
July 26 – 101 Dalmatians
Movies in the Park Culver City
July is “Parks Make Life Better!” month and the Culver City PRCS is celebrating with free Movies in The Park every Saturday night. Pack your picnic and blankets or lawn chairs. Movies begin at dusk.
Movie Lineup:
July 6 – Barbie at Veterans Memorial Park
July 13 – Mary Poppins at Syd Kronenthal Park
July 20 – Wonka at Fox Hills Park
July 27 – The Wizard of Oz at Culver West Alexander Park
Segerstrom Center’s Movies on the Argyro’s Plaza
Every Monday night throughout the summer the Segerstrom Center hosts a free movie night. Bring your own blanket or chair and snacks. Movies begin at dusk with pre-show activities starting at 6pm.
Movie Lineup:
July 8 – The Muppet Movie
July 15 – Pitch Perfect
July 22 – Jurassic Park
July 29 – 13 Going on 30
August 5 – Back to the Future
NoHo Summer Nights
NoHo Summer Nights runs on Saturday nights at the corner of Magnolia and Tujunga, next to the Amelia Earhart Library. The free movie series feature family movies and begin at dusk (8pm).
Movie Lineup:
June 29 – Top Gun Maverick
July 13 – PAW Patrol
July 27 – Grease
August 10 – Barbie
August 24 – Coco
Movies on the Green – Warner Center
Enjoy family-friendly movies in the park. Pack a picnic and enjoy the evening under the stars. Movies begin at dusk (8pm).
Movie Lineup:
August 3 – Barbie
August 10 – The Blindside
August 17 – The Wish
August 24 – Elemental
August 31 – Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
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