Free Outdoor Movies in Boston: Summer 2025
When:
Thursday, May 22, 2025 6:00p -
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 11:00p
Thursday, May 22, 2025 6:00p -
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 11:00p
Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA 02120
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Date Idea, Festivals & Fairs, Good for Groups, Kid Friendly, Meetup, Movies, Nightlife, Seasonal
Event website:
https://joyraft.com/event/free-outdoor-movies-in-boston-summer-2023-boston-387683
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.
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.
- Wed, 5/21 - 'Josie and the Pussycats'
- Wed, 6/18 - 'Good Burger'
- Wed, 7/23- 'Mean Girls'
- Wed, 8/20 - 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me'
- Wed, 9/17 - 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' (1990)
- Wed, 10/15 - 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'
MOVIES ON THE LAWN AT ASSEMBLY ROW
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.
- Thu, 6/5 - 'Inside Out 2'
- Thu, 7/10 - 'Paddington in Peru'
- Thu, 8/7 - 'Wicked'
BOSTON LANDING OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTS
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.
- Thu, 6/12 - 'Mean Girls'
- Thu, 6/26 - 'Happy Gilmore'
- Thu, 7/24 - 'Elf'
- Thu, 8/14 - 'Gone with the Wind'
- Sat, 9/6 - 'Wicked' (Sing Along)
MOVIE NIGHTS AT MIT OPEN SPACE
Cross the River and head to the Kendall/MIT community space for free popcorn, snacks, and a movie in their outdoor courtyard.
- Fri, 6/13 - 'Inside Out'
- Fri, 6/27 - 'Toy Story'
- Fri, 7/11 - 'Rear Window'
- Fri, 7/25 - 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'
- Fri, 8/1 - 'Song of the Sea'
- Fri, 8/8 - 'To Catch a Thief'
- Fri, 8/15 - 'Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit'
- Fri, 8/22 - 'North by Northwest'
THROWBACK THURSDAYS & SUMMER SATURDAYS AT THE URBAN GARDEN
Head to the secret rooftop garden on top of the Kendall parking garage for summer movie nights on Thursdays and Saturdays.
- Sat, 6/21 - 'Moana 2'
- Sat, 7/12 - 'Inside Out 2'
- Thu, 7/17 - 'Flubber'
- Thu, 8/14 - 'Pretty in Pink
- Sat, 8/16 - 'Snow White'
- Thu, 9/25 - 'The Goonies'
SCIENCE ON SCREEN AT THE GREENWAY
Coolidge will be hosting sci-fi movie nights where scientists will introduce the free flick right on the Greenway.
- Wed, 6/25 - 'Blade Runner: The Final Cut'
- Wed, 7/16 - 'Point Break'
- Wed, 8/13 - 'The Blob'
SUMMER FLICKS AT PATRIOT PLACE
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.
- Sun, 6/29 - Voter's Choice
- Sun, 7/20 - 'Wicked' (Sing Along)
- Sun, 7/27 - Christmas in July - Holiday Favorite
- Wed, 8/6 - 'Freaky Friday'
OUTDOOR MOVIES AT TIME OUT MARKET BOSTON
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.
- Mon, 6/30 - '10 Things I Hate About You'
- Mon, 7/7 - 'Finding Nemo'
- More TBA
SUMMER FLICKS AT THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER
The Pru is known for its iconic colorful light displays and its wide selection of shops. But it also hosts movie nights on 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.
- Sat, 7/12 - 'Miss Congeniality' (PG-13)
- Sat, 7/19 - '13 Going on 30' (PG-13)
- Sat, 7/26 - 'Shrek' (PG)
- Sat, 8/2 - 'School of Rock' (PG-13)
- Sat, 8/9 - 'Finding Nemo' (G)
- Sat, 8/16 - 'Parent Trap' (PG)
- Sat, 8/22 - 'Moana' (PG)
Make your way across the Harbor and celebrate Eastie Week with this annual movie night at Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina. Bring your lawn chair and some snacks, and get ready to watch a film overlooking the skyline.
- Wed, 7/16 - 'Moana 2'
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.
- 8/5 - 'Captain America: Brave New World' (Dorchester)
- 8/11 - 'Transformers One' (Jamaica Plain)
- 8/13 - 'Migration' (Allston/Brighton)
- 8/12 - 'Wall-E' (Roslindale)
- 8/15.- 'Paddington in Peru' (West Roxbury)
- 8/18 - 'Moana 2' (South End)
- 8/20 - 'Mufasa: The Lion King' (Roxbury)
- 8/21 - 'Harold and the Purple Crayon' (Hyde Park)
- 8/26 - 'Wild Robot' (East Boston)
- 8/27 - 'Moana 2' (Charlestown)
- 8/28 - 'Despicable Me 4' (South Boston)
- 8/29 - 'Wicked' (Downtown)
BONUS:
These great flicks are worth the price.
THE ROXBURY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
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+
- Thu, 6/19 - 'Paint Me A Road Out of Here' (MFA)
- Fri, 6/20 - Shorts: Journeys & Shorts: Navigating Relationships (MFA)
- Sat, 6/21.- Shorts: Culture and Community (MFA), Shorts: By Choice or Chance (Hibernian Hall), & Shorts: Next Generation of Filmmakers (Hibernian Hall)
- Sun, 6/22 - 'Village Keeper' with 'Do You Remember Me?' (MFA) & 'Acts of Reparation' with 'Redefining Legacy' (Hibernian Hall) & Shorts: Surviving, Bonding, and Hope (Hibernian Hall)
- Mon, 6/23 - 'Rooted' with 'Barely A Percentage' (Hibernian Hall) & 'The Ebony Canal' with 'Teddy' (Haley House) & 'Beyond Baseball' with 'Can't Retire From This' (Hibernian Hall)
- Tue, 6/24 - 'Harriet Tubman | From the Railroad to A Spy' with 'Sweet Freedom' (Hibernian Hall) & Shorts: From Here Forward (Hibernian Hall) & Shorts: The Things We Carry (MassArt)
- Wed, 6/25 - Shorts: The World We Live In (MassArt) & Shorts: Global Communities (JustBook-ish) & Shorts: Protecting Our Narratives (MassArt)
- Thu, 6/26 - Honoring Frank Silver: Screening + Discussion (MassArt) & 'Self Discovery: The Bucket Wish' with 'Fashioning Charel' (MassArt) & Shorts: Artistic Journeys (MassArt) & Shorts: Finding Connections (MassArt)
- Fri, 6/27 - Shorts: Internal Conflicts (MFA) & 'May the Lord Watch' (MFA)
THE BOSTON FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
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
- Fri, 7/25 - Sun, 8/24
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES AT THE LORING GREENOUGH HOUSE
It’s the fifth season of Friday Night Movies at The Loring Greenough House and 100 years of this history building being saved by an all-women group. As a result, this year’s outdoor movie series features all female or female-presenting leads! Come by and watch some campy films.
Cost: $5-7
- TBA
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