Summer will be over before we know it, but as long as the warm weather’s still here, there are plenty of outdoor activities available for children and adults alike. NYC Parks and Recreation hosts a free summer Movies Under the Stars series in select parks across the tri-state area – a great way to bond with your loved ones.
Sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, this summer’s lineup features plenty of family-friendly favorites, from recent blockbusters to old classics.
The school year is right around the corner, but there’s still time left this month! Grab your lawn chairs, bug spray, and snacks and make your way to the nearest park for Movies Under the Stars.
Movies Under the Stars – Top Picks
Friday, August 11
Power Rangers
Owl’s Head Park, Brooklyn: 8pm – 9:30pm
The Hunger Games, Mockingjay Pt. 1
Midland Field, Staten Island (Bedford and Laconia Ave): 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Saturday, August 12
Moana
Kaiser Park, Brooklyn: 8pm – 9:30pm
Secret Life of Pets
River Park, Bronx: 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Sunday, August 13
Ratatouille
Friends Field, Brooklyn: 8pm – 9:30pm
Monday, August 14
Zootopia
George Seuffert Bandshell, Queens: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Tuesday, August 15
The LEGO Batman Movie
Gertrude Ederie Playground, Manhattan: 8pm – 11pm
Wednesday, August 16
School of Rock
CPL Thompson Park, Staten Island: 8pm – 10pm
Thursday, August 17
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach, Staten Island: 8pm – 10:30pm
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Pelham Bay Park, Bronx: 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Friday, August 18
A Dog’s Purpose
Carl Schurz Park, Manhattan: 8pm – 11pm
Beauty and the Beast
Juniper Valley Park, Queens: 8pm – 10pm
Kung Fu Panda 3
Schmul Park, Staten Island: 8pm – 9:30pm
Saturday, August 19
Up
Carlton Park, Staten Island: 8pm – 9:30pm
Sunday, August 20
Finding Dory
Seth Low Playground, Brooklyn: 7:45pm – 9:15pm
Monday, August 21
The Jungle Book
Highland Park (Jamaica Ave and Elton Street) Queens: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Wednesday, August 23
Sing
Unisphere (Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens: 8pm – 10pm
Thursday, August 24
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Bloomingdale Park, Staten Island: 8pm – 10:30pm
Saturday, August 26
The Boss Baby
Bensonhurst Park, Brooklyn: 7:30pm – 9pm
Monday, August 28
Big Hero 6
Nathan Straus Playground, Manhattan: 8pm – 11pm
Thursday, August 31
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach, Staten Island: 8pm – 10:30pm
To check out the movies for the rest of the summer visit the NYC Parks website for more information.